Rising Sun Dispatch Edition: 27 Jul 2025

Anime fans, gather around! The world of anime is buzzing with exciting news that you won’t want to miss. From new manga releases to live-action adaptations, there’s plenty happening in our beloved otaku sphere. Get ready to dive into the updates that are shaping the anime landscape!

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

• Kodama Tales to Publish Smile! Manga in English
  An English release of the popular manga "Smile!" has been announced, set to hit shelves in January 2026.
  As reported on: Anime News Network

• The Hooligans Webtoon Sees 58-Fold View Surge Leading Up to Release of Live-Action Adaptation
  Anticipation for the live-action adaptation of "The Hooligans" has resulted in a 58-fold increase in webtoon views, with sales also surging 26 times during this period.
  As reported on: Anime News Network

• Web Novel, Webtoon Kitchen Soldier Gets Live-Action Adaptation
  The story of a conscripted soldier discovering his culinary talents in the army kitchen will be adapted into a live-action format.
  As reported on: Anime News Network

• Shojo Manga Strobe Edge Gets Live-Action TV Drama in Fall 2025
  The beloved romance comic "Strobe Edge" by Io Sakisaka is set to be adapted into a live-action TV drama, following a previous film adaptation in 2015.
  As reported on: Crunchyroll

• Crunchyroll Anime Nights Movie Program Launches in the U.S.
  Crunchyroll is set to kick off its Anime Nights Movie Program featuring screenings of "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid," starting in U.S. theaters on October 20.
  As reported on: Crunchyroll

• Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Anime Shares Creditless Opening and Ending Videos
  The new season of "Kaiju No. 8" continues to capture viewer attention as Crunchyroll streams the latest episodes along with creditless opening and ending videos.
  As reported on: Crunchyroll

Stay tuned for more updates and news from the vibrant anime community!