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The Beginning After the End S2 Trend Explained

Interest surges for the fantasy isekai as Season 2 continues its run.

Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? Trends as Spring 2026 Anime Approaches

A new rom-com about a hidden otaku gal is sparking interest ahead of its Spring 2026 premiere.

Re:ZERO Season 4 Spikes Amidst New Arc Premiere

Fans are flocking to discuss the latest season of White Fox's dark fantasy isekai, as new arcs begin.

Dorohedoro Season 2 Ignites Fan Frenzy Ahead of Spring 2026 Debut

MAPPA's return to the visceral urban fantasy world of Dorohedoro is the likely cause for its massive trending spike.

GlobalComix Licenses Yuri Manga 'Room for Honeys'

Digital comics platform GlobalComix has added Ayu Inui's yuri manga 'Room for Honeys' from Yuri Hub.

Kimihiko Nakamura, Comitia Chair, Dies at 64

Comitia Executive Committee chair Kimihiko Nakamura passed away on April 26 after battling cancer.

Tomino, Satonaka Honored with Order of the Rising Sun

Yoshiyuki Tomino, the visionary behind Gundam, and manga artist Machiko Satonaka have been inducted into Japan's Order of the Rising Sun.

April 28, 2026

Musawo to Launch New Manga "Lilimholic"

Manga artist Musawo is set to debut a new series titled Lilimholic in Weekly Shonen Magazine on May 13.

April 28, 2026

Sephiroth Promotes New Asahi Beer in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Collab

A new Asahi Beer ad features Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Sephiroth enjoying a "Lemon Sour of the Future."

Momose & Hoshikawa Launch New Manga 'Gyakusatsu Kigen'

Yūichirō Momose and Shiwasu Hoshikawa are teaming up for a new manga titled Gyakusatsu Kigen.

"Liar Game" Trend Spike Explained by Episode 3 Drop

Madhouse's psychological thriller is capturing attention after its latest installment aired.

Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin: Why the School Rom-Com is Trending

A strict student council member and a rebellious classmate clash in this popular new rom-com. What's the appeal?

Farming Life in Another World S2 Surges in Popularity

The cozy isekai farming sim is capturing attention as its second season airs.

Why Witch Hat Atelier Is Trending: A Deep Dive

Discover the magic behind the trending fantasy series, now airing its first season.

Japanese Shorts Vie for Awards at 2026 Annecy Festival

Koji Yamamura's 'Haru no Umi' and other Japanese animated shorts are set to compete at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Yu Tomofuji, "Sacrificial Princess" author, starts new manga

Yu Tomofuji's new manga, Kimi o Norowaba, launches in The Hana to Yume on July 27.

Unison Square Garden Disbands Indefinitely After Drummer's Exit

Rock band Unison Square Garden announced drummer Takao Suzuki's departure, leading to an indefinite suspension of band activities.

Irregular at Magic High School Manga Arcs Conclude

Two manga adaptations of The Irregular at Magic High School light novels have concluded their runs.

Evangelion's Lance of Longinus Finds New Life as Clothes Rod

A fan's mother has repurposed a replica of Evangelion's iconic Lance of Longinus into a practical clothes hanging rod, sparking viral reactions.