Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Surpasses 400,000 Copies Sold

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP 14th anniversary screenshot

Dragami Games has announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP surpassed 400,000 copies sold worldwide. To celebrate reaching 400,000 copies sold and Lollipop Chainsaw’s 14th anniversary, Dragami Games confirmed that the new Kogai costume will be released in late June for Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP. The Kogai costumer is the DRAGAMI Special Award winner from last year’s Costume Design Contest.

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Kogai costume

Previously, Nada Holdings and Dragami Games teamed up to announce a new Lollipop Chainsaw game and anime were in the works. The development team of the new game involves key staff members that were part of the previous Lollipop Chainsaw game, and an official X (formerly Twitter) account for the upcoming project has been opened.

Dragami Games said, “development is already underway on a brand-new Lollipop Chainsaw title that both preserves and builds upon the appeal of the original. With a firm commitment to honoring the spirit of the original work, the development team includes key staff members who were involved in the previous title. The new project is also being developed with close attention to fan feedback.”

Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The Switch 2 version features major improvements in resolution, frame rate, and graphics quality, along with an exclusive exclusive “Gun Shooting Mode.” Nintendo Switch owners of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP may upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version via an upgrade pack for $9.99.

Bride of the Barrier Master Anime Teaser Reveals January 2027 Premiere

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Bride of the Barrier Master

Kadokawa just revealed that the upcoming anime adaptation of Kureha’s Bride of the Barrier Master (Kekkaishi no Ichirinka) light novel series will bereleased in January 2027. The The staff also revealed a new teaser video, key visual, and additional cast and staff members.

©クレハ・ボダックス・おだやか／KADOKAWA／「結界師の一輪華」製作委員会

The anime stars Akari Kitō as Hana Ichise and Kikunosuke Toya as Saku Ichinomiya. Tōru Kitahata, known for his work on Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It, is directing the anime at TROYCA. Minami Murayama is handling the character design, and Yūko Kakihara is handling the series scripts. Yukari Hashimoto and R.O.N are composing the music.

Lastly, Yen Press‘ releases the light novel in English and describes it as follows:

For thousands of years, Japan has been protected by five clans wielding barrier-weaving magic. Born to a branch family of one such clan, eighteen-year-old Hana has always been stuck in the shadow of her more capable, beautiful, and popular twin sister.

When a strong power awakens within Hana, she chooses to hide it so she can continue living a quiet life out of the spotlight. But that ideal lifestyle begins to slip out of reach when Saku Ichinomiya takes over as the new head of the Ichinomiya clan and sets out to find a bride strong enough to stand by his side.

Eager to keep her abilities secret, Hana steers clear of Saku… but will she be tempted to sign a marriage contract if it guarantees the peaceful, quiet future of her dreams?

My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked Anime Trailer Reveals July 8 Release Date

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My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked

The staff for the upcoming anime adaptation of Otsuji’s My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga revealed the anime’s main promotional video, theme song information, additional cast members, and the anime’s July 8 release date. The trailer previews both the opening and ending theme songs. Lia performs the opening theme song “Amayadori no Shōkei (Longing to Take Shelter From the Rain),” while AVAM performs the ending theme song “Claire.”

Newly added cast members include:

  • Miyari Nemoto as Yaeko Kōzō
  • Yumi Uchiyama as Nago
  • M.A.O as Mitsuya

The cast of the anime includes:

  • Yū Serizawa as Marika Kōnokura
  • Hina Suzuki as Miya Nakamura
  • Yuka Nukui as Arisa Kōnokura
  • Kujira as Teru Kōnokura
  • Anna Mugiho as Gungnir

Keisuke Inoue, known for his work on My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, is directing the anime at NEWON. Nanami Hoshino is handling the series scripts, and Mutsumi Sasaki is in charge of character design.

Additional staff members include:

  • Sub-Character Designer: Yuri Miyoshi (Chiptune)
  • Prop Design: Recommendation
  • Art Director: Hideto Nakahara
  • Color Design: Eri Shigetomi
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Yūko Shintani
  • 3D Creators: Yuki Kuribayashi, Shun Tsuchida, Keiichi Eda
  • 2DCG Designers: Yūko Shintani, Susumu Kashiwabara
  • Editing: Yūji Kondō (REAL-T)
  • Sound Director: Toshiki Kameyama
  • Music: Rina Tayama
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked key visual
©おつじ・一迅社／「いびってこない義母と義姉」製作委員会

Otsuji’s My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked manga launched on Ichijinsha’s Comic POOL digital manga magazine in November 2020. Ichijinsha will publish the eighth compiled book volume of the manga on Friday. Seven Seas published the sixth volume in English on June 17.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga via Seven Seas Entertainment:

Fairy tale tropes are turned on their heads in this award-winning and comedic reimagining of the classic Cinderella story!

Miya is the illegitimate child of a certain prominent family. When her mother dies, she’s convinced she knows what awaits her in her new home: a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters! Yet when she finally meets the women she expects to treat her like dirt, they actually end up being…sweet?!

A hilarious and heartfelt comedy that’s sure to put a smile on your face!

Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto Anime Trailer Reveals Opening Theme Song

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Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto

The staff for the upcoming anime adaptation of Hiroshi Shiibashi’s Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto (Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen) manga revealed a new promotional video and key visual. The video previews the opening theme song. THE JET BOY BANGERZ will perform the opening theme song “Budding.”

©椎橋寛/集英社・「岩元先輩ノ推薦」製作委員会

The cast members include:

  • Taito Ban as Kodō Iwamoto
  • Yuki Sakakihara as Kai Haramachi
  • Kent Itō as Sōichirō Amaha
  • Akira Ishida as Bōkyo Kizujō
  • Takuma Nagatsuka as Shizuma Aonuma
  • Masaya Fukunishi as Oni Okuaki
  • Gen Sato as Ryū Sazame
  • Shinnosuke Tokudome as Mizuhi Awadama

Toshifumi Kawase directs the Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto anime at Studio DEEN. Keiichirō Ōchi oversees the series scripts, and Atsuko Nakajima is the character designer. Takuya Hiramitsu is the sound director, and Yoshiaki Dewa and Tōru Ishitsuka are the music composers. WOLF HOWL HARMONY will perform the ending theme song, “Koko ni Iru” (“I Am Here”).

Shiibashi initially launched the Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto manga in 2021. Shueisha recently published the 13th compiled volume of the manga on January 19. Shiibashi also previously worked on the Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (Nurarihyon no Mago) manga series, which ran from 2008 to 2012. 25 volumes of the manga were released, and VIZ Media published the manga series in English. The manga received four more chapters in 2023.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto manga, via Manga Dex:

The year 1910. Iwamoto Kodou is a young boy who has successfully carried out many curious missions under the military’s directive. His destinations lead to encounters with the strange, weaving tales of history that have yet to be told.

I’m Dating a Dark Summoner! Anime Debuts This October

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I’m Dating a Dark Summoner!

The staff for the short anime adaptation of Shaoh’s I’m Dating a Dark Summoner! (Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru) manga revealed its main cast, staff, key visual, and the anime’s October premiere date.

© Shaoh/Kadokawa/Wave

The cast members include:

  • Rei Takano as Amona
  • Yūki Nishiyama as Roni
  • Hōden Tei Senmai as Imp

Seiya Miyajima is directing and also overseeing and writing the series scripts. WWWave Corporation’s Deregula anime label is producing the anime.

Shaoh first launched the I’m Dating a Dark Summoner! manga in Kadokawa’s Dra Dra Sharp# online manga magazine in 2021. Kadokawa just published the manga’s sixth compiled book volume in September 2025.

Lastly here’s a synopsis of the story, via MyAnimeList:

Amona, a dark summoner and demi-human who uses demonic powers, is the newest addition to the party of the uptight priest Roni. Everyone expected the two to dislike each other and to have nothing to do with each other. But to their surprise, on their first day together as an adventuring party, they had a one-night stand…!

New Collectible RPG Star Sailors Launches June 30 Worldwide

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Soul Kiwami
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Star Sailors

Com2uS and Panana Studio have announced that new collectible RPG Star Sailors launches globally on June 30 for Android via Google Play and iOS via App Store. Global pre-registration is available now on both Android and iOS.

The launch of Star Sailors comes after a final polishing phase, which was conducted through the global closed beta test and final test. Star Sailors also attracted attention with the participation of art director Coax, whose work helped shape the game’s identity.

“Players will be able to enjoy a unique experience through a carefully crafted game structure and narratives that bring genuine depth and personality to every character,” said Kang Il-mo, CEO of Panana Studio.

Here’s an overview of the game, courtesy of Com2uS:

Developed by Panana Studio, Star Sailors is a collectible RPG set in a fantasy world, featuring a stylish anime-inspired presentation, strategic turn-based combat, and a cast of unique and memorable characters. Players can freely assemble and develop five-member parties while collecting and upgrading Monsters and Gear, and enjoy a wide range of content, from dungeon challenges to PvP battles. The project has also attracted significant attention thanks to the participation of renowned Art Director Coax, whose distinctive artistic vision helped shape the game’s unique visual identity and refined worldbuilding.

During its Global Closed Beta Test (CBT), Star Sailors received positive feedback for its character designs and immersive storytelling. The subsequent Final Test focused on refining overall service quality, including progression balance, UI/UX improvements, and system stability. By actively incorporating player feedback gathered throughout testing, the launch version aims to deliver a more polished and optimized gameplay experience.

Fall In Love, You False Angels Manga is Getting an Anime

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Fall in Love, You False Angels anime

A newly opened official X (formerly Twitter) account has announced that Coco Uzuki’s Fall in Love, You False Angels manga is getting a TV anime in 2027. To celebrate the announcement of the Fall in Love, You False Angels anime, Uzuki shared a new illustration:

© Coco Uzuki

The wraparound jacket cover for the seventh volume of Fall in Love, You False Angels manga also displays the announcement of the anime adaptation. The volume released this Friday, June 12, in Japan. 

Uzuki launched the manga in Kodansha’s Dessert magazine in April 2023. Fall in Love, You False Angels would go on to win the Kodansha Manga Awards in 2025, and it was also nominated for the Shogakukan Manga Awards in 2025. The manga also ranked in the top 20 among female readers for Takarajimasha’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook multiple times.

Kodansha publishes the manga in English on K MANGA and Omoi. Kodansha describes the manga:

The Japanese hit manga rom-com comes to print! The sweet smiles across the faces of the “perfect” student council duo hide secret, tough-as-nails personalities. These two-faced angels vie for dominance through manipulative schemes…but how long will it take for contention to give way to attraction? This modern spin for fans of classics like Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is already a best-seller in Japan!

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Anime Premieres July 2, Ending Theme Song Revealed

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Bungo Stray Dogs Wan 2 anime

Kadokawa has announced that Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 will premiere on July 2 at 9:40 p.m. JST on Tokyo MX and d Anime Store in Japan. Crunchyroll will stream Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 as it airs in Japan, and a new trailer reveals and previews the ending theme song “Bokura ~Akutagawa Ryūnosuke Ver.~ (We – Ryūnosuke Akutagawa Ver.)” by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, who is voiced by Kenshō Ono.

Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 Visual

The cast of Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 includes:  

  • Yūto Uemura as Atsushi Nakajima
  • Mamoru Miyano as Osamu Dazai
  • Yoshimasa Hosoya as Doppo Kunikida
  • Sumire Morohoshi as Kyōka Izumi
  • Kenshō Ono as Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
  • Kishō Taniyama as Chūya Nakahara

The staff for the season includes:

  • Director: Toshihiro Kikuchi 
  • Studio: BONES and Nomad
  • Assistant Director: Yūdai Hanaoka
  • Series’ Scripts: Tōko Machida
  • Character Designer: Hiromi Daimi
  • Color Design: Azusa Sasaki
  • Art Director: Hibiki Nagatomo (Cosmo Project)
  • Music: Taku Iwasaki
  • Music Production: Lantis
  • Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi
  • Sound Production: Glovision

Season 1 of Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! is available to watch now on Crunchyroll alongside all five seasons of the original Bungo Stray Dogs anime. Lastly, here’s an overview of Bungo Stray Dogs, via the streaming service:

Kicked out of his orphanage and on the verge of starving to death, Nakajima Atsushi meets some strange men. One of them, Dazai Osamu, is a suicidal man attempting to drown himself in broad daylight. The other, bespectacled Kunikida Doppo, nervously stands by flipping through a notepad. Both are members of the “Armed Detective Agency” said to solve incidents that even the military and police won’t touch. Atsushi ends up accompanying them on a mission to eliminate a man-eating tiger that’s been terrorizing the population…

Kagurabachi Anime Reveals New Chihiro Rokuhira Trailer and Visual

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Soul Kiwami
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Kagurabachi anime

CyberAgent and Shochiku have released a new trailer and visual for the upcoming Kagurabachi anime highlighting protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira, who is voiced by Taihi Kimura. The latest Kagurabachi trailer gives some foreshadowing into what fans can expect from Chihiro and Kimura’s performance in the anime.

©Takeru Hokazono/SHUEISHA,Project Kagurabachi

The Kagurabachi TV anime premieres in April 2027. Before the premiere, the Kagurabachi Anime World Tour will kick off with an exclusive preview of the first 20 minutes of episode 1 at Anime Expo 2026. Preview screenings will also be held at Anime NYC 2026, Japan Expo Paris, and AnimagiC in “Part 1” of the Kagurabachi Anime World Tour. Fans can also expect special panel sessions with the staff and Kimura. 

Tetsuya Takeuchi directs the Kagurabachi anime at studio Cypic, and Keigo Sasaki handles the character design. Shochiku and CyberAgent are on the production committee.

Takeru Hokazono first released the Kagurabachi manga in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in September 2023. Shueisha published the manga’s 11th compiled volume in Japan on May 1. The manga has enjoyed massive success and has 4 million copies in circulation.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga series, via Manga Plus:

Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son–they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge. Epic sword battle action!

Kanojo no Tomodachi Anime Premieres in October 2026

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The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Jura’s Kanojo no Tomodachi (My Girlfriend’s Friend) manga confirmed the anime’s October 2026 premiere. The main cast, staff, and key visual for the Kanojo no Tomodachi  anime were also revealed.

Kanojo no Tomodachi key visual
© じゅら‧講談社/ウェイブ

The main cast includes:

  • Ryūga Nagai as Takeru
  • Sayahana Hanemurasaki as Kaori
  • Miki Hase as Tomoko

Takashi Andō is directing the anime at Quad, and WWWave Corporation and Deregula are credited for production. Gokō Shiraki writes and supervises the series’ scripts. Ryūji Iwata is the character designer and co-chief animation director alongside Akira Koshiishi, Masayuki Fujita, and Konatsu Kumagai. Hiroki Nishiyama is the sound director, Makoto Tōgō is the director of photography, and Junichi Masunaga is the editor. Naoto Awano is the animation producer, Takafumi Suzuki is the producer, and Kazuki Yanase is the publicity producer. Naoki Onimaru is credited for setting production.

Jura launched the manga in Kodansha’s YanMaga Web in May 2021. Kodansha published the manga’s sixth compiled book volume in October 2025.

The story of Kanojo no Tomodachi focuses on Takeru, a high school boy with a girlfriend named Kaori. Kaori confessed her feelings to him and became his first-ever girlfriend, but Kaori’s friend, Tomoko, poses a problem as she begins to seduce him. 

Deregula will also produce a TV anime of Eroki and Shinko Konoshiro’s Ushiro no Shōmen Kamui-san (Kamui-san Directly Behind You) manga this July. There will be on-air and “Deregula” (uncensored) versions of the Ushiro no Shōmen Kamui-san anime when it premieres. 

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