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Barbie: Together in Time First Arc in Brand-New Comic Series

Today, Dark Horse announced that in collaboration with Mattel, they will release a new Barbie ongoing comic series, with the first arc called Barbie: Together in Time. The first issue will land on comic store shelves on February 10, 2027 with new installments monthly. About Barbie: Together in Time Dark Horse, in collaboration with Mattel, […]

5 Centimeters Per Second Live-Action Film Heading to Theaters This Month

Today, GKIDS announced that the live-action version of 5 Centimeters Per Second will head to North American theaters starting October 23. Released in Japan last year, this version is directed by Yoshiyuki Okuyama, and GKIDS will announce plans to release the film on home video later this year. About 5 Centimeters Per Second GKIDS, the […]

MediaOCD Announces Aniplex of America Releases on Their Website

Yesterday, MediaOCD announced an agreement with Aniplex of America to sell select Anixplex Blu-Ray releases on their website. The first titles will include Gurren Lagann and its feature films as well as the first two seasons of Mashle: Magic and Muscles. This will open the door to more titles to be released. About MediaOCD Aniplex […]

100 Meters Gets a Blu-Ray Release This December

Yesterday, GKIDS announced that Kenji Iwaisawa’s 100 Meters will be heading to a physical home video release on Blu-Ray on December 1. A collector’s edition will be available for pre-order on the GKIDS online store with some exclusive features including five art cards. About 100 Meters Based on the beloved manga by Uoto, author of […]

Spirited Away Wraps up Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 This Month

It’s time for the grand finale of Studio Ghibli Fest as GKIDS announced that Spirited Away will be the final film for this limited time event! The movie will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year as the film plays on screens from October 17 to 21. About Spirited Away Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 Tickets are […]

Back to School 2026 Manga Minis!

Wow, it’s been a while since we released a Manga Minis column! Let’s change that, especially since it’s back to school season for a lot of students. Wouldn’t you rather read some cool manga titles rather than a boring old textbook? (I know I would!) Check out our debut reviews for The Amazing Digital Circus, […]

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies VR Coming Next Year

Earlier this week, Capcom and Amata K.K. announced that they will release a VR version of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies for Meta VR devices next year. The game will contain the full story of the original release enhanced with immersive VR features that will allow players to fully interact with the environment […]

Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year Rises Up This November

Get ready for a mystery so enticing, it couldn’t stay dead! Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year heads to PC on November 22, with a Nintendo Switch release coming afterwards. The visual novel allows players to investigate a horror-comedy mystery with an eccentric cast of detectives and suspects. About Zombie Police: Midsummer Unhappy New Year […]

You Say Run Gets a 10th Anniversary Remix

This week, Toho announced that a special anniversary mix of You Say Run, a fan-favorite My Hero Academia theme song, is now available. The new version of the song celebrates the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime, with Yuki Hayashi collaboration with German band Electric Callboy. About You Say Run Anniversary Remix Known […]

Dark Horse Comics Announces Compact Editions for its Popular Titles

Yesterday, Dark Horse Comics announced that it will release a value-priced line of compact comics for its most popular franchises. Starting with The Witcher, Black Hammer, Cyberpunk 2077, and Canto, these releases will provide complete story arcs in a compact size and MSRP of $9.99. About Dark Horse Comics Compact Editions Dark Horse Comics proudly presents a […]

HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection Heads to Consoles and PC Next Year

Shueisha Games just announced that HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection will head to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Steam in 2027. In collaboration with LASTWONDER, the roguelite game will feature original characters alongside classic mainstays in a story that takes place after the original. About HOSHiN ENGi Re:surrection Players take the role of Toshin, a new […]

Danganronpa 2×2 Comes to North America and Europe This January

After previously announcing that the game would be released in 2027, Spike Chunsoft announced that Danganronpa 2×2 is now scheduled to be released on January 14 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and PC. A new trailer highlights the new Slayhem mode, which introduces a new scenario for players to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sister Other Paranoia: Nyalra Does It Again

When indie writer Nyalra took the gaming world by storm with Needy Streamer Overload, the industry witnessed a masterclass in dissecting internet dependency, mental health decay, and parasocial delusion. With the release of Sister Other Paranoia (originally Imouto, Tasha, Paranoia in Japanese), developed by newcomer studio HazeDenki and published worldwide by Serenity Forge, Nyalra recently […]

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 […]

Netflix Rescues Banana Fish With An Official English Dub

For nearly a decade, fans of Akimi Yoshida’s gritty masterpiece Banana Fish have campaigned, petitioned, and hoped for a definitive, high-quality English localization. Since its acclaimed 2018 television adaptation by Studio MAPPA, the series has held a unique and revered place in modern anime culture. Yet, despite its sweeping popularity, it remained one of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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