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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 2 Release Date Teased

Francesco Cacciatore — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:12:04 GMT

While there are still a few months to go before 2026 ends, anime fans know that they have to wait until 2027 for the biggest franchises to release their next blockbusters. At the top of most watchlists must surely be Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 2, the sequel to the highest-grossing anime movie of all time, which still does not have a confirmed release window. Meanwhile, One Piece has announced that its next movie will come out in the summer of 2027, and it will be the first direct tie-in with the official story of the manga and anime: One Piece Film: God Valley.

Blue Lock Director Reveals Why Crunchyroll’s New Action Series Goes Old-School

Corey Plante — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:00:14 GMT

The Vermilion Mask’s electrifying premiere — which airs in October on Crunchyroll — wastes little time putting these powers to use as it introduces apprentice mask maker Peru d’Arrest and his world-spanning quest to destroy his former master’s masks. There are epic fights, compelling villains, and a sword so preposterously wide it makes Cloud Strife’s Buster Sword look small by comparison.

10 Biggest Most Important Anime Releases of Fall 2026

Debopriyaa Dutta — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:00:14 GMT

Over the next few months, highly anticipated titles like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Black Clover are returning after a long break. There are also intriguing isekai to choose from, such as season 2 of Reincarnated as a Sword, or the brand-new iteration of Magic Knight Rayearth. Whatever your genre or animation style of choice, it's a good time to be an anime fan.

The Manga Behind Netflix’s Best Horror Anime Is Officially Ending

Elijah Gonzalez — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:45:39 GMT

One of the best horror manga in recent memory is coming to a close. The official X account for The Summer Hikaru Diedhas announced that the story will end in the next two chapters. Chapter 50 is scheduled for Oct. 13, while Chapter 51 is scheduled for Oct. 20. Thankfully, the announcement isn't a complete surprise, as author Mokumokuren previously said they planned to wrap up the story in 10 volumes total.

33 Years Ago, Batman’s Most Unforgettable Failure Predicted a Near-Perfect Action Series

Corey Plante — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:14 GMT

Batman has one of the most formidable rogues’ galleries in comics, but Bane understood that none of those villains had to defeat the Dark Knight to be useful. They only had to keep him busy.

5 Shonen Anime That Are 10/10 Perfect Masterpieces, No Notes

Debopriyaa Dutta — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:15 GMT

Although some of these heavy-hitters are expected candidates for perfect shonen you could rate as 10/10, there are plenty of overlooked stories out there that are just as good. As ongoing adaptations like Daemons of the Shadow Realmand Akane-banashi require some time to prove their worth, it doesn’t hurt to shine a spotlight on less-obvious shonen masterpieces that are likely to age well.

5 Strongest Characters In Kaiju No. 8

Debopriyaa Dutta — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:00:15 GMT

Such is also the case in Naoya Matsumoto’s Kaiju No. 8, which is set in a world where monsters named kaiju regularly trigger disasters. Apart from the kaiju themselves, we have to take the Japanese Anti-Kaiju Defense Force into consideration, as these skilled combatants are specifically trained to keep kaiju in check. The story follows Kafka Hibino, whose body is hijacked by a parasitic creature, which grants him the ability to transform into a humanoid kaiju. Concealing this aspect of his identity, Kafka enlists in the Defense Force to fulfill a childhood promise.

7 Years Later, One 'Vinland Saga' Line Remains Anime’s Greatest Lesson About Violence

Ryan Epps — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:14 GMT

Vinland Saga initially looks like the kind of anime built around everything its story eventually comes to reject. It has vikings, bloody raids, brutal battles, revenge, and a young protagonist who spends years consumed by the desire to kill the man responsible for his father's death. On the surface, it's almost a perfect revenge epic. But beneath all that violence, Vinland Saga tells a very different story about what it means to reject violence entirely.

5 Most Terrifying Devils In All of Chainsaw Man

Debopriyaa Dutta — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:30:12 GMT

After Denji is killed by zombies, Pochita replaces his heart, transforming him into a hybrid entity. This metamorphosis is both painful and life-changing, as Denji is forced to join the Public Safety Devil Hunters in exchange for a dignified existence. Although Devils have always been a part of this dangerous world, Denji’s Chainsaw heart becomes the prime target for more than one Devil lurking in the shadows.

Madoka Magica’s Long-Awaited Fourth Film Will Be Released in the Biggest Format Possible

Willa Rowe — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:19:15 GMT

Fans have waited a long time for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Walpurgisnacht: Rising. The fourth film in the subversive magical girl anime series is finally set to be released later this month in Japan, and audiences will have a chance to see it in one of the best formats around.