Latest anime news, trailers, and announcements https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news en-US Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:37:08 GMT Knox Pop Con RSS Generator info@knoxpopcon.love (Knox Pop Con) info@knoxpopcon.love (Knox Pop Con) https://knoxpopcon.love/logo-512.png https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/one-piece-episode-1176-delivers-movie-quality-action-on-week-mtiokw8ru7tb One Piece's latest episode brings theatrical animation to the small screen, featuring Gunko's arrow powers in a standout fight against the Straw Hats. Supporting characters like Nami, Jinbei, and Brook get their moment to shine with creative combat sequences. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT 6317b580-e452-42a0-8b64-e298ee82d214 series One Piece https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/goodbye-lara-episode-9-explores-light-and-love-in-fairy-tale-mtiol4vdaqs4 Episode 9 of Goodbye, Lara uses Hans Christian Andersen's symbolism to dig into the dual nature of Lara's power and what true love really means in a modern context. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT 6510c4fb-4f2c-45a5-81bc-318cb0d763cf series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/the-100-girlfriends-season-3-brings-kishika-into-the-spotlig-mthf3sekapbh Episode 33 of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 finally brings the kendo-stick-carrying Kishika front and center after weeks of foreshadowing in the opening sequence. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT 86010195-079e-497d-b753-5fc7224de57a series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/draw-this-then-die-episode-8-finds-inspiration-in-the-everyd-mthf4ydkk7dh Episode 8 explores creative burnout and recovery as Teshima grapples with a dried-up well of ideas, leading her to pursue a teaching license. A field trip with her students becomes a masterclass in finding inspiration in ordinary surroundings. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT a8e883a1-1f34-4bfa-be5e-514bb5d1b962 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/retrocrush-adds-classic-naruto-bleach-films-and-more-from-vi-mtddfmb2z98x RetroCrush announced Thursday it will add multiple anime films and series from Viz Media, including Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow and Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse. The expanded catalog brings classic titles back to the streaming service. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:15:00 GMT d030eaeb-87e9-4a3f-af10-0c3921b490ac movie Naruto Bleach https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/dragon-ball-theme-park-coming-to-paris-mt9uhgoqhhw3 French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €6 billion theme park project near Paris that will include a Dragon Ball–themed park, built in partnership with Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Investment Company. The project is expected to create 22,000 jobs. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:59:00 GMT 7892b100-f79b-42c4-a97e-9e0cdaa61d63 announcement Dragon Ball https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/murcilago-anime-adaptation-coming-to-hidive-in-january-2027-mt5jnqvxwx4n The TV anime adaptation of Kana Yoshimura's Murciélago manga will premiere in January 2027, HIDIVE announced at Anime NYC. The series follows a death-row inmate turned state-sanctioned executioner and her partner as they hunt serial killers. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:20:04 GMT 70aa4390-06a0-4462-9aa4-e3684a9caa9f news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/gkids-brings-vampire-hunter-d-bloodlust-and-live-action-5-ce-mt5jod450ox3 GKIDS has acquired North American distribution rights to the classic Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust anime film and the live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai's 5 Centimeters per Second. Both titles are heading to theaters starting this fall. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:37:39 GMT 7bfac14f-5381-4888-b1cd-97215cae1878 movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/fatestrange-fake-gets-season-2-green-light-from-a-1-pictures-mt449co5tjpc A-1 Pictures has officially greenlit a second season of Fate/strange Fake, revealed at Anime NYC 2026 with a new teaser visual. The announcement follows the Winter 2026 debut of the first season on Crunchyroll. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:45:16 GMT 11f19927-2666-4812-a836-c2974fe320d3 announcement A-1 Pictures https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/billy-bat-the-summer-hikaru-died-win-3rd-american-manga-awar-mt2p6nxwmjf3 The American Manga Awards honored the best manga published in North America, with Naoki Urasawa's Billy Bat taking Best New Manga and Mokumokuren's The Summer Hikaru Died winning Best Continuing Series. The ceremony also inducted two industry veterans into the Manga Publishing Hall of Fame. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:04:34 GMT 694db083-5553-4b96-9f63-a91e92f631fb news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/metallica-hails-ados-summer-sonic-enter-sandman-performance-mt19nlopluwy Japanese singer Ado opened and closed her Summer Sonic 2026 sets with Metallica's 'Enter Sandman,' earning high praise from the legendary metal band. Metallica praised Ado on social media for bringing their music to younger audiences in a way they'd never seen before. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:59:00 GMT 12b0764c-1045-4c40-8e9e-ba6f378d62fb news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/joe-hisaishi-earns-three-guinness-world-records-for-concert--mt19nyjjubzs Studio Ghibli's legendary composer Joe Hisaishi has been recognized by Guinness World Records for record-breaking concert attendance and residencies at three major venues worldwide, cementing his status as one of classical music's most popular living composers. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT 0cd8a8ff-513f-42a7-a564-47cd417aa08c news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/we-are-aliens-film-adds-four-cast-members-ahead-of-september-mt19o7q4fz7l The We Are Aliens anime film has announced four new voice actors and is set to premiere in Japan on September 25. The project marks a collaboration between director Kōhei Kadowaki and French studio Miyu Productions. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:57:18 GMT 073648a0-d0a8-4874-8d04-64edd49958c6 movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/madoka-magicas-new-film-asks-fans-to-hold-spoilers-until-sep-mszu6yxe8kr4 The staff behind Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising is requesting that fans avoid posting spoilers until September 12, two weeks after the film's August 28 Japanese release. The request covers both the film itself and an exclusive preview shown during Rebellion's theater revival. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:59:00 GMT 21da81b2-6c7e-4030-8ca4-d654e38f1dbd movie Madoka Magica https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/netflix-to-stream-mononoke-film-trilogy-finale-on-september--mszu7d75xki9 Netflix will premiere the third and final Mononoke film globally on September 29, months after its May theatrical run in Japan. The film's release came amid controversy over the unannounced return of original voice actor Takahiro Sakurai. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:26:27 GMT 04cf3c3d-7cca-4113-bc42-f955afd8fd7f movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-adds-rina-mszu7lgdzt1v The anime adaptation of the light novel series I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand has cast voice actor Rina Honnizumi as Philly, a noble character who debuted in the show's seventh episode. The series is currently streaming on multiple platforms including Amazon Prime Video and ABEMA. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:20:41 GMT 82f0a144-84e4-44bc-a527-b7610e6fe94c series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/summer-2026-anime-rankings-goodbye-lara-takes-second-place-msu43bd9ltu8 Anime News Network's weekly rankings for August 5–11 show continued viewer engagement across a diverse slate of summer series. Goodbye, Lara holds the #2 spot, while established titles like One Piece and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime maintain strong viewership. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT 255b75cb-d57f-4a77-9f75-9c4a1656b389 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/toei-animation-celebrates-70-years-of-anime-history-msraun23jk6a Toei Animation marked its 70th anniversary on July 31 with a special retrospective video and anniversary website, reflecting on seven decades of productions from Dragon Ball to One Piece to Sailor Moon. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:59:00 GMT b4f4949b-f9a1-4673-9587-3c54ac204ad4 news Toei Animation https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/crunchyroll-to-distribute-makoto-shinkais-new-film-worldwide-mspvcscgokl2 Crunchyroll has secured global distribution rights to Makoto Shinkai's upcoming feature film, partnering with Sony Pictures for the release. The deal covers most territories worldwide but excludes most of Asia, though India is included. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:59:03 GMT 3bc18dfe-c775-49dd-972b-26fdc104048a movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/young-ladies-dont-play-fighting-games-heads-to-evo-japan-in--msk4gyz4a76g Episode 5 of Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games follows the girls as they navigate getting permission to attend EVO Japan, with Mio forced to hide her passion from her disapproving mother while the crew prepares to face new competition. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT 1832d7af-661b-407d-881b-c9c8e203b7cd series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/made-in-abyss-film-trilogy-kicks-off-with-october-release-msippxv9zl96 Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi, the first film in a new trilogy, arrives October 23 with a fresh cast, returning crew, and a theme song from composer Kevin Penkin featuring Mori Calliope. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT f6c75c06-9aa3-4da3-b225-76f216adbc48 trailer Made in Abyss Mob Psycho 100 https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/star-wars-visions-presents-the-ninth-jedi-finds-new-depth-on-msfuvvbiremo Anime News Network's review of The Ninth Jedi reveals a series that improves the more you think about it after watching, offering layers that emerge through reflection. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:01:00 GMT 1035d77c-845d-482b-b5f0-7c93102193eb news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/kohei-horikoshi-marks-my-hero-academia-10th-anniversary-shor-msfuwbxqks6i My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi released celebratory illustrations for the new short anime "I am a hero too," which premiered at Anime Expo in July and is now streaming on Crunchyroll outside Japan. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:30:00 GMT 78f30ba0-1975-48d7-afc4-6047044b80e9 news My Hero Academia https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/super-psychic-policeman-chojo-anime-heads-to-tv-this-october-msefhhyovsmg The Super Psychic Policeman Chojo anime is set to premiere on October 6, 2026. The series marks a new addition to the fall anime lineup. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:42:51 GMT ce630b5f-5194-4530-b4ad-99c2e25f5d66 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/digimon-fans-vote-on-best-episodes-from-first-four-series-msefi18e88t5 The Digimon franchise announced the results of a worldwide poll asking fans to pick their favorite episodes from Digimon Adventure, Adventure 02, Tamers, and Frontier. Toei Animation will air the winning episodes as a compilation series starting in October. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT 7e54d681-6a6b-4b7c-9068-8edfed3a3ad5 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/fategrand-order-comedy-shorts-return-for-season-4-msd0e7vjznl9 Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai, the slapstick comedy anime based on Tsuchida's manga, is getting a fourth season premiering August 7 on Club Chaldea FGO Radio Station with new episodes every two weeks. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:14:16 GMT 34f7486f-b431-4a28-be26-4cbe2e76c021 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/ranma-12-season-3-adds-star-studded-cast-ahead-of-october-de-ms1k6x1u84wv The new Ranma 1/2 anime reveals its Season 3 cast additions, including veteran voice actors Masako Nozawa and Jun Fukuyama, with the season premiering October 3 on NTV and Netflix. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT ece74175-70c5-4c8d-a23e-5314b90c9373 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/star-detective-precure-film-reveals-trailer-staff-and-new-so-ms1k74mo2qso The Star Detective Precure! movie unveiled its main trailer, full production staff, and theme songs this week. The film hits Japanese theaters September 18 with returning characters from previous Precure series. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT bb6b0744-e0d3-4450-9839-64a14c330db0 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/marvel-and-webtoon-team-up-on-3-original-vertical-scroll-ser-ms1k7btzh3uw Marvel Comics and WEBTOON revealed three new webcomic series designed for mobile reading at San Diego Comic-Con. The announcement marks the first wave of exclusive original content from their growing partnership. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:45:00 GMT 2ea115a5-cf5b-402c-abec-48dca39dd083 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/marvel-and-kadokawa-team-up-for-new-manga-adaptations-ms1k7j684bop Marvel Comics is partnering with Kadokawa to create original manga adaptations of Spider-Man, Daredevil, Punisher, and Spider-Gwen, with serialization beginning before the end of 2026. The collaboration marks a shift after Marvel's publishing deals with Shueisha and Shogakukan ended. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:30:00 GMT bb59f01a-ca13-48aa-b4d3-3d144dcc93bd news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/free-fire-daybreak-anime-announced-for-spring-2027-ms1k7w5ccdkq Garena's battle royale shooter Free Fire is getting an anime adaptation titled Free Fire Daybreak, set to premiere spring 2027. Studio Candy Box is producing with director Ken Takahashi at the helm. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:44:33 GMT c7da4c82-e5ff-4599-bbcb-124c2fa971fc announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/shikao-suga-performs-opening-and-ending-themes-for-horror-co-ms1k831m4opt Singer-songwriter Shikao Suga will perform both the opening and ending theme songs for the upcoming Horror Collector TV anime adaptation, which premieres on NHK General in October. Suga wrote both tracks. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:41:29 GMT 41d4afef-7d95-47d0-84c3-51468d569ab2 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/final-fantasy-xivs-evangelion-collaboration-brings-mahiro-ma-ms1k8a9hutba Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover, titled "Ghosts of Desire," will feature guest creator Mahiro Maeda. The announcement came during the FF14 Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:27:12 GMT 11bfd04a-4b7c-47da-bbc4-b2117327c765 announcement Neon Genesis Evangelion https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/nene-azukis-mii-chan-and-miss-yamada-getting-anime-adaptatio-ms1k8hcsl6wo Flag Pictures announced that the manga 'Mii-chan and Miss Yamada' by Nene Azuki will receive an anime adaptation debuting in 2027. The series follows an unexpected friendship between a university student working as a hostess and an endearingly clumsy newcomer in Tokyo's nightclub scene. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:03:45 GMT 39c060f4-4912-40c4-bcdc-985afba515e9 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/spooky-in-love-expands-beyond-netflix-with-official-webtoon--ms1k8wlxyryt The Korean live-action Netflix series Spooky in Love has launched an official webtoon adaptation on Naver Webtoon, with plans for international expansion across seven countries by mid-August. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:15:00 GMT 80de0ca9-81d6-45e1-850b-27e09977df5c streaming https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/tsuya-tsuya-launches-new-manga-spinoff-in-young-champion-ret-ms1k92wpjosa Manga creator Tsuya Tsuya is launching a new spinoff manga titled Akatsuki no Logos (Logos of the Dawn) in August, expanding the Rakujitsu no Pathos universe with a fresh cast of characters. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:15:00 GMT 3729a20a-f18e-49ff-8b07-18aa114df06d news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/akira-honored-as-eisner-hall-of-fame-inductee-ms04iqlgkhv8 Akira creator Akira Toriyama has been inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame, joining manga legend Gō Nagai in this year's honors. The recognition comes as Kodansha USA's hardcover collection of Katsuhiro Ōtomo's classic Akira manga won Best Archival/Collection Project. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:18:20 GMT 4006a4aa-6f71-442c-83d4-71cdd2ff97ad news Akira https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/week-of-july-21-anime-blu-rays-and-40-manga-volumes-hit-nort-ms04jf8y55az North American publishers are releasing five anime Blu-rays and over 40 manga volumes this week, July 21-25. Major titles include new chapters of Blue Lock, Record of Ragnarok, and Mushoku Tensei across multiple publishers. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT 0c6e3b86-3a2c-4d28-b862-a14056cc84e2 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/udon-entertainment-announces-spy-x-family-animation-art-book-ms04jm45zgkk Udon Entertainment revealed multiple new licenses at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, including a 224-page Spy x Family: Animation Art Book coming January 27, 2027, along with manga from artist Hiromi Matsuo and several other titles. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:05:00 GMT 689ed8bd-a0b8-4b08-99e0-d52cdd98ff7b news Spy x Family https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/crunchyroll-adds-kamisama-kiss-oad-episodes-to-library-ms04jshczhoy Crunchyroll has begun streaming the original anime DVD special episodes from Julietta Suzuki's Kamisama Kiss manga, expanding access to the beloved romantic comedy series beyond its two TV seasons. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT 2b5c2aa1-6696-4cc9-b096-16ee6f2df438 series https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/youre-way-too-cheeky-chigaya-kun-vol-1-offers-cozy-shoujo-ch-ms04k473qsyc Anime News Network reviews the first volume of You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun!, a shoujo romance manga that prioritizes warmth and comfort over trendy storytelling. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT 13c10136-b1b1-44c5-b964-ab3bb0411875 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/the-ribbon-hero-anime-film-showcases-sapphire-and-pines-frie-ms04kb8ub859 Twin Engine's anime adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight launches on Netflix August 8, with a new promotional video emphasizing the bond between leads Sapphire and Pine. The film premieres at Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:26:12 GMT d45ec081-850f-44ca-9404-2d7b58663788 movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/though-i-am-an-inept-villainess-gets-english-dub-on-july-26-ms04ki5hje65 TOHO has revealed the English voice cast for the anime adaptation of Satsuki Nakamura's light novel series, with the dub premiering July 26 across multiple streaming platforms including Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Disney+. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:43:59 GMT 62eccac2-f531-4a81-9b8f-b4a879d7f428 announcement https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/bang-dream-yumemita-roots-itself-in-anime-and-manga-culture-ms04kumxc1l2 The latest BanG Dream! entry, YUME∞MITA, leans heavily into anime and manga culture to define its identity. Set near Akihabara, the characters are steeped in otaku culture, shaping both their personalities and the overall vibe of the series. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT caabf701-7349-4d76-9ba1-fced7f6ba704 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/final-fantasy-x-celebrates-25-years-since-revolutionizing-rp-ms04kofuzbkk Square Enix commemorated Final Fantasy X's 25th anniversary this week with a celebration video highlighting key moments from the 2001 classic. The game remains a landmark title that redefined what RPGs could achieve with its cinematic presentation and emotional storytelling. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT 7c824bef-135a-4676-ad4c-b87a32894cb8 news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/jump-jumble-rush-game-shutting-down-september-17-ms04l2bc1fuj Shueisha and Bandai Namco Entertainment's Jump+ Jumble Rush mobile game will end service on September 17, less than a year after its launch. The tower defense game featured characters from popular Shonen Jump+ manga titles. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:15:00 GMT 60c5dd57-a6c9-436c-af13-fd5802f3cc5b news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/shafts-clockwork-girl-coming-to-digital-purchase-this-septem-mryphwtvfo9r Director Yasuomi Umetsu and studio Shaft's original anime 'Clockwork Girl' will be available for digital purchase in September, Aniplex of America announced at Comic-Con. The cyberpunk action film previously screened theatrically in Japan and the U.S. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:15:40 GMT 3f9199f4-144e-4a74-b7b6-2698ea18940d series Shaft https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/2027-doraemon-film-takes-nobita-to-victorian-london-mrypi9c0w8dm The next Doraemon movie will send Nobita and friends back to 19th century London via time machine. Directed by Rushio Moriyama and written by Makoto Ueda, the film arrives in spring 2027. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:34:43 GMT 6318d139-58b3-48ee-8277-bcbce64e95d2 movie https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/mahjong-pros-publishing-licenses-two-gambling-manga-mrypigt9uiuk A new publishing imprint focused on mahjong-themed content has licensed two manga: Bird, a high-stakes story about casino territory wars, and Akayoroshi, a historical thriller set in 1876 Yokohama. Both titles arrive November 2026. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:30:00 GMT 2c775624-70aa-4b37-a2c2-505bda658b0c news https://knoxpopcon.love/anime-news/marvel-tkon-fighting-souls-launches-with-studio-sanzigen-ope-mrypitywzdec PlayStation Studios and Arc System Works revealed Phoenix Cyclops as the first DLC character for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with an opening movie animated by Studio Sanzigen. The 4v4 tag team fighter launches August 6 on PS5 and PC. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:05:15 GMT 6bd93809-0185-4991-815f-6879f022bf9e announcement