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MediaOCD Expands Discotek Deep Dives with Sonic X, Monster Rancher, and More

MediaOCD adds 28 new titles to its Discotek Deep Dives catalog, focusing on hard-to-find physical media releases.

Box Office Update: The Samurai and the Prisoner Holds Steady at #5

The live-action adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa’s historical mystery slips to fifth place in its fourth weekend at the Japanese box office.

Yūgo Kobayashi Delays New Series as Aoashi Brotherfoot Shifts to Weekly

Creator Yūgo Kobayashi has pushed back his next project while accelerating the release schedule for his ongoing sports spinoff.

AnimeJapan 2027 Shifts Venue to Osaka with New Schedule

AnimeJapan 2027 will break tradition by moving to Intex Osaka and overlapping its business and public day schedules.

Inio Asano Dedicates Month to 3D Modeling for Upcoming One-Shot

The visionary mangaka behind Goodnight Punpun is prioritizing technical world-building, spending a full month crafting a rural setting for a single chapter.

Ryuta Amazume's Sefure Manga Concludes in July

After over five years of serialization, Ryuta Amazume is bringing his romance series Sefure to a close in the pages of Young King.

Kaiko Fuyumushi Debuts New Manga Series Kagami yo Kagami yo

The creator of There, Beneath the Water returns with a psychological drama exploring identity and societal expectations.

From Superfan to Stepsister Manga Concludes with 10th Volume

Sae Kumanami’s idol-romance series is set to wrap up its run this September.

The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest Manga to End with Volume 36

LIVER JAM&POPO's long-running fantasy manga adaptation is set to conclude its serialization this September.

Why From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 Is Trending

With 15,300 viewers tracking the upcoming sequel, the humble sword-master saga is seeing a massive surge in interest ahead of its Summer 2026 return.

Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 Confirmed for Winter 2026

Following a massive surge in social interest, the cynical isekai hit returns to continue Leon Fou Bartfort's pragmatic climb to power.

Why Clevatess Season 2 is Suddenly Trending

With over 15,000 users currently tracking the series, here is why anticipation for the fantasy sequel is surging ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.

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.