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Welcome to Shin Newspaper, your trusted source for key anime and manga industry updates. In this edition, we take a look at the newly announced Aikatsu! and PriPara crossover film, Shunsuke Sorato’s romantic comedy manga, the return of Honda with a new slice-of-life series, the anime adaptation of Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord, and the confirmation of Kingdom’s sixth anime season. This roundup was compiled with from ChatGPT to ensure clear and concise coverage of the latest developments.

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:small_blue_diamond: Aikatsu! × PriPara Crossover Film Set for Fall 2025

:small_blue_diamond: Shunsuke Sorato Launches New Rom-Com Manga in May

:small_blue_diamond: Honda Debuts New Manga on Aging and Community

:small_blue_diamond: ‘Easygoing Territory Defense’ Gets TV Anime Adaptation

:small_blue_diamond: ‘Kingdom’ Anime Returns with Season 6 in October

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Aikatsu! × PriPara Crossover Film Set for Fall 2025

Bandai Namco Filmworks has announced that the popular idol anime franchises Aikatsu! and PriPara will unite in a crossover anime film set for release in fall 2025. This marks the first collaboration between the two long-running series, each known for their unique approaches to music, fashion, and idol culture. The film will be titled Aikatsu! x PriPara THE MOVIE -Deai no Kiseki!- (Aikatsu! x PriPara THE MOVIE -The Miracle of Encounters!-).

The film will bring together characters from each universe in an original story that showcases their musical talents and individual personalities. Details about the plot, cast, and creative staff are expected to be revealed in the coming months. The project aims to celebrate the legacy of both properties while offering something fresh for new and returning audiences.

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Shunsuke Sorato Launches New Rom-Com Manga in May

Manga creator Shunsuke Sorato will begin a new romantic comedy series on May 22, 2025. The announcement was made Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine. The new manga is titled Kimi no Gizaba ga Mitemitai (I Want to See Your Jagged Teeth).

The magazine teases the manga as a romantic comedy that centers on a cute girl that is always hiding her face with a mask.

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Honda Debuts New Manga on Aging and Community

Honda, the creator of the autobiographical manga Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san, has launched a new manga titled Rōjin no Katachi (The Shape of Old Age). The new series shifts genres from workplace comedy to a more contemplative slice-of-life narrative centered on aging and daily life among elderly residents in modern Japan.

The story focuses on several elderly individuals as they navigate loneliness, memory, and community in a rapidly changing urban landscape. With a tone that blends subtle humor and emotional depth, the series is expected to reflect Honda’s distinct observational style while exploring topics often underrepresented in mainstream manga. The first chapter debuted on April 21, 2025.

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‘Easygoing Territory Defense’ Gets TV Anime Adaptation

Kadokawa has announced a television anime adaptation of Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City, a fantasy light novel series written by Ren Eguchi and illustrated by Masa. The anime project was revealed during the "MF Books 10th Anniversary" livestream event and is currently in production.

The story follows Van, a young noble who is banished to a remote, undeveloped territory. Using his rare "production magic," Van revitalizes the land, drawing in settlers and transforming the village into a fortified city. Blending kingdom-building mechanics with fantasy elements, the series focuses on leadership, logistics, and social development rather than combat. Details on the studio, staff, and release window are expected to follow later this year.

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‘Kingdom’ Anime Returns with Season 6 in October

The anime adaptation of Kingdom, based on Yasuhisa Hara’s manga, will return for a sixth season in October 2025. The announcement was made via the franchise’s official website and social media s. Produced by Studio Pierrot and Studio Signpost, the new season will continue the military and political saga of China’s Warring States period.

Season six will adapt the manga’s Koku You Campaign arc, which features key strategic developments and major character confrontations. The series follows the story of Ri Shin, a war orphan who rises through the ranks of Qin’s army, and Ei Sei, the young king with ambitions to unify China. Known for its historical scope and detailed battle sequences, Kingdom remains one of the most acclaimed war-themed anime of the last decade.

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