MAPPA's June 19 anniversary stream is over. A Chainsaw Man mobile game, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4, an October date for Ranma 1/2, and two new Netflix anime. We check last week's betting card to see how the predictions held up.
Before MAPPA's June 19 anniversary stream, Japanese fans have turned the lineup into a betting card. From near-locks like Chainsaw Man and the Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game to long-shot dreams, here is what is confirmed and what fans only wish for.
In the afterword of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Volume 3, Gege Akutami revealed that the story of the Simurians' canal was deeply inspired by Tetsu Nakamura, a Japanese doctor who built a 25.5km irrigation canal in Afghanistan. Known in Afghanistan as 'Kaka Murad' (Uncle Murad), here is who he was, both from Japan's perspective and from how Afghans remember him.
LINE Manga celebrated its 13th anniversary with a 'Favorite Manga Election,' drawing 2.89 million votes. One Piece took 5 categories, while Demon Slayer and Korean webtoon Teenage Mercenary scored 2 each. The poll reveals how Japan's manga market now blends domestic shonen classics with Korean webtoons — and how international readers can access these titles abroad.
King Gnu's 'AIZO' hits No.1 on Billboard JAPAN's Global Japan Songs chart, marking their second chart-topper after 'SPECIALZ.' The Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 finale triggered a 190% streaming surge to 5.46 million plays. We explore King Gnu's four-song history with JJK and the anime's global music impact.
Japan's Anime!Anime! reader poll crowns the best of Winter 2026: Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 and Frieren Season 2 share #1, with Tamon's B-Side at #3, Medalist Season 2 at #4, and Oshi no Ko Season 3 at #5. We compare Japanese and international rankings and break down where to stream each title.
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 10 features Takaba's full debut in his iconic 'Center Man' costume, complete with intentional animation 'collapse' and perfectly timed comedic silences. We break down his reality-warping cursed technique 'Comedian' and the classic Japanese comedy references international fans need to know.