Akari Otokawa's Cat-Life Balance Manga Ends in Next Chapter
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Manga’s 15th, final chapter scheduled for release on December 18
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess Spotlights Lead Heroines in Latest Autumn Seasonal Visual
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The lead heroines of Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court once again take the spotlight in a newly released autumn seasonal visual. The TV anime adaptation will begin broadcasting in Japan in 2026. © 中村颯希・一迅社／「ふつつかな悪女」製作委員会 Mitsue Yamazaki (Zenshu, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle) is directing the anime series, with Yoshiko Nakamura (RPG Real Estate) as series screenwriter and Ai Kikuchi (Shikimori’s Not Just A Cutie) as character designer. Doga Kobo is handling the animation production for the series. Meanwhile, the anime’s main voice cast stars Manaka Iwami as Kou Reirin and Natsumi Kawaida as Shu Keigetsu. The fantasy romance light novel series is written by Satsuki Nakamura and illustrated by Kana Yuki. It was first published under the Ichijinsha Novels imprint on December 28, 2020 and has released 11 volumes as of September 2025. A manga adaptation by Ei Ohitsuji was launched in December 2020. The series began as a web novel on Shosetsuka ni Naro on July 15, 2020. © 中村颯希・一迅社／「ふつつかな悪女」製作委員会 Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the Though I Am an Inept Villainess light novels and manga series for English release, describing the main premise of the former as: In the Kingdom of Ei, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts—but only one will be crowned empress. Just when frail and beautiful “court butterfly” Kou Reirin seems poised to marry the crown prince, jealous “court rat” Shu Keigetsu steals her body! Reirin wakes up in the dungeons as the conspirator, and things look dire…or do they? Now…
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Saioshi no Gikei o Mederu Tame, Nagaiki Shimasu! Light Anime Unveils New Short Trailer
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A new short first trailer has been unveiled for the upcoming “light anime” adaptation of Saioshi no Gikei o Mederu Tame, Nagaiki Shimasu! The series is expected to premiere in Japan in January 2026. Yusuke Morishita is directing the light anime series, with Izumi Tezuka as series composer. Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio are in charge of the animation production. Ayumu Murase will voice the protagonist Alba, while Shouta Aoi will voice Orsis. The light novel series is written by Tenma Asahi and illustrated by Kazuaki and was first published by AlphaPolis’s Andarche Novels imprint on November 20, 2022. It originally began as a web novel published on AlphaPolis’ website on September 25, 2021. A manga adaptation by Aki Tsujimoto was launched in January 2024. Saioshi no Gikei o Mederu Tame, Nagaiki Shimasu! is the first light anime adaptation from Boys’ Love animation label BALLOON, which includes partners such as IMAGICA Infos, Dai Nippon Printing, CYBIRD, and Blue Rights. Comic Natalie previously reported the involvement of AnimationID in the series. © 朝陽天満・辻本嗣・アルファポリス/「最推し」製作委員会 The show follows Alba, who reincarnates as the step brother of the game character they were a fan of. Sources: BALLOON Official Twitter, Anime News Network
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Runa Sasaki & Ayaka Nanase Join Voice Cast of Tamon’s B-Side TV Anime
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The official Twitter/X and website for the upcoming Tamon’s B-Side TV anime series have announced the addition of two new cast members. The anime is scheduled to premiere in Japan in January 2026. The two new cast members are voicing Utage’s younger sister and brother, which include Runa Sasaki as Homare Kinoshita and Ayaka Nanase as Yamato Kinoshita. They join the anime’s main voice cast, which stars: • Saori Hayami as Utage Kinoshita • Kakeru Hatano as Tamon Fukuhara • Shoya Chiba as Ori Sakaguchi • Tasuku Hatanaka as Keito Tachibana • Kohei Amasaki as Natsuki Ishibashi • Ryuho Nakaoka as Rintaro Kai Chika Nagaoka (Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram, Uta no Prince-sama: Maji LOVE ST☆RISH Tours) is directing the anime adaptation, with Chiaki Nagai (22/7 co-series composer and scriptwriter) as series composer and scriptwriter and Yoko Ito (Delico’s Nursery) as character designer and chief animation director. J.C.STAFF is handling the animation production for the series. The anime is based on the romantic comedy manga series by Yuki Shiwasu, which has been serialized in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine since October 20, 2021. Twelve tankobon volumes have been released as of October 2025. © 師走ゆき・白泉社／多聞くん今どっち！？製作委員会 Viz Media licensed the manga for English release, describing the main premise as: Tamon is an insecure mess in real life, and what’s worse, he’s threatening to quit! Utage refuses to let anyone stand in Tamon’s way—least of all himself. What’s a fangirl to do but roll up her sleeves and support her favorite singer with everything she’s got? Sources: Tamon’s B-Side Official Twitter, Official…
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Tengen Hero Wars Manga Ends in 10th Volume
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Manga’s 10th, final volume slated for March 19, 2026
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Yūgo Kobayashi's New Manga Delayed, Aoashi Brotherfoot Spinoff to Resume in April 2026
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Aoashi Brotherfoot ran for 5 chapters in 2021
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