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One Piece is taking one of its longest breaks ever until 2027
The anime series One Piece will be taking an extended hiatus, with new episodes not returning until 2027. This marks one of the longest breaks in the show's history, following a recent announcement that the anime will cap at a maximum of 26 episodes per year starting in 2026 to improve pacing and incorporate more manga content.
Bleach studio launches new magical girl show as producer admits it's "tired of battles" in anime
Studio Pierrot, known for anime like Bleach and Naruto, has launched a new magical girl series titled Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly. Producer Yuhei Fukui stated the studio is "tired of battles" and aimed to create a more soothing and casually watchable anime experience. The new series focuses on two sisters who gain magical powers to transform into adults, with a focus on their relationship rather than combat.
Witch Hat Atelier producer clears up production confusion behind the years-in-the-making anime
Producer Hiroaki Kojima clarified that the anime adaptation of Witch Hat Atelier has been in active production for approximately three and a half years, not since 2019 as previously reported. While the anime was announced in 2022, Bug Films officially joined the project in 2023. Kojima expressed gratitude for the production committee's efforts on what was his most time-consuming project.
Wit Studio Will Remove Ascendance of a Bookworm Anime AI Scenes
Wit Studio has confirmed the use of generative AI in the opening for season 4 of the Ascendance of a Bookworm anime and will replace these scenes with hand-drawn art starting with the second episode. The studio apologized for the usage, citing a failure in its quality control process, and has removed the AI-generated sequences from official channels.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure director shares disappointing update on Steel Ball Run episode 2's release
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure director Yasuhiro Kimura has provided an update on the production of Steel Ball Run, stating that while episode creation is progressing smoothly, he does not know when the second episode will be released. The anime's first episode premiered as a bumper-length installment, but further release plans remain unmapped.
