Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land Manga Series is Getting an Anime

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Shufu to Seikatsu Sha has announced that Marukawa’s Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land (Ikyō no Tsumenuri Minarai) manga series is getting a new anime adaptation. The Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land anime announcement did not reveal the format, and a premiere date was not announced, either.

Marukawa launched the Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land manga in Shufu to Seikatsu Sha’s Comic PASH! magazine in 2022. Shufu to Seikatsu Sha published the manga’s fifth compiled book volume on January 10, 2025. In addition, the manga’s sixth volume will release on Friday, October 3, in Japan.

Tokyopop licensed the manga series for release in English, with the first volume launching on April 7, 2026. What’s more, the manga will be available at Tokyopop Store, Penguin Random House, Barnes & Noble, and other major booksellers when the first volume launches.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga’s story, via Tokyopop:

A shoujo fantasy that brings readers into the magical world of nail art.

Keiko Sahara, an office worker whose hobby is designing cute gel nails, is sent to a world where people’s magic abilities come from their nail art. After a magic nail artist notices her ability, she becomes his apprentice!

Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Premieres in 2026

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Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? anime

Coamix has announced that Norishiro-chan and Sakana Uozumi’s Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? (Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa inai!?) manga will receive an anime adaptation in 2026. Norishiro-chan and Uozumi revealed two new illustrations on X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the announcement of the announcement of the Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? anime. Fans can follow the manga’s official X account for more details on the anime at a later date.

Norishiro-chan and Uozumi launched the manga series in Coamix’s Monthly Comic Zenon magazine in August 2021. Norishiro-chan writes the manga with art by Uozumi. Coamix released the manga’s 10th compiled book volume on June 20, and the 11th volume will release on October 20 in Japan.

Yen Press licensed the manga in English, and its first volume will be released in English on October 28. Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga series, via Yen Press:

Meet Takuya Seo, an otaku who sits behind the popular gals in class, Ijichi and Amane. Since they’re people from different “castes,” you wouldn’t expect them to have much in common. But when their worlds collide over a borrowed eraser, Takuya slips up about his favorite anime, and Amane…is rather quick to correct him. She says she’s not a fan, but her familiarity with the series suggests otherwise. Could she be…a fellow geek?!

Matsurika Kanriden Light Novel Series is Getting an Anime Adaptation

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Matsurika Kanriden anime

Kadokawa announced that Rinne Ishida and Izumi’s Matsurika Kanriden (The Tale of the Scholar-Official Matsurika) light novel series is getting a new TV anime series adaptation.  Izumi and manga artist Waka Takase released new illustrations to celebrate the announcement of the Matsurika Kanriden anime series, and a new promotional video was released.

Ishida published the first light novel in the Matsurika Kanriden series back in July 2017, with illustrations by Izumi. The 17th volume of the Matsurika Kanriden series was released on April 15 in Japan. The series is still ongoing with over 2 million copies in circulation. 

Takase launched the manga adaptation of the light novel series in Akita Shoten’s Monthly Princess magazine in August 2018. 11 compiled book volumes have been released thus far as of April 16, 2025, and the 12th volume will release on October 16 in Japan. 

Takase launched the manga adaptation of the novels in Akita Shoten’s Monthly Princess magazine in August 2018. Akita Shoten published the manga’s 11th compiled book volume on April 16, and will publish the 12th volume on October 16.

Here’s an overview of the series, via MangaDex:

Kou Matsurika is pretty content with her modest rise in position from a low rank palace maid to a female official within the inner palace of the nation Hakurou. One day her boss asks her to take part in a practice marriage interview in place of a co-worker who got sick. During that fateful meeting, the wheels of fate will begin to turn…

A Tale of the Secret Saint Anime Premieres in April 2026

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A Tale of the Secret Saint anime

The staff for the TV anime adaptation of Touya and illustrator Chibi’s A Tale of the Secret Saint (Tensei Shita Daiseijo wa, Seijo de Aru Koto wo Hitakakusu) light novel series announced the anime’s April 2026 premiere date. New cast members for the A Tale of the Secret Saint anime were also announced.

The cast includes:

  • Shion Wakayama as Fia Ruud
  • Shinnosuke Tokudome as Zavilia
  • Yūichirō Umehara as Saviz Náv
  • Nobunaga Shimazaki as Cyril Sutherland
  • Tasuku Hatanaka as Desmond Ronan (new)
  • Daiki Hamano as Zachary Townsend (new)
  • Tomokazu Sugita as Quintin Agata (new)

The staff of the anime includes:

  • Director: Tomoe Makino
  • Animation Production: Felix Film
  • Assistant Director: Naoki Murata
  • Series Scripts: Deko Akao
  • Character Design: Satomi Kurita
  • Music: Kenichiro Suehiro
  • Sound Director: Ryōsuke Naya

Touya first released the novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in January 2019. In 2019, Earth Star Entertainment began publishing the novels in print, with illustrations by Chibi.

Here’s an overview of the series, via Seven Seas Entertainment:

Fia always dreamed of becoming a knight. Born into a family of knights, she’s the least talented among them, but she still clings to her hope and trains with everything she has.

When the day comes for her to slay a small demon and prove her worth, she ends up face to face with a dragon instead! A deadly injury makes her life flash before her eyes…and she suddenly remembers her former life, when she was a powerful Saint in a bygone era who defeated the Demon King.

That life ended in pain because of who she was, making her fear ever becoming a Saint again. Now that the magic from her previous life has been rekindled, she may become a more powerful knight than she ever dreamed–if only she can survive long enough!

Silent Hill Remake Enters Full Production at Bloober Team

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Silent Hill remake

During an investors call on September 30, Bloober Team announced its remake of Konami’s Silent Hill has entered full production. Bloober Team has two production teams working on upcoming games, with one working on Silent Hill with Konami and the other working on various different projects.

Konami previously announced that Silent Hill f has surpassed 1 million copies sold in just one day following the game’s launch. The latest sales update include physical shipments and digital copies of Silent Hill f sold. Konami and Kadokawa also announced an official novelization of Silent Hill f by author Shiro Kuro will release on October 30 in Japan. An English release for the Silent Hill f novelization was not announced, however.

Silent Hill f launched on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows. The staff of Silent Hill f includes producer Motoi Okamoto, scriptwriter Ryukishi07, and composer Akira Yamaoka. Yamaoka is joined by fellow composer Kensuke Inage, and kera is the character and creature designer. Suzie Yeung stars as protagonist Hinako Shimizu in the English dub.

Konami and Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake was released on October 8, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). Silent Hill 2 features third-person action similar to the likes of the recent Resident Evil games. It’s one of the highest rated games of 2024 on Metacritic at 86, and Final Weapon gave Silent Hill 2 a 4.5 out of 5 score. On January 23, 2025, Konami announced that Silent Hill 2 surpassed two million copies sold worldwide.

Visual Novel Nagi no Koi is Coming to PS4 and Switch in Spring 2026

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Nagi no Koi

Entergram and Nutrients announced visual novel Nagi no Koi is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in spring 2026 for 2,700 yen in Japan. The console versions of Nagi no Koi will feature additional voice-overs for male and minor female characters for a fully voiced experience, along with a revamped UI. Actor auditions are available on the game’s official website in Japan.

Naga no Koi is available now on PC via Steam with English and Japanese language options with Japanese voice-overs. English language support was not outright confirmed for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions.

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

Synopsis

Chapter of the Red Spider Lily – Masahide’s dream was to become the Lord that would rule this land. But his dream, along with his ego, was crushed, leaving him without any pride. It was then where a girl named Sahana scolded him for living his life as a mere cog of the government. He enters into a loveless political marriage with Sahana, but that relationship slowly changes them both. As it gradually transforms into a passionate relationship, Masahide decides to pursue a dream he once gave up on.

Chapter of the Water Lily – A man without memories. Completely lost, unable to remember even his name, is saved by a girl named Suirin. For Suirin’s sake, he turns his existence around. Across the sea, where the nagidori calls. Kai’s memories lie dormant in the sea.

Voice Actors:

      • Suirin (CV: Tanemaki)
      • Sahana (CV: Yurara)
      • Shenhua (CV: Sasorihime)
      • Aoi （CV: Sakura)

Bandai Namco Group Opens 20th Anniversary Website

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Bandai Namco Group 20th anniversary

Bandai Namco Group has opened a new website to celebrate Bandai Namco’s 20th anniversary. On the Bandai Namco 20th anniversary website, fans can be redirected to Bandai Namco’s history page and a Nikkei interview with Bandai Namco president and CEO Yuji Asako.

What’s more, a Bandai Namco 20th anniversary visual was revealed, depicting the iconic PAC-MAN chasing after RX-78-2 Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam.

In other news, Bandai Namco and Maruchan have teamed up for a collaboration between PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC and Maruchan’s Instant Lunch Chicken flavor, featuring PAC-MAN and PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC packaging. For a limited-time, the special PAC-MAN design will replace Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken flavor packaging at all stores where the Chicken flavor is available. What’s more, fans can follow Maruchan on Instagram for a chance to enter an exclusive product giveaway.

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC launched on September 26 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, noting that the game is “a solid 3D action adventure platformer that stays true to the original game while introducing a slew of new features and upgrades, including revamped visuals, Quality and Performance modes, voice-acting, and brand-new levels and rewards.”

Bandai Namco Filmworks previously its plans for the Gundam franchise ahead of New York Comic Con 2025, which runs from October 9 to 12 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Gundam heads to New York as a hub for fans from October 4 to 19, with exclusive director signings and giveaways at New York Comic Con 2025 and a two-day film festival at Japan Society. There will also be Gundam-wrapped buses roaming the streets of Manhattan and welcoming fans to the celebration. 

Wind Breaker Live-Action Film Reveals Theme Song and New Key Visual

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Warner Bros. Japan released a new video for the upcoming Wind Breaker live-action film adaptation, revealing the theme song “Stay Strong” by BE:FIRST. A new key visual for the Wind Breaker film was also revealed.

Wind Breaker live-action film key visual
© にいさとる／講談社©2025「WIND BREAKER」製作委員会

The Wind Breaker live-action film premieres on December 5 in Japan. Kentarō Hagiwara directs the Wind Breaker live-action film, with a script by Japan Academy Prize winner Yōsuke Masaike. Warner Brothers is distributing the film, which was shot from February to April 2025 in Okinawa. The production rented a local shopping avenue for the film to serve as a massive open set. 

The Wind Breaker live-action cast includes:

  • Kōshi Mizukami as Haruka Sakura
  • Taisei Kido as Akihiko Nirei
  • Keito Tsuna as Hayato Suō
  • JUNON as Kyōtarō Sugishita
  • Motoki Nakazawa as Tōma Hiragi
  • Shūhei Uesugi as Hajime Umemiya
  • Rikako Yagi as Kotoha Tachibana
  • Kōki Yamashita as Chōji Tomiyama
  • Noritaka Hamao as Jō Togame

Wind Breaker Season 2 aired weekly from April 3 to June 19 in the Super Animeism TURBO block on 28 MBS and TBS affiliate channels. The anime is streaming on ABEMA, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, and other streaming services in Japan. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime series outside of Japan with English subs and dubs.

Toshifumi Akai directed the second season at CloverWorks with Hiroshi Seko in charge of series scripts. Taishi Kawakami designed the characters and Ryō Takahashi composed the music.

Additional staff members include:

  • Chief Animation Directors: Taishi Kawakami and Yūsuke Tanaka
  • Action Director: Kazuyuki Asaka
  • Prop Design: Maiko Hado
  • Art Setting/Director: Yasunao Moriyasu
  • Color Key Artists: Kyōko Hara and Asuka Yokota
  • Compositing Director of Photography: Yukiko Nagase
  • 3D Director: Keita Watanabe (Sublimation)
  • Editing: Akinori Mishima
  • Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa

GODBREAKERS Releases on PC and PS5 on October 23

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Saras Rajpal
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GODBREAKERS Releases on PC and PS5 on October 23

To the Sky and Thunderful Publishing have announced that GODBREAKERS will release for PC and PlayStation 5 on October 3. A demo is available now on PC via Steam. 

Check out the new release date trailer for GODBREAKERS below:

The Steam page describes GODBREAKERS as follows:

FRENETIC CO-OP ACTION FOR 1-4 PLAYERS

Join forces with friends in fast-paced, chaotic battles. Coordinate your abilities, chain attacks, and take down powerful bosses together. Play solo to sharpen your skills, but the real adrenaline rush happens in co-op.

ABSORB ENEMY POWERS AND STRIKE BACK

Weaken enemies mid-fight and absorb their abilities to turn the tide of battle. Charge your energy, take their power, then unleash a Godbreak: a devastating attack that uses the enemy’s own strength against them. Shift your tactics on the fly to overcome every challenge.

MEMORABLE BOSS FIGHTS

Clash with a wild roster of multi-phase bosses, each with evolving attack patterns and distinct personalities. These intense encounters test your reflexes and coordination, pushing you and your crew to thrive in peak chaos.

FAST, FLUID COMBAT WITH STRATEGIC DEPTH

Every second counts in Godbreakers. Cancel moves mid-action for precise control in real time. Chain together strikes, dashes, and abilities, unlocking new weapons with runs to keep your tactics evolving.

YOUR BUILD. YOUR HERO. YOUR STYLE.

Shape your combat style by experimenting with builds and unlocking Archetypes, each with their own weapons and traits. Collect powerful items, customize your look and abilities, and refine your identity with every run. Create a team where each member’s strengths complement the others.

EXPLORE VIBRANT BIOMES

Fight your way through 6 surreal biomes, each filled with unique enemies, deadly hazards, and challenges. Shifting layouts and unpredictable encounters keep you on your toes, pushing you to adapt your approach with every run.

MANKIND IS LONG GONE, BUT A FAINT MEMORY STILL REMAINS…
We created AI to improve the world.
It erased us in its striving for perfection.
Now it devours planets – and the Sun is next.
You are the Coven’s final weapon.
Fight through strange worlds.
Reignite the last spark of mankind.

KEY FEATURES

    • Experience fast, fluid combat with precise strikes, dashes, and abilities.
    • Absorb enemy powers and use them to cause mayhem.
    • Face memorable bosses with unique mechanics and personalities.
    • Team up in 1-4 player online co-op chaos.
    • Unlock Archetypes and powers to craft wild builds.
    • Progress through permanent unlocks of characters, abilities, and upgrades.
    • Explore six unique, ever-shifting biomes filled with dynamic challenges.
    • Customize each run with modifiers that remix gameplay and enhance replayability.

Etheria: Restart Adds Two New SSR Units

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Saras Rajpal
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Etheria: Restart Adds Two New SSR Units

XD Games has announced that Etheria: Restart will add two new SSR Animus units on October 2: Kokardi and Mizusumi Aya. They will be available via a new limited-time banner event until October 23. 

According to a press release, the descriptions of both Kokardi and Mizusumi Aya are as follows:

Kokardi (Emberweave)

Representing the Hydra Bank faction, Kokardi is an elegant, predatory AoE DMG dealer. Untargetable while allies are alive, he stacks the [Calamity Flame] effect to ramp up damage, making him essential for prolonged battles and RTA team compositions. His mysterious persona hints at Hydra Bank’s shadowy financial dealings. Though impeccably dressed, he exudes the predatory stillness of a stalking beast, a man who, at a single glance, is undeniably dangerous.

Mizusumi Aya (Resonant Sound)

From DOKI Entertainment, Mizusumi Aya is a proud recorder virtuoso turned support powerhouse. With team-wide cleansing, healing, Skill CD reduction, and Turn Meter boosts, she supports players in uncovering the truth behind her parents’ death at Shan Hoi Enterprise’s hands, adding depth to DOKI’s corporate intrigue. It wasn’t until the death of her beloved parents that she realized a sinister hand was at play. Now, for the first time, she desires to do something unrelated to her recorder: uncover the truth behind her parents’ death and make the one responsible pay the price.

Etheria: Restart is available now on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam. The Steam page describes the game as follows:

Within Etheria, humans coexist with beings known as the Animus, who wield mysterious Anima Powers. Their peaceful coexistence shatters when the “Genesis Virus” emerges, corrupting the Animus and driving them berserk, endangering humanity’s survival. In response, the Hyperlinker Union forms to combat this threat.

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