Juan Castillo
Seasons and sequels critic
163 articles
Juan Castillo lives in Medellín and is the kind of fan who watches every episode on release day. He is especially interested in how franchises age: second seasons, studio changes and adaptations that fall short. At DonOtaku he writes analysis pieces and release news with a critical eye.
Published articles
Panini Manga releases the first volume of Vida entre libros in Spain
Kojima Ao's work depicts the daily life of a second-hand bookseller and the generational clash between readers and collectors
6 November 2026
Fool Night reveals new characters, cast, and opening theme by Tempalay
The Sunrise and Shaft anime premieres on November 26 on Netflix with all episodes at once.
6 November 2026
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus gets Latin Spanish dub on November 12 on Crunchyroll
Mario Castañeda and René García return as Goku and Vegeta in the renewed version of the anime, with weekly episodes every Thursday.
5 November 2026
Lycoris Recoil shorts get manga by Yasunori Bizen in 2027
The author moves from the main adaptation to the everyday stories of Café LycoReco in a short serialization.
5 November 2026
Across the Strange Edge launches Kickstarter for its second English volume and a deluxe edition
The campaign opens on November 19 with a goal of 7,000 euros and a special cover by Takashi Kumatani
5 November 2026
The Dangers in My Heart season 3 premieres in April 2027
The new teaser confirms the date and arrives just as the manga has ended with volume 14.
5 November 2026
Atelier of Witch Hat clothing arrives in January with AIR TOKYO
T-shirts, hoodies, a knit jacket inspired by Qifrey, and stained-glass keychains make up the collection, available for pre-order until November 26.
5 November 2026
Yō Fukaya publishes volume of his manga about his 93-year-old father
KADOKAWA releases 'Chichi to kurasu: 90-sai no chichi to hajimeru futari kurashi', the collected edition of the series the author has been posting on X since 2024.
5 November 2026
Takara Tomy reveals the TOYRISE Ryujinmaru from Mashin Hero Wataru for May 2027
The 9,900 yen articulated figure includes a miniature Wataru that pays homage to the 1988 kit.
5 November 2026
Kanan-sama anime launches DMM scratch with horror-themed illustrations
The campaign starts on November 6 and includes acrylic panels, stands, keychains, and other exclusive prizes.
4 November 2026
Jim Rugg creates a limited Astro Boy poster for the Tezuka documentary
The piece, inspired by 1970s blacklight posters, is a reward in the Kickstarter campaign for TEZUKA! God of Manga.
4 November 2026
Julietta Suzuki returns with the Otaku Vampire's Love Bite anime after 11 years
The Kamisama Kiss author confirms the TV adaptation of her vampire manga and shows a first video teaser.
4 November 2026
Reincarnated as a Sword unveils trailer and cast for Seedrun arc
The second season adds new voices and kicks off the new arc with its sixth episode
4 November 2026
Watashi wo Center ni suru to Chikaimasu ka? anime reveals cast and characters
Mizuki, Kōichi and the MelSto members star in the new visual, with four voices confirmed for the main roles.
4 November 2026
New Bocchi the Rock! merch open for preorder until November 23
The official Kirara & FUZ store opens online orders for the "Live ver." line featuring illustrations of Hitori Gotō and Kikuri Hiroi.
3 November 2026
Girls Band Cry movie opens on May 21, 2027
The trailer shows Togenashi Togenari on a national tour, and the first batch of advance tickets arrives on November 6
3 November 2026
Prime 1 Studio launches a life-size Marin Kitagawa figure for $8,000
The piece measures 164 centimeters, includes the protagonist's school uniform, and allows her to be changed into different clothes.
3 November 2026
Razer launches its EVANGELION EVA-01 collection with mouse, keyboard and gaming chair
The line includes five peripherals in EVA-01 colors and a mouse stand inspired by the launch platform
3 November 2026
Witch on the Holy Night manga arrives with art by Keigo Maki
The creator of Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie adapts the Type-Moon work in Weekly Shonen Magazine starting November 11
3 November 2026
A Gin and Vodka cosplay at Universal Studios Japan ends with park security stepping in
The Black Organization duo tried to recreate the scene from the first episode of Detective Conan, and park staff reacted very differently to each of them.
3 November 2026
Drama Queen ends in 4 chapters
Kuraku Ichikawa announces the end of his manga published in Shonen Jump+ since December 2024
3 November 2026
Four Anpanman breads hit convenience stores in Korea
Sanli launches a line with calcium and collectible zodiac stamps
2 November 2026
Tenten-kun manga creator announces his ancestor is the lead of the 2027 taiga drama
Kazumata Oguri launches a Saikyō Jump manga about his great-great-grandfather, Oguri Tadamasa, ahead of the premiere of Gyakuzoku no Bakushin on NHK.
2 November 2026
AI-assisted animated feature 'Lotus Lantern: Asking Heaven' premieres on Tencent Video
The Shenzhen production adapts 'Chenxiang rescues his mother' in 120 minutes and tops popularity charts on its first day.
2 November 2026
Korea's Singles' Day fills up with Pokémon, Anpanman, and webtoon merch
Major convenience store chains launch gift sets with popular IPs and discounts of up to 50% ahead of November 11.
2 November 2026
Marukuji launches online raffle with new SAKAMOTO DAYS merch
The campaign with new illustrations runs from November 2 to 29 and includes acrylic goods, pins, and bonus photos.
2 November 2026
JINS launches a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure eyewear collection
The line centers on the eight main JoJos and goes on sale October 29 in Japan.
1 November 2026
Blobtopia, Jun Kirarazaka's manga, ends in three chapters
The November 6 chapter will be a side story
1 November 2026
The official Dragon Ball store launches an exclusive Goku based on the cover of the first volume
Bandai reveals all the details of the S.H.Figuarts Son Goku & Dragon -DRAGON BALL STORE Exclusive Edition-, a cheaper version with fewer accessories than the 40th anniversary one.
1 November 2026
Yozakura-san launches the operation to rescue Futaba and Shinzo in episode 44
The anime airs a new episode on Sunday with the family and gold-rank spies mobilized to recover the siblings.
1 November 2026
Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston episode 5 holds the first meeting to spread Magic Vision
Hilde gathers those interested and a new program with viewer participation emerges.
1 November 2026
Yani Neko gets color pages in next issue of Young Magazine
The magazine released a preview of the new chapter of Niko Nichola's manga, which goes on sale on November 2.
1 November 2026
Kōji Asano's monthly Attack on Titan project brings Christa Lens in November
The Queen of the Walls postcard arrives at I.G & WIT stores starting November 1, along with A.YAMI stickers
31 October 2026
Tekken mourns Chiba Tetsuya, the author who brought him back to manga
The comedian recalls the award he received from the creator of Ashita no Joe and his return to drawing after years of failure.
31 October 2026
Tsunami Umino turns her one-shot Omiai Tantei Katabiranotsuji Nagi into a series
The Full-Time Wife Escapist author expands her detective story in December
31 October 2026
New KimiShinu merch arrives in December with watercolor miniatures
CS.FRONT launches ten products featuring Hina, Mimi, Seran, and Ali, and pre-orders close on November 15.
30 October 2026
Bandai reveals its first S.H.Figuarts of Femto, supervised by Studio Gaga
The figure is 16.5 cm tall, includes wire-articulated wings, and goes on sale in July 2027 for 14,300 yen.
30 October 2026
Death Note and Mooncat launch a nine-polish collection for its 20th anniversary
The US brand presents shades inspired by Misa, Rem, Ryuk and the rest of the series' universe.
30 October 2026
Kung Fu Kung Fool, masterlynx's Indian manga, is now available in English
KadoComi publishes the action comedy from the Amravati duo under its Kadokawa World Manga label
30 October 2026
New Witch on the Holy Night trailer previews supercell theme song
The ufotable film opens in Spanish theaters on February 5, 2027 and in Japan on November 20.
29 October 2026