This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn cover another loaded slate of headlines from the anime and otaku world. From Dragon Ball celebrating its 40th anniversary with stunning variant covers by 42 Shonen Jump legends, to the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle film’s trailer leaking online, there’s plenty to react to. The crew also looks at major anime announcements, including Awajima Hyakkei from Madhouse and new light novel adaptations heading to screens in 2026.

Plus:

🎮 Tamagotchi makes video game history

📕 The Devil Is a Part-Timer! manga officially ends after 24 volumes

👀 Red Fox, Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid, and Observation Records of My Fiancée join the anime pipeline

⚾ Ace of Diamond Act II returns with a second season in 2026

🌌 The Lovecraftian Chinese donghua Lord of Mysteries wraps production and looks 🔥

✨ Bleach reveals a surprising collab visual with Star Wars: Andor

Whether you’re a Dragon Ball lifer, a donghua explorer, or just here for the spooky romance vibes, this episode’s got a little something for every fan.

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Sources:

Dragon Ball Manga Set Marks 40th Anniversary With Variant Covers by 42 Jump Legends

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-09/dragon-ball-manga-set-marks-40th-anniversary-with-variant-covers-by-42-jump-legends/.224299

Demon Slayer Staff Addresses Infinity Castle Film's Trailer Leak

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-13/demon-slayer-staff-addresses-infinity-castle-film-trailer-leak/.224406

Awajima Hyakkei Anime's Teaser Unveils Staff at Madhouse, 2026 TV Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-13/awajima-hyakkei-anime-teaser-unveils-staff-at-madhouse-2026-tv-debut/.224404

Tamagotchi Inducted into 2025 Video Game Hall of Fame

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-11/tamagotchi-inducted-into-2025-video-game-hall-of-fame/.224342

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Manga Ends With 24th Volume

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/the-devil-is-a-part-timer-manga-ends-with-24th-volume/.224343

'Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!' Light Novels Get TV Anime by EMT Squared

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/heroine-saint-no-im-an-all-works-maid-light-novels-get-tv-anime-by-emt-squared/.224364

Observation Records of My Fiancée Light Novels Get TV Anime

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/observation-records-of-my-fiancee-light-novels-get-tv-anime/.224367

Horror-Romance Webtoon Red Fox Gets Animated Adaptation Premiering on LAFTEL on May 19

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-12/horror-romance-webtoon-red-fox-gets-animated-adaptation-premiering-on-laftel-on-may-19/.224363

Bleach Anime Reveals Star Wars: Andor Collaboration Visual

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-05-14/bleach-anime-reveals-star-wars-andor-collaboration-visual/.224431

Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season to Air in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2025-05-15/ace-of-diamond-act-ii-second-season-to-air-in-2026/.224474

Lovecraftian Donghua Lord of Mysteries Completes Production (And It Looks Incredible)

https://comicbook.com/anime/news/lovecraftian-donghua-lord-of-mysteries-chinese-anime/