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📰 DAILY ANIME NEWS — NOVEMBER 11, 2026

Ahoy, pirates! 🏴‍☠️

The anime world has another exciting day ahead! From a major MAPPA industry partnership and a long-awaited Season 2 confirmation to brand-new manga adaptations, upcoming anime premieres and special collaborations, today's headlines have plenty for fans to explore. Let's dive into the latest developments!

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🔥 BERSERK OF GLUTTONY SEASON 2 CONFIRMED FOR APRIL 2027!

The hunger isn't over! Berserk of Gluttony is officially returning with Season 2 in April 2027, and fans have already received a brand-new teaser visual to celebrate the announcement.

The new visual features Fate Graphite beneath a striking red moon, setting the stage for another chapter of his dangerous journey.

The official announcement also confirmed that Crunchyroll will stream the second season. However, an exact premiere date and Japanese broadcast details are still under wraps.

After the events of the first season, fans can finally look forward to seeing Fate's story continue!



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💎 NANATSU-YA: SHINOBU AND HER JEWELRY BOX GETS A TV ANIME IN 2027!

A brand-new manga adaptation has entered the spotlight! Nanatsu-ya: Shinobu and Her Jewelry Box, the manga created by Tomoko Ninomiya, has officially been announced for a 2027 television anime.

The announcement arrived alongside a teaser visual and promotional video, introducing viewers to a story revolving around precious gemstones, an old pawnshop and the people connected to it.

The anime follows Shinobu Kurata, a girl with the unusual ability to sense the energy hidden within gemstones, and Akisada Kitakami, a young man connected to a prestigious jewelry business.

The production brings together some familiar names:

• Director: Chiaki Kon
• Series Composition: Seishi Minakami
• Character Design: Mai Furuki
• Animation Studio: J.C.STAFF

Interestingly, Chiaki Kon and J.C.STAFF previously worked on the anime adaptation of Nodame Cantabile, another work by the same manga creator.

The anime is scheduled for 2027, although its exact premiere date and voice cast have not yet been revealed.



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🤝 CYBERAGENT ENTERS A MAJOR PARTNERSHIP WITH MAPPA!

A significant development has arrived for the anime industry!

CyberAgent has officially announced a business partnership with MAPPA, the animation studio behind major productions such as Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man.

As part of the agreement, CyberAgent has also acquired a stake in MAPPA's parent company, MHD Co., Ltd.

The partnership aims to strengthen anime production and expand how anime reaches audiences worldwide.

Both companies are exploring collaboration across several areas, including:

• Anime planning and production.
• Broadcasting and streaming.
• Games and merchandise.
• International distribution.
• Events and fan experiences.

MAPPA President Manabu Otsuka emphasized the importance of working with partners who share a commitment to creativity and quality.

This is an important industry development, and fans will be watching closely to see what future projects emerge from the partnership.



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💙 AOHARU ONCE MORE REVEALS JANUARY 2027 PREMIERE AND MAIN CAST!

Romance fans have another upcoming title to look forward to!

Aoharu Once More, the anime adaptation of Toworu Miyata's manga, has officially confirmed its television premiere for January 2027 on TV Tokyo.

The announcement also revealed the two main voice actors:

• Tsubasa Kaito as Hayato Kobayashi.
• Kazuki Ura as Ritsu Onishi.

A first teaser promotional video featuring the voices of both characters has also been released.

The series is being produced under the BALLOON anime label using the light-anime production format.

Its story focuses on an emotional reunion and the complicated feelings that come with reconnecting after time apart.

The exact premiere date and streaming arrangements have not yet been announced.



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🐕 MAMESHIBA GETS A NEW SHORT ANIME — OYATSU SHIBA!

Remember the adorable Mameshiba characters? They're making a return with a brand-new spin-off!

Oyatsu Shiba, an official short anime based on the Mameshiba franchise, has announced its premiere for November 14, 2026.

The series will feature mysterious little characters living inside Japanese snacks, sharing unusual trivia and amusing conversations about the human world.

Here's what has been revealed:

• Premiere: November 14, 2026.
• Platform: Official YouTube channel.
• Schedule: Every Saturday at 6:00 PM JST.
• Episode length: Approximately one minute.
• Initial run: 20 episodes.

The voice cast includes Akari Kito, Natsuki Hanae, Miku Ito and Yumiri Hanamori, alongside other performers.

With its short episodes and quirky concept, this spin-off is bringing a little nostalgic fun back to the anime scene!



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🎮 GACHA GIRLS CORPS REVEALS MOMO SAKURAI AS MOFUTTO!

Another casting update has arrived for the upcoming fantasy anime Gacha Girls Corps!

The official website has announced that Momo Sakurai, a member of the idol group ≠ME, will voice the character Mofutto.

Alongside the casting announcement, a new character promotional video has been released featuring the Mofutto version of the ending theme, Mofu Kyun Heart♡.

The anime follows a gamer who gets transported into another world, where he must rely on his smartphone and characters summoned through a gacha system to survive.

The series is scheduled to premiere on January 7, 2027.

This latest announcement adds another performer to the growing cast ahead of the anime's winter debut!



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🎵 SSS-CLASS REVIVAL HUNTER UNVEILS NEW PV FEATURING ITS ENDING THEME!

Music and animation are coming together in a new promotional update for SSS-Class Revival Hunter!

The upcoming television anime has revealed a fresh promotional video featuring a preview of its ending theme, Fading.

The ending song is performed by THE SPELLBOUND × BOOM BOOM SATELLITES, bringing together two music acts for the anime's soundtrack.

The new PV offers another look at the upcoming adaptation and gives fans their first taste of the ending track.

The anime is currently scheduled to premiere in January 2027.

With another promotional update now available, anticipation is building for this fantasy series ahead of its debut!



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🤖 PATLABOR EZY × EXPELLED FROM PARADISE ANNOUNCE SPECIAL COLLABORATION!

Two different generations of mecha anime are coming together!

Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart and Mobile Police Patlabor EZY have officially announced a special collaboration ahead of the former's theatrical release on November 13, 2026.

The collaboration features a newly revealed visual set above Shibuya, showing the AHRAHN aircraft carrying Patlabor's Ingram robot through the sky.

But that's not all!

To celebrate the collaboration, selected episodes from the original Patlabor: Early Days series will receive a special free YouTube release.

The featured episodes are:

• Episode 2 — Long Shot.
• Episode 5 — The Longest Day of Section 2 (Part 1).
• Episode 6 — The Longest Day of Section 2 (Part 2).

The special release will be available through the official Bandai Namco Filmworks YouTube channel for 24 hours, from November 12 at 9:00 PM JST until November 13 at 8:59 PM JST.

A pretty exciting crossover for fans of classic and modern mecha anime!



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That's all for today's edition, pirates! 🏴‍☠️

From MAPPA's expanding ambitions to fresh anime adaptations and returning favourites, the anime seas are certainly getting busier. With 2027 already looking packed with exciting releases, there's plenty more treasure waiting on the horizon!

Keep your eyes open, stay aboard and never miss another announcement!

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