Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! Season 2 Gets a New Trailer

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Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! Season 2

Kadokawa has released a new trailer for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! Season 2, the continuation of the Bungo Stray Dogs spinoff anime. The trailer gives a preview before the second season makes its debut in 2026.

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

Additionally, 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. Further, all five seasons of the original Bungo Stray Dogs anime are streaming on Crunchyroll. 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…

Yowayowa Sensei Anime Premieres in April 2026

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The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Kamio Fukuchi’s Yowayowa Sensei (Yowayowa Teacher or Ms. Feeble) manga series confirmed the anime’s April 2026 premiere. The Yowayowa Sensei anime’s main cast members were also revealed alongside new character visuals and a key visual.

Yowayowa Sensei key visual
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The main cast of the Yowayowa Sensei anime includes Marika Kōno as Hiyori Hiwamura (left below) and Kakeru Hatano as Akihito Abikura (right below).

Yowayowa Sensei characters
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What’s more, Fukuchi shared a new illustration celebrating the announcement of the anime’s premiere window.

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Fukuchi first launched the manga series in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in November 2022, and the series is still ongoing. Kodansha will publish the manga’s 15th compiled book volume on November 17, 2025.

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

It’s the start of a new school year. The new homeroom teacher for Abikura-kun, a second-year high school boy, is Hiyori Hiwamura, who is known as a “Scary Teacher” (Yowayowa Sensei). She is rumored to curse you if she gets offended!

“One day after school, Abikura-kun witnessed the other side of his teacher… and he is shocked by the gap between reputation and reality! The opening of a romantic comedy that will stir up your protective instincts!!

hololive VTuber Inugami Korone Goes on Hiatus

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The official X (formerly Twitter) account for hololive VTuber Inugami Korone announced that she’s going on hiatus from streaming to focus on her family’s medical care. The announcement of Inugami Korone’s hiatus was made by proxy via her agent. The agency also confirmed that videos by Inugami Korone have already been prepared and produced for her YouTube channel while fans await her return from hiatus.

Inugami Korone began her career as a VTuber in 2019 with hololive. She is a “dog from a bakery in the city,” and she’s friends with other VTubers, including Nekomata Okayu, who she has collaborated with before.

hololive fans can look forward to Okayu Nyumu! R, the sequel to “pure love” visual novel Okayu Nyumu! starring Nekomata Okayu. Okayu Nyumu! R will launch on February 26, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via DMM Games in Japan. More details about physical and digital editions of Okayu Nyumu! R can be found on the game’s official website.

Final Weapon previously interviewed COVER Corporation CEO Motoaki Tanigo (YAGOO) and hololive Alternative producer Yuuki Oooka to learn more about COVER USA and Holoearth, respectively. Ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2025, we also spoke with hololive holo’s Hanafuda game designer Naoya Fujita to learn more about the game’s development

Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade First Anniversary ‘First Wave’ Celebration is Now Live

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The First Anniversary [First Wave] Celebration is now live in the global version of Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade with various in-game events and rewards. The new SSR character [Queen of Curses] Yuta Okkotsu makes his debut alongside Yuta’s original Story Event [Here Comes! Gourmet Boom!] and much more. 

Yuta Okkotsu and SSR Recollection Bits “The Crepe Shop on Takeshita Street” and “Knowledge of Exorcism” are now available with Probability Up in the [Here Comes! Gourmet Boom!] gacha event, which lasts until December 11, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. (UTC+9). A new original Story Event is also available, depicting Yuta as he experiences a “Gourmet Boom” through the halls of Jujutsu High. Participate in challenges to earn 10 gacha pulls from the Yuta Okkotsu card pool, along with limited SSR Recollection Bits “Unprecedented Gourmet Boom.” In addition, to celebrate the launch of [Here Comes! Gourmet Boom!] event, the Launch Memo Login Bonus until November 20 at 2:59 p.m. (UTC+9) with Cubes, AP Supplementary Packs, and other gifts.

Moreover, the Yuta Okkotsu PC Version-exclusive Reward Chain Pack is available now with even more rewards. This is in addition to the free [First Anniversary Celebration] First Wave rewards, including 3,000 Free Cubes to all servers. Official SNS channels will release a new Serial Code with more rewards every day for the next six days, starting November 8. Lastly, the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Re-screening Launch Memo Login Bonus Event is available through November 21 at 11:59 p.m. (UTC+9).

Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade is available now on the Google Play Store and the App Store. The Cursed Prison Island Arc content will make its way to the global version in an upcoming update in 2026. The game will receive a new opening animation by MAPPA with the theme song “Chained Chase” by Who-ya Extended.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 2 Reveals New Key and Character Visuals

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Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 2

In celebration of Alya’s birthday, Kadokawa revealed new key and character visuals for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 2, which premieres in 2026. The Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 2 key visual depicts Alya posing at the beach in her wet school outfit.

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The first season of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian premiered in April 2024 and aired for 12 episodes. Fans can watch the anime in English or Japanese on Crunchyroll. Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Season 2 will pick up and adapt from the light novel’s fourth volume.

Sumire Uesaka, who voiced Alya, performed the opening theme song “Ichiban Kagayaku Hoshi” (“The Brightest Star”). The voice actress also performed different covers of popular songs as the ending theme for each episode.

 

The anime stars:

  • Sumire Uesaka as Alisa “Alya” Mikhailovna Kujō
  • Kōhei Amasaki as Masachika Kuse
  • Wakana Maruoka as Yuki Suō
  • Yukiyo Fujii as Maria “Masha” Mikhailovna Kujō
  • Saya Aizawa as Ayano Kimishima
  • Maki Kawase as Chisaki Sarashina

Hiroshi Haraguchi, who directed the fourth episode of the first season, replaces Ryota Itoh as director at Dōga Kōbō. Yūhei Murota returns to handle the character design, while Yuka Yamada now handles the series scripts, replacing Itoh.

Lastly, here’s a synopsis of the anime via Crunchyroll:

Alya is a transfer student enjoying popularity at her new high school, often sporting a cold shoulder while earning high marks in class. She ignores her nerdy classmate, Kuze Masachika, except for when she blurts out a flirtatious line to him in Russian. Little does she know, Kuze understands Russian, though he pretends not to. Let’s see where this wacky love story takes them!

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Trailers Preview New Content

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Koei Tecmo and Gust has released multiple new trailers for Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack, previewing some of the new content included in the “DX” versions of Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy, and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key. As shown in the trailers, players can expect new playable characters, story content, and much more with Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack.

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX includes new playable characters like Agatha, Kilo, and Romy. Players will be able to discover events happening in parallel with the main story, including encounter of Kilo and Bos in the Underworld.

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX will feature Empel and Lila as playable characters, along with a new episodes where the two meet Ryza in the capital as she explores a new map.

Lastly, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX features the return of playable characters Clifford, Serri, and Kilo, along with a new side story for them, a new event between Kilo and Bos, and a new island with mysterious ruins.

All three games will receive new quality-of-life improvements and features to improve the player experience. One of the new features is a Custom Combat mode that lets players choose the level and combination of monsters they want to battle. In Atelier Ryza 2 DX, players can get support from Fi as she helps Ryza discover clues and restore the party’s health. Atelier Ryza 2 DX also features a new Wind Beast mount that automatically gathers ingredients during exploration. All three games also include previously released DLC, and players with save data from the original Ryza games get exclusive items as bonuses.

Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack launches November 13 digitally for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

Sakuna Hinuka Junreitan Launches in February 2026 for Android and iOS in Japan

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TOHO Games, Edelweiss, and G2 Studios have announced free-to-play “rice cultivation simulation x exploration battle RPG” Sakuna Hinuka Junreitan launches on February 2026 for Android and iOS in Japan, followed by the Steam version (region-locked to Japan) at a later date. The new mobile game will feature titles from the original Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin game and the anime adaptation, along with original characters like protagonist Hinuka. 

In Sakuna Hinuka Junreitan, players can cultivate rice crops and head into battle, similarly to the console game. 16 types of rice can be grown at launch, with each having a representative spirit. One of these spirits can be included in battle parties, which host up to four characters, for dungeon exploration. When cultivating rice, players can adjust their farming arrangements and use specific items to alter the weather and environment for more yields. Harvested rice can be equipped to improve character’s stats.

Characters can be purchased individually from the shop with paid and in-game Yakumo Shard currency. This same currency can be used on gacha banners to get soul gems for character enhancement, along with scene illustrations that can boost specific stats.

 

The voice cast of Sakuna Hinuka Junreitan includes:

  • Naomi Ozora as Princess Sakuna
  • Takashi Narumi as Tama
  • Rika Kinugawa as Princess Kokorowa
  • Miwa Kohinata as Kamuhitsuki
  • Machico as Princess Hinuka
  • Mariya Ise as Koyomi
  • Nobuhiko Okamoto as Karabaki-no-Kami
  • Ami Koshimizu as Princess Okurubi
  • Kenta Miyake as Akuchitatehikonushi
  • Kazuhiro Nakaya as Haritogi-no-Mikoto
  • Yoshino Aoyama as Princess Omocho
  • Haruka Sato as Princess Hihikaka
  • Eriko Matsui as Amehiko-no-Mikoto
  • Maria Naganawa as Princess Nanafuto
  • Asami Seto as Princess Iwato
  • Yusuke Kobayashi as Shimefuna-no-Kami
  • Ai Kakuma as Princess Imusubi
  • Ryoka Yuzuki as Princess Kushinauke
  • Misaki Kuno as Princess Kaguchika
  • Ayaka Fukuhara as Tachishiro-no-Kami
  • Ikumi Hasegawa as Oshiromagami
  • Hisako Kanemoto as Princess Minaori

In November 2024, a trailer for Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Season 2 was released as a YouTube short to tease fans for the anime’s return. Edelweiss is currently developing Sakuna Chronicles: Kokorowa and the Gears of Creation, which focuses on Sakuna’s close friend Princess Kokorowa.

Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo Anime Premieres in April 2026

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Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo

The official website for the TV anime adaptation of Akira Konno’s Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo manga confirmed that the anime will premiere in April 2026. The anime’s main cast, main staff, and teaser trailer were also revealed. 

Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo key visual
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The anime’s main cast includes Ayumu Murase as Arata Kōda (left on image above) and Yuria Kōzuki as Kujima (right).

Noriyuki Nomata directs the Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo anime at Studio Hibari. Shinichiro Kimura is the series director. Yasunori Yamada is overseeing the series scripts, Sakurako Mitsuhashi is the character designer, and Manami Kakudō is the music composer.

Konno launched the Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo manga in Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine in September 2021, and the series ran until April 2024. Shogakukan published the manga’s first compiled book volume in April 2022. The fifth and final volume released in May 2024.

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

The fall of his first year in middle school, Arata Kouda meets a strange bird-like creature named Kujima. Seeing he’s hungry, Arata invites him into his home to eat. There he encounters Arata’s older brother, a shut-in studying for his next entrance exam. After a tense meeting Kujima decides to start freeloading at their house during the winter until the warm spring comes.

My Hero Academia: Team Up Missions Manga Gets New One-Shot on December 4

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My Hero Academia Team Up Missions

The December 2025 issue of Shueisha’s Saikyō Jump magazine announced Yoko Akiyama’s My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions spin-off manga is getting a new one-shot story in the magazine’s next issue on December 4. The new one-shot comes nearly a year after the final chapter of My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions released on January 4, 2025 in Japan.

The My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions manga entered serialization  in August 2019 after receiving a prologue chapter earlier that year in July. Here’s an overview of the manga, via VIZ Media:

The aspiring heroes of My Hero Academia team up with pro heroes for action-packed missions! To prepare the next generation of heroes for real-world hero work, the ambitious Team-Up Missions Program pairs groups of students with pro heroes to go on action-packed missions where they will learn to use teamwork to defeat villains. Although Izuku Midoriya and his U.A. High friends are thrilled to participate, there’s just one catch—there’s no telling who will be teamed up with whom! From top heroes to students from other classes and schools, anyone could be on the same team.

Crunchyroll is currently streaming My Hero Academia Final Season in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

The staff of My Hero Academia Final Season includes chief director Kenji Nagasaki, director Naomi Nakayama, script supervisor Yōsuke Kuroda, character designers Yoshihiko Umakoshi and Hitomi Odashima, composer Yuki Hayashi, and studio BONES. Porno Graffitti performs the opening theme song “THE REVO,” and Bump of Chicken performs the ending theme song “I,”. 

The cast includes Daiki Yamashita as Izuku Midoriya, Akio Ōtsuka as All For One, Hiroshi Kamiya as All For One (young man), Kenta Miyake as All Might, and Kōki Uchiyama as Tomura Shigaraki.

Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling Anime to Stream on HIDIVE

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Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling anime

HIDIVE will be streaming the TV anime adaptation of Nekoko and NAJI yanagida’s Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling light novel series as part of the anime’s winter 2026 lineup in U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. HIDIVE will present the North American premiere of Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling at Anime Frontier 2025 ahead of the anime’s January 2026 premiere. 

Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling key visual
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The cast of the anime includes:

  • Shunichi Toki as Ilusia
  • Ami Koshimizu as Divine Voice
  • Miku Itō as Myria

Yūta Takamura is directing the anime at GA-CREW and Felix Film. Nobuyoshi Arai serves as assistant director, and Tatsuhiko Urahata is handling the series scripts. Masahito Onoda is the character designer, while Hiroyasu Oda is the monster designer. Kō Ōtani is composing the music at IMAGINE, and Tsuyoshi Takahashi is the sound director.

Nekoko began releasing the Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in August 2015. The story was published in print by Earth Star Entertainment in December 2015 with art by NAJI yanagida, and was published in 12 volumes. Square Enix publishes the series from the 13th volume and onward, and Seven Seas Entertainment releases the English language version.

Lastly, here is an overview of the series via Seven Seas Entertainment:

In a world full of dangerous monsters, our unnamed protagonist finds himself reborn at the very bottom of the food chain as an immobile, powerless egg. Even just hatching will require leveling up by fighting monsters–the same monsters who’d love to eat him as a snack. But with the help of the mysterious voice in his head, he’s determined to grow into the most powerful creature in the world!

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