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Grand Blue Dreaming Manga News

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After seven years off the air, Grand Blue Dreaming returns for a sophomore season that doubles down on everything fans loved — and loved to mock — about the original. It’s loud, unapologetically puerile, and exquisitely animated when the gag calls for it. If you enjoyed the first season’s frat-house energy, absurdist visual flourishes, and booze-soaked punchlines, this follow-up mostly delivers more of the same while occasionally reminding viewers that this series can still flip into unexpectedly tender territory. Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 — More shenanigans by the seaside. Quick Synopsis Iori Kitahari is still navigating the chaos of freshman college life while staying at his uncle’s seaside shop, Grand Blue. Having finally passed his diver’s license early in the season, Iori keeps getting dragged into barfueled hijinks, maid-cafe degradation, and absurd diving-club antics alongside his otaku friend Kōhei and a rotating roster of gorgeous — and often maddening — club ...
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MF Ghost Season 3 Dub Premieres January 22

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Racing into Action: MF Ghost Season 3 Dub Streams on Crunchyroll Fans of high-octane racing and thrilling anime narratives have something exciting to look forward to as Crunchyroll announces the arrival of the English dub for the third season of MF Ghost . Created by Shuuichi Shigeno, the mastermind behind Initial D , MF Ghost takes viewers on a new adrenaline-pumping journey on the race circuits of Japan. English Voice Cast and Crew Crunchyroll's English dub features a talented lineup of voice actors bringing the characters of MF Ghost to life: Kieran Flitton as Kanata Trisha Mellon as Ren Larry Brantley as Ogata Cory Phillips as Aiba Directed by Jonathan Rigg, the dub production team includes Samantha Herek as producer and Clayton Browning overseeing the English adaptation. With Derric Benavides handling engineering and Nathanael Harrison as the mixer, the English version aims to capture the essence of the original while making it accessible to a broader audienc...
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The Darwin Incident Ep. 6 Review

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Episode 6 of The Darwin Incident doubles down on the series’ willingness to provoke. It deploys intense imagery, violent spectacle, and politically charged shorthand to force reactions—but provocation alone isn’t the same as argument. This installment asks whether shock can carry a meaningful critique of activism, radicalization, and moral certainty, and whether the show wants to interrogate those topics or merely use them as spectacle. ©うめざわしゅん・講談社／「ダーウィン事変」製作委員会 Provocation as a Storytelling Strategy The Darwin Incident has always used provocation as a primary tool: controversial ideas, abrasive characters, and unsettling visuals. Episode 6 keeps that tradition, framing several set pieces—most notably a livestreamed school massacre—as components designed to push viewers out of complacency. But the episode frequently feels like it reaches for heat without building sufficient light: scenes are staged to incite outrage or debate rather than to convincingly develo...
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Shanghai Licensing Firm Responds to Backlash Over Detective Conan Collaboration with Banned My Hero Academia

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The recent illustration exchange between Gōshō Aoyama (Detective Conan) and Kōhei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia) has become one of the most talked-about crossovers in anime fandom this year — not just for the art, but for the controversy it reopened. Posted on January 31 to mark major anniversaries for both series, the collaboration is at once a warm creator-to-creator salute and a reminder of how historical sensitivities can ripple across global audiences. Image via YTV Animation's X/Twitter account ©青山剛昌／小学館 ©青山剛昌／小学館・売テレビ・TMS1996 © 堀越耕平／集英社 © 堀越耕平／集英社・僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会 The collaboration: Aoyama x Horikoshi — anniversaries and artwork On January 31, 2026, Detective Conan creator Gōshō Aoyama and My Hero Academia author Kōhei Horikoshi exchanged commemorative illustrations to celebrate twin milestones: Detective Conan marking its 30th anniversary (the TV anime first premiered January 8, 1996) and My Hero Academia celebrating its 10th anniversary since the anime debut...
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Fermat no Ryōri Anime Review

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Fermat no Ryōri Season 1 Part 2 delivers a satisfying, emotionally charged continuation of a show that promised a unique blend of mathematics and culinary arts. This latter half tightens the focus on Gaku’s personal and professional growth as he prepares a pivotal dish for a mathematics award ceremony honoring his childhood friend Ichitarō. While the series initially leaned into its math-driven premise, the back half leans harder into character development and emotional payoff—ultimately delivering a bittersweet, thought-provoking arc that leaves the viewer eager for more. Gaku faces one of his biggest challenges: cooking for Ichitarō's mathematics award ceremony. Season 1 Part 2 — Synopsis and Stakes After passing Kai’s early trials, Gaku is now working full-time in Kai’s restaurant and is thrust into a high-stakes moment: designing a single, definitive dish for an award ceremony where Ichitarō, a childhood friend and mathematical prodigy, will be honored. The stakes are...
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Gnosia Episodes 16–17 Review

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Gnosia’s midseason twists keep leaning into the show's love of puzzles and paradoxes, and episodes 16 (“Truth”) and 17 (“Bug”) together deliver a clearer — if still frustratingly tangled — picture of Yuri’s latest predicament. These two installments push forward the series’ central mystery by revealing that the Yuri we've followed may not be the original, while also expanding the emotional stakes with some surprisingly human moments. But clarity and payoff remain two different things: even when the show hands us answers, it often replaces one mystery with a dozen new questions. Recap: Episodes 16 (“Truth”) and 17 (“Bug”) © Petit Depotto/Project D.Q.O. Episode 16 opens with revelations — Yuriko provides Yuri with crucial information about the mechanics behind the Silver Key and the time-loop that keeps snapping the cast back into repeated evacuations. By the end of “Truth,” it becomes clear that the Yuri at the center of the narrative may actually be a “bug” copy...
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Erika Ikuta Sings Ending for "Ascendance of a Bookworm" Part 3

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Ascendance of a Bookworm: A New Chapter in the Bibliophile Fantasy The captivating world of Miya Kazuki's "Ascendance of a Bookworm" returns, unveiling a new chapter brimming with magic, intrigue, and the timeless love for books. The upcoming anime adaptation, "Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke," promises to continue the enchanting journey of Rozemyne, formerly known as Myne, as she navigates the complexities of noble society. Unlocking New Music: The Melodies That Accompany the Story A significant highlight in this new installment is Erika Ikuta, a former member of Nogizaka46, who lends her voice to the ending theme song, "Ima mo, Arigatō" (Even Now, I Thank You). The song debuts on her 29th birthday, marking a new era for the anime. Complementing Ikuta's emotive vocals, Little Glee Monster performs "Pages," the opening theme, setting the tone for Rozemyne's adventures. Image courtesy of Son...
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