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DAILY ANIME NEWS — OCTOBER 22, 2026

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All news for today!

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🎸 *AVE MUJICA: PRIMA AURORA — NEW MOVIE COMMERCIAL DROPS!*

BanG Dream! fans, we've got a fresh update! The *Ave Mujica: prima aurora* anime movie has released a new 30-second commercial featuring the band's song “Baddy Baddy.” The track is also featured on their latest mini-album, which came out on October 21. The movie is already screening in Japanese theaters, and the franchise has another anime sequel planned for January 2027. Looks like Ave Mujica isn't ready to leave the stage anytime soon!



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⚖️ *JUST LIKE MONA LISA — NEW TRAILER REVEALS MORE CAST MEMBERS!*

What if you were born without a gender, and everyone expected you to choose one as you grew older? That's the unusual premise behind *Just Like Mona Lisa*, which has just revealed a new trailer, additional cast members, and its ending theme. Singer imase will perform “Light in Doubt,” while Studio SHAFT is handling the animation. The anime is scheduled for 2027, and its story follows Hinase, whose life becomes complicated when two childhood friends confess their feelings.



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⚡ *ELECEED — THE WEBTOON POWERHOUSE GETS AN APRIL 2027 RELEASE!*

The wait for *ELECEED* just got a little easier! The upcoming anime adaptation of the popular Korean webtoon is officially scheduled to premiere in April 2027, with Crunchyroll set to stream it. The story follows Jiwoo, a kind-hearted young man with extraordinary speed-related powers, and Kayden, a powerful awakened fighter who ends up trapped in a cat's body. Their unlikely partnership promises supernatural battles, comedy, and plenty of chaos.



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👻 *GHOST – END OF NIGHT — NEW CAST MEMBERS ANNOUNCED!*

A new original anime film is bringing some major voice talent aboard! *Ghost – End of Night* has announced additional cast members, including Kenjiro Tsuda, Hiroki Yasumoto, and Hiroshi Kamiya. The film is directed by Shingo Natsume and is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on February 11, 2027. Details about the complete story are still limited, but the growing cast is already giving anime fans something to keep an eye on.



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🧑‍🤝‍🧑 *HARU TO GEN — A NEW SHORT ANIME ARRIVES IN JANUARY!*

A different kind of anime story is heading our way! *Haru to Gen ~70-sai, Hajimete Kosodate~* is scheduled to debut on January 4, 2027. The title centres on a 70-year-old experiencing parenthood for the first time, setting up a story with plenty of room for heartfelt and funny moments. Voice actors Bin Shimada, Hiromi Igarashi, and Mayuko Kazama have been announced for the project.



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🌌 *TSUGUMI PROJECT — POST-APOCALYPTIC MANGA ADAPTATION REVEALS ITS CAST!*

Ready for a journey through a ruined world? *Tsugumi Project* has revealed three main voice actors for its upcoming anime adaptation. Masaaki Mizunaka will voice Leon, Misaki Watada will voice Tsugumi, and Haruki Ishiya will voice Doudou. The manga follows a wrongly convicted soldier sent into a devastated Japan, where survival becomes a fight against the unknown. A release date and further production details have yet to be confirmed.



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🎤 *DANDIVINE — THE OPENING THEME GETS ITS OWN MUSIC VIDEO!*

The mecha anime *Dandivine* has another musical update! A music video for its opening theme has been released, giving fans another taste of the series' soundtrack. The anime began airing in Japan on October 7 and follows a young man who gets caught up in a conflict involving a legendary robot. With giant machines, unexpected battles, and a story about a toy that becomes much more than a toy, this original series is worth checking out if you love mecha anime.



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🪄 *THE WORLD'S STRONGEST WITCH — ENGLISH DUB DETAILS REVEALED!*

Fantasy fans have another update to check out! *The World's Strongest Witch* has revealed details about its English dub, including the release date, cast, and production crew. The news gives international viewers a clearer idea of when they can watch the series in English. If magical adventures, powerful witches, and fantasy worlds are your thing, this is one more title to add to your radar.



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📺 *MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH — ENGLISH DUB STARTS STREAMING!*

A classic is reaching more viewers! The English dub of *Magic Knight Rayearth* began streaming on Crunchyroll on October 21, with new dubbed episodes arriving weekly. The fantasy adventure follows three schoolgirls transported to another world, where they must take on a mission that could determine the fate of the land. Whether you're revisiting an old favourite or discovering it for the first time, this is a good opportunity to experience the series in English.



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🏴‍☠️ That's all for today's edition of THE PIRATE TIMES!

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