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1. MAPPA's 'Jimoto Saiko!' Anime Heads to Netflix — and That Cute Art Hides Something Dark

Source: 🇯🇵 はてなブックマーク

A new trailer reveals MAPPA is adapting the viral webcomic 'Jimoto Saiko!' as a Netflix worldwide exclusive, set to aiko's song 'milk.'

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2. Chainsaw Man Goes Mobile: MAPPA Reveals Smartphone Game with Maximum the Hormone Opening Theme

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

At its 15th anniversary showcase, anime studio MAPPA announced a Chainsaw Man smartphone game, with an OP movie set to Maximum the Hormone's wild new theme song.

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3. Cat-Run Ramen Shop Returns: 'Ramen Akaneko: Sono Ni' Hits Screens January 2027

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

The anime adaptation of the hit cat-staffed ramen comedy gets a second season in January 2027, with the original cast returning and Tasuku Hatanaka voicing new character Jewel.

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