Friday, August 7, 2026
Daily Brief
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Today in anime, 13 episodes are set to air, marking another busy day for fans worldwide. Amid the new releases, a poignant news story leads the headlines with the announcement of voice actor Michael Donovan's passing, reported by Anime News Network. The day also sees the birthdays of notable figures including director Mamoru Oshii and actor Yuto Sano, while the trending title remains "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4."
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New episodes today
120
News stories
50
Birthdays today
10
Trending titles
New episodes
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
Episode 17 · 2:00 PM · airing now
HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing Season 2
Episode 6 · 4:00 PM · airing now
KAMUI ---He's behind you
Episode 6 · 4:30 PM · airing now
Snack Hazama
Episode 6 · 4:42 PM · airing now
Biggest news
People·Anime News Network·13 hours agoReputable
SAG-AFTRA Lists Voice Actor Michael Donovan's Death
Manga·Anime News Network·14 hours agoReputable
Teki Yatsuda's Myther Manga to End
Manga·anitrendz.net·17 hours agoReputable
Golden Phantom Manga Gets Short Animation from Koh Yoshinari
Anime·Anime News Network·18 hours agoReputable
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Summer 2026, Jul 29-Aug 4
Movies·Anime News Network·19 hours agoReputable
Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- Anime Film Gets IMAX Screenings
Movies·Crunchyroll·21 hours ago
Puella Magi Madoka Magica -Walpurgisnacht Rising- Anime Film Confirms August 28 IMAX Release
People·Anime News Network·1 day agoReputable
A New Dawn Anime Film Opens in Indonesia on August 19
Music·Anime News Network·1 day agoReputable
Live-Action 'Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun' BL Series' Trailer Previews Ending Song
Birthdays today
Mamoru Oshii
Real person
Yuto Sano
Real person
Rikako Aida
Real person
Trina Nishimura
Real person
Towa Tokoyami
Real person
Corpse Husband
Real person
Mohiro Kitou
Real person
Mugihito
Real person
Tamekou
Real person
Ciarán Strange
Real person
Emi Shinohara
Real person
Jessica Calvello
Real person
Akemi Hayashi
Real person
Natsuko Kuwatani
Real person
Masahiro Yokotani
Real person
Rica Fukami
Real person
Mezashi Tadano
Real person
Masahiko Murata
Real person
Neko Iwatobi
Real person
Kazuya Takase
Real person
Esra Vural
Real person
Sadanatsu Anda
Real person
Ao Takahashi
Real person
Rin Mitaka
Real person
Touko Machida
Real person
Hachiman Hikigaya
Character
Meguru Bachira
Character
Reki Kyan
Character
Muichirou Tokitou
Character
Kohaku
Character
Noi
Character
Buggy
Character
Momo Deviluke
Character
Enji Todoroki
Character
Yuzu Aihara
Character
Shura Kirigakure
Character
Touko Aozaki
Character
Setsuna Yuki
Character
Felt
Character
Yu-Bin Hong
Character
Rossweisse
Character
Nanami Kiryuu
Character
Morisuke Yaku
Character
Elliot Nightray
Character
Red
Character
Taishirou Toyomitsu
Character
Kousuke Ooshiba
Character
Kokoro Tsurumaki
Character
Nana Deviluke
Character
Towa Tokoyami
CharacterTrending anime
- 1
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4
8.2 · 123,571 on lists
- 2
The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects
6.7 · 26,075 on lists
- 3
HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing Season 2
7.1 · 31,392 on lists
- 4
I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand
6.5 · 33,124 on lists
- 5
ONE PIECE
8.7 · 738,685 on lists
- 6
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System
6.7 · 50,260 on lists
- 7
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
8.2 · 102,347 on lists
- 8
From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage
6.5 · 41,732 on lists
- 9
Chainsmoker Cat
6.7 · 60,943 on lists
- 10
The Elusive Samurai Season 2
7.6 · 23,634 on lists
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