The Female Sword Master I Live With is So Cute I’m Happy Every Day Anime in the Works

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Soul Kiwami
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The Female Sword Master I Live With is So Cute I'm Happy Every Day anime series

The online listing for the second volume of Kennoji and R_ringo’s Dōkyo Shiteiru Kensei no Onna Shishō ga Kawaisugite Mainichi Shiawase Desu (The Female Sword Master I Live With is So Cute I’m Happy Every Day) manga reveals that an anime adaptation is currently in the works. The cover for the new volume of The Female Sword Master I Live With is So Cute I’m Happy Every Day states that the anime is coming soon, and the volume will release on January 23.

The Female Sword Master I Live With is So Cute I'm Happy Every Day anime
© Kennoji, R_ringo, Kadokawa

Kennoji and R_ringo launched the manga on Kadokawa’s Kadocomi website in March 2025, and the first volume released in January 2025.

Kennoji’s previous works include Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist, The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, I Time-Traveled and Confessed to My Teacher Crush, and Hazure Skill.

Lastly, here’s an overview of The Female Sword Master I Live With is So Cute I’m Happy Every Day, via Manga Dex:

Eugene Dawson is a young man with a goal: to become strong. He trains under and lives with his mentor, Liza Parsandra, who is regarded as a Sword Saint. In terms of physical prowess, Liza is without equal, and despite her scatterbrained nature, Eugene still enjoys each day with his adorable mentor. However, her defenseless nature, drop-dead gorgeous looks and tendency towards unintentional skin-ship make training feel like an impossible task…?!

“Is this really going to help me get stronger?!”

Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto Manga is Getting an Anime

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Soul Kiwami
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Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto anime

Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures announced that a TV anime adaptation of Hiroshi Shiibashi’s Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto manga is in the works. A new teaser trailer and key visual were released, along with details about the staff and cast.

Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto anime visual
©椎橋寛/集英社・「岩元先輩ノ推薦」製作委員会

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.

The anime’s cast includes:

  • Taito Ban as Kodō Iwamoto
  • Yuki Sakakihara as Kai Haramachi
  • Kent Itō as Sōichirō Amaha

Shiibashi launched the manga series in Shueisha’s Ultra Jump magazine in February 2021 following a one-shot in Shonen Jump+ in March 2020. Shueisha will release the manga’s 13th compiled volume on January 19.

Here’s an overview of the 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.

Shiibashi 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.

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King Anime Premieres on April 9

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Soul Kiwami
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King anime

Kadokawa has announced that the TV anime adaptation of Noriaki Kotoba’s The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King (also known as The Barbarian’s Bride) manga will premiere on April 9 at 9:30 p.m. on AT-X. New details about the anime adaptation were also revealed, including the cast, theme song artists, and additional TV networks that will air the series.

The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King anime key visual
©コトバノリアキ・講談社/「姫騎士は蛮族の嫁」製作委員会

Mayu Maeshima performs the opening theme song “Beautiful” and sajou no hana performs the ending theme song “Shiru Beki Koto.”

Following the premiere on AT-X, The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King will air on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Kansai TV, along with the WOWOW streaming service. 

The cast of the anime includes: 

  • Sayumi Suzushiro as Serafina de Lavillant
  • Satoshi Inomata as Veor
  • Hana Hishikawa as Cersei
  • Aki Toyosaki as Alyssa Marsius
  • Miyu Tomita as Kimaki
  • Hiroshi Kamiya as Sidius
  • Hisako Kanemoto as Kofa
  • Ayaka Asai as Vyufmec
  • Yūsuke Kobayashi as Calca Lot
  • Yurika Kubo as Nimuhara
  • Kōichi Sōma as Vas
  • Yasuhiro Kikuchi as Guas
  • Shinpachi Tsuji as Balhas
  • Yō Taichi as Nyrea

Takayuki Tanaka directs the anime at studio Jumondo. Miya Asakawa is in charge of series scripts. Masayoshi Kikuchi is the main character designer, Mayumi Fujita and Hajime Hatakeyama are credited for character design, and Lo Ho Kim is the sub-character designer. Kikuchi, Fujita, Hatakeyama, and Kim also serve as chief animation directors. Arisa Okehazama is the music composers.

Other staff members include:

  • Prop Design: Shiori Shirazaki
  • Art Director: Hak Min Lee
  • Art Setting: Kazuhiro Arai, Shunsuke Sakai
  • Color Key Artist: Ryūsuke Araki
  • 3D Director: Jin San Lim
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Yong-Chan Kim
  • Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
  • Sound Production: Magic Capsule
  • Editing: Yūsuke Ueno (Yanagi Editing Room)
  • Video Editing: Ray
  • Backgrounds: Jumondo Seoul
  • Photography: Jumondo Seoul
  • Visual Director: Kōji Sugimoto
  • Animation Producer: Seiji Misaki, Hajime Kamata
  • Production Desk: Shinichi Igawa
  • Setting Production: Hiroto Terada, Moe Miyajima
  • 3D Production: Seong Hyuk Choi

Crunchyroll will stream the anime adaptation of The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King worldwide, excluding Japan and mainland China. The anime was previously slated to premiere in October 2025 before being delayed to April 2026.

Kotoba launched the manga in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine in January 2021, and K MANGA releases the manga in English digitally. Seven Seas Entertainment releases the manga in English.

Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as follows: 

Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she’s captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she’ll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand…in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren’t as barbaric as she was led to believe?

BAKUDO is Getting a Free Demo in February 2026

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Shueisha Games and SAYIL GAMES have announced the first combat demo for BAKUDO, a new sci-fi boss rush action game that combines “high‑octane ball‑sport mechanics with exhilarating combat,” will release in February 2026.

The BAKUDO demo includes a combat tutorial, a tutorial boss battle, and an early-stage boss encounter.  The developers will continue to refine the demo as development progresses, and more details will be announced at a later date.

“We’re thrilled that BAKUDO has surpassed 50,000 Steam wishlists in just two months since our first trailer release,” said Jonathan Wang, Producer at Shueisha Games. “This milestone shows the amazing support and enthusiasm from our community. We sincerely thank everyone for their continued interest and encouragement as we move forward!”

BAKUDO will be available on PC via Steam, and a release date was not announced yet.

Lastly, here’s an overview of BAKUDO, via the official Steam page:

BAKUDO: The Ultimate Ball-Combat Sport Beyond Imagination

Experience the unique combat system of BAKUDO—an all-new ball game packed with excitement and tension. On a battlefield with no rules or limits, your determination is your greatest weapon. Every competitor stakes it all, pulling out every trick to claim ultimate supremacy. In the BAKUDO arena, fiery determination and unshakeable spirit collide!

Main Setting

Strength is everything at this elite academy founded specifically for BAKUDO. Here, students fight relentlessly to reach the pinnacle. You’ll step into the shoes of Yuria as she enrolls at the academy in search of her missing father, and forge deep bonds with a colorful cast of characters along the journey. However, the academy holds more secrets than it appears, and what awaits our hero is far from simple…

When Ball-Sport Combat Meets Action

Engage in real-time battles against formidable bosses with a unique, fast-paced combat system centered around dynamic ball-throwing techniques. Observe your opponents, learn their movements, and exploit their weaknesses to seize victory.

Are you ready to enter this battlefield fueled by fiery determination?

The Eight Stars of Academy

Face off against the academy’s reigning elites. Known as the Eight Stars, each boasts a unique and formidable combat style. Only by reading their movements and countering at just the right moment can you hope to defeat them.

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 1st Anniversary Festival Event Announced

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The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 1st Anniversary Festival

Too Kyo Games has announced that a “The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 1st Anniversary Festival” event will be held on April 26 on the third floor of Nikkei Hall in Tokyo. Various voice actors from The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will appear alongside creator Kazutaka Kodaka. 

Ticket lottery applications for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy 1st Anniversary Festival are now available. There are various ticket pricing tiers, with a 100,000 yen ticket being the highest and limited to 10 people. What’s more, there will be numerous bonuses pertaining to ticket purchases, including a new original novel focusing on Eito.

An upcoming update for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will allow players to start The Hundred Line 2, the sequel that’s included and playable in the launch version, without clear data. Going forward, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will be considered a “1&2 Pack,” and Aniplex will release a special physical edition with a slipcase featuring the new artwork at Aniplex Online Store and Amazon Japan.

What’s more, Aniplex will release all 112 tracks of The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Original Soundtrack on various streaming platforms on January 17. A “Director’s Edition” physical edition with 88 tracks selected by composer Masafumi Takada will be available on April 24 in Japan.

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy POP UP SHOP will run at THE CHARA SHOP (8F) from February 19 to March 11 at Yurakucho Marui in Chiyoda, Tokyo. This POP UP SHOP will feature new “Morning Routine” artwork.

Final Weapon reviewed The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy and gave it a 4 out of 5 score. Our review praises the RPG’s intriguing cast of characters, easy pick-up and play combat system, and compelling elements reminiscent of Kodaka’s Danganronpa franchise. 

Punishing: Gray Raven is Coming to Steam

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Punishing: Gray Raven

Kuro Games announced that a Steam version of sci-fi action RPG Punishing: Gray Raven is coming soon to PC. The official Steam page for Punishing: Gray Raven is live, and more details will be revealed at a later date.

Punishing: Gray Raven is currently available now for Android, iOS, and PC (client download on Windows). Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Punishing: Gray Raven is a Fast-paced Sci-fi Action-RPG.

Mankind is almost extinct. Earth has been conquered by a robotic army—the Corrupted—twisted and warped by a biomechanical virus known as The Punishing. The last survivors have fled into orbit, aboard the space station Babylonia. After years of preparation, the Gray Raven special forces unit leads the mission to reclaim their lost homeworld. You are their leader.

As commandant of the Gray Raven unit, you are tasked with assembling the greatest cyborg soldiers the world has known and lead them into battle. Unravel the dark truths behind the Punishing virus, push back the Corrupted and reclaim the Earth in this stylish Action-RPG.

Lightning-Fast Combat Action

Immerse yourself in stylish, high-speed combat action. Directly control your squad members in real-time 3D battles, tag between your squad members mid-fight, master each character’s special moves. Parry, dodge, and pin enemies down with rapid combos then crush your foes with your strongest techniques via an easy-to-use match-3 ability system.

A Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Epic

Dive deep into a ruined world, and uncover the truths behind this dark cyberpunk setting. Featuring dozens of chapters of visual novel-style storytelling, this is a bleakly beautiful world with many wonders to behold. The daring might even unlock hidden chapters, letting you experience the story from a much darker perspective.

Explore a Ruined World

Explore through a wide range of stunning environments, from abandoned city streets to desert warzones, towering megastructures, and abstract virtual realms. Take the battle against the Corrupted to harsh polar battlefields and even beyond Earth’s gravity in a continually expanding cinematic story.

Stunning Post-Human Style

Mere flesh and blood aren’t enough to battle the Punishing, so the soldiers have become something more. Known as Constructs, they are human minds encased in powerful mechanical bodies. Recruit dozens of these living weapons to battle against hundreds of enemy types, all richly detailed and animated in full 3D.

An Auditory Assault

Dance across the battlefield in a symphony of destruction, accompanied by the pulsing beats of the stunning soundtrack. From ambient, atmospheric tracks to pounding drum & bass, Punishing: Gray Raven is as much a treat for the ears as the eyes.

Build a Home Beyond the Battlefield

Relieving from cruelness, let the super cute characters and warm dorms seamlessly ease your pressure. Decorate each dorm from a diverse style of themes. Immerse yourself in the peace you’re fighting for.

CODE VEIN II Trailer Introduces Zenon Gryfgote

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CODE VEIN II Zenon Gryfgote

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for action RPG CODE VEIN II highlighting character Zenon Gryfgote. In CODE VEIN II, Zenon Gryfgote encourages the Revenant Hunter to forge their potential and never give into fear and despair.

CODE VEIN II launches January 30, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. A free CODE VEIN II demo will launch on January 22, allowing players to fully utilize the Character Creator and prepare their Revenant Hunter for launch. 

Here’s an overview of the game, via Bandai Namco:

CODE VEIN II features a deep narrative where players and characters are bound by blood, fate, and destiny, set in a future where the last remnants of humanity and Revenants struggle against a world on the verge of collapse. The player’s journey will span across haunting, post-apocalyptic landscapes including the flooded ruins of the Sunken City, The Undead Forest, the isolated MagMell Island, and more. As the story unfolds, players will encounter the legendary heroes, Revenants who may hold the keys to saving this collapsing world. Among them are Josée Anjou, the “Queen of Solitude,” who once ruled a sanctuary swallowed by the sea, and Holly Asturias, a healer burdened by the title of “Reaper Witch.” 

CODE VEIN II features distinctive gameplay for an action RPG, where players use blood drained from enemies to unlock a variety of powerful skills, build strategy for combat with Blood codes, and use unique weapons and equipment called Jails to overcome challenging foes and epic bosses. CODE VEIN II also features a deep customization system for the game’s protagonist, where players can customize their characters to perfection with a vast array of settings for body type, hairstyle, facial expressions, accessories, makeup and more.

Netflix Will Exclusively Stream Sony Pictures Films After Release

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Saras Rajpal
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Netflix Will Exclusively Stream Sony Pictures Films After Release

Netflix and Sony Pictures have announced a new deal where Sony films will stream exclusively on the service after release. This will start later this year in select regions, and will be available worldwide in early 2029. 

Netflix will stream Sony films for the first eighteen months after they release in either theaters or on home video. This will apply to upcoming movies such as the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, as well as Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. In 2025, Netflix also announced its plans to purchase Warner Bros. in cash and stock totaling up to $82.7 million. Despite Paramount Pictures’ attempts to launch a counter hostile bid, Warner Bros. have continued to reject any new offers from the company. 

In a statement, Lauren Smith, Vice President of Licensing and Programming Strategy at Netflix, said the following about the deal: “Our members all over the world love movies and giving them exclusive access to Sony’s much loved films adds incredible value to their subscriptions. Sony’s impressive slate of iconic film franchises like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and originals like Anyone But You have been popular with our U.S. audience and now we’re excited to expand that offering to our members all around the world.” 

Recently, Nintendo revealed the first official look at the designs for Link and Zelda in the upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action film. The film will star Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Link’s design features his iconic green tunic, minus the classic hat. He also has blonde hair, which separates him from previous designs in the franchise. Zelda has her blue outfit from Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom, as well as her brown-haired look from Twilight Princess. The movie will release on May 7, 2027. 

Arknights: Endfield Exceeds 35 Million Pre-Registrations

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Arknights: Endfield

During the Arknights: Endfield Official Release Special Program, GRYPHLINE and Mountain Contour revealed that Arknights: Endfield exceeded 35 million pre-registrations. In addition, three new trailers for Arknights: Endfield were released.

Arknights: Endfield launches January 22 for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and PC via Epic Games Store, and pre-registrations are available now. One Republic performs the game’s theme song “Give Me Something.” The track is now streaming on various music distribution services. 

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Epic Games Store:

Welcome to Talos-II, a world of breathtaking beauty and constant danger. The earliest settlers braved wars and disasters, and through more than 150 years of relentless effort, they carved out a foothold and laid out a new foundation for humanity — the Civilization Band. Yet most of this world remains untamed. Vast wildlands and uninhabited territories stretching toward the horizon still await exploration. Every step forward is shadowed by threats — whether remnants of the past or dangers never before seen.

Expansion and exploration, as well as continuity and progression, are the eternal themes throughout the evolution of civilization, and the ultimate pursuit of every life that constitutes it.

As the Endministrator of Endfield Industries, you will lead your operators to defend and expand the frontiers of humanity. Your Originium engines rumble in the wildlands while production machinery works around the clock to deploy new AIC Factory production lines. Explore the world of Talos-II and gather various resources. Use the AIC Factory to overcome dangers and work with the operators to build a better homeland for humanity.

A new era of change has dawned upon this ancient world. Time to make your choice, Endministrator.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Delayed to March 2026

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Saras Rajpal
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Delayed to March 2026

Netmarble has announced that it has delayed The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin to March 2026. Additionally, the developers have outlined some changes that it will make to the game following the most recent closed beta test. 

A recent Developer Notes outlines that, during the closed beta test, many found issues with the controls, UI/UX, and combat system. When the game launches in March 2026, it will feature massive improvements to the combat system, such as refinements to the burst and dodge systems. It will also add improvements to exploration convenience, with added options for key mapping, better movement and adventure guidance, and reduced gameplay fatigue. 

Initially, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin would’ve launched on January 28, 2026. It will now release in March 2026 for Android, iOS, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon had the opportunity to interview The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin executive producer Do-Hyung Koo to discuss the game’s development, the team’s initial goals, consultation with manga creator Nakaba Suzuki and more. Lastly, the Steam page describes the game:

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is an open-world action RPG based on the globally beloved IP The Seven Deadly Sins, which has sold over 55 million manga copies worldwide.

Step into the vast, beautifully rendered open world of Britannia, faithfully recreated from the original anime.

Immerse yourself in a vivid reimagining of the world and experience a brand-new original story set within the familiar universe of The Seven Deadly Sins.

Take on the role of Prince Tristan of the Kingdom of Liones and embark on a journey to restore order to Britannia, now thrown into disarray by a mysterious collision of time and space.

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