Anime
Webtoon-Based Live-Action Series Manager Kim Debuts on June 26 – News

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Korean broadcasting studio SBS confirmed on Friday that the live-action Manager Kim series starring Ji-sub So based on the webtoon of the same name will premiere on June 26.
The eight-part series will follow the story of Kim, a seemingly ordinary office worker, who reveals his past as a former special agent after his daughter suddenly disappears. Determined to rescue her, he risks everything and returns to his covert skillset. So takes on the role of Kim, a devoted father who becomes a one-man rescue force.
The supporting cast includes Dae-hoon Choi as Han-soo Sung, a former taekwondo gold medalist turned instructor; Kyung-ho Yoon as Jin-cheol Park, an ex-deployed soldier; and Sang-wook Joo as Kang-chan Joo, a ruthless construction company chairman who relies on money and violence.
Son Na-eun, a former member of K-pop girl group Apink, plays Sang-ah, Kim’s coworker harboring hidden secrets. Sung-kyu Kim takes on the role of Sung Kang, a North Korean agent dispatched to the South on a covert mission.
Manager Kim is a spin-off set in the same universe as the webtoons Lookism, Viral Hit, and My Life as a Loser, and became an instant hit upon release.
Fans can read the Manager Kim webtoon, which was serialized between 2021 and 2025, in English on WEBTOON.
Source: Newsis (Joo-hee Kang)
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Anime
‘Historie’ Unveils Main Cast, First Promo, January 2027 Premiere

The official website for the television anime adaptation of Hitoshi Iwaaki‘s Historie manga revealed the main cast, teaser visual (pictured right), and the first promotional video on Sunday. Produced by LIDENFILMS, the anime will premiere in January 2027.
Cast
Eumenes: Nobunaga Shimazaki (Sakamoto Days)
Hieronymos: Ryouta Suzuki (Dr. Stone: New World)
Hieronymus: Kazuya Ichijou (The Fable)
Teresila: Yuuko Kaida (Spy x Family)
Charon: Wataru Takagi (Gachiakuta)
Tolmides: Junya Enoki (Fate/strange Fake)
Hecataeus: Satoshi Tsuruoka (Jujutsu Kaisen: Shimetsu Kaiyuu – Zenpen)
Thrax: Anri Katsu (Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi)
Aristotle: Tsuguo Mogami (Jigokuraku 2nd Season)
Perialla: Miki Kariya (Omae Gotoki ga Maou ni Kateru to Omouna)
Nicogenes: Seiyuu Fujiwara (Bucchigiri?!)
Iwaaki (Kiseijuu) began serializing the historical adventure manga in Afternoon magazine in January 2003. Kodansha published the 12th volume in June 2024. Historie has a cumulative circulation of over 4.7 million copies.
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Source: Comic Natalie
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Anime
You and I Are Polar Opposites 2nd Season Anime Unveils Theme Song Artist in New Promo Video – News
The staff for the television anime of Kōcha Agasawa‘s romantic comedy manga You and I Are Polar Opposites (Seihantaina Kimi to Boku) revealed the second season’s new promotional video, opening theme song artist, and additional new staff members on Monday. Artist 7co (read as Nanako) will perform the opening theme song “Nekojarashi.” The song was written specifically for the anime and is 7co‘s major debut single.
First season main animator Tamami Izawa and Sara Sakoe (Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill, A Star Brighter Than the Sun) join the second season staff as additional chief animation directors. Eriko Kimura (Call of the Night two seasons, DAN DA DAN two seasons) is the sound director.

© Kocha Agasawa/SHUEISHA, You and I Are Polar Opposites Committee
The anime’s second season will debut on July 5 on MBS and TBS and 26 other networks on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. JST. Crunchyroll will stream the new season.
Takakazu Nagatomo is directing the anime at Lapin Track. Teruko Utsumi (Sarazanmai) is writing the scripts and is also serving as animation producer. Mako Miyako is designing the characters. Naho Kozono (Golden Kamuy) is the sub-character designer, and is also the chief animation director, along with Sayuri Sakimoto (Orient). The musician tofubeats is composing the music.
Chieko Nakamura (Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence) is directing the art. Tomoyuki Shiokawa (The Promised Neverland) is the compositing director of photography. Yuki Akimoto (SHOSHIMIN: How to become Ordinary) is the color key artist. Yuushi Koshida (My Happy Marriage) is serving as 3D director. Masayuki Kurosawa (Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez) is editing. Wataru Osakabe (Pompo: The Cinéphile) is handling 2D design. SHOCHIKU anime is overseeing the production.
The first season debuted on January 11 on MBS, TBS, and their affiliates, and aired on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. JST. The series streamed on ABEMA in Japan at 5:30 p.m. JST on Sundays. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired, and also streamed a same-day English dub. The series also streamed in partnership with Animax Broadcasting Korea and Medialink.
MANGA Plus published the series in English and describes the story:
Suzuki, an energetic girl who can’t help but follow the crowd, finds herself drawn to Tani, a quiet boy who can easily speak his mind. Enter: the serialization of a hit one-shot! A story for anyone who wants to enjoy love! This down-to-earth, relatable rom-com is ready to pull at your heartstrings!
Agasawa launched the manga on Shueisha‘s Shonen Jump+ platform in May 2022. The manga originally launched as a one-shot on the website in January 2021. The manga ended in November 2024. Shueisha shipped the eighth and final compiled book volume in March 2025.
Viz Media also publishes the series in English.
The series has over 1.8 million copies in circulation (including digital copies). The manga ranked #3 in the 16th Manga Taisho Awards in 2023, and #7 in the 17th Manga Taisho Awards in 2024.
Source: Press release
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Anime
The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for The Throne Anime Reveals 2 New Cast Members – News
The official website for the television anime of Tanba and Yuunagi‘s The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for The Throne (Saikyō Degarashi Ōji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi: Munō o Enjiru SS-Rank Ōji wa Kōi Keishō-sen o Kage kara Shihai Suru) light novel series revealed two additional cast members on Monday.
Yūki Kuwahara as Christa Lakes Adler

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Masahiko Tanaka as Sebastian

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©タンバ・夕薙/KADOKAWA/出涸らし製作委員会
The anime will debut in July.
The anime will star:
Yūji Yanase (By the Grace of the Gods two seasons, In the Land of Leadale, Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra) is directing the anime at Maho Film, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (In the Land of Leadale, Hajime no Ippo Rising, Record of Ragnarok) is in charge of the series scripts, and Kazuko Tadano (Sailor Moon, Wedding Peach, Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens) is designing the characters.
Kadokawa publishes the light novel series and Yukino Amagai‘s manga adaptation in Japan and overseas, and it describes the story:
Arnold, the seventh Imperial Prince of the Adrasia Empire, is called “THE INSIPID PRINCE” among people since his twin brother is genius and respected by all people. However, he has a secret identity -SILVER, one of the only five -SS-rank adventurers in the continent. When his younger brother Leo decides to aim for the throne, Arnold starts running things behind the scenes to support his brother. Unexpectedly the most beautiful lady becomes his assistant. The secret struggle of the strongest prince begins!
Tanba launched the story on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website on February 3, 2019, and Kadokawa‘s Sneaker Bunko imprint published the first volume that September. The 16th volume shipped on April 1. Amagai launched the manga adaptation on Kadokawa‘s Young Ace Up website, and Kadokawa will publish the 10th manga volume on July 10.
Sources: The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for The Throne anime’s website, Comic Natalie
Disclosure: Kadokawa World Entertainment (KWE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation, is the majority owner of Anime News Network, LLC. One or more of the companies mentioned in this article are part of the Kadokawa Group of Companies.
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