A newly launched website has announced a TV anime adaptation of Haka Tokura’s Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! light novel series is in the works. The Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! anime premieres in January 2027, and the main staff and cast members were announced alongside a new key visual.
The main cast includes Reiji Kawashima as Wim Strauss and Hana Hishikawa as Heidemarie. Hideki Okamoto directs the anime at J.C. Staff, and Takao Yoshioka is in charge of the series scripts. Yu Murakami is designing the characters, which are based on the original novel illustrations by Eiri Shirai. Ryō Aizawa is the project’s producer, Yoshikazu Iwanami is the sound director, and Yūki Hayashi, Luke Standridge, and Asa Taylor are the music composers.
Tokura launched the story on the Shōsetsu ni Narō website in November 2020. Arakawa launched the manga adaptation on the Manga ga Ugau app in September 2021. Futabasha will publish the 11th compiled book volume on April 30. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the light novel series and manga.
Here’s a description of the manga series, via Seven Seas:
Granting casters like Wim Strauss play an important supporting role for their team when times get tough, but after his talents hurt the pride of his party’s leader, he’s kicked out of the group!
Yet he’s not down and out for long. Wim’s luck takes a turn when he receives an invitation from his longtime childhood friend (and stalker) Heidemarie to join Nachtlibelle, an elite guild considered one of the greatest in the land. His talents may not be the flashiest, but given the chance with his new quirky crew, this supporting act might just be able to prove center stage.
Happinet has released a new promotional video for the TV anime adaptation of Susumu Maeya’s The Food Diary of Miss Maidmanga series, featuring the anime’s ending theme song “Shiawase Flavor (Happiness Flavor)” by girl group ARCANA PROJECT. majiko performs the opening theme song “Ribbon.”
The Food Diary of Miss Maid will premiere early on April 1 at 12:00 a.m. JST on the d Anime Store, ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hōdai streaming services in Japan. The anime makes its TV debut on April 5 at 10:00 p.m. JST on the Tokyo MX channel, and subsequent episodes will stream and air simultaneously with the second episode going forward.
The cast of The Food Diary of Miss Maid includes:
Kana Ichinose as Suzume Tachibana
Chihiro Sunou as Ricotta Fresca
Maki Kawase as Nana Komatsu
Shizuka Ishigami as Sora Endō
Hiromi Igarashi as Anzu Shingetsu
Daisuke Sakuma as Chun
Ryōsuke Senbo is directing the new anime adaptation of The Food Diary of Miss Maid at EMT Squared and Magic Bus. Natsuko Takahashi and Saeka Fujimoto are overseeing the series scripts, and Chiaki Abe is designing the characters. Moreover, Katsutoshi Kitagawa from ROUND TABLE is the music composer.
Maeya launched The Food Diary of Miss Maid on Kodansha’s Comic Days website in December 2019, and the manga series is still ongoing with its digital serialization. Kodansha published the manga’s fifth compiled book volume on November 12, 2025, and Kodansha USA Publishing released the fourth volume digitally in February 2023 in English.
Lastly, here’s a description of the manga’s story in English, via Kodansha USA:
What’s a maid to do when she finds herself suddenly stuck in Japan for a year? Eat, of course! Follow maid-in-training Suzume Tachibana as she tries all sorts of Japanese food, from sweets like taiyaki and melon bread to savory snacks like takoyaki and onigiri! Be warned, though—while Suzume sates her appetite through delicious treat after delicious treat, she might just end up whetting yours!
Netmarble has launched a new update for collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH featuring a collaboration with Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From The Shadow-. The latest Seven Knights Re:BIRTH update introduces new Legendary heroes [Shadow Monarch] Sung Jinwoo and [Dancer] Cha Hae-In and Rare heroes [Loyal Helper] Yoo Jinho and [Haeundae Response Team] Lee Joohee from Solo Leveling.
To celebrate the collaboration, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH is hosting in-game events with valuable rewards up for grabs, including a check-in event that grants Sung Jinwoo. Players can also acquire Cha Hae-In by participating in the story event “Hunters and Adventurers,” which lasts through April 2. The Point Mission Event and Special Mission Event also offer Solo Leveling Summon Vouchers, a Brilliant Skill Enhancement Stone, and more as rewards. Players can also get new equipment and the pet Igris through crossover events.
Fans can stream both seasons of Solo Leveling with English dubs and subs on Crunchyroll. In Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From The Shadow-, LiSA and Stray Kids member Felix performed the opening theme song “ReawakeR.” Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and renowned anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano produced the opening theme song. TK from Ling Tosite Sigure performed the ending theme song “UN-APEX.”
The release dates and time for each title from the spring 2026 simulcast anime lineup can be read below, courtesy of HIDIVE.
HIDIVE Full Spring 2026 Simulcast Anime Lineup
Petals of Reincarnation
Release Date and Time: April 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. EDT (16:30 UTC)
Synopsis: Touya Senji is painfully ordinary, a fact made all the more obvious when he’s compared to his talented (and deceased) older brother. But when an unusual student named Haito Le Buffet transfers into Touya’s class, his life takes a turn for the extraordinary. Haito, a “Returner,” can use the “Branch of Reincarnation” to channel the powers and abilities of her past life as the renowned swordsman Musashi! Now embroiled with the secret society called the “Forest of the Greats,” Touya begins to explore his own past life’s talents alongside the reincarnations of famed figures like Newton, Einstein, and more… but not all Returners intend to use their legendary talents for good.
Farming Life In Another World Season 2
Release Date and Time: April 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT (14:00 UTC)
Synopsis:Relaxing country living continues in the second season of the most laidback isekai anime around! Bestowed with the all-in-one “Almighty Farming Tool,” protagonist Hiraku works tirelessly to transform the forest into a bustling civilization.
Yowayowa Sensei
Release Date and Time: April 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT (13:00 UTC)
Synopsis: Hiyori Hiwamura is known as the “Scary Teacher,” and if you offend her, she’ll put a curse on you! Or at least that’s what everyone believes. She’s secretly a total softy who’s deeply misunderstood, and once you see her sweet side, she’ll put a different kind of spell on you.
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2
Release Date and Time:April 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. EDT (13:30 UTC)
Synopsis: Pride Royal Ivy returns for another season! Reborn as the villainess in her favorite game, Pride must contend with her dark destiny and decide if she’ll live up to her character’s villainous reputation, or change the world of the game into something better. But with deviation from the game’s script comes unexpected complications, and with her own death at the end of the story as motivation, Pride will have to weather the storm of a story thrown off track, or die in the attempt.
Kirio Fan Club
Release Date and Time:April 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EDT (16:00 UTC)
Synopsis:Aimi and Nami don’t have much in common, with one glaring exception: Kirio, the boy they both have a crush on! The battle to prove who loves him more has begun, leading to such deep philosophical questions as, “Would you still love him if he had farts that broke the sound barrier?” and the classic “Would you still love him if he was a worm?” But as the girls’ friendship deepens, they find themselves wondering if their shot at love is as important as their hilarious and heartwarming friendship.
You can read up on the full schedule below (all times in EDT), courtesy of HIDIVE:
HIDIVE Anime Boston 2026 Schedule
Friday, April 3, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Video Room 210
HIDIVE Presents The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie Encore Screening
Join HIDIVE for an encore screening of the limited theatrical release The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, a continuation of the love story between the fan favorite series’ main characters Kyotaro and Anna. Directed by Hiroaki Akagi with production by Shin-Ei Animation.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Republic Ballroom
HIDIVE Presents The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2 North American Premiere
Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of returning isekai fantasy series The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2. Directed by Norio Nitta with production by OLM Team Yoshioka.
11:30 pm – 12:00 am
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Video Room 210
HIDIVE Presents Yowayowa Sensei North American Premiere
Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of the new rom-com series Yowayowa Sensei. Directed by Hiroshi Ishiodori with production by Brain’s Base.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Constitution A Ballroom
HIDIVE Presents Farming Life in Another World 2 Dub Panel Join HIDIVE for its Farming Life in Another World2 Dub Panel with special guests Blake Shepard (voice of Hiraku) and Monica Rial (voice of Tia).
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Video Room 210
HIDIVE Presents Kirio Fan Club North American Premiere
Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of new rom-com series Kirio Fan Club. Directed by So Toyama with production by Satelight.
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Constitution B Ballroom
HIDIVE Presents Farming Life in Another World 2 North American Premiere with Japanese Guests Q&A
Join HIDIVE for the North American premiere of returning isekai fantasy series Farming Life in Another World2 including a Q&A with special Japanese guests Atsushi Abe, the (voice of Hiraku) and Producer Hiromi Sueta. The series is directed by Ryoichi Kuraya and produced by ZERO-G.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sheraton Boston Hotel
Republic Ballroom
HIDIVE Presents Petals of Reincarnation Episode 2 World Premiere with Japanese Guests Q&A
Join HIDIVE for an encore of Episode 1 of the new supernatural action series Petals of Reincarnation followed by the world premiere of Episode 2 and a behind the scenes talk with special Japanese guests Wakana Maruoka (voice of Haito Luo Buffett) and Producer Takanori Matsuoka. Directed by Shun Kudo with production by BENTEN Film.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Hynes Convention Center
Second Floor
Video Room 210
HIDIVE Presents HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing Dub Special Screening
Join HIDIVE for a special English dub screening of isekai action series HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing.
Tales of Berseria Remastered Update 1.0.4 Patch Notes
Steam Version: 120fps is now selectable in the frame rate settings.
When 120fps is selected, gameplay runs at 120fps, while cutscenes and animations run at 60fps.
Performance may vary depending on your system.
Steam Version: Fixed an issue where, under specific conditions in the “Graphics Options” for “Window” or “Fullscreen” settings, the resolution would change even when not manually adjusted.
Steam Version: Fixed an issue where progress would become impossible after viewing the epilogue of the sub-event “Zabida’s Style” and then closing the map for “New Sanctuary: The Holy Lord’s Throne”.
Steam Version: Fixed an issue on SteamDeck where saving resolution settings in “Graphics Options” under specific conditions caused the screen to go black and progress to become impossible.
Steam Version: Fixed an issue on SteamDeck where switching “Resolution” or “Screen Mode” in “Graphics Options” while in Gaming Mode caused the game to become unplayable
Fixed an issue where dialogue subtitles after battles would not display when “Subtitle Display” was set to “No Subtitles” in “Config”.
Fixed an issue where pieces could not be moved in the “Slide Puzzle” minigame
Fixed various graphical glitches
Fixed other issues hindering game progression
Tales of Berseria Remastered launched on February 27 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Early purchases included the Super Adventuring Assistance Set, which includes Apple Gel x 10, Peach Gel x 10, Life Bottle x 10, and Panacea Bottle x 10. A Digital Deluxe Edition is available now for $59.99 featuring the Standard Edition ($39.99), the Battle BGM Pack, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and the bonus Super Growth Support Herb Set.
A new 1-minute teaser trailer for the Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu (Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island) anime film was released ahead of the film’s July 24 theatrical debut in Japan. As previously announced, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island is the first anime film adaptation of Nagano’s Chiikawa manga and anime series, and it will be based on the “Island Arc” from March 2023 to November 2023.
Nagano is credited with the original story of the Chiikawa film, writing the script, and providing supervision. Kei Oikawa directs the film at Cygames Pictures, QTORY inc. is managing the production, and TOHO is distributing the film.
The movie’s story begins with Chiikawa and Hachiware relaxing before a rabbit with a flyer on its face appears. Hachiware reads the flyer, which reads “invitation to a special island” with promising of great rewards. Chiikawa and friends decide to go to the island, and Rakko goes along on his own accord due to his suspicions with the flyer.
The Chiikawa anime series first premiered in April 2022 on Fuji TV, and the anime returned for more episodes on July 15, 2025. Sentai Filmworks licensed the anime. HIDIVE is streaming the anime series with English subtitles outside Japan.
The cast of Chiikawa includes child actress Haruka Aoki as Chiikawa, child actor Makoto Tanaka as Hachiware, and Ari Ozawa as Usagi.
Bandai Namco has announced that SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Season 4 “Crossroads” is now live with new areas and features. In SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Season 4, players can explore the new “Sunny Polluted Forest” map and “Sangiovese Hideout” location, equip new APK weapons (Burst Assault Rifle LE, Grenade Launcher, and Submachine Gun LE), and take advantage of the new Memory Expansion System, which allows you to strengthen your weapons affinities and Magus skills. New story DLC was also teased.
SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Season 3 “Ender Busters” launched this past October with the new “East Amasia: Night” location, new quests, enemies, Magus companions Eine and Al, and much more. Season 3 also includes new Hideouts and Relic Recovery, Butcher Bandits, including Shadow Stalker and Heartless Kid, along with modified weapons and Cradlecoffin parts (APK equipment). The Season 3.5 mid-season update introduced even more new content, including new APK Cradles and weapons, along with a new “Amasia Investigation” story chapter.
SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99) is available now with a Deluxe Drifter Pass voucher, Remake Ticket, and School Uniform. The digital Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 and includes digital Deluxe Edition contents, Ultimate Drifter Pass Voucher, and a Mystere Type Magus Production Ticket and School Uniform (Purple).
Final Weapon reviewed SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada and gave it a 2.5 out of 5 score, stating that the game is a “third-person, mech-based PvPvE with looter and extraction shooter elements. It does have potential, but it’s sadly held back by a live service format and its monetization elements. Although there’s fun to be had online, the game makes it a hassle to actually play with others, and the combat and gameplay loop can become repetitive.”
After weeks of anticipation, Bungie has announced that the endgame zone of Marathon, Cryo Archive, will be available to players on March 20. The game initially released on March 5, 2026.
According to a blog post, the Cryo Archive takes place aboard the UESC Marathon ship itself, which first debuted in the original Marathon game in 1994. In order to access the location, players will need to be in teams of three, be at least level 25, have all six factions unlocked, and have a minimum loadout value of 5,000 credits. This is the highest difficulty zone in the game, and will require you to unlock a higher security clearance as you access vaults, retrieve some of the most valuable loot in the game, and unravel the many secrets of the ancient ship.
The Cryo Archive zone, much like the recently announced ranked mode, will only be available on weekends. Numerous contracts will be available to give “structure with your suffering,” alongside unique rewards in the codex, including cosmetics for all six runners. Check out the trailer showcasing the Cryo Archive in Marathon below:
Bungie describes the story of the Cryo Archive as follows:
The UESC Marathon ship left Mars for the Tau Ceti solar system in 2472. It arrived 300 years later. Then… silence. Contact with the 30,000 colonists who set out to make a new home on an alien world was lost.
Decades later, the Marathon ship still hangs abandoned in orbit, a frozen snapshot of the past promising valuable resources and information for anyone brave enough to make the trek and survive.
Lastly, Marathon is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
A PLUS JAPAN and BOKURA have launched a new update for free-to-play MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance featuring a Shangri-La Frontier collaboration and the all-new Starland map, an island designed for carnival festivities and endless joy. The Blue Protocol: Star Resonance and Shangri-La Frontier collaboration will last until April 22.
The Shangri-La Frontier collaboration brings new items inspired by characters from the anime, including Sunraku’s Staring Bird Mask, Psyger-0’s Antinomy Great Sword, and outfits based on Emul. There’s also special collaboration menu items and collaboration furniture.
Begin your MMORPG adventure in an anime-styled fantasy world!
Explore the Open World
Magna is a vast land full of wonder: mine rare crystals, gather mystical herbs and mushrooms, or stumble into sudden monster stampedes! Between battles, lose yourself in breathtaking vistas.
Be Whoever You Wanna Be
Tank with unbreakable shields, heal with radiant spells, or unleash skillful moves to deal great damage—then swap styles anytime! And combat roles are just the start! In Star Resonance, you can also express yourself with deep customization and various outfits that make you a star in town!
Rally, Raid, and Reap Your Rewards
Assemble multiplayer parties to topple bosses with attack patterns that are easy to learn but still demand teamwork. Keep looting and make yourself—and your guild—legendary.
We Are in This Together
Fish at riversides, dance at the town’s fair, set off fireworks at night, or even meme in guild chat—remember to have fun with friends, because Regnas shines brightest when shared.
