Latest anime news, trailers, and announcements https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 05:55:08 GMT Knox Pop Con RSS Generator info@knoxpopcon.love (Knox Pop Con) info@knoxpopcon.love (Knox Pop Con) https://knoxpopcon.love/logo-512.png https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/korean-webtoon-creators-address-cyberbullying-and-mental-hea-mo5j7vrtjjgh The Korea Cartoonists Association is hosting a forum on April 24 to tackle cyberbullying and mental health issues plaguing webtoon artists. Creators will discuss online harassment and the toll of demanding production schedules on the industry. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:15:00 GMT 228e2565-dee1-4a33-9850-1fc1103f556a news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/covet-the-scholar-princess-webtoon-gets-live-action-adaptati-mo5j81xojg56 The popular webtoon Covet the Scholar, Princess is heading to live-action, with Korean actors Yeon-seok Yoo and Se-young Lee in talks to star. The historical romance series blends palace intrigue with political drama centered on a princess and scholar caught in royal conflicts. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:15:00 GMT 0670fb7d-a49c-4b17-b8f5-fb17980ff215 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/granblue-fantasy-relink---endless-ragnarok-beta-test-starts--mo5j8859hlc3 Cygames announced an open beta test for Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, an expanded version of last year's action RPG. The beta runs April 24-27 across all platforms, with the full game launching July 9. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:15:00 GMT 004cd3f6-79a7-44ff-833e-9b52a07bcb31 trailer https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/mediaocd-expands-discotek-deep-dives-with-classic-anime-and--mo5j8eqkqrcp MediaOCD has added over 30 titles to its Discotek Deep Dives initiative, including multiple Urusei Yatsura films, Black Rock Shooter, and hard-to-find classics. The monthly program aims to preserve and reissue obscure anime and related media. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:15:00 GMT 0a2f3bdb-b58c-47d7-987f-91ddc9f64f4c movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/return-of-the-blossoming-blade-webtoon-resumes-after-year-lo-mo5j8laj5csx The massively popular martial arts webtoon Return of the Blossoming Blade officially resumed serialization on April 14 after over a year away. Studio LICO released a new animated trailer to mark the comeback, which rolls out simultaneously across seven language platforms. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:15:00 GMT 2dc8ff2f-6751-457c-bfa2-16580e214bce series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/cook-like-maomao-the-apothecary-diaries-cookbook-is-coming-mo5j8rdmqhtg The Apothecary Diaries franchise is releasing an official cookbook featuring 23 recipes from the series, plus new short stories by creator Hyūganatsu. Maomao no Recipe ships May 13 in Japan. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:59:00 GMT 07d8c684-252f-4a4b-8f56-27b861caecf5 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/masako-nozawa-stars-in-mcdonalds-japan-baki-dating-sim-spoof-mo5j8y6c34q3 Dragon Ball's iconic voice actor Masako Nozawa is the star of an unusual McDonald's Japan promotional game. The fast food chain created a dating sim parody featuring Nozawa as herself, caught between Baki characters Baki Hanma and Kaiō Retsu as part of their Spring Chicken Tatsuta burger campaign. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT 93a69e4f-098b-4cc0-b752-45dad644f17c news Dragon Ball https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/uky-kodachi-wraps-365-days-left-for-dinner-manga-mo5j9518zl7r Writer Ukyō Kodachi has concluded his culinary manga 365 Days Left for Dinner in Champion RED magazine. The final volume ships in July after the series wrapped in the magazine's June issue. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:11:26 GMT f4419bd0-0a54-4843-b04a-3c8a78c918cc news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/fungus-and-iron-manga-concludes-with-volume-10-mo5j9aq5fosa Manga creator Ayaka Katayama announced that her series Fungus and Iron will wrap up in its 10th volume. The manga, which launched in 2021, is also getting an anime adaptation. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:56:21 GMT 1618971a-8a39-4f73-86b5-f47ddab69b29 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/a-hundred-scenes-from-awajima-joins-wave-of-takarazuka-inspi-mo5j9hbhhw0t The new anime A Hundred Scenes From Awajima adapts Takako Shimura's manga with a nonlinear vignette structure, becoming the third recent series to draw inspiration from Japan's legendary all-female Takarazuka Revue theater troupe. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT 4e462797-7e87-438e-914c-002270d60910 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/rintaros-dagger-of-kamui-brings-epic-adventure-across-contin-mo5j9mwzt6j6 Director Rintaro's anime adaptation of Dagger of Kamui takes viewers on a sweeping journey from snowy Japanese mountains to the American frontier, blending samurai and shinobi lore with Western adventure. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT 67d67f25-3eb4-43e7-9e4f-472099f965d1 movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/wolfgang-krauser-joins-fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-on-apri-mo5j9tvy5wde SNK revealed a new trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves featuring Wolfgang Krauser as the next DLC character, launching April 24 to mark the game's first anniversary. The fighting game continues its robust Season Pass 2 with additional characters arriving in May and June, including Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:15:00 GMT 311bdda6-1ad1-4e1d-af1a-a07db3334ea7 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/animejapan-celebrates-emerging-animators-at-new-awards-cerem-mo5j9z8akkm5 AnimeJapan has launched an Emerging Creator Awards ceremony to recognize and honor aspiring animators entering the industry. The event highlights the anime industry's commitment to nurturing fresh talent. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT 5f661c39-95c6-408f-8d4a-ff9b42e1f873 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/snowball-earth-blends-mecha-action-with-post-apocalyptic-sur-mo5ja600v60r The new anime Snowball Earth follows a lone pilot and his robot companion after crash-landing on a frozen, dying Earth. The first three episodes deliver solid popcorn entertainment with an intriguing premise, though the show plays it safe with familiar storytelling. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT cd123f23-252e-4ef8-a588-1daf09cf4f54 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/k-on-film-joins-criterion-channel-in-may-mo5jabnpllgf The Criterion Collection's streaming service is adding the K-ON! film to its lineup this May, continuing the platform's expansion into anime. The movie follows the light music club on their graduation trip to England. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:15:00 GMT af7f6098-e8ce-49c3-b490-38bceb5cfd1a movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/crunchyroll-announces-english-dub-casts-for-mistress-kanan-a-mo43kq1p7j83 Crunchyroll has revealed the English voice cast and production staff for two spring 2026 anime: the romantic comedy Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy and Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3. Both dubs premiered on Saturday. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:53:49 GMT 3cd7dbe9-d7a1-42bb-b07b-cf26cdb264f1 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/magical-sisters-luluttolilly-streams-first-episodes-globally-mo43ky1nxf44 Bandai Namco Filmworks and Studio Pierrot's new magical girl anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly is now streaming its first two episodes on YouTube with English subtitles and availability across North America, Europe, and Asia. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:08:46 GMT c77bb98f-cd31-4e8f-84d6-c7ca2646be67 movie Pierrot https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/death-stranding-2-wins-bafta-artistic-achievement-award-mo43l4kzru5g Kojima Productions' Death Stranding 2: On the Beach took home the Artistic Achievement Award at this year's BAFTA Games Awards. The game earned seven nominations across categories including animation, narrative, and audio design. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:28:22 GMT 675a6e84-ac46-4819-9332-a8ab88feeafb news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/sword-art-onlines-echoes-of-aincrad-game-gets-gameplay-trail-mo43lb484j5m Bandai Namco Entertainment revealed a gameplay trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, a new action RPG launching July 9-10 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game lets players experience Aincrad as one of the 10,000 trapped players. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT 5a2b74e3-78f2-4180-a5b8-68d6b2efea48 announcement Sword Art Online https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/9-rip-sequel-visual-novel-gets-western-release-date-mo43lhcbwke0 Idea Factory International announced the opening movie trailer for the western Switch release of the supernatural visual novel 9 R.I.P. sequel, coming to North America in 2026 with new routes and returning voice cast. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT c3d5d0eb-fae1-4bf9-b978-84ba05e27add trailer https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/observation-records-of-my-fiance-gets-english-dub-cast-mo43lnl5s9c4 Crunchyroll has revealed the English voice cast for the new anime adaptation of Observation Records of My Fiancée: The Misadventures of a Self-Proclaimed Villainess, which premiered in Japan on April 6. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT 4f084023-fd28-43dd-971c-f706ff51f3dc announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/dr-stone-science-future-launches-moon-mission-in-high-speed--mo43m62ix66x Dr. STONE's third season kicks off with an ambitious new arc as Senku and his former rival Dr. Xeno team up to build a rocket and reach the moon. The opening episodes pack remarkable scientific developments and character surprises into a rapid-fire narrative. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT 6f069c7c-dad1-4b86-830d-5385dab09f50 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/yen-press-adds-nine-manga-and-novel-series-to-october-catalo-mo43mdx8xnrx Yen Press has licensed six manga and three light novels for October release, including romance, fantasy, and slice-of-life titles. The lineup features stories ranging from workplace romance to isekai fantasy. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:52:38 GMT 6ca2307f-f3c9-40ec-a618-608bd8482d53 cast https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/one-piece-returns-with-celebration-and-new-adventures-in-epi-mo43ml2jsnma One Piece bounces back from its break with two solid episodes that balance crew downtime, world-building, and the setup for the Elbaph arc. The episodes showcase strong animation from Toei while teasing Blackbeard's growing threat. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT 0e058785-fd48-4cba-93cd-569e51385fbb series One Piece https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/pokmon-horizons-enters-wonder-voyage-arc-on-may-22-mo43mrwsux3m The Pokémon: Horizons anime will launch its next story arc, 'Wonder Voyage,' on May 22. The new arc introduces Ditto and a fresh character while teasing connections to Pokémon Go, Unite, and Sleep. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:31:28 GMT 99c1f81a-99d9-468a-bed8-0420cd6142d7 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/akane-banashi-anime-captures-mangas-heart-with-stellar-openi-mo43myer8bvx ZEXCS Studios brings the beloved rakugo manga to life with meticulous animation and an impressive voice cast. Episodes 1-2 nail the balance between intimate performance and transported audience, earning strong community scores. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT 72e2c70b-bf1f-47e8-ba05-f6dfdfcc362f series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/tokyo-mx-chief-dismissed-over-power-harassment-investigation-mo43n49hpkxd Tokyo MX has removed Representative Director and Chairman Hiroshi Date from his positions following an internal investigation into power harassment complaints. The broadcaster says it will implement stricter accountability measures and prevention protocols. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:30:36 GMT ae91ed0f-9439-4519-860f-5a3f26838968 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/gunsmith-cats-omnibus-volume-3-delivers-essential-story-for--mo43n9vzv9yv Dark Horse Comics' latest Gunsmith Cats omnibus collection reaches its third volume, offering material that longtime fans consider crucial to the series' larger narrative. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT 35de3dac-8698-4231-9c0d-3e3decada5bb news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/goodbye-lara-anime-reveals-cast-and-opening-theme-ahead-of-j-mo2p6ysf61yp Kadokawa has unveiled new cast members and the opening song for the original anime Goodbye, Lara, which adapts a Little Mermaid-inspired story set in modern-day Japan. The series premieres in July, with a U.S. screening planned for Anime Central in May. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT 5ac68039-2bc5-4d6f-98a2-ed9ae0021bc0 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-remake-launches-september-17-mo2p75tlctph Nihon Falcom and GungHo Online Entertainment announced that the Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake will release on September 17 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with full English and Japanese voice support. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:51:53 GMT 536b81f8-f1ec-4c2c-950d-ff2280b78e6e announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/love-live-hasu-no-sora-film-drops-full-trailer-ahead-of-may--mo2p7ddn2vc0 The Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jōgakuin School Idol Club is getting a 3D anime film that follows the final day before graduation. The full trailer is now online, with the movie hitting Japanese theaters on May 8. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:26:02 GMT dfd28838-3974-4d58-acd7-4c3234a1d1df trailer https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/13-junji-ito-stories-coming-to-live-action-tv-series-this-ju-mo2p7kl2wdx7 TV Tokyo is adapting 13 stories by horror manga legend Junji Ito into a live-action omnibus series premiering July 3. The Strange -Ito Junji no Yoru mo Nemurenu Kimyō na Hanashi- will feature classics like 'Lovesickness' and 'The Rib Woman' with K-pop group IVE performing the opening theme. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:31:40 GMT 015212a6-a8b6-46cf-a30e-5569e42e0f5f news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/gintama-pui-pui-molcar-team-up-for-tokyo-and-osaka-pop-up-st-mo2p7r3wdctr Two beloved anime franchises are collaborating on limited-time pop-up shops in Japan this spring, featuring exclusive merchandise and newly created artwork across both series. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:59:00 GMT b57ae07f-82af-4261-b694-a893f7518473 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/mcdonalds-x-kpop-demon-hunters-apparel-collab-drops-at-compl-mo2p7x0erxzs Streetwear brand VANDY THE PINK and Complex Networks partnered with McDonald's and the Oscar-winning film KPop Demon Hunters to release exclusive apparel inspired by the movie's rival idol groups. Pieces range from $45 to $300. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:53:43 GMT b941f8fa-3d59-490b-80f1-0a013956e2c4 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/ltoile-de-paris-en-fleur-shares-first-11-minutes-online-mo2p83twytfb Director Gorō Taniguchi's original anime film about two Japanese girls pursuing dreams in early 20th-century Paris has released its opening minutes. The film, which opened in Japan last month, features character designs by Ghibli veteran Katsuya Kondō. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:36:33 GMT 186c556a-e44b-4bf6-a11c-97874e5c3a59 movie One Piece Code Geass https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/snks-neo-geo-aes-revives-classic-console-with-original-hardw-mo2p8bgwurgh SNK and Plaion Replai announced the NeoGeo AES+, a new retro console launching November 12 that recreates the original hardware using ASIC chips instead of emulation. Three editions will be available, ranging from $249.99 to $999.99. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:30:54 GMT fe92527c-b351-4b6c-b942-353ceae05c38 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/prince-of-tennis-romance-games-get-english-remasters-this-ju-mo2p8i6jpcky Konami is bringing two classic Prince of Tennis romance visual novels to modern platforms with English subtitles on July 30. The remastered versions will launch on Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam with new visuals and features. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:56:08 GMT 5efb7700-8a34-4408-8adf-c7016103504d news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/live-action-blue-lock-film-completes-team-vs-ace-trio-cast-mo2p8rc7fvps The Blue Lock live-action film has announced three new cast members playing Team V's ace strikers, joining previously revealed leads ahead of its August 7 release. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:14:27 GMT 0feeee22-a825-4290-8e3e-6a625b20afd4 announcement Blue Lock https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/go-for-it-nakamura-kun-shows-promise-with-strong-voice-actin-mo2p8xt1mx59 The new romantic comedy anime about an anxious high schooler seeking a gay romance delivers solid humor and excellent performances, though the slow-burn pacing means character development takes its time. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT 792a80b2-626d-48a0-afe6-8215017539b7 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/the-warrior-princess-and-the-barbaric-king-flips-gender-dyna-mo2p94jzb6a4 The new anime series The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King explores themes of cultural prejudice and gender equality through its unlikely romance, though early episodes struggle with how they handle the protagonist's trauma. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT 8556af93-b211-479c-990e-7e0a476f7273 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/japanese-court-convicts-spoiler-website-operator-for-copyrig-mo2p9b84pwk6 A Tokyo court has found a website operator guilty of copyright infringement for posting detailed story summaries of anime and films without permission. The suspended sentence highlights Japan's crackdown on unauthorized content distribution. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT df3fb744-3dd9-434c-89b6-b779de9609b8 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/marriagetoxin-anime-debuts-with-dark-comedy-charm-mo2p9nub4do4 The anime adaptation of MARRIAGETOXIN has arrived with its first two episodes, blending romantic comedy with criminal underworld hijinks. The series follows an assassin trying to find a bride to save his sister from an arranged marriage. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT 4f5a2673-6c97-446a-84cd-8095799a5046 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/always-a-catch-subverts-villainess-tropes-with-infectious-ch-mo2p9hs6i14i The new fantasy anime Always a Catch! ditches the typical villainess formula by centering on Mimi, a genuinely good-hearted protagonist who refuses to play games or hide her true self—and that authenticity is what makes the series work. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT b9e7a166-526a-4cc4-8f10-b2a9440b32a0 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/detective-conan-sets-franchise-record-with-1-box-office-debu-mo19se1ulvbl Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway earned 3.5 billion yen in its opening weekend, breaking franchise records and topping the Japanese box office. The 29th film features a new voice actress and fresh creative team. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:53:46 GMT 16940ea3-2373-4784-be68-6efcdb8f54e2 movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/cardfight-vanguard-launches-new-manga-ahead-of-15th-annivers-mo19skre5xwp Bushiroad's Cardfight!! Vanguard franchise is expanding with a new manga called Cardfight!! Vanguard Full Fighters, debuting in Monthly Coro Coro Comics. The series follows two protagonists with opposite gaming philosophies as they enter the card game world. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:15:00 GMT d6718993-5596-410b-9db0-59815b88cd84 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/candy-caries-anime-streams-on-prime-video-after-tbs-premiere-mo19srhpuwf6 Wit Studio and director Tomoki Misato's original stop-motion comedy Candy Caries began streaming on Amazon Prime Video across multiple regions following its TBS debut. The series follows a cavity living inside a candy-loving child's mouth. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:50:30 GMT b17ed59c-b023-4aa3-b830-6e042e88d148 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/black-channel-manga-moves-to-weekly-online-publication-mo19t1qws5i6 Satoshi Kisaichi's Black Channel manga is shifting from Monthly Coro Coro Comics to Weekly Coro Coro Comic online magazine starting May 17. The series, which already has a YouTube anime adaptation, will continue its story about a demon seeking video content in the human world. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:26:33 GMT c61af297-4f79-4030-a084-c0248eef8fd9 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/dragon-quest-smashgrow-mobile-game-launches-worldwide-april--mo19t9i7x39j Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest Smash/Grow will launch worldwide on iOS and Android on April 21, 2026. The roguelite RPG features dynamic combat mechanics and an opening trailer animated by Kamikaze Douga. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:19:25 GMT 745f5a69-b295-4527-8e2e-0e9ecd31f436 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/animal-crossing-marks-25-years-with-nintendo-celebration-mo0znw6szd1m Nintendo commemorated the 25th anniversary of Animal Crossing this week with a special illustration featuring beloved series characters. The social simulator franchise, which debuted on Nintendo 64 in 2001, has grown into a major gaming phenomenon. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:59:00 GMT 67dda644-6681-4e50-944b-ca780953c62c news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/one-piece-teams-up-with-popeyes-kitkat-india-and-universal-s-mo0zo47zd4o3 One Piece is expanding its real-world presence with three major collaborations: a limited-time Popeyes menu featuring Luffy-themed items, special KitKat India packaging with Straw Hat characters, and an extensive food and merchandise lineup at Universal Studios Hollywood's Fan Fest Nights event. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:30:00 GMT b3be1fa0-f4be-4463-a9d6-06197e0c7c40 news One Piece