Love anime but short on time? In Bloom is your 80-second anime news recap, fast, comfy, and packed with the week’s biggest headlines!

• Frieren goes on indefinite hiatus for creators’ health

• Bleach: Soul Resonance — new 3D action game drops later this year

• Sakurai manga incoming — from Kirby to Smash supremacy

• SHY ends in 3 chapters, a timid hero’s final bow

• Super Psychic Policeman Chojo anime powers up for 2026

• Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle hits $648M, breaking global records

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