We recently got a sneak peek at a new game in the KPop Demon Hunters universe, and now all the details are here! It’s called KPop Demon Hunters: Battle for the Spotlight, and it’s the latest addition to Z-Man Games’ popular Love Letter series. In this game, you’ll join either Team HUNTR/X or the Saja Boys in a battle to protect – or destroy – the Honmooon. The game will be available in October.
This September, Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman, returns to her mysterious roots in a special 50th-anniversary issue (#1). Writer Dan Watters (known for his work on Loki) and artist Andrea Broccardo (Spider-Man Noir) are teaming up to tell a story that will dramatically change things for longtime fans. Plus, a shocking twist in Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity will send Spider-Woman on a dangerous journey through the darkest parts of the Marvel Universe.
I was so excited when Youngblood #100 came out! It really launched what everyone started calling the “Summer of Youngblood” – a full-on celebration of this iconic Image series making such a huge comeback. Honestly, the first issue sold out fast, and it’s awesome to see Liefield and the team at Image working hard to get more copies in our hands. They’re already doing a second printing, but they didn’t stop there! It’s not just new covers this time; they’re going all-out with totally fresh cover designs featuring art from some amazing creators and even bringing in guest characters. It’s shaping up to be an incredible summer for Youngblood fans like me!
On the Deadline Crew Call podcast, Phil Lord explained that when Holland injured himself, his primary concern wasn’t meeting a deadline or pushing back the release date. He emphasized that his focus was solely on Holland’s well-being, clarifying that managing dates is the studio’s responsibility, while the actors and the actual production process are his priority.
With the anime on hold, the manga is marking its 5th anniversary with a special announcement: a stage play! This is the first time the series will be adapted for the stage, and the news was revealed on the anniversary date.
This year’s Anime Expo will take place from July 2nd to July 5th. A-1 Pictures will host a panel on July 3rd, where they’ll share the latest news about their upcoming anime and projects, including their original series, Grow Up Show, which premieres in July. Anime Expo’s official X account announced that anime producer Shota Fujii and director Kanta Kamei will both be attending. Kamei is known for directing shows like Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend and Bunny Drop, while Fujii has worked on popular titles such as 86 and NieR: Automata Ver1.1a.
It’s still frustrating to see Netflix cancel shows, and some cancellations feel particularly unfair. While at least a few of the sci-fi and fantasy series got proper endings, others were cut short, leaving viewers to imagine how the stories could have continued.
I was really happy to hear Destin Daniel Cretton talk about Shang-Chi 2 on the Crew Call podcast! Apparently, it’s still happening, which is fantastic news for fans like me. He and his co-creator, Andrew Guest, explained that the hold-up wasn’t a creative issue, but mainly due to the complications and delays caused by COVID. It’s good to know it hasn’t been abandoned!
The game features a total of 35 characters, including the main characters Maomao and Jinshi, as well as Gaoshun, Loulan, Gyokuyou, and others. Pre-registration started on July 29th, 2025, on the G123 platform, and comes with rewards for players as they progress. Currently available only in Japan on G123, the game is launching globally soon. A new teaser trailer showing Maomao’s challenges at the palace has been released on the game’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, along with a link to pre-register. Be sure to check it out!
Just over two months after Season 3 ended, MAPPA is gearing up to share news about what’s next for the anime. The studio is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and will be revealing details about future projects, including Jujutsu Kaisen, which has become their most popular series. A recent post on the official X (formerly Twitter) account announced an exciting update regarding the anime’s continuation.