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MINTROCKET Announces Bancho the Chef, a Dave the Diver Prequel

The studio says the game will explore Bancho’s origins, featuring hands-on cooking, light role-playing progression, restaurant management, targeting PS5 and PC with no release date.

The Weeknd to Present Anime of the Year at 2026 Crunchyroll Awards in Tokyo

Science Saru’s ‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Unveils Teaser and July Japan Debut on Prime Video

Frieren S2 Episode 8 Earns Raves for Dazzling, Character-Driven Fights as Reviews Diverge on a Key Plot Point

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 Premieres Friday on Crunchyroll With Weekly Global Release

Japan’s Anime Industry Hits ¥3.84 Trillion Record as Overseas Sales Take the Lead

Frieren Manga Returns July 23 After Six-Month Hiatus with 30 Million Copies Sold

Warner Bros. Lets Live-Action Akira Rights Revert to Kodansha