Whenever conversations turn to Studio Ghibli, the same titles always steal the spotlight — Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and My Neighbor Totoro. And while I love these movies as much as anyone, tucked behind these blockbusters is a whole collection of overlooked gems that rarely get the flowers they deserve.

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TAITO has announced TAITO Milestones 5 for Switch.

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A new television anime titled Cardfight!! Vanguard Veil Lift has been scheduled to premiere in 2027. The project serves as a celebration of the franchise’s 15th anniversary and will be produced by Kinema Citrus, which previously handled the Divinez series. Original character designs and story concepts are provided by Akira Ito, the creator behind the Vanguard manga.

During the Bushiroad TCG Strategy Presentation 2026 Autumn on October 28, it was also revealed that the spin-off mini-anime Ghost Meets Gal! will return for a second season. This short series, currently airing since September 5, follows two girls pursuing idol dreams. Additionally, the final arc of the ongoing Divinez series is set to begin broadcasting in Japan on November 7.

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Also licensed: Dumbass Zombies!!!

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Mizuno to launch Fujikawa Minori wa Erabenai. manga on November 28

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The CD single hits Japanese stores today

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Naoki Urasawa’s Pluto is a progressive and profound modern meditation on A.I. that beats the Terminator franchise at its own game.

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Manga creator Masaki Andō has announced that his comedy series Mojiponika! will conclude with the November 25 issue of Kodansha’s Afternoon magazine. The story follows Tsumugu, an embroidery shop owner’s son who is hired by Gina, a foreign exchange student fascinated by kanji and yakuza films, to stitch characters onto her uniform. This project helps Tsumugu learn the meanings behind the symbols he previously could not read.

Andō launched the series in May 2025. Kodansha released the first compiled volume in October 2025, followed by a third volume on August 21.

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D&C Media has officially confirmed that the Solo Leveling: Ragnarok webtoon will resume with its third season following a hiatus of nearly one year. The publisher announced the return via KakaoPage, revealing that former Ice Lord artist Sanjimseung is taking over art duties from JIN, who left due to mandatory military service in South Korea. A new cover art piece featuring Sung Suho was also unveiled, showcasing the Shadow Monarch’s successor in a thinner design while retaining his signature purple aura and dark hoodie.

The series is described as “coming soon,” though no specific release date for Chapter 69 has been provided. D&C Media thanked readers for their patience and promised deeper chapters focusing on Suho’s journey. The story continues with Suho battling three Monarch Successors in the land of the Snowfolk, aided by his mother, Cha Haein. Official English release plans remain unannounced following the shutdown of Tapas.

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These anime movies with powerful, emotional narratives outdo Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle.

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