SPYAIR Release “BEST OF ANIME,” a 17-Track Collection Spanning 16 Years
SPYAIR’s BEST OF ANIME collects 17 anime theme songs from 2010 to 2026, including “Orange,” “Samurai Heart,” and new track “Awake.” The band also announces their first European tour in eight years.
I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World Season 2 Reveals Key Visual, First PV, and New Cast
The second season of I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too is officially set to broadcast and stream starting January 2027.
CMOA and Renta Remain Down Days After Cyberattack, Sparking Renewed Calls for Digital Ownership
Major Japanese digital manga retailers CMOA and Renta remain offline after a confirmed security breach, leaving users without access to purchased libraries and reigniting the debate over digital ownership.
ITZY’s CHAERYEONG Announces First Mini Album Lovesick, Out November 9
ITZY’s CHAERYEONG releases her first mini album Lovesick on November 9. Pre-save now, and pre-order limited signed albums from the ITZY Store.
HANABIE. Drop “Bari Bari Buddy,” Ending Theme for Reincarnated as a Sword II
Harajuku-core band HANABIE. release “Bari Bari Buddy,” the ending theme for Reincarnated as a Sword II, alongside a music video. Their new album UMAMI arrives December 2.
TOKYOPOP Announces Disney The Haunted Mansion: Stray Spirits Manga
TOKYOPOP will release Disney The Haunted Mansion: Stray Spirits as a five-issue comic book release and a graphic novel.
AI Girl Group BABYQUEEN Sparks Backlash After Announcing Virtual Member’s Pregnancy
Chinese AI girl group BABYQUEEN is facing criticism after announcing that virtual member Mity is “pregnant” and temporarily leaving the group. The post has drawn jokes and incredulity online.
Publang Opens Preorders for Payback and December
Fans can now place their preorders for the Payback manhwa and December novel.
Jun Maeda, Creator of Clannad and Angel Beats, Diagnosed with Throat Cancer
Jun Maeda, the influential writer and composer behind some of anime and visual novels’ most beloved tearjerkers, has been diagnosed with throat cancer.