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. Call to Action: 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your anime squad! Join the conversation using #AnimePlusPod on socials and let us know what your thoughts on this weeks anime news are! Links and Resources: 📰 Visit https://gfpods.com/anime-plus/ — your source for all anime and geek news featured in the show. Follow Us: 📲 Instagram:@animepluspodcast 🐦 Twitter: @Anime_plus_pod 🧵 Tiktok: @animepluspodcast Join Our Community on Discord:  https://discord.gg/YZQUZQAKWa Listener Questions: 💬 Got a question or anime you want us to cover? Drop your thoughts on socials or join our Discord—link is in the episode description! 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