#news • #Voice actor Mike McFarland Hospitalized For Aggressive Brain Tumor The prolific voice actor and dub director is battling glioblastoma, and a GoFundMe has been created to fund his ongoing medical expenses. Brett Michael Orr • August 19
#anime • #news Fandango Announces Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle as the 'Best First Day-Ticket Pre-Seller Anime Film' Movie ticketing service Fandango has announced that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is the platform’s best first-day ticket pre-seller for an anime film of all time. Ticket selling went live in the U.S. on August 15, and has officially surpassed the records of Kimetsu no Yaiba Carla Bianca Carreon • August 18
#news • #anime The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Unveils New Trailer, October 8 Premiere The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess anime adaptation revealed a new visual, trailer, and an October 8 premiere date. The anime will host an advanced screening in Japan on September 7. Studio DEEN is animating the adaptation. Tamara Lazic • August 18
#feature • #events VeXpo 2025: What to Expect The highly anticipated VTuber Expo is coming to Birmingham on September 5. Learn everything about it here! Alysha Parkinson • August 17
#news • #anime My Hero Academia: Final Season Unveils Main Trailer, Opening Theme Song My Hero Academia: FINAL SEASON revealed the main trailer earlier today. The new trailer features the opening theme song "THE REVO" by PORNOGRAFFITTI, who also performed the theme song for the first season. The anime premieres on October 4. Tamara Lazic • August 17
#news • #anime Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames Arc Movie Announced for 2026 Gintama anime announced a new movie adaptation of the "Yoshiwara in Flames" arc. BN Pictures is animating the movie, which is titled New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames. The movie is a compilation, but it will feature some new scenes. It is slated to premiere in 2026. Tamara Lazic • August 17
#news • #anime Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class Anime Unveils New Trailer, October 6 Premiere The previously announced adaptation of the Gintama: Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class (3-nen Z-gumi Ginpachi-sensei) spin-off announced an October 6 premiere date and revealed a new trailer during yesterday's 20th anniversary Gintama event. Tamara Lazic • August 17
#news • #music • #VTuber VSPO Announces "Diamond in the Rough" Album VSPO! has announced the release of a collection album, “DIAMOND in the ROUGH,” which is set to be released on November 15, 2025. The album will feature new illustrations and exclusive jacket designs, and 24 tracks. Alysha Parkinson • August 17
#news • #anime The Summer Hikaru Died Unveils New Visual Ahead of Episode 7 Premiere The currently ongoing anime adaptation of The Summer Hikaru Died revealed a new "story visual" ahead of the episode 7 premiere later today. The anime premiered on July 5 and is streaming on Netflix. Tamara Lazic • August 16
#PR • #merchandise Hello Kitty and Life360 Launch Back-to-School Collaboration Life360 and Sanrio have officially launched a new collaboration, bringing out a new collection of Tiles that feature Hello Kitty and Friends. Alysha Parkinson • August 15
#interview • #manga • #sidebar Interview: Hidemi Shiraki, Editor-in-Chief of Young Magazine USA Anime Atelier interviewed Hidemi Shiraki, Editor-in-Chief of Young Magazine USA, to discuss the upcoming special edition of the publication, serialization efforts, differences between Japanese and overseas audiences, and more. Tamara Lazic • August 14
#news • #anime • #movie Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Previews Ending Song by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc movie previewed the ending theme song "JANE DOE" by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada in a 30-second teaser released earlier today. Kenshi Yonezu is also performing the theme song "IRIS OUT," which was featured in the recent trailer. Tamara Lazic • August 13
#column • #review • #manga Manga Debuts: Hanakaze Killer Tune From a team of rookies comes Hanakaze Killer Tune, a new shonen series following two classmates aiming to take the world by storm with their music in just three years. Demelza Ward • August 12
#news • #anime Recap: One Piece Day 2025 Event Highlights ONE PIECE DAY '25 was held at the Tokyo Big Sight on August 9-10 and showcased immersive exhibits, surprise appearances, and the world premiere of exclusive footage from the live-action's Season 2. Carla Bianca Carreon • August 12
#news • #manga Manga Mavericks Licenses Fishgod and Ballet Hero Fantasy at Otakon 2025 The Manga Mavericks publishing company announced three new licenses at today's Otakon 2025 industry panel. The new manga titles coming to Manga Mavericks in English are: Tamara Lazic • August 10
