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BLUE ARCHIVE’S EX. DECAGRAMMATON CHAPTER 3 UPDATE INTRODUCES NEW EVENT STORY, UNIQUE STUDENTS AND MORE
NEXON has released the "EX. DECAGRAMMATON CHAPTER 3 UPDATE" for its anime-style RPG Blue Archive on Steam, Android, and iOS. This update introduces new story content, "EX. Decagrammaton Chapter 3, The Sky of Unity Part 2 (Ep. 10)", new unique students Rio (Armed) and Himari (Armed), a collaborative event "Operational Plan: Steel Continent and Allied Operation", and rewards for a 4.5-year anniversary pre-registration campaign.
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE SEASON 17 ADDS MIRKO, THE RABBIT HERO, AS A BRAND-NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTER
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has released Season 17, introducing the new playable character Mirko, the Rabbit Hero. This free-to-play Battle Royale game, inspired by the hit anime series, is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The new season also includes exclusive costumes and special events with various rewards.
RedMagic 11S Pro – Liquid Cooling, High Specs, and Anime Waifus
The RedMagic 11S Pro is a powerful gaming smartphone featuring advanced liquid cooling, a high-spec Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 144Hz display. It includes gaming-centric features like shoulder buttons and a customizable Gaming Center, along with an optional anime mascot named Mora.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 panel announced for Anime Expo 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
A panel for the new series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 has been announced for Anime Expo 2026, taking place on July 3rd. Showrunner Bartosz Sztybor, executive producer Saya Elder from CD PROJEKT RED, and series director Kai Ikarashi from TRIGGER will be present to discuss the upcoming anime. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, released in 2022, received critical acclaim and won Anime of the Year.
Evangelion x Sanrio Characters Plush Debut in June
Sanrio characters like Cinnamoroll are being paired with Neon Genesis Evangelion characters such as Shinji Ikari for a new line of plush toys. These items will debut as prizes in Japanese arcades starting June 12, 2026. The crossover features five main Evangelion characters in their plugsuits, each with a matching Sanrio mascot and themed hair accessories.
1950s manga gets brand new adaptation as The Ribbon Hero
Netflix has unveiled the lead cast, key visual, and teaser trailer for the upcoming anime film The Ribbon Hero, set to premiere on August 8, 2026. The movie is an adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's classic 1953 manga Princess Knight. Produced by Outline Studio and directed by Yuki Igarashi, the film features Saya as the voice of Princess Sapphire.
UK: New episodes of Pokemon Horizons now available on BBC iPlayer
New episodes of the third season of Pokemon Horizons: The Series are now available on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom. The Pokemon Company announced that these episodes can also be watched on CBBC from Monday to Thursday at 5:15 PM. The new episodes focus on Liko, Roy, and their friends training to confront the Explorers and uncover the secrets of Laquium.
Dragonite and the Special Delivery anime special gets English version
The Pokemon Company has released an English-language version of the anime special "Dragonite and the Special Delivery." The nearly 14-minute special, produced by CoMix Wave Films, follows a trainer named Hana and her partner Fuecoco on a journey to deliver a letter with no address. The article also briefly mentions that "Pokemon Winds and Waves" is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a 2027 release window.
Michelle Ruff is Coming to GalaxyCon San Jose 2026
Voice actress Michelle Ruff, known for her roles in Bleach, Lupin the Third, and various video games like Persona 5 and Disgaea, is scheduled to appear at GalaxyCon San Jose 2026. The convention will take place from August 21st to August 23rd at the San Jose Convention Center, featuring a variety of guests from anime, gaming, and other pop culture franchises.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 First Look Announced for July 3rd
A first look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 will be presented at Anime Expo on July 3rd, featuring director Kai Ikarashi and showrunner Bartosz Sztybor. This new standalone ten-episode anime series is set in Night City and follows the hit first season, though its premiere date on Netflix has not yet been announced. While details are scarce, the creators have teased a story of redemption and revenge, potentially with a new cast.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo 2026!
CD PROJEKT RED announced a panel for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 at Anime Expo, featuring creators from CD PROJEKT RED and TRIGGER. The panel will offer an exclusive look at the standalone anime series, which is a collaboration between the two studios and will air on Netflix. Guests will discuss the original series' reception and the creative process behind the new installment.
Historie anime reveals cast with first promo video
Liden Films has released the first promotional video for the upcoming anime Historie, revealing its cast and a January 2027 premiere window. The anime, based on Hitoshi Iwaaki's award-winning manga, follows the fictionalized epic of Eumenes, a historical figure who served Alexander the Great. Nobunaga Shimazaki will voice the protagonist Eumenes, with Junya Enoki and Ryota Suzuki also in the cast.
Unhinged comedy Grand Blue reveals Season 3 key visual and band for opening song
The comedy anime Grand Blue has revealed a new key visual and announced that the band FUNKY MONKEY BABY’S will perform the opening theme song for Season 3. The anime, produced by Zero-G and Saber Works, will premiere in July and is set in Palau. The announcement coincided with "Scuba Diving Day" in Japan.
30 years on, anime voice actor Sally Amaki praises the enduring legacy of Neon Genesis Evangelion theme A Cruel…
Anime voice actor Sally Amaki praised the enduring legacy of Neon Genesis Evangelion's theme song, 'A Cruel Angel's Thesis,' and its singer Yoko Takahashi. Amaki believes Takahashi and other '90s anime legends paved the way for the genre's current popularity in Japan and overseas. The discussion took place around the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Afro Samurai maestro and hip-hop legend RZA thinks anime is the antidote to "formulaic" and "cookie cutter" Hollywood
Hip-hop artist RZA believes anime offers a refreshing alternative to what he describes as formulaic and "cookie cutter" Hollywood productions. He contrasts the creative passion found in Japanese anime studios with the business-focused environment of Western entertainment, highlighting anime's ability to stimulate the mind.
All the Winners of the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held in Tokyo, celebrating the best in anime with over 30 categories and more than 73 million votes cast globally. My Hero Academia Final Season took home Anime of the Year, while Demon Slayer Infinity Castle won Film of the Year. The event featured performances by notable artists and recognized industry veterans, including a special posthumous award for director Tatsuya Nagamine.
Anime Awards 2026 winners: Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia reign supreme
Crunchyroll's 2026 Anime Awards celebrated the best in anime, with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba taking home Film of the Year and My Hero Academia winning Anime of the Year. The event also recognized winners across various genres and voice performance categories, highlighting popular series like The Apothecary Diaries and Dan Da Dan.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 Winners
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, held in Tokyo, celebrated the best in anime with over 73 million votes cast. My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON took home the coveted Anime of the Year award, among its three wins. The event also featured performances and tributes, including a 30th-anniversary celebration of Neon Genesis Evangelion's theme song.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd May)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Indiana Jones, Tales of Arise, and Mario Kart World. The article also touches on new mobile game announcements, trading card game scalping issues, and performance boosts on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Night Shift: Devil Division Brings 90s Anime OVA Grit to Draw Steel
Slightly Reckless Games has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Night Shift: Devil Division, a new Tabletop RPG inspired by 90s anime OVAs and the tactical gameplay of Draw Steel. Set in a dystopian 1990s Tokyo, players investigate and combat devils. The campaign has already surpassed its initial funding goal.
