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‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess Manga is Ending on August 19 The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Robinson Haruhara and Hirakei's 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess manga confirmed that the series is ending on August 19. The manga series will end with chapter 282. Shueisha initially published the 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess manga in 2019. The company is publishing the 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess manga in English on…

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Manga is Ending on August 19

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Channing Tatum Joins English Dub Cast of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast of the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle - Akaza Returns film, which includes Channing Tatum as Keizo and Rebecca Wang as Koyuki. The English dub cast of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle - Akaza Returns includes: Zach Aguilar as Tanjiro Kamado Abby Trott as Nezuko Kamado Aleks Le as Zenitsu Agatsuma…

Channing Tatum Joins English Dub Cast of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle

Single-Player Action Adventure Game Woochi the Wayfarer Revealed NEXON Games and LoreVault Studio revealed Woochi the Wayfarer, a new single-player action adventure game set in Korea's Joseon era, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Specifically, the game focuses on the adventures of the Dosa (The Mage of the Way), Jeon Woochi. Developed in Unreal Engine 5, Woochi the Wayfarer tells an original story inspired by "The Tale of Jeon Woochi," who uses his powers to fight injustice and trick the corrupt.

Single-Player Action Adventure Game Woochi the Wayfarer Revealed

Blippo+ Launches September 23 for Switch and PC Panic announced cable TV simulation game Blippo+ launches on September 23 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game is already available now for Playdate. Lastly, here's an overview of the game, via the official Steam page: Congratulations! Blippo+ is now available in your area. Blippo+ is a live-action, new wave, off-cable TV simulator. Channel-surf the stars and discover the staticky, radical world of Planet Blip through its soaps, sitcoms, news, weather, and talk shows.

Blippo+ Launches September 23 for Switch and PC

Haruhi Suzumiya Series Releases Full ‘Colorful Starting Line’ Music Video Kadokawa has released the full music video for "Colorful Starting Line," the latest song for Nagaru Tanigawa's Haruhi Suzumiya light novel franchise. "Colorful Starting Line" is the result of a crowdfunding campaign that allowed fans to fund more tracks for the Haruhi Suzumiya series. Satoru Kōsaki composed the first two songs, including "Invincible(ish) Happiness!," while Tsubasa Ito composed the third song.

Haruhi Suzumiya Series Releases Full 'Colorful Starting Line' Music Video

Sakamoto Days Part 2 Reveals JCC Transfer Exams Arc Trailer, Visual and Cast Members A new trailer for Sakamoto Days Part 2 revealed more cast members and a new key visual for the anime's JCC Transfer Exams Arc. The latest saga of Sakamoto Days Part 2 begins with the release of episode 17. The new cast members for Sakamoto Days Part 2 - JCC Transfer Exams Arc include: Hisako Kanemoto as Nao Toramaru Tomoaki Maeno as Jōichiro Kaji…

Sakamoto Days Part 2 Reveals JCC Transfer Exams Arc Trailer, Visual and Cast Members

Square Enix Confirms PAX West 2025 Plans and Panels Square Enix announced its plans for PAX West 2025, which include multiple panels and a community meetup with photo opportunities, exclusive giveaways, meet-and-greets with Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles director Kazutoyo Maehiro and art director Hiroshi Minagawa, and other special guests. The Square Enix panels from PAX West 2025 will be hosted on…

Square Enix Confirms PAX West 2025 Plans and Panels

Digimon Story Time Stranger ‘DigiRide’ Trailer Released Bandai Namco released the new "DigiRide" trailer for Digimon Story Time Stranger, highlighting the game's rideable Digimon. The DigiRide feature applies to a variety of Digimon in Digimon Story Time Stranger, even if it doesn't seem conventional at first. Bandai Namco recently released a "deep dive" video for Digimon Story Time Stranger narrated by producer Ryosuke Hara. The video goes over the various gameplay systems, features, and content of the new turn-based RPG.

Digimon Story Time Stranger 'DigiRide' Trailer Released

Discotek Reveals New Anime Licenses at Otakon 2025 During Discotek's panel at Otakon 2025, the company announced nine new upcoming anime licenses. The new anime licenses from Discotek include: Shin-chan Higurashi: When They Cry - Kai and When They Cry - Rei Urotsukidoji: Sequels of the Overfiend Sgt. Frog Zone of the Enders Zegapain Digimon (Digimon 02: Revenge of Diaboromon, Digimon Tamers: The Adventurers' Battle, and Digimon Tamers Movie 6: The Runaway Digimon Express)

Discotek Reveals New Anime Licenses at Otakon 2025

One Piece: Heroines Anime Adaptation Announced The ONE PIECE DAY '25 event announced Jun Esaka and Sayaka Suwa's One Piece: Heroines light novel series will get an anime adaptation. A new visual for the One Piece: Heroines anime series was also released. One Piece: Heroines was serialized in issues of One Piece Magazine in 2019. Shueisha publishes the novel series in Japan, and VIZ Media publishes the series in English outside Japan.

One Piece: Heroines Anime Adaptation Announced

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Anime Premieres on October 2 Infinite announced the This Monster Wants to Eat Me anime series will premiere on October 2 at 10:30 p.m. on channel AT-X. The This Monster Wants to Eat Me anime will also stream on Crunchyroll, followed by its premiere on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, and BS NTV later on. A new trailer for This Monster Wants to Eat Me was also released, confirming Yoshino will perform the opening theme song "nie (Sacrifice)." Reina Ueda will perform the ending theme song "LiLy." …

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Anime Premieres on October 2

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 DLC Pack 7 and 8 Characters Revealed During the ONE PIECE DAY '25 event, Bandai Namco revealed the DLC characters that will be part of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Character Pack 7 and 8. These characters were determined via the results of a user survey that opened this past February. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Character Pack 7 will feature CP0 Rob Lucci and two other DLC characters that will be revealed at a later date, along with character costumes.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 DLC Pack 7 and 8 Characters Revealed

One Piece Live-Action Series Will Get a Third Season The ONE PIECE DAY '25 event confirmed that the One Piece live-action series will get a third season on Netflix. In addition, a new "First Look" trailer for One Piece Season 2 was released. One Piece Season 2 will premieres in 2026 on Netflix, with the third season to follow at a later date. The season includes the debut of Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper.

One Piece Live-Action Series Will Get a Third Season

Azuki Partners With Publisher Manga Mavericks Books Digital manga service Azuki announced a new partnership with indie manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books, along with a new title from indie publisher Star Fruit Books. Starting today, manga fans can read ALTERNATIVE, BONDS, Zigoku's Foreman, and Treime on Azuki with an Azuki Premium subscription. Moreover, ALTERNATIVE, BONDS, and Zigoku's Foreman are also available in print from Manga Mavericks Books, and fans can also purchase and download DRM-free digital editions via Azuki.

Azuki Partners With Publisher Manga Mavericks Books

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle Film Releases Battle Trailer Aniplex released a new "Battle" trailer for the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle - Akaza Returns film, highlighting scenes from Tanjiro Kamado and Giyu Tomioka's fight against Akaza. This past July, Aniplex announced Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle - Akaza Returns generated 12,872,176,700 yen, or roughly $87.10 million, in its first 10 days. 9,104,483 million tickets were sold up to that point.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Infinity Castle Film Releases Battle Trailer

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime Will Stream on Crunchyroll Crunchyroll announced the TV anime adaptation of Akiharu Tōka's The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess (Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi) manga will be streaming on the service as it premieres on October 8 in Japan. The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess will stream in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS on Crunchyroll.

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Anime Will Stream on Crunchyroll

Mecha BREAK Confirms Gamescom 2025 Plans Amazing Seasun Games announced its plans for Mecha BREAK at Gamescom 2025, which will be held in Cologne, Germany from August 20 to August 24. During Gamescom 2025, fans can also enjoy various interactive on-site activities centered around Mecha BREAK. Located in Hall 7.1, Booth B050, attendees can enjoy Mecha BREAK from cockpit simulators, which include hydraulic seats and force feedback systems to mimic the feel of an actual in-game mecha.

Mecha BREAK Confirms Gamescom 2025 Plans

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Releases Live-Action ‘Pre-Registration’ Trailer Bandai Namco released a new live-action trailer for DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA to remind fans that pre-registration is now live. As previously announced, Goku (Mini) from Dragon Ball Daima is the top pre-registration reward for DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA at three million total pre-registrations. DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA releases in 2025 on iOS via App Store, Android via Google Play Store, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via…

DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA Releases Live-Action 'Pre-Registration' Trailer

Pokémon Legends Z-A Will Be Playable at 2025 Pokémon World Championships The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be playable during the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, which takes place from August 15 to 17 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. A Pokémon Legends: Z-A demo will be playable each day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PDT. In order to play Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships, players must register in advance with a Nintendo account and the Warp Pipe Pass system.

Pokémon Legends Z-A Will Be Playable at 2025 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon TCG Pocket Releases New Ho-Oh and Lugia Illustrations The Pokémon Company has officially released the new Ho-Oh and Lugia card replacement artwork in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The replacement artwork was prepared after the illustration team allegedly traced the original set of illustrations from fan art. In a post from the Pokémon TCG Pocket Twitter/X account, The Pokémon Company states the following: "Update Regarding New Illustrations As many players are aware, the immersive Ho-Oh ex (3-Star) and Lugia ex (3-Star) cards from the Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion currently feature placeholder illustrations.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Releases New Ho-Oh and Lugia Illustrations

Duet Night Abyss Will Be Playable at Gamescom 2025 Pan Studio has announced that anime-style mobile RPG Duet Night Abyss will be featured and playable at Gamescom 2025, which will be held in Cologne, Germany from August 20 to August 24. During Gamescom 2025, fans can also enjoy various interactive on-site activities themed after Duet Night Abyss. Attendees can experience playable demos of Duet Night Abyss on-site by heading to Hall 9.1 B059, Koelnmesse Gmbh, Messeplatz 1, 50679.

Duet Night Abyss Will Be Playable at Gamescom 2025

Netflix and Crunchyroll to Receive More Detective Conan Anime Episodes With New English Dub TMS Entertainment announced more select episodes and movies of the Detective Conan anime will be streamed on Crunchyroll and Netflix, starting August 21 with "Conan vs. The Black Organization" Part 2. These Detective Conan episodes will feature a brand-new English dub for the anime. August 21 – Detective Conan TV episode selection “Conan vs. The Black Organization” Part 2 begins on Crunchyroll and Netflix…

Netflix and Crunchyroll to Receive More Detective Conan Anime Episodes With New English Dub

Berserk Manga Reaches 70 Million Copies in Circulation 2025's 16th issue of Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine revealed that the Berserk manga has reached 70 million copies in circulation worldwide. The magazine also shared how many copies of the Berserk manga are in circulation per language. 9 million copies in English 8 million copies in French 5 million copies in Italian 30 million "foreign edition" copies outside Japan Hakusensha will release the manga's 43rd compiled volume on August 29.

Berserk Manga Reaches 70 Million Copies in Circulation

Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Update 1.0.6 Optimizes Online Play Arc System Works, Bushiroad Games and Eighting released the version 1.0.6 update for Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam) with optimizations to online play. Specifically, Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact update 1.0.6 addresses an issue where an excessive number of rollback frames were being generated. More updates are planned to release over time with further improvements.

Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Update 1.0.6 Optimizes Online Play

ATLUS Opens Annual User Survey for North America ATLUS has released its annual user survey for fans in North America, as the studio is seeking feedback from players regarding its recent releases. The annual ATLUS user survey will be available until August 16 at 8:00 p.m. PDT / 11:00 p.m. EDT, and results will assist ATLUS in its development of upcoming titles. The landing page for the survey also contains the following message:

ATLUS Opens Annual User Survey for North America

Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Will Stream on Crunchyroll During Otakon 2025, Crunchyroll announced it will be streaming Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 as it airs in Japan starting October 2025. Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 will stream on Crunchyroll in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS and India. Nao Tōyama, the voice of protagonist Aoi, will perform the anime's opening theme song "Tōryanse."

Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- Season 2 Will Stream on Crunchyroll

100 Meters Trailer Introduces Five Main Characters The staff of the 100 Meters (Hyakuemu) anime film released a new trailer for the upcoming premiere, introducing the five main characters Togashi, Komiya, Nigami, Saizu, and Kaidō. 100 Meters premieres on September 19 in Japan, followed by the GKIDS theatrical release in North America in October. Official HiGE DANDISM will perform the theme song "Rashisa." The cast and staff includes:

100 Meters Trailer Introduces Five Main Characters

Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru Light Anime Reveals Main Cast Members IMAGICA Infos revealed the main cast members for the light anime adaptation of Akira Iwafune's Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru (Potions Will Save Me) novel series, which premieres in October 2025. The main cast of Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru includes Kaede Hondo as Kaede and Takeo Ōtsuka as Asuru. As a light anime, Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru…

Potion, Waga Mi wo Tasukeru Light Anime Reveals Main Cast Members

Isekai Quartet Season 3 Trailer Reveals More Cast Members Kadokawa has released a new trailer for Isekai Quartet 3, revealing new cast members for the third season of the Isekai Quartet anime series. Isekai Quartet 3 will feature characters from several isekai anime, including Overlord, KonoSuba, Re:ZERO Starting Life in Another World, Saga of Tanya the Evil, The Rising of the Shield Hero…

Isekai Quartet Season 3 Trailer Reveals More Cast Members