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ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE Announces HOUR ZERO Live-Action Prequel With Josh Holloway and Brandon Routh
Bandai Namco Entertainment America has announced HOUR ZERO, a live-action prequel created to set the stage for ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE. The four-part short film stars Josh Holloway, Brandon Routh and Tamlyn Tomita and will explore the human cost of the conflict before players enter the cockpit in the upcoming flight combat game. The first installment of HOUR ZERO will premiere on September 15, 2026, with the remaining episodes releasing ahead of ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE’s…
PSYREN Anime Reveals New Trailer, Opening Theme and Additional Cast for October 2026 Premiere
The long-awaited PSYREN anime adaptation has revealed a new trailer, key visual, opening theme, and two additional cast members ahead of its October 2026 premiere. REMOW Co., Ltd. announced the latest details on September 11, giving fans their first substantial look at the psychic battles and devastated future setting that await Ageha Yoshina and his companions. The upcoming TV anime adapts Toshiaki Iwashiro’s PSYREN, which originally ran in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from 2008 to 2010. The story follows high…
Witch on the Holy Night Sets January 2027 Theatrical Release Date
Crunchyroll has announced the North American theatrical release date for Witch on the Holy Night, the upcoming anime fantasy film animated by acclaimed studio ufotable. The movie will open exclusively in theaters across the United States and Canada on January 29, 2027, with both Japanese-language screenings with English subtitles and an English dub planned for audiences. The film adapts the 2012 visual novel of the same name, written by Kinoko Nasu and developed by TYPE-MOON. The project brings together two…
The Vermilion Mask Anime Reveals Second PV, Theme Songs and Six New Cast Members
The Vermilion Mask anime has revealed a major batch of new details ahead of its October premiere on Crunchyroll. Yomiuri Telecasting Corp. has released the series’ second main promotional video, a new key visual, the opening and ending theme songs, and six additional cast members who will expand the anime’s growing lineup of characters. Based on the manga by Nabana Naba and original creator Dr. Poro, The Vermilion Mask follows Peru d’Arrest, an apprentice to the legendary mask maker Gaston Roux.…
KYOMAF 2026 Reveals Major 15th Anniversary Highlights Ahead of Kyoto Anime Fair
Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026, also known as KYOMAF 2026, is preparing to welcome manga, anime and game fans to Kyoto on September 19 and 20. The 15th edition of the event will take place across Miyako Messe, ROHM Theatre Kyoto and the Kyoto International Manga Museum, bringing together exhibitors, creators, performers and major entertainment franchises. According to the organizers, 63 companies and organizations will participate at the main venue, making this the largest booth presence in the event’s…
Wit Studio’s President Says Japan Needs an Oscars-Style Anime Awards Show to Recognize Industry Creators
Wit Studio president George Wada wants Japan to establish its own major anime awards event that evaluates the medium from the perspective of the people who actually make it. In a recent interview with io9, Wada explained that the goal would be to recognize production craft and creators in a way comparable to how the Academy Awards celebrate filmmaking. The proposal comes as Wit Studio continues expanding its international presence through major projects such as The One Piece remake and…