We're Back, Vinland Saga Is Ending, & More | Anime+ News Ed: 88 E: 197

This week on Anime+, Aray and Aunn tackle a massive round of anime, manga, and gaming news—including the official launch date for Pokémon Legends Z-A and the bittersweet end of Vinland Saga. From sequel announcements to surprise crossovers, this episode is stacked.

Plus:

🎮 Nintendo Switch 2 crushes launch sales with over 3.5 million units sold in 4 days

📺 My Hero Academia: Vigilantes gets a 2nd anime season

👑 Kaguya-sama: Love is War returns with a brand-new TV special

🎧 Casetify turns AirPods Max into Dragon Ball Z scouters (!?)

🧠 Kakegurui’s live-action Netflix series BET gets renewed for Season 2

⚔️ Tokyo Revengers drops its War of the Three Titans trailer

🧛 Teenage Mercenary joins the animation wave with a new adaptation

🌊 Ninja Kamui confirms two more seasons

🔥 The Beginning After the End is back with Season 2 next spring

🏇 Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 2 saddles up for October

From game launches to manga finales, this week’s roundup covers everything fans need to know—and of course, a few spicy takes from the crew.

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Sources:

Pokémon Legends Z-A Game Launches on October 16

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-28/pokemon-legends-z-a-game-launches-on-october-16/.224889

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Anime Gets 2nd Season in 2026

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-30/my-hero-academia-vigilantes-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-2026/.226167

Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Anime's New Teaser Confirms 2nd Part's October Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-29/uma-musume-cinderella-gray-anime-new-teaser-confirms-2nd-part-october-debut/.226130

Netflix's English Live-Action Series BET Based on Kakegurui Manga Gets 2nd Season

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-24/netflix-english-live-action-series-bet-based-on-kakegurui-manga-gets-2nd-season/.225962

Casetify Turns AirPod Max Headphones Into Dragon Ball's Scouter

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2025-06-23/casetify-turns-airpod-max-headphones-into-dragon-ball-scouter/.225916

Kaguya-sama: Love is War Manga Gets New TV Special

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-22/kaguya-sama-love-is-war-manga-gets-new-tv-special/.225894

Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc's 1st Trailer Unveils More Cast, 2026 Debut

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-22/tokyo-revengers-war-of-the-three-titans-arc-1st-trailer-unveils-more-cast-2026-debut/.225886

Vinland Saga Manga Ends on July 25

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-20/vinland-saga-manga-ends-on-july-25/.225858

Teenage Mercenary Webtoon Gets Animated Adaptation

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-19/teenage-mercenary-webtoon-gets-animated-adaptation/.225787

Ninja Kamui Anime Gets 2 More Seasons

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-12/ninja-kamui-anime-gets-2-more-seasons/.225517

Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 3.5 Million Units Worldwide in 1st 4 Days

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-11/nintendo-switch-2-sells-over-3.5-million-units-worldwide-in-1st-4-days/.225455

The Beginning After the End Anime Gets 2nd Season Next Spring

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-06-11/the-beginning-after-the-end-anime-gets-2nd-season-next-spring/.225457