Comic Natalie Weekly Roundup: Cyborg 009 Nemesis and Major Manga Milestones
From March 19th to March 25th, 2026, the anime and manga world saw some really big updates. The article that actually managed to attract the most attention on Comic Natalie was regarding the upcoming anime Cyborg 009 Nemesis. Fans are clearly very excited about this new project.
This summer, Cyborg 009 Nemesis is set to be released as the latest animation based on the legendary Shotaro Ishinomori's Cyborg 009. The news that topped the weekly access rankings revealed that the talented Yuichi Nakamura will be voicing the new character, Nemesis 009/Graviton. Along with this, a teaser visual was also released, featuring the words "generation change" in bold letters, which has sparked a lot of discussion online.
Talking about the role, Nakamura mentioned that he highly recommends this work even to people who have never actually read or seen the original series. He suggested that everyone should check out the unique charm and the hidden ephemerality that this story carries. It’s definitely looking like a must-watch for the upcoming season.
Special Celebrations: I Can't Fall in Love Just by My Face
On the special feature page, there is a very sweet project running to celebrate the completion of Anzai Karin's manga, I Can't Fall in Love Just by My Face. To mark this big milestone, readers are being invited to a fictional wedding for the characters Kanato and Sainan. If you have been following their journey till now, you should definitely try to "attend" this event as it’s a big deal for the fans.
- Event: Kanato & Sainan's Wedding Invitation
- Date: March 19, 2026
- Category: Comic
Assassination Classroom The Movie: A Deep Dive
Another major highlight was the special feature for the theatrical animation Assassination Classroom the Movie: Everyone's Time. A roundtable discussion was held featuring staff members who have been with the series for a long time, alongside those who played central roles in this specific movie. They shared many behind-the-scenes stories and looked back at the long history of the franchise.
Assassination Classroom the Movie: Everyone's Time is described as a reunion that everyone can participate in. During the talk, they explored how the students envision themselves ten years into the future. It’s a very emotional look at the growth of these beloved characters.
Ranman Dress Codeless: Tradition Meets Modernity
Lastly, we have a feature on Sayu's Ranman Dress Codeless. An extensive interview was conducted with actor Hiroki Suzuki. The feature includes several new photos of Suzuki dressed in a beautiful fusion of Japanese and Western coordination. He spoke at length about the charm of the work and his personal thoughts on "tradition and freedom."
He discussed the depth of Japanese clothing and the commonalities between manga and the 2.5-dimensional stage. For fans of the Cyborg 009 era or modern theatrical adaptations, these insights into the "gap between tradition and freedom" are quite fascinating. This interview was published on March 25, 2026, and is a great read for anyone interested in the cultural side of Japanese media.
