Re:ZERO Season 4 Is Officially Set for April 2026, and the Opening Theme Is a Curveball

Posted on January 17, 2026 by admin

After nearly a decade of twists, resets, and emotional damage, Re:ZERO − Starting Life in Another World is gearing up for its next chapter. Season 4 has been officially confirmed to premiere in April 2026, landing right in the middle of the series’ 10th anniversary year.

Alongside the date, the franchise dropped a wave of anniversary updates, including a new digest trailer revisiting key moments from past seasons and a second main trailer for Season 4 featuring brand-new footage. But the detail that’s getting the most attention is the opening theme: “Recollect,” performed by longtime Re:ZERO vocalist Konomi Suzuki, this time joined by Ashnikko.

It’s an unexpected pairing on paper, but one that feels very in-step with where anime music has been heading lately. Suzuki has been part of Re:ZERO since the beginning, while Ashnikko brings a very different, internet-native energy to the mix. The track is produced by Giga and TeddyLoid, a duo known for pushing J-pop and vocaloid-adjacent sounds into darker, heavier territory.

Beyond the new season, the anniversary plans lean hard into fan engagement. The official 10th anniversary site is rolling out quizzes, episode voting, and Q&A projects with the production team. There’s also a first-ever Re:ZERO exhibition scheduled to run in Tokyo this fall, offering a look back at the anime’s decade-long run.
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Lion Forge Unveils First Look at Iyanu Season 2 and Feature-Length Movie

Posted on December 13, 2025 by admin

Lion Forge Entertainment has revealed new footage from the upcoming second season of Iyanu, along with a first look at the feature-length film Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes. Both projects are slated to premiere in the U.S. in 2026, with releases planned for Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

Season 2 expands the animated series’ mythology as new threats emerge across Yorubaland. The newly revealed opening title sequence hints at a looming conflict with the People of the Deep and their queen, Adura, while highlighting Iyanu’s growing powers and the strengthening bond of Team Chosen. New footage also previews Iyanu’s first encounter with Adura, setting the tone for the season’s escalating stakes.

The upcoming movie event, Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, introduces award-winning actress Stella Damasus as Oloye, a warrior who trains Prince Laja in The Way of the Golden Leaf, a martial art unique to the Iyanu universe.

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Shelly Hong to Direct and Co-Write Feature Adaptation of Getting Rid of Rosie

Posted on December 9, 2025 by admin

Filmmaker Shelly J. Hong will make her feature debut with Get Over It, a supernatural comedy based on Lynda Simmons’ novel Getting Rid of Rosie. The project, developed by Ontario-based I Crone Productions, recently completed a proof-of-concept shoot in Toronto with Tina Jung, Donald MacLean Jr., and Mimi Kuzyk. Hong co-wrote the screenplay with Simmons, expanding their partnership after the short film Ed & Alfie.

Hong, fresh from the Whistler Film Festival Screenwriters Lab, was drawn to the novel’s mix of humor and emotional depth. The film follows Samantha Choi, who must choose the life she truly wants before midnight, guided by Karma and confronted by the ghost of Rosie Fisk, the best friend who once upended everything and refuses to move on.

An award-winning Korean-Canadian filmmaker, Hong has directed four internationally screened shorts and previously worked across acting, production, writing, and directing. Her original feature script BEAST was selected for the 2025 Whistler Screenwriters Lab.

Author Lynda Simmons, known for her work with Harlequin and Penguin, transitioned into filmmaking in 2023 and partnered with Hong on Ed & Alfie. Their latest collaboration features cinematography by Lainie Knox (Children Ruin Everything, Tallboyz).

“Monstress” Marks 10th Anniversary With Special Gold Foil Edition

Posted on November 29, 2025 by admin

Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda’s award-winning fantasy series Monstress is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a newly printed edition of Volume 1, now featuring a commemorative gold-foil cover. The anniversary release arrives as the franchise continues to expand its lineup, joining the recently published Volume 10, the Monstress Book One hardcover collection, and the nearly 900-page Compendium edition, all available ahead of the holiday season.

First launched in 2015, Monstress quickly became one of Image Comics’ most acclaimed titles, earning multiple Eisner, Harvey, Ringo, Hugo, World Fantasy, and British Fantasy Awards. In 2016, Liu made industry history as the first woman to win the Eisner Award for Best Writer for her work on the series. The comic has also been featured on Best-of-Year lists from major outlets including Entertainment Weekly, The Washington Post, and Powell’s.

Set in an alternate, art-deco-infused version of early 1900s Asia, the series follows Maika Halfwolf, a young woman navigating the aftermath of war while bonded to a powerful eldritch entity. Its blend of political intrigue, myth, and detailed steampunk-influenced artwork has made it a mainstay among modern fantasy readers. The anniversary edition and the full Monstress catalog are available through comic shops, major booksellers, and digital platforms.

Documentary Fantasy Hybrid ‘Adrianne & The Castle’ to Debut on VOD

Posted on November 23, 2025 by admin

A genre-blending portrait of love, grief, and artistic devotion, Adrianne & The Castle will be released on VOD beginning December 5, 2025. Directed by Shannon Walsh, the film follows Illinois artist Alan St-George as he continues work on Havencrest Castle, the elaborate, hand-built home he created with his late wife, Adrianne.

Part documentary and part musical fantasy, the film recounts the couple’s decades-long partnership, their shared creative world, and the ornate, theatrical environment they constructed together. After Adrianne’s passing in 2006, St-George continued their project, transforming the castle into both a memorial and an evolving work of art.

Walsh incorporates staged musical sequences and fantastical imagery alongside archival material and interviews, creating a tone often described as a real-life fairytale. The film explores St-George’s process, his coping with loss, and the way imagination shapes his ongoing tribute.

Adrianne & The Castle will be available on digital platforms starting December 5.

“My Happy Marriage” Announces Three New Special Episodes for 2026 Netflix Release

Posted on November 23, 2025 by admin

Netflix has confirmed that My Happy Marriage will return with three new special episodes set to stream worldwide in 2026, expanding the popular romance–fantasy series based on Akumi Agitogi’s light novels.

Alongside the announcement, new artwork was released featuring Miyo and Kiyoka beneath blooming cherry blossoms, signaling the series’ continued focus on their evolving relationship.

Director Takehiro Kubota will return following his work on the first two seasons, with Reina Ueda and Kaito Ishikawa reprising their roles as Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudou. Both actors expressed enthusiasm about revisiting the characters and continuing the couple’s story beyond the events of Season 2.

Original author Akumi Agitogi also commented on the project, noting that the special episodes serve as a continuation made possible by the support of the series’ fans.

Further details, including story specifics and release timing, will be announced later. Seasons 1 and 2 remain available on Netflix for viewers looking to catch up.

New Fantasy Title D’orc Brings Humor to Image Comics’ 2026 Slate

Posted on November 21, 2025 by admin

Image Comics will debut D’orc, a new ongoing fantasy-comedy series from artist Brett Bean, in February 2026. Bean, known for his work on I Hate Fairyland, teams with colorist Jean-François Beaulieu and letterer Nate Piekos for the title, described as a humorous, high-energy quest set in a chaotic fantasy world.

The series follows its unlikely hero, D’orc, a half-dwarf, half-orc outcast who becomes entangled in a sprawling war among elves, orcs, humans, wizards, and a wide range of bizarre magical creatures. Armed only with an enchanted talking shield and a misplaced desire for friendship, he also happens to be at the center of a prophecy predicting the end of the world.

Bean says the series blends humor with character-driven storytelling, emphasizing flawed heroes navigating an absurd, dangerous realm. The book is positioned for readers who enjoy irreverent fantasy titles such as I Hate Fairyland, Chew, and Conan the Barbarian.

D’orc #1 arrives in comic shops February 4, 2026, with multiple variant covers from Jorge Corona, Jason Howard, Ryan Ottley, and Ryan Stegman. Digital editions will be available through major platforms including Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

New Clip: Eugène Green’s The Tree of Knowledge Premieres Tonight at Fantastic Fest 2025

Posted on September 18, 2025 by admin

In biblical terms, the “Tree of Knowledge” represents the beginning of free will. For filmmaker Eugène Green, it serves as a metaphor for spiritual awakening in The Tree of Knowledge, which premieres tonight at Fantastic Fest 2025.

The story centers on Gaspard (Rui Pedro Silva), a teenager ensnared by the Ogre, a man who has made a pact with the Devil and uses him to attract tourists, transforming them into animals before killing them. Gaspard escapes with a donkey and a dog and encounters the spirit of Queen Maria I of Portugal, while the Ogre sets off in pursuit.

Green, born in New York and based in France, is known for Toutes les Nuits and a body of films often shown at major festivals including Cannes, Locarno, and Berlin.

Marc Silvestri Relaunches The Darkness With New Ongoing Series at Image/Top Cow

Posted on September 18, 2025 by admin

Marc Silvestri is bringing back one of his most iconic creations. The Image Comics co-founder and Top Cow Productions CEO will relaunch The Darkness this December with a new ongoing series, nearly 30 years after its debut.

Silvestri, who co-created the supernatural anti-hero Jackie Estacado in 1996, teams with artist Ed Benes (Birds of Prey) for the first issue, with Raymond Gay (Gunslinger Spawn) taking over interiors from issue #2. The book will also feature inks by Matt “Batt!” Banning, Sal Regla and John Livesay, colors by Arif Prianto, and lettering by Troy Peteri.

Variant covers from Silvestri, Benes, and David Mack will launch alongside collector editions, including sketch variants and signed art editions.

Originally a breakout hit in the ’90s, The Darkness spawned spin-offs, crossovers, and two video game adaptations, cementing its status as a Top Cow flagship. The new series returns to Jackie Estacado, a mafia hitman cursed with dominion over creatures from another realm, as supernatural forces clash in a morally gray war.

“This isn’t just nostalgia,” Silvestri said. “It’s a reinvention. We’re going back to what made The Darkness a hit, but turning everything up to eleven.”

The Darkness #1 will release in December in comic shops and across digital platforms.

Animated Short Pigasus Launches Globally on YouTube

Posted on August 21, 2025 by admin

The award-winning animated short Pigasus is now available worldwide following its debut on YouTube on August 21, 2025. Produced by Arcana Studio and directed by Sean Patrick O’Reilly, the film has screened at nearly 200 international festivals and earned more than 60 awards.

Based on Don McDowell’s book Pigasus: The Lost Paradise Elysium, Battle for Evermore, the story follows a young pig on a fantastical journey of self-discovery, accompanied by creatures like Pegasus and Unicorn. The film blends adventure and fantasy while exploring themes of growth, resilience, and hope.

Originally released in 2023, Pigasus has been recognized at festivals including the World Film Festival in Cannes, the Vegas Movie Awards, and the Hollywood Gold Awards. Its online release marks the first time the short is widely accessible to a global audience.