The Heir of Time Indie Animation Pilot Now Available, Kickstarter Campaign Active
London-based production team Just Just Productions just released their pilot for the upcoming 3D-animated sci-fi series The Heir of Time on YouTube. The team effort follows a cast of diverse characters across an expansive fantasy universe mixed with military science fiction. In addition to the pilot episode, Just Just Productions also released a Kickstarter campaign […]
LET IT DIE: INFERNO Reaches Season 4, LET IT DIE Offline Edition Available now
Get ready to die and die again as GungHo Online Entertainment that the newest season of LET IT DIE: INFERNO will begin on September 8. In addition, the offline edition of LET IT DIE is now available for a one-time purchase of $19.99 for Steam and PlayStation consoles. About LET IT DIE: INFERNO and LET […]
Darwin’s Game 3-in-1 Edition Heads Stateside This December
Titan Manga just announced that its English release of the deadly survival game manga Darwin’s Game will be available on December 8. This release will collect the first three volumes of the series in omnibus form with continuing releases coming soon. A new trailer featuring the manga’s release was also released today. About Darwin’s Game […]
Stage Tour Boasts 90+ Songs, Coming December
Yesterday, RedOctane Games announced that its upcoming rhythm game Stage Tour will head to all major consoles and PC on December 10. The game will feature full band support with six decades of music from all sorts of genres. In addition, there will be full controller support for gamepads, peripherals, and microphones as up to […]
Mexican Ninja Heads to Consoles and Steam This Month
Today, Amber Studios announced that Mexican Ninja will come to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam on August 20. This roguelike beat-em-up is inspired by Mexican and Japanese culture and features a 2.5D action system with innovative mechanics and a snazzy artstyle. About Mexican Ninja Welcome to Nuevo Tokyo, a chaotic feudal regime forged […]
Titan Manga Announces Two New Manga for April 2027
Today, Titan Manga announce that it will bring The Rabbit Circle and LastBoss LoveDeath to western shores on April 2027. The two series feature different supernatural premises with some interesting looks at the world in which they exist. About The Rabbit Circle Set in a modern fantasy world where rabbit-humanoid people exist, but all is […]
Crunchyroll Store Updating Next Month, Begins Clearout Sale
Today, Crunchyroll announced that its Crunchyroll Store will be heading into a new direction starting this August. Focused on curated drops and limited-release products, this new experience will be available for Mega and Ultimate tier fans exclusively. For remaining stock that won’t transfer to the new store, there will be a sale running starting today […]
Miso Manga Review – Strange Pictures Volume 1
It’s time to get a bit spooky with this manga review, as we were provided a copy of Strange Pictures Volume 1 from Titan Manga! An adaptation of the hit Japanese novel series by Uketsu, this mystery series has a twinge of horror to it. Will readers uncover what’s hidden in plain sight? About Strange […]
Darkroom Hosts Rare Anime on Streaming Platform
Today, independent streamer Darkroom announced that it has released a variety of hard-to-find anime titles on its streaming service. The content includes Crusher Joe and its sequel films as well as Hare + Guu DELUXE and Hare + Guu FINAL and Simoun. About Darkroom Anime Releases Darkroom, a video streaming platform specializing in independent, foreign, […]
ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK Flies onto Steam Next Week
Studio Loading, Kibou Entertainment, and Alunite Inc. announced that the retro action-puzzle game will come to Steam on July 13. The game, previously released as a physical Game Boy cartridge, will be published by Alunite Inc. with a demo available now. About ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK Funded on Kickstarter with over €16,000 raised, more […]
GKIDS Announces Store Exclusive Home Media Releases
Earlier this week, GKIDS revealed that it will release a variety of films for pre-order exclusively on the GKIDS store online. There will be exclusive editions of Linda Linda Linda, Look Back, Angel’s Egg, and Love & Pop, with an additional 4K release of Tekkonkinkreet available in September as well. About GKIDS Store Exclusives GKIDS, […]
Danganronpa 2×2’s New Content Includes Slayhem Mode, Enhanced World Map
Today, Spike Chunsoft announced that Danganronpa 2×2 will be heading to consoles early 2027. With the news comes a release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC. This new version of the game will include the Slayhem Mode scenario (which features entirely new culprits and victims) and a revamped […]
Batter Up! Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter Swings onto Steam This August
Today, KINGOFSHIBUYA announced that the quirky baseball-JRPG Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter will head to PC via Steam on August 11. Previously released on the Playdate, the game will feature interesting RPG mechanics wrapped up in an interesting narrative full of demon fights and baseball swings. About Baito Fight!!: Part-time Devil Hunter Step into the […]
Capcom Spotlight Highlights Summer Reveals
Yesterday, Capcom released its Capcom Spotlight showcase which highlighted its upcoming titles. From Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections to Onimusha: Way of the Sword, there was a ton of new things to reveal for the upcoming year. About Capcom Spotlight Summer has only officially just begun, but the Capcom lineup continues to bring the […]
BanG Dream! Our Notes Announces Global Release, Beta
Today, Bilibili Games announced that BanG Dream! Our Notes will get a global release for Android and iOS devices soon, with a closed beta test announced for August 6. This next chapter in the BanG Dream! franchise features more than two dozen characters alongside a variety of songs from the series. In addition to the […]
Miso at the Movies! The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Review
(Editor’s Note: As The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act includes previously released material, this column will include spoilers from up to Episode 8 of the show, which is currently available to watch online. This has also been reuploaded due to a site error, original publication date June 4, 2026) (And a huge thanks to […]
Naruto Card Game Announced for 2027
Today, Bandai Card Games announced that it will release a new Naruto Card Game in 2027, with more updates coming next month. The trading card game will be based off of Masashi Kishimoto’s massively popular anime franchise. While not many details were given out, there will be an opportunity to play the game first at […]
Miso Manga Review – Ao Ashi Volumes 1-3
Sometimes you want flashy shonen sports manga, and other times you want some realistic yet feel-good fun; Ao Ashi firmly sets itself in the latter territory. Previously released in 2015, Titan Manga recently licensed the series with its first three volumes in one omnibus this week. This series is a refreshing look at Japanese soccer with a loveable […]
LAIKA Announces New Animated Film Wildwood Coming to Theaters October
Fathom Entertainment announced that animated film studio LAIKA will release its new film Wildwood to theaters nationwide on October 23. The stop-animation title is based on Colin Meloy’s book and will be directed by Travis Knight, featuring voice talent from stars like Carey Mulligan, Charlie Day, and Angela Bassett. About Wildwood LAIKA, the studio behind Coraline and ParaNorman, […]
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Gets Exclusive Theater Merch
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act is coming very soon, and Fathom Entertainment just announced that it will receive some exclusive theater merchandise! Specifically, the company announced that it will release a collectible limited edition popcorn bucket and beverage cup that will be available at participating theaters during its theatrical run from June 4 […]
TOKYOPOP Announces TOKYOPOP Kids Imprint for Children 12 and Under
For parents looking to get into the world of manga and graphic novels with age-appropriate content, TOKYOPOP just announced a new imprinted called TOKYOPOP Kids. This focuses on a variety of graphic novels, books, and Spanish-language titles that are aimed for children up to 12 years of age. The imprint and debut titles will release […]
Star Fox Soars onto the Switch 2 this June
Just in time for the summer, Nintendo announced that Star Fox will head to the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25. The game features a loving remake of the original title alongside special Switch 2 features and a visual overhaul, complete with cinematic cutscenes. About Star Fox All systems go! Moviegoers around the world have […]
End of April 2026 Manga Minis!
Since we had a Manga Minis so early in the month, it’s time to have an End of April 2026 Manga Minis column! We checked out three interesting debut volumes, with two of them coming out in May! Read our reviews below. Stella Must Die Volume 1 (Kodansha) – End of April 2026 Manga Minis […]
Quench the Imposters in OCTOPinbs this May
Yesterday, tri-ACE announced, with publisher Aniplex, that the social deduction firefighting game OCTOPinbs will be released on Steam May 11. This interesting multiplayer game will task players with putting out fires, with a sneaky Squid Artist ready to sabotage the other players’ efforts. About OCTOPinbs Slip on the firefighting gear, grab a water hose, and […]
My Hero Academia in Concert Comes to the US This September
Go Plus Ultra one more time as My Hero Academia in Concert comes to America this year! Starting in September 12, the concert tour will head to the United States, with stops planned across the west and east coasts. Featuring fan-favorite numbers being brought to life, tickets will be sold starting April 24. About My […]
Decollate Decoration Available Now
Today, KEMCO announced that Decollate Decoration is now available for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC today. The game has players guide a young girl who has become a ghost as she tries to navigate her new world. With multiple endings to uncover, this is one adventure that will kill you to continue! (Figuratively, of […]
Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS Announce Studio Ghibli Fest 2026
Are you ready for Studio Ghibli Fest 2026? The annual celebration of the illustrious anime studio’s finest films was announced yesterday, with Fathom Entertainment and GKIDS collaborating once again. This time, a slate of seven films will be showing, starting with Ponyo on June 13-17 to Spirited Away on October 17-21. The films will be […]
The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act Debuts in Theaters This June
Today, Glitch Productions in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment announced that The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act will head to theaters starting June 4. This limited time engagement will allow fans to watch both episodes 8 and 9 of the indie animation series back-to-back as they prepare for the finale early. The final episode will […]
Miso at the Movies Video Game Double Feature!
Here at our Miso at the Movies column, I wanted to try something different this time. I was able to watch two movies back to back the other day and wanted to try my hand at watching two video game to film adaptations that have been recently released! I check out The Super Mario Galaxy […]
Marvel Cosmic Invasion – The Art of the Game Powers Up Bookstores this Summer
Get ready for a hot summer full of superheroes as Dark Horse Books recently announced that Marvel Cosmic Invasion – The Art of the Game will be released on August 4. This hardcover book will feature stunning art from the recently released game as well as some behind-the-scenes commentary as well as development insights. About […]
Start Fooling Around with April 2026 Manga Minis!
Whoa, a new year and some great manga are on the way with our April 2026 Manga Minis! We have four stellar reviews on the docket, with two highly anticipated works up for review! Check out our early reviews of Titan Manga’s Unemployed Killers Support Group and Kana’s Billy Bat and more below! From Memen […]
GRIDbeat! Lights up Nintendo Switch and Steam Today
Today, Acclaim and Ridiculous Games announced that its rhythm-based dungeon crawler GRIDbeat! is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam. Interested players who want to take the game for a spin can download a demo of the game, with progress carrying over afterwards. About GRIDbeat! In GRIDbeat!, you assume the role of a hacker who just […]
