The anime film “Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to” (君と花火と約束と) has officially revealed its main theme, “消えない花火 (Kienai Hanabi),” a new song from idol group timelesz, with the film opening nationwide in Japan on July 17, 2026.
Yasuo Matsuo, founder of the renowned anime rights agency Cloverway, has launched a new studio called IP Bay, aimed at bringing Japanese intellectual properties to the international market. The company made its global debut at the Cannes Film Market.
The anime film 「君と花火と約束と」 (Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to) has unveiled its full trailer and official main visual, along with new cast members and the theme song “消えない花火” (Kienai Hanabi) performed by timelesz.
Volume 1 of the manga “Mote Yoso no Oi Konyakusha ni Tenshi no Tekken THE COMIC” went on sale May 15, published by Mag Garden. The story follows a noblewoman who has never been chosen in love — until she decides to take matters into her own hands.
Volume 1 of the manga “Ogori Koushaku wa ‘Nisemono Shudou-jo’ no Kenshin-teki na Ai wo Kau,” drawn by Mizuki Nyaga and based on a novel by Kukawa Kori, went on sale May 15 from KADOKAWA. The story follows a proud duke who purchases the devoted love of a fake nun.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia TV anime, rounds 2 and 3 of the “Character Matchup” special screening event have been announced with full details, alongside a brand-new short anime titled “I am a hero too.”
Streaming platform Darkroom has added the anime Hare+Guu Deluxe to its catalog, now available with an English dub for premium subscribers.
“Watcha Primagi!” is celebrating its 5th anniversary on air with its first-ever solo live event, “Watcha! 5th! Magic!”, on August 29, 2026 at Shibuya LOVEZ in Tokyo, featuring 11 voice actors across two shows.
Director Fukuda and the production team confirmed at Gundam Conference Spring 2026 that Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM ZERO, a prequel to the FREEDOM film, will receive a theatrical release.
Wakana Yamazaki, the veteran voice actress who voiced Ran Mori in Detective Conan since the series began in 1996, has passed away on April 18 at the age of 61.
The official Patlabor EZY anime project website has released a full trailer and key visual for the theatrical film “File 2”, covering episodes 4 through 6, set for release on August 14.
ufotable has announced the original voice cast returning for the anime film adaptation of Type-Moon’s visual novel Mahotsukai no Yoru (魔法使いの夜 / Witch on the Holy Night).
The TV anime team for The Ogre’s Bride (Oni no Hanayome) has unveiled three additional cast members in a new trailer, ahead of the series’ premiere in July 2026.
Bandai Namco has announced Ichiban Kuji Dragon Ball EX “Taiketsu! Red Ribbon Army,” a guaranteed-prize lottery featuring MASTERLISE figures of Goku in his winter outfit, General Mursaki, and Major Buyon, launching at retail stores from June 13, 2026.
The Oshi anime platform has revealed a new key visual for GATE 2: Tides of Conflict, the anime sequel to Takumi Yanai’s light novel Gate: Jiei-tai Ka no Chi ni te, Kaku Tatakaeri, alongside news of a collaboration with VOCALOID Collection Summer 2026 to select the series’ ending theme.
CHOCOLATE Inc.’s CG short anime Babies of Bread (Pan no Aka-chan) is being expanded into a full stop-motion TV series, with the first episode set to air on July 4, accompanied by a new promotional video.
