This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn go full Straw Hat mode as they live react to the newest One Piece episode (1144). From the jaw-dropping animation to the over-the-top comedy beats, nothing is off-limits as the crew breaks down every frame, gasp, and laugh in real time.

☠️ Luffy’s Gear 5 moments hit harder than ever

🎨 Toei flexes with some of the wildest animation cuts in recent memory

😂 The perfect balance of goofy and godly powers keeps us on our toes

Whether you’re caught up on One Piece or just curious about the Gear 5 buzz, this episode puts you right there with us as the hype unfolds.

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn tackle another stacked lineup of anime, manga, and gaming headlines. From box office records to surprise sequels, there’s plenty to dig into:

🔥 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opens with the biggest U.S. debut for an anime film ever

🎩 Witch Hat Atelier anime delayed to 2026 — worth the wait?

👑 Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun confirms Season 4 for April 2026

📖 Gege Akutami drops a Jujutsu Kaisen spinoff manga

🎮 Roblox reveals an official My Hero Academia mode + Shonen Jump+ mobile game incoming

🎬 Nintendo goes all-in: Super Mario Galaxy Movie in 2026, Galaxy 1/2 collection, and new Pokémon Pokopia life sim on Switch 2

🎤 Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts heading to Coachella

🎯 New anime adaptations: Assassination Classroom film, Reborn as a Vending Machine Season 3, Victoria of Many Faces, The Strongest Man, Born from Misfortune, Scum of the Brave, Clevatess Season 2, and more

Whether you’re hyped for Mario nostalgia, shonen spinoffs, or vending machine chaos, this episode’s got something for every fan.

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Autumn’s coming, and so is a bonkers lineup for Fall 2025! On this episode of Anime+, Aray and Aunn map out everything we’re planning to watch this season — sequels, originals, comfy rom-coms, and hard-hitting or mysterious stuff. We go over what’s caught our eye, what could surprise, and what we’re entering this season already biased about.

Here’s what gets us hyped:

• One Punch Man Season 3 — finally! After a long wait, more Saitama madness is dropping.
• Spy x Family Season 3 — the Forger fam returns in October, and we can't wait for more laughs, spy games, and Anya chaos.
• My Hero Academia Final Season — The big chapter. It’s going to be the end of an era.

Plus what else we’ll be looking for:

• Which series might under-deliver?
• Which ones we’re going in blind on (hoping they surprise)
• Which art styles or studios we’re watching extra closely
• How our own watchlists shape up vs what the hype says

Whether you’re into action, romance, fantasy, or something new, this episode is your cheat sheet for Fall 2025. Get ready for predictions, arguments, and a whole lot of anime love. 🔥

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This week on Anime+, Aray & Aunn break down a STACKED week of anime & manga news:

⚔️ Kill Blue manga ends + gets a TV anime

🌀 Jujutsu Kaisen S3 teaser confirms Jan 2026 debut

📺 Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 8 short stories head to Prime Video this November

🏴‍☠️ One Piece crowned “Most IcoNYC Anime of All Time”

🎨 Masashi Kishimoto draws How to Train Your Dragon crossover art

Plus:

🎲 Liar Game anime in 2026

🎮 PS5 price hike news

🍔 McDonald’s Japan cancels One Piece promo

✈️ Crunchyroll x Delta anime collab

🔥 And even more updates you don’t wanna miss

Tune in for all the hype, the hot takes, and a few laughs along the way 😅

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Sources:

Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue Manga Ends, Gets TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-31/tadatoshi-fujimaki-kill-blue-manga-ends-gets-tv-anime/.228261

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3's Teaser Unveils Part 1's January 2026 Debut, Main Cast

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-31/jujutsu-kaisen-season-3-teaser-unveils-part-1-january-2026-debut-main-cast/.228282

Chainsaw Man Creator Tatsuki Fujimoto's 8 Short Stories Get Anthology Anime Series on Prime Video on November 7 (Updated With Trailer)

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-02/chainsaw-man-creator-tatsuki-fujimoto-8-short-stories-get-anthology-anime-series-on-prime-video-on-/.228352

One Piece Wins 'Most IcoNYC Anime of All Time' at Anime & Manga International Awards

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-29/one-piece-wins-most-iconyc-anime-of-all-time-at-anime-and-manga-international-awards/.228251

Naruto's Masashi Kishimoto Draws How to Train Your Dragon Crossover Art

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-28/naruto-masashi-kishimoto-draws-how-to-train-your-dragon-crossover-art/.228218

KPop Demon Hunters Is 1st Netflix Film to Top U.S. Weekend Box Office

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-27/kpop-demon-hunters-is-1st-netflix-film-to-top-u.s-weekend-box-office/.228100

Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026 at Madhouse

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-22/shinobu-kaitani-liar-game-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2026-at-madhouse/.227910

Sony Raises Price of PlayStation 5 in U.S.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-20/sony-raises-price-of-playstation-5-in-u.s/.227872

McDonald's Japan Cancels One Piece Game Card Giveaway

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-08-21/mcdonald-japan-cancels-one-piece-game-card-giveaway/.227894

Crunchyroll Partners With Delta to Offer Anime as In-Flight Entertainment

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-11/crunchyroll-partners-with-delta-to-offer-anime-as-in-flight-entertainment/.227552

One Piece: Heroines Novels Get Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-10/one-piece-heroines-novels-get-anime/.227511

This week on Anime+, Aray puts Aunn to the test with a “Guess the Best-Selling Manga of 2025” challenge 📚🔥. From surprise chart-toppers to absolute no-brainers, will his guesses line up with the real list? (👀 Probably not.)

We also:

📊 Look back at last year’s top sellers

✨ Share anime recommendations you need on your watchlist

💬 Give quick update about what we're watching

Whether you’re here for the sales stats, the spicy guesses, or just the friendly roast session, this one’s packed with laughs and recs for every manga fan.

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In this episode of the Anime+ Podcast, Aray and Aunn break down the biggest anime headlines from July 2025! From Netflix’s announcement of a live-action Solo Leveling series, to the legendary return of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (yes, really) — there’s a lot to get into.

We talk about new anime adaptations on the horizon like Unmei no Makimodo Shi, MAO, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Golden Kamuy's final arc, and the Wind Breaker tracing controversy that put the webtoon on pause.

Also in this jam-packed news drop:

🎬 Netflix is cooking – A live-action Solo Leveling series is on the way with Byeon Woo-seok as Jinwoo 👀

🤣 Toei drops a classic – Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is now streaming free on YouTube. Nostalgia go crazy 📺💥

📚 New anime heat

• Unmei no Makimodo Shi is getting an adaptation – greatness takes time ⏳

• MAO by Rumiko Takahashi drops Spring 2026 🌸

• Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You gets a 2026 anime 🚬🛒

• Cyborg 009: Nemesis brings back a legendary series 🤖

• Garden of Gods, Snowball Earth, Dodge Danko, and The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects all announced with anime on the way 📈

🥇 Anime Expo breaks a record – Most people doing One Punch Man’s Serious Punch live 💥👊 (you know we would’ve been there)

🏀 One Piece x Spalding collab – Devil Fruits turned into basketballs 🏀🍈 (Fruit or not, we slammin’)

🌍 Global hype – The first Dragon Ball store opens in Tokyo this fall 🐉✨

🧪 Viz co-produces Hirayasumi – Slice-of-life fans, eat up ☁️

⛸️ Medalist S2 hits January 2026 – trailer out now! 🧊🥇

🦸 My Hero Academia Final Season premieres Oct 4. One last plus ultra… 💥

🥲 Frieren manga returns July 23 after hiatus ⏳💔

🐻 Golden Kamuy ends with a bang – January 2026 final arc + 2 films in October 🎥🔥

🛡️ I Parry Everything gets a 2nd season – our dodge tank is back 🗡️🙅

🛑 Wind Breaker webtoon halted amid tracing controversy – yikes 😬

🔥 Demon Slayer Infinity Castle becomes fastest film to hit 10B yen in Japan 🇯🇵🎬

⚡️ Dan Da Dan joins Toonami this year 👽👟

🎮 Pokémon Presents Recap – Highlights from the July 22 stream include new game updates and teases for the future 🧢⚡️

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Sources:

Netflix Produces Live-Action Solo Leveling Series, Reveals Byeon Woo-seok as Lead

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-09/netflix-produces-live-action-solo-leveling-series-reveals-byeon-woo-seok-as-lead/.226496

Toei Animation Streams Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Anime on YouTube

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-09/toei-animation-streams-bobobo-bo-bo-bobo-anime-on-youtube/.226165

Fūta Kimura's Unmei no Makimodo Shi - All Great Achievements Require Time Manga Gets TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-10/futa-kimura-unmei-no-makimodo-shi-all-great-achievements-require-time-manga-gets-tv-anime/.226519

Anime Expo Panel Sets Guinness Record for Most People Performing One Punch Man's Serious Punch

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-07-10/anime-expo-panel-sets-guinness-record-for-most-people-performing-one-punch-man-serious-punch/.226487

Toonami to Run Dan Da Dan Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-11/toonami-to-run-dan-da-dan-anime/.226560

Honō no Tōkyūjo: Dodge Danko Dodgeball Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-11/hono-no-tokyujo-dodge-danko-dodgeball-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2026/.226552

Yongseok Jo's Webtoon Series Wind Breaker Halted Amid Tracing Controversy

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-12/yongseok-jo-webtoon-series-wind-breaker-halted-amid-tracing-controversy/.226569

World's 1st Dragon Ball Store to Open in Tokyo This Fall

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-13/world-1st-dragon-ball-store-to-open-in-tokyo-this-fall/.226592

Spalding Turns One Piece's Devil Fruits Into Basketballs

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-07-13/spalding-turns-one-piece-devil-fruits-into-basketballs/.226543

Rumiko Takahashi's MAO Manga Gets TV Anime by Sunrise Next Spring

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-13/rumiko-takahashi-mao-manga-gets-tv-anime-by-sunrise-next-spring/.226604

Enju's Kusunoki's Garden of Gods Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-14/enju-kusunoki-garden-of-gods-light-novels-get-tv-anime-in-2026/.226612

My Hero Academia Anime's Final Season Premieres on October 4

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-15/my-hero-academia-anime-final-season-premieres-on-october-4/.226684

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Manga Returns from Hiatus on July 23

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-15/frieren-beyond-journey-end-manga-returns-from-hiatus-on-july-23/.226692

Golden Kamuy Anime Reveals Final Arc's January 2026 Debut, 2 Prologue Films in October

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-16/golden-kamuy-anime-reveals-final-arc-january-2026-debut-2-prologue-films-in-october/.226715

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-18/smoking-behind-the-supermarket-with-you-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2026/.226795

Cyborg 009 Manga Inspires New Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-18/cyborg-009-manga-inspires-new-cyborg-009-nemesis-anime/.226819

Yuhiro Tsujitsugu's Snowball Earth Manga Gets TV Anime in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-17/yuhiro-tsujitsugu-snowball-earth-manga-gets-tv-anime-in-2026/.226762

The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Novels Get TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-18/the-frontier-lord-begins-with-zero-subjects-novels-get-tv-anime/.226820

I Parry Everything TV Anime Gets 2nd Season

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-19/i-parry-everything-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season/.226824

Viz Co-Produces Anime of Hirayasumi Slice-of-Life Manga

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-21/viz-co-produces-anime-of-hirayasumi-slice-of-life-manga/.226885

Medalist 2nd Season Anime Unveils January 2026 Debut in Teaser Video

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-27/medalist-2nd-season-anime-unveils-january-2026-debut-in-teaser-video/.227066

1st Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Anime Becomes Fastest Film to Reach 10 Billion Yen in Japan

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-28/1st-demon-slayer-infinity-castle-anime-becomes-fastest-film-to-reach-10-billion-yen-in-japan/.227095

Pokémon Presents – everything announced and our coverage of the event as it happened

https://www.techradar.com/news/live/pokemon-presents-july-22-live

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn go off-script for our 200th episode and get personal as they dive into the Spring 2025 anime community rankings, straight from the Anime+ Discord fam. From surprising favorites to polarizing flops, we react to where the people placed this season’s hits.

We also break down what we’ve personally been watching, rant a bit about our One Piece rewatch , and take a minute to catch up on real life—from Tesla life hacks to a beach visit.

Also in the mix:

🍜 Is the MHA spin-off actually good?

🧭 One Piece fans, we need to talk

🎥 What we’re watching outside of anime right now

🧠 Just some good vibes and unfiltered convo

If you like your anime pods with a side of real talk and laughs, this one’s for you.

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This week on ANIME+, we're packed with premieres, power-ups, and a few unexpected delays!

📱 Shonen Jump+ is leveling up—a brand-new mobile game based on the manga platform hits phones this fall. What can fans expect? We break it down.

🛡️ Sentenced to Be a Hero is now sentenced to wait—the anime's debut has been pushed to January 2026. But don’t worry, there’s plenty more coming that year.

💬 "Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian" is officially back! Season 2 of the sweet rom-com lands in 2026, alongside some other heavy hitters:

• BLEACH: The Calamity continues the Thousand-Year Blood War in 2026
• GATE returns with a new sequel based on the “Season 2” novels
• Beastars roars back with the final part of its last season
• Ascendance of a Bookworm continues with Adopted Daughter of an Archduke in Spring 2026
• Rooster Fighter drops a trailer + confirms a Spring 2026 premiere
• Wistoria: Wand and Sword S2, Reincarnated as a Sword S2, and Record of Ragnarok S3 all got debut windows

⚔️ We also talk about Cyberpunk: Edgerunners—a surprise 10-episode sequel is headed to Netflix, and it's got Night City fans buzzing.

Plus:

📚 Daemons of the Shadow Realm, the new anime based on Hiromu Arakawa's manga

🎭 The Vermillion Mask, The 100th Time’s the Charm, Black Clover’s new season, and the beautifully titled The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, which drops worldwide on Netflix this September

And finally—🔮 Gachiakuta is going marathon-mode: a full 6-month run with no breaks.

👂 All this and more on this week’s episode of ANIME+ — your one-stop source for the week’s biggest anime news!

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Articles Used:

Shonen Jump+ Manga Service Gets Mobile Game This Fall

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-07/shonen-jump-manga-service-gets-mobile-game-this-fall/.226402

Sentenced to Be a Hero Anime Delayed to January 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-01/sentenced-to-be-a-hero-anime-delayed-to-january-2026/.226196

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian 2nd Season Anime Debuts in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-03/alya-sometimes-hides-her-feelings-in-russian-2nd-season-anime-debuts-in-2026/.226258

GATE Anime Gets Sequel Based on 'Season 2' Novels

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-03/gate-anime-gets-sequel-based-on-season-2-novels/.226211

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Gets New 10-Episode Anime Series on Netflix

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-04/cyberpunk-edgerunners-gets-new-10-episode-anime-series-on-netflix/.226314

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime to Debut in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-04/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-the-calamity-anime-to-debut-in-2026/.226325

The Vermillion Mask Action Manga Gets Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/the-vermillion-mask-action-manga-gets-anime/.226285

Beastars Final Season Anime's 2nd Part Premieres in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/beastars-final-season-anime-2nd-part-premieres-in-2026/.226356

Record of Ragnarok Season 3 Anime Reveals December 2025 Premiere in New Trailer

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/record-of-ragnarok-season-3-anime-reveals-december-2025-premiere-in-new-trailer/.226355

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke Anime Reveals Spring 2026 Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/ascendance-of-a-bookworm-adopted-daughter-of-an-archduke-anime-reveals-spring-2026-debut/.226345

Rooster Fighter Anime Reveals Spring 2026 Debut, New Trailer (Updated)

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/rooster-fighter-anime-reveals-spring-2026-debut-new-trailer/.226361

The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity TV Anime Debuts on Netflix Outside Japan on September 7

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/the-fragrant-flower-blooms-with-dignity-tv-anime-debuts-on-netflix-outside-japan-on-september-7/.226359

Black Clover Anime Gets New Season

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/black-clover-anime-gets-new-season/.226350

Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm Manga Gets Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/hiromu-arakawa-daemons-of-the-shadow-realm-manga-gets-anime/.226330

The 100th Time's the Charm Fantasy Novels Get Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/the-100th-time-the-charm-fantasy-novels-get-anime/.226365

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Debuts in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-06/wistoria-wand-and-sword-season-2-debuts-in-2026/.226376

Gachiakuta Anime to Run for Half-Year Without Breaks

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-06/gachiakuta-anime-to-run-for-half-year-without-breaks/.226387

Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 Anime Reveals Fall 2026 Debut, Visual, HIDIVE Streaming

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-05/reincarnated-as-a-sword-season-2-anime-reveals-fall-2026-debut-visual-hidive-streaming/.226328

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn break down every major anime coming in the Summer 2025 season—from high-profile debuts to sleeper picks that could steal the spotlight. Whether you're looking for your next weekly obsession or just trying to dodge the mid, we've got the full lineup covered.

Plus:

🔥 The most anticipated new originals and manga adaptations

📚 Which light novel and webtoon series are finally getting the anime treatment

👀 Sequels we can’t wait for and some that might be better left on hold

🎯 Hidden gems you might miss without this episode

💬 Bold predictions, instant hype checks, and a little bit of chaos

Whether you're building your watchlist or just trying to keep up, this episode is your cheat sheet to the Summer 2025 anime season.

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn tackle a massive round of anime, manga, and gaming news—including the official launch date for Pokémon Legends Z-A and the bittersweet end of Vinland Saga. From sequel announcements to surprise crossovers, this episode is stacked.

Plus:

🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 crushes launch sales with over 3.5 million units sold in 4 days

📺 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes gets a 2nd anime season

👑 Kaguya-sama: Love is War returns with a brand-new TV special

🎧 Casetify turns AirPods Max into Dragon Ball Z scouters (!?)

🧠 Kakegurui’s live-action Netflix series BET gets renewed for Season 2

⚔️ Tokyo Revengers drops its War of the Three Titans trailer

🧛 Teenage Mercenary joins the animation wave with a new adaptation

🌊 Ninja Kamui confirms two more seasons

🔥 The Beginning After the End is back with Season 2 next spring

🏇 Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 2 saddles up for October

From game launches to manga finales, this week’s roundup covers everything fans need to know—and of course, a few spicy takes from the crew.

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Sources:

Pokémon Legends Z-A Game Launches on October 16

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-28/pokemon-legends-z-a-game-launches-on-october-16/.224889

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-30/my-hero-academia-vigilantes-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-2026/.226167

Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Anime's New Teaser Confirms 2nd Part's October Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-29/uma-musume-cinderella-gray-anime-new-teaser-confirms-2nd-part-october-debut/.226130

Netflix's English Live-Action Series BET Based on Kakegurui Manga Gets 2nd Season

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-24/netflix-english-live-action-series-bet-based-on-kakegurui-manga-gets-2nd-season/.225962

Casetify Turns AirPod Max Headphones Into Dragon Ball's Scouter

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-06-23/casetify-turns-airpod-max-headphones-into-dragon-ball-scouter/.225916

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Manga Gets New TV Special

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-22/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-manga-gets-new-tv-special/.225894

Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc's 1st Trailer Unveils More Cast, 2026 Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-22/tokyo-revengers-war-of-the-three-titans-arc-1st-trailer-unveils-more-cast-2026-debut/.225886

Vinland Saga Manga Ends on July 25

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-20/vinland-saga-manga-ends-on-july-25/.225858

Teenage Mercenary Webtoon Gets Animated Adaptation

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-19/teenage-mercenary-webtoon-gets-animated-adaptation/.225787

Ninja Kamui Anime Gets 2 More Seasons

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-12/ninja-kamui-anime-gets-2-more-seasons/.225517

Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 3.5 Million Units Worldwide in 1st 4 Days

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-11/nintendo-switch-2-sells-over-3.5-million-units-worldwide-in-1st-4-days/.225455

 The Beginning After the End Anime Gets 2nd Season Next Spring

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-11/the-beginning-after-the-end-anime-gets-2nd-season-next-spring/.225457

This week on Anime+, Aray puts Aunn to the test with a special Guess That Winner edition of the podcast! The duo dives into the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, but with a twist—Aunn has to predict the winners from each category before Aray reveals the actual results. From Best Anime of the Year to all the other anime awards, it’s part quiz show, part chaos, and all anime.

Plus:

🏆 Who dominated this year’s awards?

🎭 Which surprise picks shocked us most?

📺 Aunn’s spicy takes on the nominees

💥 And of course, our thoughts on what got snubbed

Whether you’re all-in on the winners or yelling at the results, come laugh, guess, and react along with us as we relive the best (and most questionable) anime moments of 2024.

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn return with another jam-packed roundup from the anime and gaming multiverse. From Netflix’s surprise Clash of Clans TV series reveal to a wild Evangelion collaboration with Transformers, the headlines keep getting weirder (and better). The duo also breaks down industry shakeups and some big publishing news across manga and streaming platforms.

Plus:

📕 Bluelock -Episode Nagi- wraps with its 8th volume

🎬 WIT Studio, Contrail, and Production I.G team up for a new Jump+ one-shot anime

🌍 One Piece meets the real world with a new Chopper project

📉 Webtoon reports major losses despite major platform updates

🐉 RuriDragon and One-Punch Man head into breaks

🎢 Spy x Family and Apothecary Diaries are coming to Universal Studios Japan

🏆 A quick look at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

From award shows and wild collabs to manga breaks and theme park takeovers, we’re covering everything you might’ve missed this week. Tap in!

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Sources:

Clash Of Clans TV Series Announced By Netflix

https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/clash-of-clans-tv-show-netflix-adaptation/

Transformers Tease New Evangelion Collaboration

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-16/transformers-tease-new-evangelion-collaboration/.224430

Bluelock -Episode Nagi- Spinoff Manga Ends in 8th Volume in August

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-17/bluelock-episode-nagi-spinoff-manga-ends-in-8th-volume-in-august/.224520

Wit Studio, Contrail, Production I.G to Animate Jump+ 1-Shot Manga

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-17/wit-studio-contrail-production-i.g-to-animate-jump-1-shot-manga/.224532

One Piece Meets the Real World in New Chopper's Project

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-17/one-piece-meets-the-real-world-in-new-chopper-project/.224493

Webtoon Unveils Major Platform Updates for Content Discovery, Personalization

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-18/webtoon-unveils-major-platform-updates-for-content-discovery-personalization/.224336

Webtoon Entertainment Reports US$26.6 Million Operating Loss in Q1 Amid Weak Yen, Won

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-19/webtoon-entertainment-reports-usd26.6-million-operating-loss-in-q1-amid-weak-yen-won/.224522

RuriDragon Manga Takes Short Break, Slated to Return in July

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-19/ruridragon-manga-takes-short-break-slated-to-return-in-july/.224574

Blue Exorcist Creator Kazue Katō Draws Moana 2 Fan Art

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-20/blue-exorcist-creator-kazue-kato-draws-moana-2-fan-art/.224606

Otherworldly Munchkin TV Anime Unveils Main Cast, More Staff, October Premiere in 1st Promo Video

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/otherworldly-munchkin-tv-anime-unveils-main-cast-more-staff-october-premiere-in-1st-promo-video/.224610

Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua Anime's 3rd Part Premieres on June 27

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/pokemon-horizons-the-search-for-laqua-anime-3rd-part-premieres-on-june-27/.224644

One-Punch Man Manga Takes 2-Month Break

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/one-punch-man-manga-takes-2-month-break/.224666

Universal Studios Japan Details Spy X Family, Apothecary Diaries Attractions

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-21/universal-studios-japan-details-spy-x-family-apothecary-diaries-attractions/.224641

Pokémon Fossil Exhibition Comes to Chicago's Field Museum in May 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-22/pokemon-fossil-exhibition-comes-to-chicago-field-museum-in-may-2026/.224696

All the Winners of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-25/all-the-winners-of-the-crunchyroll-anime-awards-2025/.224777

In this special episode of Anime+, Aray builds his ultimate Top 10 Anime That Will Define the 2020s Decade—with one big rule: no sequels allowed. Only fresh titles that debuted after 2020 make the cut. From breakout hits and underrated gems to instant classics redefining the medium, the duo debates, defends, and ranks the shows that are shaping the decade. Aunn of course critiques that list his makes his adjustments.

Will your favorites make the list? Which anime will define the 2020's decade?

Will there be chaos? Absolutely.

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn cover another loaded slate of headlines from the anime and otaku world. From Dragon Ball celebrating its 40th anniversary with stunning variant covers by 42 Shonen Jump legends, to the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film’s trailer leaking online, there’s plenty to react to. The crew also looks at major anime announcements, including Awajima Hyakkei from Madhouse and new light novel adaptations heading to screens in 2026.

Plus:

🎮 Tamagotchi makes video game history

📕 The Devil Is a Part-Timer! manga officially ends after 24 volumes

👀 Red Fox, Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid, and Observation Records of My Fiancée join the anime pipeline

⚾ Ace of Diamond Act II returns with a second season in 2026

🌌 The Lovecraftian Chinese donghua Lord of Mysteries wraps production and looks 🔥

✨ Bleach reveals a surprising collab visual with Star Wars: Andor

Whether you’re a Dragon Ball lifer, a donghua explorer, or just here for the spooky romance vibes, this episode’s got a little something for every fan.

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Sources:

Dragon Ball Manga Set Marks 40th Anniversary With Variant Covers by 42 Jump Legends

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-09/dragon-ball-manga-set-marks-40th-anniversary-with-variant-covers-by-42-jump-legends/.224299

Demon Slayer Staff Addresses Infinity Castle Film's Trailer Leak

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-13/demon-slayer-staff-addresses-infinity-castle-film-trailer-leak/.224406

Awajima Hyakkei Anime's Teaser Unveils Staff at Madhouse, 2026 TV Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-13/awajima-hyakkei-anime-teaser-unveils-staff-at-madhouse-2026-tv-debut/.224404

Tamagotchi Inducted into 2025 Video Game Hall of Fame

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-11/tamagotchi-inducted-into-2025-video-game-hall-of-fame/.224342

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Manga Ends With 24th Volume

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-manga-ends-with-24th-volume/.224343

'Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!' Light Novels Get TV Anime by EMT Squared

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/heroine-saint-no-im-an-all-works-maid-light-novels-get-tv-anime-by-emt-squared/.224364

Observation Records of My Fiancée Light Novels Get TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/observation-records-of-my-fiancee-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.224367

Horror-Romance Webtoon Red Fox Gets Animated Adaptation Premiering on LAFTEL on May 19

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/horror-romance-webtoon-red-fox-gets-animated-adaptation-premiering-on-laftel-on-may-19/.224363

Bleach Anime Reveals Star Wars: Andor Collaboration Visual

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-14/bleach-anime-reveals-star-wars-andor-collaboration-visual/.224431

Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season to Air in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2025-05-15/ace-of-diamond-act-ii-second-season-to-air-in-2026/.224474

Lovecraftian Donghua Lord of Mysteries Completes Production (And It Looks Incredible)

https://comicbook.com/anime/news/lovecraftian-donghua-lord-of-mysteries-chinese-anime/

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn set sail through the Grand Line of nostalgia and speculation as they rank the 10 One Piece characters we’re dying to see return. From fan favorites who vanished too soon to villains who deserve a redemption arc (or a bigger rematch), this episode is full of deep dives, debates, and Wano-level hype.

⚓ In this episode:

• Our Top 10 picks for characters we want back in the story
• Why certain characters still have unfinished business
• Potential returns in the Final Saga — theory time!
• Shoutouts to side characters who left a huge impact in a short time
• Heated arguments, dark horse choices, and one pick that'll probably get us flamed

🚨 Minor spoilers for pre-egghead arcs, but we keep Final Saga talk respectful for anime-only fans!

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Which One Piece character do you want to see again? Hit us up on Discord or X and let us know who’s still got more story left to tell!

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn break down the wildest mix of anime and entertainment news we've seen in a while. From a 4K return of Mugen Train with a special bonus preview to JoJo fashion on the Met Gala carpet — plus a proposed 100% movie tariff on all non-U.S. films — there’s a lot to unpack.

📰 Headlines we cover:

• 🚂 Demon Slayer: Mugen Train returns in 4K — with a sneak peek at the Infinity Castle film
• 🇺🇸 Trump proposes a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the U.S. — how would this impact anime?
• 🧙‍♂️ 29-Year-Old Bachelor Adventurer manga is getting a TV anime adaptation
• 🛑 Go! Go! Loser Ranger! enters another hiatus due to health issues
• 🕵️‍♂️ Detective Conan stays strong at #1 in Japan’s box office
• 🎮 Nintendo reveals Switch 2 sales projections — 15 million units expected next year
• 🌙 In the Clear Moonlit Dusk manga gets a TV anime adaptation
• 💃 JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure inspires Alton Mason’s Met Gala look
• 📚 Penguin Random House lands new Disney manga licenses
• 🏆 Taiyo Matsumoto’s Tokyo These Days wins the LA Times Book Prize
• 📺 Netflix rolls out a new interface design — what it means for anime fans

Sources:

Trump Seeks '100%' Tariffs on All Movies Produced Outside U.S.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-05/trump-seeks-100-percent-tariffs-on-all-movies-produced-outside-u.s/.224178

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Movie's 4K Screenings Feature Sneak Peek Teaser of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Film

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-05/demon-slayer-mugen-train-movie-4k-screenings-feature-sneak-peek-teaser-of-demon-slayer-infinity-/.224194

29-Sai Dokushin Chūken Bōkensha no Nichijō Fantasy Manga Gets TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-05/29-sai-dokushin-chuken-bokensha-no-nichijo-fantasy-manga-gets-tv-anime/.224174

Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Manga Goes on Another Hiatus Due to Creator's Health

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-06/go-go-loser-ranger-manga-goes-on-another-hiatus-due-to-creator-health/.224210

2025 Detective Conan Film Stays at #1, Tabekko Dōbutsu Film Opens at #5

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-08/2025-detective-conan-film-stays-at-no.1-tabekko-dobutsu-film-opens-at-no.5/.224267

Nintendo Sells 10.80 Million Switch Units in Fiscal Year 2025, Expects to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 Units in Next Year

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-08/nintendo-sells-10.80-million-switch-units-in-fiscal-year-2025-expects-to-sell-15-million-switch-2-/.224270

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Manga Gets TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-08/in-the-clear-moonlit-dusk-manga-gets-tv-anime/.224276

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Inspires Model Alton Mason's Outfit to Met Gala

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-08/jojo-bizarre-adventure-inspires-model-alton-mason-outfit-to-met-gala/.224254

Penguin Random House's New Disney Licenses to Include Manga

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-09/penguin-random-house-new-disney-licenses-to-include-manga/.224288

Taiyo Matsumoto's Tokyo These Days Manga Wins LA Times Book Prize

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-09/taiyo-matsumoto-tokyo-these-days-manga-wins-la-times-book-prize/.224295

Netflix Is Getting a New Look: What You Need to Know

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/netflix-new-tv-layout

Straw hats, home runs, and Gear Fifth vibes — this week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn are joined by special guest Meezy to talk about their unforgettable trip to One Piece Day at Fenway Park with the Boston Red Sox!

From Luffy’s first pitch to exclusive merch drops and anime chants echoing through the stadium, the crew breaks down the full experience — the hype, the chaos, and the surprisingly emotional moments.

🏴‍☠️ In this episode:

• Our full recap of One Piece x Red Sox Day
• Thoughts on seeing anime culture take over a Major League stadium
• The vibe check: cosplay in the bleachers, fan energy, and that Luffy pitch
• Exclusive merch haul — what we copped (and what sold out instantly)
• And of course: personal experiences, chaotic sidetracks, and Meezy's MVP moment
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Whether you're a One Piece lifer or just here for the Fenway fun, this episode is packed with laughs, fandom love, and a little Boston flavor.

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn round up all the biggest, weirdest, and most surprising stories in the anime and manga world. From major adaptations and industry plans to Luffy throwing a fastball and Kana Arima repping vegetables, it's a jam-packed episode full of hot takes and side tangents.

📰 Covered in this episode:

• 📚 The Beginning After the End launches a Kickstarter for print editions — and it's already crushing goals
• 🇰🇷 South Korea unveils a 5-year plan to become an animation powerhouse
• 🤖 Naver Webtoon introduces AI chatbots that let you talk to your favorite webtoon characters
• 🔥 Roll Over and Die is getting a TV anime — yes, that one
• 📉 Baki Rahen and Fly Me to the Moon go on hiatus — but don't panic just yet
• 😈 ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess returns for Season 2 in January 2026
• ⚾ Luffy throws the first pitch at Fenway on One Piece x Red Sox Day (gear drop when?)
• ☔ Protect yourself from the rain with Gundam shield umbrellas
• 💥 Kagurabachi continues its domination — now at 2.2 million copies in circulation
• ⚽ Aoashi scores a second season by TMS Entertainment, coming 2026
• 🫑 Kana Arima becomes a bell pepper ambassador… and no, it’s not an April Fool’s joke
• 🌙 Shohei Ohtani walks up to the Sailor Moon opening — anime culture in the MLB is real

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Sources:

The Beginning After the End Web Novels Get Kickstarter Campaign for Print Run

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-26/the-beginning-after-the-end-web-novels-get-kickstarter-campaign-for-print-run/.223939

South Korea Announces 5-Year Plan to Boost Animation Industry

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-27/south-korea-announces-5-year-plan-to-boost-animation-industry/.223952

Naver Webtoon Releases AI Chatbot for Webtoon Characters

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-27/naver-webtoon-releases-ai-chatbot-for-webtoon-characters/.223819

Roll Over and Die Novels, Manga Get TV Anime (Updated)

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-25/roll-over-and-die-novels-manga-get-tv-anime/.223927

Baki Rahen Manga Goes on Hiatus Until May 15

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-28/baki-rahen-manga-goes-on-hiatus-until-may-15/.223975

Fly Me to the Moon Manga Goes on Hiatus

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-28/fly-me-to-the-moon-manga-goes-on-hiatus/.223977

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess' Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in January 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-28/tis-time-for-torture-princess-anime-2nd-season-premieres-in-january-2026/.224001

Luffy to Throw 1st Pitch on Boston Red Sox x One Piece Theme Day

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-04-28/luffy-to-throw-1st-pitch-on-boston-red-sox-x-one-piece-theme-day/.224003

Deflect Rain With Gundam Shield Umbrellas

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-04-28/deflect-rain-with-gundam-shield-umbrellas/.223991

Kagurabachi Manga to Top 2.2 Million Copies in Circulation

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-29/kagurabachi-manga-to-top-2.2-million-copies-in-circulation/.224014

Aoashi Soccer Anime Gets 2nd Season by TMS Entertainment in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-29/aoashi-soccer-anime-gets-2nd-season-by-tms-entertainment-in-2026/.223815

Oshi's no Ko's April Fool's Joke Is Real: Kana Arima Is a Bell Pepper Ambassador

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-04-29/oshi-no-ko-april-fool-joke-is-real-kana-arima-is-a-bell-pepper-ambassador/.224031

 Sailor Moon Opening Plays as Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani's Walk-Up Song

 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-04-30/sailor-moon-opening-plays-as-baseball-star-shohei-ohtani-walk-up-song/.224058

This week on the Anime+ Podcast, Aray and Aunn throw caution (and logic) to the wind as they dive into a chaotic brainstorm session full of wild, ridiculous, and maybe genius(?) half-baked anime industry ideas. From mood based streaming to a revolutionized anime production studio, no idea is too dumb—or too brilliant—for this episode.

💡 In this episode:

• Revolutionary anime production studio
• Producing any public domain as an anime
• Anime Studio Reality TV Show
• Mood-Based Streaming Service
• Turning seasonal anime charts into fantasy sports leagues
• & More!

Whether you're a veteran anime fan or just here for the chaos, tune in for laughs, hot takes, and a few ideas the industry might actually steal.

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This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn break down a packed week of anime and entertainment headlines. Nintendo is cracking down hard on Pokémon leakers, Toonami is bringing back Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, and Star Wars: Visions expands with a new limited series based on The Ninth Jedi. There's also big anime adaptation news—Ao Ashi Season 2 has been leaked, Netflix drops the trailer for its Kakegurui live-action spinoff BET, and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train returns to theaters in gorgeous 4K.

Plus:

🎲 Yu-Gi-Oh! launches new anime shorts on YouTube

🏇 Uma Musume teams up with the Kentucky Derby?!

📺 Crunchyroll reveals a dazzling new anime, A Star Brighter Than the Sun

📚 New light novel adaptations and cute school rom-coms for 2026

From legendary returns to brand-new hype, we’ve got all your anime news covered this week!

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Sources:

Nintendo Seeks Subpoena of Discord for Pokémon Leaker Info

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-22/nintendo-seeks-subpoena-of-discord-for-pokemon-leaker-info/.223814

Ao Ashi Season 2

https://comicbook.com/anime/news/legendary-sports-anime-ao-ashi-reportedly-confirms-season-2/

Toonami to Air Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-25/toonami-to-air-bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-blue-exorcist-kyoto-saga-anime/.223920

Star Wars: Visions Episode 'The Ninth Jedi' Gets Limited Series in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-19/star-wars-visions-episode-the-ninth-jedi-gets-limited-series-in-2026/.223719

Netflix's English Live-Action Series BET Based on Kakegurui Manga Reveals May 15 Debut in Trailer

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-21/netflix-english-live-action-series-bet-based-on-kakegurui-manga-reveals-may-15-debut-in-trailer/.223766

Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Anime Film Returns to N. American Theaters with 4K Screenings on May 14

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-21/demon-slayer-mugen-train-anime-film-returns-to-n-american-theaters-with-4k-screenings-on-may-14/.223769

Uma Musume's Cygames Partners With 151st Kentucky Derby

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-04-22/uma-musume-cygames-partners-with-151st-kentucky-derby/.223798

Yu-Gi-Oh! Promotional Net Anime Shorts Debut on YouTube

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-22/yu-gi-oh-promotional-net-anime-shorts-debut-on-youtube/.223809

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-25/i-made-friends-with-the-second-prettiest-girl-in-my-class-tv-anime-reveals-cast-staff-2026-debut/.223907

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord Novels Get TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-04-20/easygoing-territory-defense-by-the-optimistic-lord-novels-get-tv-anime/.223732

A Star Brighter than the Sun Anime Dazzles With October 2025 Premiere

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2025/4/23/a-star-brighter-than-the-sun-anime-october-2025-premiere-teaser-trailer-visual