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Saga of Tanya the Evil II Trends Ahead of Winter 2026 Premiere

Studio Nut’s hit military-fantasy returns, sparking a massive surge in interest for the cold-blooded exploits of Tanya Degurechaff.

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure Debuts on PS5 and Switch 2

Nippon Ichi Software's classic musical RPG arrives on modern hardware through Hamster Corporation's latest retro preservation effort.

Why Tomb Raider King Is Dominating the Summer 2026 Charts

Studio Eek's adaptation of the popular webtoon has surged in popularity following its second episode.

Why Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu is Trending

A surge in interest for this upcoming isekai suggests fans are ready for a low-stakes, high-competence twist on the genre.

Why The Villager of Level 999 is Trending After Episode 4

A surge in interest for this upcoming fantasy series follows a breakout mid-season episode that has caught the attention of 16.9K viewers.

Mad Cave Studios Announces 12-Issue Contra Comic Series for 2027

Konami's iconic run-and-gun franchise is returning to print with a new 12-issue comic book series from Mad Cave Studios.

Why 'My Mother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Who Don't Bully Me.' Is Trending

A subversion of the 'wicked stepfamily' trope is driving a massive surge in interest ahead of its Winter 2026 premiere.

Neguse Okita's Soon, You'll Paint Your Heart Out Joins MANGA Plus

Shueisha's digital platform has added the first five chapters of Neguse Okita's artistic slice-of-life series.

Once Upon a Katamari Expands to Switch 2 with New DLC on October 8

Bandai Namco is bringing its latest Katamari entry to Nintendo's next-gen console alongside a massive content update.

Manga Creator Ryoichiro Kezuka Passes Away

The industry mourns the loss of Ryoichiro Kezuka, the creator behind the Aokishi magazine series Record Journey.

Summer 2026 Daily Streaming Review Slate Announced

The Summer 2026 anime season's most anticipated titles have been selected for daily coverage following a competitive reader poll.

Megami Tensei Creator Aya Nishitani Self-Translating Original Novels

Aya Nishitani is publishing his own English translation of the Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei novels online through the end of July.

Nyoijizai Debuts New Rom-Com Manga Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo

The Harukana Receive creator returns with a sports-themed romantic comedy about a newlywed couple navigating a unique vow.

matoba to Launch Fantasy Series Eden no Tō in Monthly Shonen Gangan

The creator of Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included is returning to Monthly Shonen Gangan with a new girl-meets-girl apocalypse story.

Why The Ghost in the Shell is Trending Ahead of Science SARU's New Series

A surge in interest for the cyberpunk classic coincides with the lead-up to Science SARU's upcoming adaptation.

Why The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Is Trending

With over 8,000 users already tracking the series, here is why this upcoming fantasy romance is generating early buzz.

Why Everyone is Watching Tefuda ga Oome no Victoria

A sudden surge in interest follows the release of the second episode of this espionage-fantasy series.

Mao Nanami Adapts Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon Manga

The Real Girl creator returns with a new romantic comedy manga launching on Gangan Online this July.

After God Manga Enters Hiatus Following Latest Chapters

Creator Sumi Eno has announced a pause for the supernatural series after the early access release of chapters 106 and 107.