Professional soccer star Takefusa Kubo, known for playing with Spain's Real Sociedad, is set to make a special appearance in this year’s Doraemon New Year’s Eve 1-Hour Special, airing on December 31. The announcement by TV Asahi has thrilled fans, as Kubo's cameo adds a unique twist to the beloved anime's annual celebration.

The Pokémon Company International has announced an exciting collaboration with renowned independent studio Aardman, the creators behind Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. This unexpected partnership, revealed alongside a visual and teaser video, hints at a unique project slated for 2027. While specific details remain under wraps, fans can expect more information to emerge in the future.

The highly acclaimed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba stage play adaptation is making a comeback, and fans are thrilled to see familiar faces reprising their roles. Shōgo Sakamoto will return as Tanjirō Kamado, joined by Karen Takahashi as Nezuko Kamado and Yoshihide Sasaki as Muzan Kibutsuji.

Fans of Fire Force have reason to celebrate as the official website for the anime has released a full promotional video and a key visual for the third and final season. This upcoming installment will conclude the fiery tale of Special Fire Force Company 8, showcasing returning staff alongside new creative additions.

The anime adaptation of Solo Leveling, based on the manhwa by writer Chugong and the late artist DUBU (REDICE Studio), has clinched the "Best Anime Series" award at this year’s Astra TV Awards. Organized by the Hollywood Creative Alliance, the event celebrated excellence across various entertainment categories.

A new addition to the Gundam universe has been unveiled, and its peculiar title, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, pronounced “g-quax,” is already sparking curiosity. This ambitious project is a co-production between renowned animation studios Sunrise and Studio Khara, the latter known for the acclaimed Rebuild of Evangelion films.

An exciting anime short has brought extra joy to fans of My Hero Academia, adapting a special one-shot manga crafted by series creator Kōhei Horikoshi. This prologue story offers a glimpse of Deku, Katsuki Bakugo, and their classmates from U.A. The original Japanese voice cast returned to bring this short to life, adding an extra layer of authenticity for viewers.

Fans of the Lupin III franchise have reason to celebrate as a brand-new anime movie is set to premiere in Japanese theaters in 2025. Announced via the official series website, the upcoming film, currently titled Lupin the IIIrd the Movie, is the franchise's first 2D animated feature in nearly three decades since Lupin III: Dead or Alive debuted in 1996.

Fans of Attack on Titan have a unique experience to look forward to in 2025 as The Wild Faery Company announced an extensive world tour scheduled to span 23 cities globally from April to November, promising to deliver a powerful and immersive performance that celebrates the epic series’ music.

While Hollywood has brought the Transformers to life on the big screen with blockbuster movies, the iconic robots have also been a staple on television for years with numerous animated series. Recently, Transformers: Earthspark dropped its second season on Paramount+ in June, but it seems that another exciting project is on the horizon.

Before Cyberpunk 2077 completed its remarkable redemption arc, an anime spinoff played a crucial role in changing public perception. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, crafted by Studio Trigger, was instrumental in this shift, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards when it debuted in 2022. Given the success of the anime, it's clear that CD Projekt Red has no intention of stepping away from animation anytime soon.

Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen have been met with bittersweet news as the official X (formerly Twitter) account for Gege Akutami's popular manga announced that the series will wrap up in just five more chapters. The final chapter is slated for release in the 44th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine on September 30.

In an exciting update for manga enthusiasts, Shueisha revealed during its "Jump Press" livestream on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x Hunter manga is set to make its much-anticipated return. The series will resume in Weekly Shonen Jump's 45th issue on October 7, marking the end of a hiatus that began in January 2023 due to the author’s health concerns.

Adult Swim and Max are gearing up to debut a new Rick and Morty anime series this week, with its premiere scheduled for midnight on Thursday (effectively Friday). Fans can catch the English-subtitled version, which features Japanese audio, on Toonami at midnight on Saturday (effectively Sunday).

Great news for Kaiju No. 8 enthusiasts—your favorite series is officially returning for a second season! While there was speculation about a sequel last month, it wasn't clear if it would be another season or a movie adaptation, which has become common thanks to hits like Demon Slayer. Yesterday, it was confirmed that Kaiju No. 8 will indeed have a second season, set to premiere in 2025.

TOHO International released an English-subtitled trailer for "My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You're Next," the fourth installment in the popular My Hero Academia anime franchise. The trailer features the theme song "Homunculus" by Vaundy, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming film.

In an exhilarating collaboration, IDW Publishing and Viz Media are joining forces to release a four-issue comic series that brings together the worlds of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) and Naruto. This unexpected but thrilling crossover has fans buzzing with anticipation.

Good news for sports and anime enthusiasts: Crunchyroll is offering a selection of sports anime for free in celebration of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. With the Olympics kicking off on Friday, July 26, there's plenty of high-level athletic competition to look forward to. However, if you find yourself needing to fill the time between events, Crunchyroll has a solution.

Crunchyroll has exciting news for Demon Slayer fans! On Tuesday, it was announced that the streaming service will begin airing the English dub of the highly anticipated "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc" anime on June 30 at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

The highly anticipated second season of the Blue Lock television anime is set to air for 14 episodes starting on October 5 at 11:30 p.m. on TV Asahi's IMAnimation programming block. The official website revealed two new additions to the cast on Monday, adding to the excitement of fans eagerly awaiting the show's return.