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#anime • #news That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Sime: Tears of the Azure Sea to Premiere in North America on May 1 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea has announced that the anime film will come exclusively to theatres via Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures on May 1, 2026, in the United States and Canada. Carla Bianca Carreon • February 26
#anime • #news Maomao and Luomen Appear in The Apothecary Diaries February Visual The Apothecary Diaries revealed a special visual for February, featuring Maomao and Luomen looking at butterbur sprouts, a plant that evokes the warmth of spring. Carla Bianca Carreon • February 26
#news • #anime Akane-banashi Anime Unveils Trailer, Opening Theme Song The Akane-banashi anime revealed a new trailer, visual, and an April 4, 2026, premiere date. Kuwata Keisuke is performing the opening theme song, “HITOTARASHI,” which is featured in the trailer. Tamara Lazic • February 26
#news • #anime MAPPA to Absorb Animation Production Company Contrail Studio MAPPA will be absorbing Contrail and taking over its obligations and rights, as announced today in the official gazette and reported by Gamebiz. Contrail will be dissolved. The studio was established in 2019 with the purpose of producing Sunao Katabuchi's works. Tamara Lazic • February 25
#news • #anime Animator and Director Satoshi Mori Passes Away The family of animator and director Satoshi Mori (森賢) announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account that he had passed away on February 20, 2026, after a battle with an illness. According to the studio, he had been ill for some time. Sarca • February 24
#news • #events Miku Expo Returns to Europe After Two Years MIKU EXPO announced the return of the performance to Europe, after two year break. Since the previous European edition of the world tour in 2024, fans have been eagerly waiting for the next instalment, which is now set to take place between November 12 and 25, 2026. Jodie Parkinson • February 23
#news • #anime Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Reveals Trailer, 90-Minute Premiere The upcoming Classroom of the Elite Season 4 revealed a new trailer and April 1, 2026, premiere date with a 90-minute episode special. Studio Hibari(Lerche) is animating the sequel, which covers the first semester of the second year. Tamara Lazic • February 23
#news • #anime New Evangelion Anime Project by Khara and CloverWorks Announced The infamous Evangelion anime series is getting a new project animated by studio khara and CloverWorks. Yoko Taro (NieR) will be in charge of the script and series composition, while Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toru Yatabe are directing. Keiichi Okabe is composing the music. Tamara Lazic • February 23
#news • #anime • #gaming Ufotable Teases New Tales of 30th Anniversary Project Anime studio ufotable revealed that the Tales of series will be releasing a new project in celebration of its 30th anniversary. The promotional video showcases characters from the Tales of series and that more information will be released on April 3, 2026. Carla Bianca Carreon • February 21
#news • #anime Ufotable Teases Genshin Impact Anime With New Illustration Ufotable revealed a new illustration for the Genshin Impact anime. The project still doesn't have a release date, but is listed under the studio's upcoming works in the new promotional reel: Tamara Lazic • February 21
#news • #anime Witch on the Holy Night Anime Reveals New Teaser Trailer Ufotable's upcoming Witch on the Holy Night anime adaptation revealed a new teaser trailer and a 2026 premiere date. The movie was announced in 2021. Tamara Lazic • February 21
#news • #anime Romelia War Chronicle Anime Reveals Staff and Cast Details The Romelia War Chronicle anime adaptation revealed the main cast and staff information. The anime will have a stage event at the upcoming AnimeJapan 2026, at the PONY CANYON booth. Tamara Lazic • February 20
#news • #anime Witch Hat Atelier Reveals Key Visual and Main Trailer The Witch Hat Atelier anime has released a new key visual and main trailer, revealing that the series will premiere on April 6, 2026. Carla Bianca Carreon • February 20
#news • #manga Square Enix to License Xiaolan's The Apothecary Diary Spin-Off Manga Square Enix Manga & Books has announced that The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan’s Story manga will be licensed for print in English. The first volume is available for pre-order and is set for release on October 6, 2026. Carla Bianca Carreon • February 19
#news • #gaming Genshin Impact Releases New Character Teaser "Varka: Where the Knight's Heart Leads" Genshin Impact has released a new character teaser video for Varka, the much-anticipated Captain of the Knights of Favonius, who is set to debut as a playable character on February 25. Carla Bianca Carreon • February 19
