Anime & Manga Weekly — 2026-09-16
Crunchyroll has officially locked in its Fall 2026 schedule, headlining with *Black Clover* Season 2 and *The Apothecary Diaries* Season 3. Meanwhile, the manga world faces a wave of disruptions, with *Kagurabachi* and *One Piece* both announcing sudden breaks or hiatuses due to creator health and scheduling adjustments. On the creative front, legendary mangaka Hideaki Sorachi (*Gintama*) has officially announced his retirement from serialization, marking the end of an era for *Weekly Shonen Jump* veterans.
Anime & Manga Weekly — 2026-09-16
This Week's Top Headlines
Crunchyroll Confirms Full Fall 2026 Anime Schedule
- What happened: Crunchyroll announced the official release dates for its Fall 2026 lineup, confirming premiere dates for highly anticipated titles including Black Clover Season 2, The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, Magic Knight Rayearth, and Overgeared.
- Why it matters: This schedule solidifies the streaming giant's dominance in the Fall season, providing fans with concrete viewing dates for major returning franchises and new adaptations.
- Key facts: The lineup includes PSYREN, Black Clover S2, Apothecary Diaries S3, and Magic Knight Rayearth.
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Hideaki Sorachi Announces Retirement from Serialization
- What happened: Hideaki Sorachi, the creator of Gintama, has officially announced his retirement from creating new serialized manga after the conclusion of his current ongoing series.
- Why it matters: Sorachi is one of Weekly Shonen Jump’s most influential creators, known for blending comedy and action. His retirement signals a significant shift in the landscape of long-running shonen series.
- Key facts: Retirement follows the end of his current ongoing series; no new serialization plans have been announced.
Kagurabachi Confirms Sudden Hiatus Due to Illness
- What happened: The popular dark fantasy manga Kagurabachi has confirmed a sudden hiatus from Weekly Shonen Jump. Creator Takeru Hokazono is taking a break due to illness, though reports indicate he is recovering.
- Why it matters: This marks the second hiatus in four months for the series, raising concerns among fans about the sustainability of the intense production schedule required by top-tier Jump titles.
- Key facts: Hiatus confirmed for the next issue; Chapter 132 release altered.
Anime — New Announcements & Premieres
Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion! — Cast & Staff Reveal
- Details: The anime adaptation revealed additional cast members Hiro Shimono and Akira Sekine. Theme songs were also announced, with Centimillimental performing the opening and Rainy. performing the ending.
- Premiere Window: October 5, 2026.
- Source material: Light Novel.
Funsō Deshitara Hatta made — TV Anime Adaptation Announced
- Details: Motohiro Den’s manga If It's a Conflict, Leave it to Hatta is getting a television anime adaptation. The announcement was made alongside other industry news on September 14.
- Why it matters: Adds another political thriller/slice-of-life hybrid to the upcoming anime slate.
Streaming & Licensing Updates
- Crunchyroll Fall 2026 Lineup — The platform confirmed simulcast dates for Black Clover Season 2 and The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, ensuring immediate availability for international fans upon Japanese broadcast.
Manga — Chapter Highlights & Serialization News
One Piece — Break Announced for September 20
- What's happening: Following the release of Chapter 1193, One Piece will skip a week due to a Weekly Shonen Jump double issue. Chapter 1194 is scheduled for September 27.
- Publisher / magazine: Shueisha, Weekly Shonen Jump.
- Fan reaction: Fans are discussing the pacing of the Elbaf arc, noting that breaks are becoming more frequent as Eiichiro Oda approaches the final saga.
Enma Note: Jigoku Idol Project — New Serialization Launch
- What's happening: Arata Aki launched a new manga titled Enma Note: Jigoku Idol Project in Kadokawa’s Comic Gene magazine on September 15.
- Publisher / magazine: Kadokawa, Comic Gene.
- Fan reaction: Early interest is high due to Aki’s previous works and the unique "demon idol" premise.
MISH/MASH — New Series by Atsushi Kaneko
- What's happening: Atsushi Kaneko, known for Suna no Utsuwa (The Sandman), is launching a new series titled MISH/MASH in the next issue of Weekly Comic Spirits on September 28.
- Publisher / magazine: Shogakukan, Weekly Comic Spirits.
- Fan reaction: Kaneko’s distinctive art style and noir influences generate significant anticipation.
Industry Moves
- Venice Film Festival Award: The live-action film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back won the UNIMED Award at the Venice International Film Festival. The film opened in Japan on September 11.
- Game Release Dates: Several anime-related games confirmed release dates or trailers this week, including the Terranigma RPG (January 14, 2027) and Stranger Than Heaven (featuring a theme song by Snoop Dogg and Ado).
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Trends to Watch
- Creator Health & Hiatuses: With Kagurabachi and One Piece both experiencing breaks, there is growing industry attention on the physical toll of weekly serialization on top-tier mangaka.
- Fall Season Consolidation: Crunchyroll’s aggressive Fall lineup suggests a continued dominance in simulcasting rights, making it the primary hub for most major seasonal releases.
- Veteran Retirements: Hideaki Sorachi’s retirement highlights a generational shift in Shonen Jump, moving away from the "Big Three" era creators toward newer voices.
What to Watch & Read Next
- Anime pick: The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 — Catch up before the Fall premiere; it remains one of the most critically acclaimed historical mysteries currently airing.
- Manga pick: One Piece Chapter 1193 — Essential reading for those following the Elbaf arc, especially before the upcoming break.
Quick Takes
- Arata Aki launches Enma Note in Comic Gene (Sep 15).
- Atsushi Kaneko starts MISH/MASH in Comic Spirits (Sep 28).
- Yuna Anisaki launches Kōkyū Gohi no Kuroshiro na Oshigoto in Yawaraka Spirits (Sep 18).
- Terranigma RPG trailer confirms Jan 14, 2027 release.
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