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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 7-13: Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke earned a 3․1% rating
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 7-13
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke earns 3․1% rating
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September 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Japanese Animation TV Ranking, September 7-13: Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke earned a 3․1% rating
Tokyo Game Show 2026 drew 257,642 attendees, despite a typhoon canceling the final day:
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Draws 257,642 Attendees
Attendance numbers slightly lower than last year's numbers
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September 20, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Tokyo Game Show 2026 drew 257,642 attendees, despite a typhoon canceling the final day:
[Review] No matter how you feel about the story, as a piece of anime history, this is more than worthwhile.
Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid Anime Film Review
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September 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
[Review] No matter how you feel about the story, as a piece of anime history, this is more than worthwhile.
The Though I am an Inept Villainess anime will continue with its 2nd part debuting in January 2027. The anime also revealed more cast and a new visual.
Though I am an Inept Villainess Anime's 2nd Part Unveils Cast, Key Visual, January 2027 Debut
Yuichi Nakamura, Shunichi Toki, Chiaki Kobayashi join cast
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September 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The Though I am an Inept Villainess anime will continue with its 2nd part debuting in January 2027. The anime also revealed more cast and a new visual.
Bushiroad is streaming the Ghost Meets Gal series of anime shorts with English subtitles on YouTube.
Bushiroad Streams Ghost Meets Gal Anime on YouTube
3-episode series available with English subtites
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September 20, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Bushiroad is streaming the Ghost Meets Gal series of anime shorts with English subtitles on YouTube.
NieR, Evangelion, and The Weeknd: The team-up the world needs now!
NieR's Yokō Tarō, Evangelion's Yoko Takahashi Collaborate on The Weeknd's Latest Tour
Featuring visuals from legendary anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion
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September 20, 2026 at 1:16 PM
NieR, Evangelion, and The Weeknd: The team-up the world needs now!
The 2026 World Webtoon Awards have revealed their 20 finalists.
2026 World Webtoon Awards Announces 20 Finalists, Opens Global Reader Vote
Now in their 3rd year, awards will accept online votes from readers worldwide from September 17 to October 19
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September 20, 2026 at 1:15 PM
The 2026 World Webtoon Awards have revealed their 20 finalists.
The Persona 4 Revival game recasts Ryōtarō Dōjima, with Ryōtarō Okiayu replaces the late Unshō Ishizuka:
Persona 4 Revival Game Recasts Ryōtarō Dōjima
Ryōtarō Okiayu replaces Unshō Ishizuka, who died in 2019
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September 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
The Persona 4 Revival game recasts Ryōtarō Dōjima, with Ryōtarō Okiayu replaces the late Unshō Ishizuka:
The Reincarnated Elf Left on a Journey to Master His Magic in four months!
The Reincarnated Elf Left on a Journey to Master His Magic Anime Unveils 1st 2 Minutes, January Debut
Daiki Yamashita, Hana Hishikawa star in upcoming series
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September 20, 2026 at 9:03 AM
The Reincarnated Elf Left on a Journey to Master His Magic in four months!
The "So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?" anime has revealed 14 more cast members including Junko Takeuchi, Mariya Ise, and more.
So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? Anime Reveals More Cast, Character Visuals
Junko Takeuchi, Mariya Ise, Rin Mizuki, Momoko Seto, more join cast of October 5 series
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September 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The "So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin?" anime has revealed 14 more cast members including Junko Takeuchi, Mariya Ise, and more.
The latest trailer for the "Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume" anime previews the show's opening theme. The series will debut on October 8.
'Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume' Anime's New Trailer Previews Opening Song
Asaka performs "GO! GO! RAILWAY!!" opening for October 8 series
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September 20, 2026 at 7:25 AM
The latest trailer for the "Tetsuryō! meet with Tetsudō Musume" anime previews the show's opening theme. The series will debut on October 8.
The new Magic Knight Rayearth anime has revealed a new trailer and more cast! The series will air for half a year.
New Magic Knight Rayearth Anime's 2nd Main Trailer Reveals More Cast, Theme Songs
Mamiko Noto, Ayumu Murase, Hitomi Ueda, Hiroki Yasumoto join cast of October 7 anime
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September 20, 2026 at 5:28 AM
The new Magic Knight Rayearth anime has revealed a new trailer and more cast! The series will air for half a year.
The 2nd season of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has revealed a new teaser promo video.
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian TV Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Teaser Video
Original book franchise has 5․5 million copies in circulation worldwide
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September 20, 2026 at 3:20 AM
The 2nd season of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian has revealed a new teaser promo video.
The Tokyo International Film Festival will screen Cherry and Virgin, ghost - end of night, Grotesqqque, We Are Aliens, and more anime!
Tokyo Int'l Film Fest to Screen Cherry and Virgin, ghost – end of night, More Anime
Grotesqqque, We Are Aliens to also play at October 26-November 4 festival
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September 20, 2026 at 1:13 AM
The Tokyo International Film Festival will screen Cherry and Virgin, ghost - end of night, Grotesqqque, We Are Aliens, and more anime!
The 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 BL show's cast and staff reunite for a movie!
10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 Boys-Love Manga Also Gets Live-Action Film
Live-action series' cast, staff return for January 22 film
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September 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM
The 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 BL show's cast and staff reunite for a movie!
[Review] I love how the show uses its signature dips into abstract phantasmagoria to demonstrate just how terrifying and dangerous Takauji truly is.
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 ‒ Episode 10
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September 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
[Review] I love how the show uses its signature dips into abstract phantasmagoria to demonstrate just how terrifying and dangerous Takauji truly is.
[Review] What changed in him to make him turn down Baal's offer? The easy answer is “Iruma.”
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 23
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September 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
[Review] What changed in him to make him turn down Baal's offer? The easy answer is “Iruma.”
[Review] It’s rare for a piece of media to feel so hyperrelevant to my personal and professional life; I needed the little nudge this episode gave me to get my work-life balance back in order.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You ‒ Episode 11
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September 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
[Review] It’s rare for a piece of media to feel so hyperrelevant to my personal and professional life; I needed the little nudge this episode gave me to get my work-life balance back in order.
[Review] It's a tour de force that looks like nothing you've seen before, while also rooted in a profound appreciation for Marvel characters and broader fighting games as a culture.
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Game Review
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September 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
[Review] It's a tour de force that looks like nothing you've seen before, while also rooted in a profound appreciation for Marvel characters and broader fighting games as a culture.
More Daemons of the Shadow Realm is coming!
Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Gets 2nd Season
First season's part 2 ended on Sunday
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September 19, 2026 at 3:44 PM
More Daemons of the Shadow Realm is coming!
You might be worried about how these Resident Evil games run on the Switch 2. Don't be.
The Resident Evil Remake Switch 2 Ports Look and Feel Great
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September 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
You might be worried about how these Resident Evil games run on the Switch 2. Don't be.
[Review] Arisa is exactly the type of player—an all too real type of player, unfortunately—with no respect for people she doesn’t perceive as taking the game seriously.
Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games ‒ Episode 11
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September 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
[Review] Arisa is exactly the type of player—an all too real type of player, unfortunately—with no respect for people she doesn’t perceive as taking the game seriously.
[Review] This week sees the show dramatically paring down its raunchy excess to provide an experience that is almost — dare I say it? — normal.
Chainsmoker Cat ‒ Episode 11
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September 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
[Review] This week sees the show dramatically paring down its raunchy excess to provide an experience that is almost — dare I say it? — normal.
We spoke about lessons learned, how things will change in Revelation, and the delicate dance of putting a new twist on one of the most beloved games of all time.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Beyond: An Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi
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September 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
We spoke about lessons learned, how things will change in Revelation, and the delicate dance of putting a new twist on one of the most beloved games of all time.
[Review] And the sheer novelty and hilarious imagery of the earth worm being showered with money got a big laugh out of me.
Tomb Raider King ‒ Episode 11
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September 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM
[Review] And the sheer novelty and hilarious imagery of the earth worm being showered with money got a big laugh out of me.