Hello Readers, Welcome Back to AniWorldTV! In today’s article, we’re diving into the big and small events shaping the anime industry. This is Part 22 of our Weekly Anime News series.
Every day, we see a flood of anime updates—new adaptations, internet-breaking moments, and major events. Here at AniWorldTV, we focus only on the most important anime news, so you can stay updated without being overloaded.
So, what’s been happening in the world of anime? Let’s take a look at the updates you can’t afford to miss!
Goro Taniguchi Directing New Anime Film Paris ni Saku Étoile
Goro Taniguchi, the animation director behind Code Geass and One Piece Film: Red, is working on an original anime movie titled Paris ni Saku Étoile at Arvo Animation. The film is set to release on March 13, 2026.
Joining him for the first time is Katsuya Kondo—known for his character design work on Studio Ghibli classics like Kiki’s Delivery Service and Ponyo—who will be drafting the original character designs.
© 「パリに咲くエトワール」製作委員会
The movie follows two Japanese girls who refuse to give up on their dreams during the early 20th century. Fujiko aspires to become a painter, while Chizuru is drawn to the world of ballet. After meeting by chance in Yokohama, fate brings them together again in Paris, where they work hard to achieve their dreams.
Tsumuji Yoshimura’s Light Novel Receives Anime Adaptation
Moving on to adaptation news—manga artist Tsumuji Yoshimura announced on Monday that his light novel After the Villainess’ Exile! Living Quietly as a Nun Reforming with Church Meals (Tail Yuzuhara’s Akuyaku Reijō no Tsuihōgo! Kyōkai Kaikaku Gohan de Yūyū Sister-gurashi) is getting an anime adaptation.
Yoshimura, who also draws the manga adaptation, shared a promotional image for the project.
© Tail Yuzuhara, Tsumuji Yoshimura
The story follows Elizabeth, a former event planner in her past life, who is exiled and now lives as a nun in the countryside. Using her old-world knowledge, she brings convenience and change to her surroundings—while a knight commander unexpectedly moves into the area.
The anime’s premiere date has not yet been announced.
Crunchyroll to Stream Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2
Streaming giant Crunchyroll announced during the Otakon panel for Kakuriyo – Bed & Breakfast for Spirits that Season 2 will premiere this October.
Based on the light novel series by Miori Yuma and illustrated by Laruha, the anime follows Aoi, a college student who can see spirits—a gift inherited from her grandfather. After being taken to the Tenjin-ya inn by its godly master to repay her grandfather’s debt, Aoi refuses marriage and instead decides to work as the inn’s cook to settle what’s owed.
©2025 友麻碧・Laruha／KADOKAWA／かくりよの宿飯 弐 製作委員会
The first season aired in April 2018, with Crunchyroll streaming it in Japan and Funimation offering an English dub.
Mononoke Movie Wins Award at Film Festival
Our next update comes from the Mononoke franchise. Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage has won the Bronze Audience Award for Best Animated Feature at the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival.
The festival was held from July 16 to August 3 in Montreal, with the Audience Awards determined by attendee votes. The movie will stream on Netflix starting August 14.
©Twin Engine
The film premiered in Japan on March 14 and earned 98,093,680 yen (about US$675,360) in its first three days.
In addition, the franchise has announced its third movie, Gekijōban Mononoke Dai-San-Shō: Hebigami, set to premiere in spring 2026.
Crayon Shin-chan Voice Actor Hee Sun Kang Steps Down After 26 Years
In a heartfelt update, veteran voice actor Hee Sun Kang—best known for voicing Shin-chan’s mother in the Korean dub of Crayon Shin-chan—is stepping down after 26 years in the role due to health reasons.
According to Korean animation channel Tooniverse, So-yeon Ahn will take over as the voice of Misae. While the network cited “personal reasons,” industry sources confirmed the decision was related to Kang’s health.
Kang was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2021, which later spread to her liver. Despite undergoing dozens of rounds of chemotherapy, she continued working. In 2023, she appeared on the variety show You Quiz on the Block, sharing her story of recording even during treatment and surgery.
Debuting in 1979, Kang has voiced Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich, Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct, and the iconic Seoul subway announcements. She has received the KBS Voice Acting Award (2005) and the Prime Minister’s Commendation at the 2018 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.
Conclusion
That’s all for this week’s anime news! We hope you enjoyed reading Part 22 of our Weekly Anime News series and found updates here that you won’t see everywhere else.
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