Sentenced to Be a Hero Premieres Episode 1 at Anime Frontier This December
The upcoming dark fantasy anime Sentenced to Be a Hero is premiering its extended Episode 1 at Anime Frontier this December ahead of its full 2026 broadcast.
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Junji Ito’s Tomie Teams Up with Sanrio for a December Pop-Up Tour
Junji Ito’s iconic horror beauty Tomie joins forces with Sanrio this December for a limited pop-up tour in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka—featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi.
Aniplex of America Announces Free Fate/strange Fake Screening at Select Alamo Drafthouse Locations
Aniplex of America will host a free Fate/strange Fake screening of Episodes 1–4 at select Alamo Drafthouse locations on December 9. Reservations open November 25 at 9:00 AM PST.
XG’s Jurin Asaya to Make Solo Debut with “PS118” Featuring Grammy-Winning Rapper Rapsody
XG’s Jurin Asaya makes her solo debut with “PS118” featuring Grammy-winning rapper Rapsody, releasing November 18.
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling Takes Flight on HIDIVE This Winter
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling joins HIDIVE’s Winter 2026 lineup with an exclusive North American premiere at Anime Frontier 2025. Based on Nekoko’s hit light novel, the fantasy isekai series takes flight this January on HIDIVE.
Yen Press Wraps Up Spring Lineup with Five New Fantasy and Romance Titles
Yen Press closes out its Spring 2026 lineup with five new manga and light novels, including the cozy fantasy The Alchemist’s Fluffy Island Getaway and the yuri romance Shino & Ren.
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REVIEW: ALTERNATIVE [SELF LINER NOTE] is a raw reflection of the creative struggle
Manga Mavericks’ ALTERNATIVE [SELF LINER NOTE] captures the creative struggle through the eyes of a musician torn between passion and routine. Beautifully made yet brief, it’s a reflective one-shot worth checking out for indie manga fans.
Chloé Zhao and Nicolas Gonda Launch Kodansha Studios for Global Manga Adaptations
Chloé Zhao and Nicolas Gonda launch Kodansha Studios to adapt iconic manga like Attack on Titan and Akira into live-action films and TV series for a global audience.
Crunchyroll Game Vault Celebrates Two Years with New Titles and Over $1,200 in Game Value
Crunchyroll Game Vault celebrates two years with over $1,200 in exclusive anime-inspired games and new titles Lost Hellden and Beyblade X Xone joining soon.
HIDIVE Levels Up with New Isekai Series HELL MODE This Winter
HELL MODE joins HIDIVE’s Winter 2026 simulcasts! The new isekai anime premieres this January following its North American debut at Anime Frontier 2025.