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Heartfelt desperation … Osamu Dazai. Photograph: Tadahiko HayashiHeartfelt desperation … Osamu Dazai. Photograph: Tadahiko Hayashi

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arc System Works released the opening animated movie for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls during a San Diego Comic-Con panel on July 23. The cinematic was produced by anime studio Sanzigen and arrives alongside the announcement of Phoenix Cyclops as the first Year 1 downloadable character.

TV anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (Japanese title: Tenmaku no Ja’dugar)–the highly acclaimed historical manga that has already sparked major anticipation both in Japan and internationally ahead of its broadcast–hosted an exclusive special panel at Anime Expo 2026, North America’s largest anime convention, which kicked off on July 2, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Sylvain Dos Santos: When we started thinking about this, Charles and I were such fans of sports anime like Captain Tsubasa or Inazuma Eleven. Sometimes you have these crazy powers, but you never understand where those powers come from. Do the people in the bleachers see it, or is it just us, the audience? We…

A new Galaxy Express 999 theatrical anime film is officially in production. Although the franchise has produced numerous titles for special event screenings, this will be its first new theatrical anime since Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy was released in 1998, marking a return to theaters after 28 years.

The Mii-chan and Miss Yamada manga will receive an anime adaptation in 2027. A special promotional video and a celebratory illustration and message from original creator Nene Azuki were released alongside the announcement. Details about the staff and cast will be revealed at a later date.

Good news for fans of the Japanese mega-franchise Gundam —the planned Netflix film has avoided the all-too-common development hell fate of countless adaptations and reportedly wrapped principal photography.

Live-action anime films are becoming a running trend these days, with the likes of Mobile Suit Gundam and Naruto remaining two major examples of how Hollywood is looking to anime for new franchises. While the West is jumping at the chance to recreate anime universes in the “real world,” Japan is an old hat at…

Bushiroad has confirmed that Ghost Meets Gal!, a spin-off manga set in the Cardfight!! The Vanguarduniverse is being adapted into an anime. The announcement came during the franchise’s latest presentation on July 23, accompanied by a teaser visual and a short promotional video.

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if Guts from Berserk and Beerus from Dragon Ball Super fought a TON of ants, Roll Anime To Fight is a great fit to live out your very specific fantasy. You roll for new anime units, then chuck them on a battle grid and let them go to…