Interview: Naoko Yamada and the Strikingly Unique World of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia September 03 • 6 min read
#anime • #recommendation The Ramparts of Ice: Impressions and Review The Ramparts of Ice is a cozy slow-burn romance that proves love and friendship are worth the wait. With lovable characters, beautiful visuals, and heartfelt storytelling, it's one of Spring 2026's most charming slice-of-life anime. Miho Olivo • September 23
#PR • #news • #anime Crayon Shinchan Anime Returns With New Tagalog-dubbed Episodes on iWant and Free TV The mischievous and lovable Shinchan is ready to bring more laughter to Filipino viewers in an all-new Tagalog-dubbed version of the beloved Japanese anime “Crayon Shinchan.” It premieres on September 16 on iWant and on free TV on September 26 on Kapamilya Channel, ALLTV2, and A2Z. Miho Olivo • September 21
#review • #gaming Can I Not Fall for Idols? Review Can I Not Fall for Idols?, a short otome game from developer Mikimaki, has just received a Nintendo Switch release in Japan and in English-speaking. But has it been worth the wait? Let’s take a look! Demelza Ward • September 20
#column • #review • #live-action • #sidebar J-Drama Spotlight: Love's in Sight Love's In Sight! portrays a gentle romance between a girl finding her place in the world and a kind delinquent she encounters one day. Demelza Ward • September 20
#news • #anime Daemons of the Shadow Realm Season 2 Announced The Daemons of the Shadow Realm is returning with Season 2, as announced following yesterday's finale. The first season ran for two consecutive cours. Tamara Lazic • September 20
#feature • #manga Creating BL Manga With Mitsuru Sangou at Otakon 2026 Mitsuru Sangou drew chibi characters from her BL manga Mask Danshi during a live drawing and Q&A session at Otakon 2026. Kim Pham • September 20
#PR • #news • #anime Crunchyroll Fall 2026 Lineup As the leaves start to change and the temperature gets colder, it is time for a new season of anime! Find a list of all Fall 2026 anime titles coming to or continuing on Crunchyroll! Alysha Parkinson • September 19
#conventions • #events San Japan 2026 Highlights: Cosplay, Events and More Incredible cosplays and other highlights from the San Japan 2026, held in San Antonio, Texas on September 4-6. Kim Pham • September 15
#interview • #anime • #sidebar Interview: Kaiju Girl Caramelise Team on the Anime's Unique Charm At this year's Otakon, Anime Atelier had the chance to interview the Kaiju Girl Caramelise director Teruyuki Omine and producer Yuya Ogisu. Tamara Lazic • September 15
#gaming • #news KAIJU NO. 8 Game Anniversary Celebrations Continue With the Release of New 5-Star Character and More KAIJU No. 8 THE GAME is continuing its first anniversary celebrations with a new playable character and an original short anime tie-in campaign. Starting September 14, a new 5-star character, [Unorthodox Pursuit] Suited, enters the battle. Alysha Parkinson • September 13
#news • #gaming Genshin Impact Unveils Anniversary, Version 7.1 Update Genshin Impact hosted a stream for its sixth anniversary, which coincides with Version 7.1, announcing new quest lines, events, and special rewards. Tamara Lazic • September 12
#news • #anime Dark Gathering Season 2 Confirms 2027 Premiere Season 2 of the Dark Gathering anime announced a 2027 premiere date and revealed the first "horror" visual. OLM is returning to animate the sequel with Hiroshi Ikehata as the director. Tamara Lazic • September 12
#news • #Voice actor Voice Actor Mike McFarland Passes Away at 56 Voice actor Mike McFarland passed away at 56 on September 9, 2026. Tamara Lazic • September 10
#interview • #anime • #Voice actor • #sidebar Mushoku Tensei's Madeleine Morris and Lindsay Seidel Talk Rudy and Eris Anime Atelier recently got to interview the Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation English dub cast, namely Madeleine Morris (Rudy) and Lindsay Seidel (Eris). Tamara Lazic • September 06
#interview • #music Interview: NIKIIE and Dorohedoro's Chaotic Music Anime Atelier interviewed singer and songwriter NIKIE and chatted about her work on the Dorohedoro anime. NIKIIE, as part of (K)NoW_NAME unit, performed and wrote the lyrics for the ending theme song "Return to Head" for the anime's second season. Tamara Lazic • September 06
