The third season of the anime adaptation of Miya Kazuki’s light novel series Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujō – Shisho ni Naru Tame niwa Shudan o Erandeiramasen) has revealed the new opening by Kana Nishino. The third season will begin its second cour on June 27.
Nishino’s new song “Power of Love” was previewed in a new trailer, which can be seen here:
As previously announced, the ending song will be “Wanna me” by Kamishiraishi, who also uses the stage name adieu. It will be available as a CD single on July 29.
New episodes of Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke will release on Saturdays at 1:30 a.m. PT / 4:30 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs and an English dub. Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke will feature 24 episodes in total across two consecutive cours, the first of which finishes airing on June 20.
Miya Kazuki released the Ascendance of a Bookworm novels from 2013 to 2017 on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website. You Shiina illustrates the print edition. The main series concluded with its 33rd volume in December 2023, which has sold more than 11 million copies.
Here’s what Ascendance of a Bookworm: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke is all about, via Crunchyroll:
In a world ruled by magical nobles, Myne dreams of creating books where none exist. When her immense power draws deadly attention, she assumes a new identity as Rozemyne, leaving her family and past behind. In a society driven by ambition, secrets, and schemes, she must outwit conspirators, protect those she loves, and fight to bring books and hope to a world that has long forgotten both.
The Nintendo Museum in Uji City, Kyoto, has announced that it will be opening its ‘Super Family Restaurant’ in fall of 2026. Tickets can be bought now for September 2026, via random lottery.
The restaurant was announced with this accompanying statement:
We are currently preparing a variety of menu items, including food and desserts. More details, including the opening date, will be announced at a later date.
The Nintendo Museum features displays and interactive exhibits from throughout Nintendo’s history. It spans from the Hanafuda cards that it got its start producing up to the video games that modern Nintendo is known for. It is currently running The Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary promotion, though it will end on September 7.
Tickets are sold via a randomly selected drawing and grant entry for a specific date and time, which are available at the official ticketing website. Nintendo encourages fans to apply in advance for the ticket drawing for dates of their choice. They can pay for the tickets once selected.
Here are the ticket costs for each age group:
Adults 18 and up – 3,300 yen
Youth (12 to 17) – 2,200 yen
Child (6 to 11) – 1,100 yen
Pre-schooler (0 to 5) – free entry
Nintendo Museum is located on 56 Kaguraden, Ogura-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0042, Japan. It is a five-minute walk from the East exit of Ogura Station on the Kintetsu Railway Kyoto Line and an eight-minute walk from the North exit of JR Ogura Station on the JR Nara Line. The museum operates from 10:00 to 18:00 JST, with the exception of Tuesdays, national holidays, and New Year’s holiday season from December 30 to January 3.
The Tenbin anime premieres on July 6 at 11:30 p.m. on TV Tokyo, followed by Sun TV, BS Fuji, d Anime Store, ABEMA, U-NEXT, and other channels and streaming services afterward. Crunchyroll will stream the anime as well.
DIALOGUE+ performs the opening theme song “Natsu ni Kasanete (Adding to Summer).”
The cast includes:
Ikumi Hasegawa as Haruki Nikaidō
Shunichi Toki as Hayato Kirishima
Miharu Hanai as Himeko Kirishima
Natsumi Haruse as Minamo Mitake
Fūka Izumi as Saki Murao
Chuan Feng Xu directs the anime, which will run for 12 episodes. Deko Akao is handling the series scripts. N-Nei Kurahashi is handling the character design, Daiki Hachimaki is directing the sound. Ryosuke Nakanishi, Naoki Tani and Yuri Morita are composing the music.
Yu Hibari’s hit light novel series made its debut on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in 2020. Kadokawa began publishing the series, illustrated by Siso, in 2021. Ōyama began publishing the manga adaptation on Comic Walker in 2021.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the series via MyAnimeList:
I met my childhood friend again, and she had become a beautiful and innocent girl.
“It’s been a while, Hayato.”
“Haruki, is it?”
In the past, I used to play in the mud with my childhood friend in the countryside, and when I saw him again, there was no trace of the bratty young man I thought he was back then. Only in front of Hayato, she threw away the coat she was wearing and reacted in the same crass way she did back then. The distance between you and me has not changed.
Kadokawa has released a new promotional video for the TV anime adaptation for Eri Ejima’s Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games manga, revealing four new cast members.
The new cast members for Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games include:
HANABIE performs the opening theme song “Life Is Short, So Fight On, Maiden.” halca performs the ending theme song “New Game.”
The anime’s cast includes:
Ikumi Hasegawa as Aya Mitsuki
Kana Ichinose as Mio Yorue
Sayaka Senbongi as Yu Inui
Shino Shimoji as Tamaki Ichinose
Maria Naganawa as Arisa Fujimiya.
Shōta Ihata directs the anime at diomedéa. Wataru Watari is in charge of the series scripts. Mayuko Matsumoto is the character designer, and Kana Hashiguchi is the music composer. FAV gaming, Kadokawa’s professional gaming team for Street Fighter 6, is credited with collaborating on recording for Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games.
Other staff members include:
Art Director: Scott MacDonald
Art Setting: Maho Takahashi
Color Key Artist: Yuki Hayashi
Compositing Director of Photography: Yasuyuki Itou
Ejima launched the Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games manga in Kadokawa’s Monthly Comic Flapper magazine in January 2020. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the series in English.
Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga series, via Seven Seas Entertainment:
An over-the-top comedy manga about delicate young ladies indulging in hardcore gaming–inspired a live-action series and an anime!
Kuromi Girls’ Academy is a refined, elegant school that expects the very best in deportment from its young ladies. Aya got into this peerless rich-girls’ institution on a scholarship, and hopes to grow as lovely as her fellow student and idol Shirayui. But Shirayui hides a terrible secret: she’s a trash-talking, combo-chaining, newbie-stomping, ruthless hardcore gamer! Could a mutual indulgence in no-holds-barred video game combat grow into a deeper rapport between these two girls?
The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Yusaku Sakaishi and illustrator Sakura Miwabe’s Rich Girl Caretaker (Saijo no Osewa) light novel series revealed the anime’s second promotional video. The staff also announced that Kentarō Kumagai is joining the anime’s cast as Katsuya Taishō.
The Rich Girl Caretaker anime will premiere July 4 at 2:38 a.m. (effectively July 5), and will also air on TV Tokyo and BS Asahi. Crunchyroll will stream the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and India.
The cast members include:
Saori Ōnishi as Mirei Tennōji
Rio Tsuchiya as Narika Miyakojima
Yūto Uemura as Itsuki Tomonari
Konomi Kohara as Hinako Konohana
Ami Koshimizu as Shizune Tsurumi
Takehito Koyasu as Kagen Konohana
Ami Maeshima as Karen Asahi
Kentarō Kumagai as Katsuya Taishō
Shūsei Morishita directs the anime at studio Brain’s Base. Aya Yoshinaga oversees the series scripts, and Nao Kawashima designs the characters. Takeshi Takadera is the sound director, and Natsumi Tabuchi, Hanae Nakamura, and Mayo Kurihara are the music composers.
Angela will perform the opening theme song “Sai Sai Saikōkyū no Osewa Shite (Top Top Top Grade Caretaking).” Ami Maeshima performs the ending theme song “Kanpeki Janai Watashi (Imperfect Me).”
HJ Bunko published the first volume of Rich Girl Caretaker in May 2021, and the 11th volume released on October 31, 2025 in Japan. A manga adaptation was launched by Sorahiko Mizushima in Hobby Japan’s Fire Cross website in September 2021, and the fifth volume released on December 1, 2025.
Lastly, here’s a synopsis, via the novel’s Amazon listing:
A high school boy, Itsuki Tomonari, gets involved in a kidnapping and ends up taking care of Hinako Konohana, a young lady from one of Japan’s largest conglomerates.
On the surface, Hinako seems to be a brilliant and charming girl, but in reality, she is a lazy girl with no life skills. However, due to family reasons, Hinako has to play the role of the “perfect young lady” at school. Wanting to protect her, Itsuki takes care of her in a very caring manner. Eventually, Hinako begins to fawn on Itsuki with all her might… “Now…if Itsuki isn’t around, I would hate it.”
This is a love story that begins with a cute young lady with a gap that transcends the master-servant relationship.
Mahiru and Amane’s love life enters a new chapter in The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2. Final Weapon has everything you need to know about The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, including the weekly schedule, release dates and timing for new episodes, and the cast and staff.
The story of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 sees Amane and Mahiru navigate school life and overcome their pasts together. They’re now officially a couple after the events of the first season, so you can expect their relationship to be more intimate. There will be plenty of comedic and romantic moments to come.
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 Release Dates, Exact Premiere Time and Schedule
Newepisodes of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 will release on Fridays at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET on Crunchyroll. Episodes will be released with English subs. The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 will feature 12 episodes in total.
Here are the release dates and schedule for The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 (subject to change):
Episode 1 – April 3 – OUT NOW
Episode 2 – April 10 – OUT NOW
Episode 3 – April 17 – OUT NOW
Episode 4 – April 24 – OUT NOW
Episode 5 – May 1 – OUT NOW
Episode 6 – May 8 – OUT NOW
Episode 7 – May 15 – OUT NOW
Episode 8 – May 22 – OUT NOW
Episode 9 – May 29 – OUT NOW
Episode 10 – June 5 – OUT NOW
Episode 11 – June 12 – OUT NOW
Episode 12 – June 19 – OUT NOW
New episodes of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 will premiere at the following times (subject to change):
Pacific Daylight Time: 7:30 a.m. PDT
Mountain Daylight Time: 8:30 a.m. MDT
Central Daylight Time: 9:30 a.m. CDT
Eastern Daylight Time: 10:30 a.m. EDT
Greenwich Mean Time: 2:30 p.m. GMT
OP/ED, Cast and Staff
Masayoshi Ōishi
Masayoshi Ōishi performs the opening theme song “Kimi wa Koibito.”
Chihiro Kumano is directing The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 at project No.9. Keiichirō Ōchi was in charge of the series scripts, and Takayuki Noguchi adapted Hanekoto’s original character designs for animation, and Moe Hyūga composed the music.
The cast of the anime includes:
Manaka Iwami as Mahiru Shiina
Taito Ban as Amane Fujimiya
Taku Yashiro as Itsuki Akasawa
Haruka Shiraishi as Chitose Shirakawa
Where Can I Watch The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2?
Crunchyroll is streaming The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. In Japan, the anime will air on the Tokyo MX and BS NTV channels and stream simultaneously on the ABEMA and d Anime Store streaming services.
What is The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2About?
Saekisan launched the story of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten in December 2018. Suzu Yūki launched the manga adaptation of the light novel series in January 2022. The story of the second season sees Amane and Mahiru
Lastly, the manga adaptation is available on Manga UP!, and the series is described as follows:
Fujimiya Amane, a high school student, lives by himself in his apartment. Next to him lives Shiina Mahiru, the prettiest girl at school. Someone who everyone calls “an angel.” They never really talk, but when Amane lends Mahiru his umbrella on a rainy day, their relationship starts to blossom.
Before long Mahiru finds out that Amane neglects his cooking and cleaning, and she feels obligated to step in. Although they have zero interest in one another, they slowly find themselves growing closer…
This is the bittersweet love story of a young man and his beautiful, sharp-tongued neighbor.
Clayton Alexander will voice the character, who is described as a “post-apocalyptic savior with seven distinctive scars carved onto his chest. As sole successor to the ultimate assassination art, Hokuto Shinken, he treads a perilous path; indeed, a dangerous yearning for Hokuto Shinken by forces unknown is what calls him to the forsaken City of the Wolves in the first place. Though worlds collide and divide, Kenshiro’s crusade against evil never wavers. To the weak, lost, and broken, he extends a helping hand; to those who prey on them, he metes out merciless justice” Check out the trailer showcasing Kenshiro in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves below:
Recently, SNK released a new animated teaser trailer by animator Masami Obari, which seemingly teases that the next Season 3 DLC character for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be Lord Laocorn Gaudeamus from Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture OVA. The Laocorn trailer follows a similar pattern seen with the animated teaser trailers for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves DLC characters Krauser and Kenshiro from Hokuto no Ken –Fist of the North Star-. SNK will likely reveal more news about the character and the future of City of the Wolves during EVO 2026.
Lastly, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Season Pass 2 is available now for $19.99 and includes Kim Jae Hoon, Nightmare Geese, Blue Mary, Wolfgang Krauser, Kenshiro from the Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star-, and Mr. Karate.
SEGA has opened a new pop-up shop in Little Akihabara at the Little Tokyo mall in Downtown Los Angeles, available now until July 19. The shop features merch based on Persona 5and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Specifically, the store will offer a curated selection of SEGA merchandise, plushies and more, including an exclusive weekly limited-edition graphic tee. The weekly graphic tee drops are available in-store while supplies last. Additionally, the store features a Japan exclusive plush import collection, which includes Cororos and Labbies plushies. These are produced solely for the Japanese market and nearly impossible to find anywhere else in the United States.
Further, in partnership through the Little Tokyo Community Council, SEGA has partnered with three Little Tokyo businesses to create menu items inspired by SEGA’s iconic franchises:
Mr. Ramen — Curry and Coffee Combo: “Leblanc Curry Combo”
Yoboseyo! Superette — Blue Lemonade: “Blue Blur Lemonade”
Midori Matcha — Matcha + Rose Swirl Soft Serve: “Amy’s Rose Swirl”
Attendees can pick up a SEGA punch card and visit all three partner businesses to collect stamps and complete each zone. Once these zones are “cleared,” they can bring their completed card to the pop-up and redeem a free exclusive gift: a mini tote bag. The store is located at Little Akihabara at the Little Tokyo Mall, 319 E 2nd St Los Angeles, CA 90012.
Smilegate has released a new update for Chaos Zero Nightmare, which adds the new “Starry Night” story chapter to Galactic Disaster season 3. The chapter marks the end of season 3.
The new story focuses on Tenebria, the galaxy’s greatest idol. A major incident unfolds which draws the protagonist (the Captain) and the crew aboard the SS Nightmare into a battle that will determine the fate of another vessel, the SS Edenity. Players can experience the new story and Chaos content to earn special currency. This currency can be exchanged for “Core” items that allow Save Data editing, as well as Signal Amplification Anchors and various growth materials. Tenebria herself has also been added as a Psionic-class Combatant of the Passion attribute.
Alongside the new update, a new Jukebox is available in game which lets players listen to over 60 tracks. Additionally, several new events are available, one of which is rhythm-based and centers around Tenebria and Aria. There’s also a “Tenebria Exclusive Coverage” event, which will reward players with Crystals, Core items, and growth materials for completing daily missions that unlock through gameplay. Finally, several check-in events are available.
Recently, Smilegate announced that a Chaos Zero Nightmare panel will take place at Anime Expo on July 3 at 7:45 p.m. PDT in Panel Room 403AB. It will feature key developers including Kim Hyung Suk, Director at Super Creative, and Kihyun Kang, Development Lead. The session will bring discussions about the present and future of 2D anime-style games, including the development story of Chaos Zero Nightmare. Attendees will receive a limited-edition card collectible for attending.
EA has detailed some of the feedback that it received from the EA Sports UFC 6 early access period, and how it intends to adjust them for players. The game is available today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
EA intends to make adjustments to the following areas:
Flow State Visuals
Based on what we’ve heard from the community, we’re working on updates that will give players more control over their Flow State visual experience while maintaining the critical gameplay information it provides. We’re working on a new setting that will allow players to turn off the visual and audio presentation associated with Flow State across both online and offline gameplay. While these presentation elements can be turned off, the underlying gameplay mechanics and Flow State’s functionality will remain unchanged.
Online Stability
We’ve seen reports of crashes, matchmaking issues, and other online issues during Early Access. Delivering a stable and reliable online experience remains a top priority for the team.
Since the Early Access launch, we’ve released three updates focused on improving stability, reducing crashes, and addressing matchmaking issues across the game. We’re continuing to actively monitor player reports and gameplay data, with several additional stability-focused updates planned for the coming month.
Gameplay Balance
As more players spend time with UFC 6 and engage with its deeper gameplay systems, we’re beginning to see competitive trends emerge across the community. This is a normal part of launch for any competitive game, as players explore mechanics and identify highly effective strategies.
We’re actively monitoring gameplay data, community feedback, and reported exploits to identify areas where gameplay balance adjustments may be needed. Our goal is to support a competitive environment that rewards skill, strategy, and a variety of playstyles.
We’re prioritizing issues that directly impact competitive gameplay. Here are some of the areas we’re investigating and continuing to focus on:
Stamina functionality (Stand-Up and Ground)
Takedown bails
Striking momentum and animations for specific moves
Specific striking combinations
Specific hit reactions
Fighter Likenesses
We’ve also seen feedback on how certain fighters look in-game, including their likenesses and overall appearances. The team is reviewing examples the community has shared through social posts, community threads on Reddit and Discord, and the EA forums to better understand where updates may make sense.
Some feedback may point to technical issues, while other areas need more time and a closer look. We’ll continue to prioritize feedback and updates that improve those fighters’ in-game representation in future patches. As always, stay tuned to the EA SPORTS UFC social channels for more details.
Roster Updates
We’re excited to keep building and evolving the UFC 6 roster with each update. While some fighters from previous EA SPORTS UFC titles are not part of the current roster, roster composition evolves from game to game as we continue to represent the changing landscape of the sport.
We know how much some of those names mean to the community, and we appreciate the passion players bring to roster discussions. Our focus remains on expanding UFC 6 with new fighter additions every month.
Final Weapoon reviewedEA Sports UFC 6, giving it a 4/5. We described it as “a great sports-fighting game that brings a slew of single-player content that new and returning UFC fans will enjoy. With well over 100 playable fighters on the base roster, there’s a legend or current-day superstar to test out with the improved gameplay mechanics and new features, including the all-new and intuitive Flow State. The game’s assist and difficulty options also give you control and ease you into what’s new in EA Sports UFC 6.”
