Chainsaw Man and Trigun are some of the best-selling manga in October, according to the New York Times. Chainsaw Man took the top spot on the U.S. Monthly Bookscan September list, showing its popularity among readers. Additionally, Japanese animation and video game rankings for September 30 to October 6 were also released.
In other news, Kadokawa announced a new ‘CandleA’ manga brand featuring a new work by Sal Jiang. Fans of the anime “Light Anime” will be excited to hear that it is getting a second season. My Hero Academia is set to have its final season in 2025, and Cardfight!! Vanguard DivineZ Deluxe-hen anime will debut in January 2025.
Exciting updates continue with the release of the first promo video for “I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level 2,” which is set to premiere in April 2025. However, fans of Glitter Force and Glitter Force Doki Doki should note that these anime series are listed as leaving Netflix U.S. on November 9.
In the world of conventions, Tokyo Game Show 2024 and Anime NYC 2024 have brought forth exciting announcements for fans. The article also highlights the latest in the gaming world, including a new Dragon Ball Z gaming chair by Secretlab and a museum exhibit where visitors can play rock-paper-scissors with life-size Gundam hands.
Fans of Detective Conan will be thrilled to know that the voice-changing bow tie and playing card-shooting gun from the series are now real. Additionally, Goku will have a new float at the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Nintendo has released a new sound clock called ‘Alarmo.’
The article also covers the latest in music and entertainment, with Kotono Mitsuishi and Tomokazu Seki transforming in coffee ads, and Blue Giant creator Shinichi Ishizuka designing a poster for the Montreux Jazz Festival Japan.
Overall, the manga and anime industry is buzzing with exciting updates, new releases, and upcoming events that will surely keep fans engaged and entertained in the months to come.
