Midnight Bulletin: 23 Aug 2025

Hey anime fans! The world of anime is buzzing with exciting updates, from exciting new adaptations to musical releases that will surely get your heart racing. Whether you’re a fan of webtoons, anime adaptations, or iconic themes, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into the latest news you should know about in the anime community!

Here are the latest anime news articles that you should know about published in the last day:

• YouTuber Calm Down Man Announces Retirement from Webtoons
  Former webtoon artist Calm Down Man has confirmed his full retirement from the comics medium and has no plans to return.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Kakao Entertainment Shuts Down 11 Piracy Sites
  Kakao Entertainment has shut down 11 piracy sites and deleted approximately 160 million illegal works in the first half of 2025, marking continued efforts against copyright infringement.
  Source: Anime News Network

• WEBTOON Launches Short-Form Video Episodes
  WEBTOON has launched a new series of short-form video episodes, starting with titles like The Mafia Nanny and Osora.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Three WEBTOON Series Nominated for Harvey Awards
  The Mafia Nanny, Morgana and Oz, and Castle Swimmer have earned nominations in the Digital Book of the Year category at this year's Harvey Awards.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Live-Action Adaptation Announced for The Loser is the First Lady
  A live-action series adaptation of the webtoon The Loser is the First Lady, focusing on married lawmakers with opposing views, has been announced.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Yoshiki and Dan Da Dan Staff Issue Apology Over Parody Concerns
  Yoshiki has raised concerns regarding a parody in Dan Da Dan that resembles his band X Japan. The staff has publicly apologized for the matter.
  Source: Anime News Network

• Seven Seas Licenses Multiple Titles, Including Girl Meets Rock!
  Seven Seas has announced the licensing of several new titles, including Girl Meets Rock! and Dungeon Elf.
  Source: Anime News Network

• New Cast Announced for Niwatori Fighter
  Additional cast members for the upcoming anime adaptation of Niwatori Fighter have been announced, with the series set to premiere in Spring 2026.
  Source: MyAnimeList

• Shabake Anime Protagonist Character Trailer Revealed
  The Shabake anime adaptation is set to broadcast in Japan this October, with a new character trailer now available.
  Source: Crunchyroll

• Perfume to Perform To Your Eternity Season 3 Theme Song
  The musical group Perfume will perform the theme song for the upcoming third season of the To Your Eternity anime, which will be simulcast on Crunchyroll.
  Source: Crunchyroll

Stay tuned for more updates and keep your passion for anime alive!