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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Finally Has A Release Date, And Netflix Has More Anime On The Way
Netflix has announced an October 20 release date for the second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a popular anime spin-off of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077. The streaming service also revealed release windows for other upcoming anime series, including Blue Eye Samurai Season 2, Lego One Piece, Bass X Machina, Sakamoto Days Season 2, Fool Night, and The One Piece.
Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Review
Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, the sequel to Hathaway's Flash, is a visually stunning mecha anime that successfully emulates Yoshiyuki Tomino's unique storytelling style. While the film excels in character development and animation, its pacing in the first two-thirds and questionable music choices detract from its overall impact. Despite these flaws, the movie offers a compelling exploration of Hathaway's internal struggles and concludes with a powerful payoff.
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
As part of the lead-up to the Gundam 50th Anniversary in 2029, Bandai Namco and Sunrise have released a nearly six-minute anime prologue movie titled "A Boy With Gundam." The tribute features a cameo from Amuro Ray and is set in the real world, showcasing people's enduring love for the series, inspired by exhibits like the Moving Gundam.
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
As part of the lead-up to the Gundam 50th Anniversary in 2029, Bandai Namco and Sunrise have released a nearly six-minute anime prologue movie titled "A Boy With Gundam." The tribute features a cameo from Amuro Ray and is set in the real world, showcasing people's enduring love for the series, inspired by exhibits like the Moving Gundam.
Votoms: Die Graue Hexe Launch Date and Merchandise Shown
Bandai Namco Filmworks and Sunrise have announced that Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe will be a two-part theatrical series, with the first part premiering in Japanese theaters on November 20, 2026. Original creator Ryosuke Takahashi returns as supervising director, and Kenji Kawai will compose the soundtrack. Merchandise from Bandai Spirits and Megahouse, including model kits and figures, will also be released.
Katsuhiro Otomo launches his own animation studio OVAL GEAR
Legendary mangaka and film director Katsuhiro Otomo has founded a new animation studio named OVAL GEAR. The studio aims to pass on Otomo's knowledge to the next generation of animators and create new animated works. OVAL GEAR is already working on a new project, though its relation to Otomo's previously announced film 'Orbital Era' remains speculative.
Anime will be "done for" if it focuses on adaptations over original ideas, says Code Geass director
Code Geass director Goro Taniguchi warns that the anime industry risks decline if it relies too heavily on adaptations of existing manga and IP rather than original creations. He notes that while adaptations are currently more profitable, a future dominated by them could be detrimental to Japanese animation.
Rumiko Takahashi’s Mao Anime Starts in April
The anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi's manga series Mao is set to premiere in Japan on April 4, 2026, airing in two consecutive cours. A new trailer showcases characters and confirms the opening and ending theme songs. Viz Media handles the manga's worldwide release.
