On the 19th, the official X account for the manga *Space Brothers* announced that the series will end in just three chapters. This brings the curtain down on a 19-year history since its serialization began in 2007. Additionally, the 46th and final collected volume will be released on July 23. *Space Brothers* began serialization in Kodansha’s *Morning* magazine in December 2007. The story centers on two brothers, Mutta and Hibito, who made a childhood promise to one another while gazing up at the starry sky. By the year 2025, younger brother Hibito has kept his word, becoming an astronaut and…
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The sweet and salty coming-of-age romantic comedy Salty Sato Is Only Sweet to Me (written by Kazami Sawatari, illustrated by Atiki, and adapted into a manga by Kaya Tetsuyama) is officially getting a TV anime adaptation, scheduled to broadcast in 2026. A teaser visual, a teaser trailer, and the main staff and cast members have been revealed. Koharu Sato is the unattainable flower of her class. Known as “Salty Sato,” she never cracks a smile for anyone. But one day, her classmate Souta Oshio catches a glimpse of her at his family’s cafe. What he sees is a completely defenseless…
A TV anime adaptation of Kyoko Hikawa’s isekai fantasy manga From Far Away (Kanata Kara) has been officially green-lit and is slated to premiere in 2026. Alongside the announcement, a celebratory illustration by Hikawa and a special teaser trailer have been released. The story follows high schooler Noriko Tachiki, who is caught in an explosion on her way home from school and abruptly transported to another world. There, she crosses paths with a taciturn warrior named Izark. Their fateful encounter quietly sets the destiny of the world in motion. Noriyuki Abe will direct the series. (C) Kyoko Hikawa, Hakusensha /…
Novelist Yoko Tateno, best known for The Political Marriage of Imperial Princess Sveta: The Strongest Princess Wants to Marry the Second Prince, Not the Crown Prince, passed away on January 17. The announcement was made via Piccoma’s official X account. Addressing the loss, Piccoma released a statement: “Yoko Tateno, who penned stories for Piccoma Novels, passed away on January 17, 2026. Ever since the inaugural Piccoma Novels Awards, she has been a powerful driving force behind the contest, bringing her work to the world with immense passion.” The tribute continued, “Beginning with her masterpiece, The Political Marriage of Imperial Princess…
The television anime *Aoashi Season 2* is officially set to broadcast every Sunday starting October 4 on NHK E-Tele. Alongside this announcement, a teaser visual and promotional video have been unveiled. The visual depicts the protagonist, Ashito Aoi, standing resolutely atop a soccer notebook that symbolizes his brand of “thinking soccer,” celebrating his recent promotion to the A-Team. Fans are left to anticipate how Ashito’s ongoing evolution and challenges will shine on this new stage. The next arena is the Premier League—the A-Team arc finally begins! The promotional video captures Ashito and his peers stepping into this new environment with…
An anime adaptation has been green-lit for Junket Bank, Ikko Tanaka’s high-stakes gambling battle manga featuring bankers and gamblers, currently serialized in Weekly Young Jump. The broadcast is slated to begin in October. A new key visual, along with the main staff and cast, has also been unveiled. Banks are places where the most money-obsessed individuals in the country gather. Faced with massive, meticulously managed sums of cash, someone had a thought: a bank could be the ultimate gambling den. Akira Mitarai, a rookie banker, is suddenly transferred to an unfamiliar department—the Special Duties Division. Guided by his new boss,…
To commemorate the release of the second compiled volume of the manga Subaru and Suisei, the series was featured with a center color spread in the 15th issue of Young Magazine, which hit stands today, the 9th. Alongside this celebration, a selection of pages from the latest chapter has been officially unveiled, showcasing intense racing action right from the opening sequence. Serving as the successor to Initial D and MF Ghost, Subaru and Suisei follows two distinct protagonists whose destinies are rapidly set into motion. A young man named Subaru Kudo (written with the kanji for “comet”) appears before the…
The tenth seasonal visual, themed around “Cherry Blossom Viewing,” has been unveiled for the upcoming TV anime *Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court*, which is set to begin broadcasting this July. The illustration depicts Reirin and Keigetsu enjoying the cherry blossoms under trees in full bloom, capturing the two girls after their fateful body swap. About *Though I Am an Inept Villainess* **Synopsis** The Maiden Court is a palace where princesses from five noble families are gathered to be trained as the crown prince’s future consort. Reirin, a maiden of…
A pre-broadcast visual, the main promotional video, and additional cast members have been unveiled for the upcoming TV anime *Kanan-sama Is Easy as Hell!*, which is set to premiere on April 4 on TOKYO MX and BS11. The newly released visual features Kanan blushing in embarrassment, and the franchise’s official X (formerly Twitter) account has posted an animation of her wagging her tail. The anime’s opening theme song will be “Hatsukoi Moment” (First Love Moment) by Faulieu., while the ending theme will be “Pop Snack Junk na HUNNY” by Aogiri High School. — New Character Details The newly announced cast…
On the 6th, manga artist Bkub Okawa—best known for Pop Team Epic—updated his X account with a brand-new illustration of Dark Magician Girl from the hit series Yu-Gi-Oh!. The iconic character has recently been a hot topic among fans, spurred by her appearance on the “Dark Magic Curtain” card artwork in a newly released Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game pack. Likely inspired by this recent buzz, Okawa shared a drawing depicting Dark Magician Girl leaping out of a book. The Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise is based on the original manga by Kazuki Takahashi, which was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The story…