The anime “Maebashi Witches” has been officially titled for its theatrical release as “「前橋ウィッチーズ」~魔女見習いのエモエモリーズ~”, confirming an autumn 2025 premiere. The first teaser visual and merchandise details have also been unveiled.
Granblu (ぐらんぶる) Season 3 has revealed a chic new key visual set in a forest backdrop, and officially announced the opening song “夏子 (Natsuko)” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, with the season premiering in July 2026.
Anime!Anime! polled 368 fans on the most memorable tea-drinking anime character. Uguis-maru from Touken Ranbu ONLINE took No. 1, with Tomoe Mami from Puella Magi Madoka Magica at No. 2 and Yozakura Nibo from Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen at No. 3.
The anime production team for 「青春ブタ野郎はディアフレンドの夢を見ない」 (Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai) has unveiled the Memorial Visual and Memorial Visual Movie featuring character Akagi Ikumi, the final and concluding installment of the Seishun Buta Yarou franchise scheduled for theaters on October 16.
The official anime website for Grand Blue Dreaming has unveiled the opening song artist and key visual for Season 3, with FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S performing the new track “Natsuko” — set to air in July.
The premiere event for TV anime 「うちの弟どもがすみません」 (Uchi no Ototo-domo ga Sumimasen) was held in Tokyo on May 24, where all five voice cast members delivered a lively talk show and shared impressions of their characters, with the series set to air from July 3, 2026.
Anime series Detective Conan and Star Detective Precure! have jointly announced special crossover episodes airing in May and June 2026, featuring the legendary detective and the Precure heroes teaming up to crack a case together.
The TV anime Uchi no Ototo-domo ga Sumimasen releases its second promo video, unveiling the opening and ending theme songs and announcing two additional voice cast members ahead of its July 3 premiere.
The TV anime “Uchi no Ototo-domo ga Sumimasen” releases its second PV and reveals that Daisuke Ono and Aya Endo will voice the Narita family’s father and mother, adding to the cast ahead of its summer broadcast.
The Kimetsu no Yaiba full-series rerun aired episode 8 “Smell of Enchanted Blood” on May 24, 2026, with fans reacting wildly to Tanjiro’s furious defense of Nezuko and the memorable first appearance of Tamayo and Yushiro.
Fashion brand axes femme has launched a special collaboration collection with the anime film Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3 – Serpent God, featuring embroidered blouses, wide-leg trousers, sheer tops, and haori inspired by the Medicine Seller’s world.
The fourth Inazuma Eleven × Sanrio Characters collaboration goods set has arrived, featuring a charming “Sailor” theme with 10 character pairings — including Endo Mamoru with Hello Kitty and Gouenji Shuuya with My Melody — now on sale at Sanrio Anime Store Ikebukuro P’PARCO and online.
Aniplex Online has opened pre-orders for a new Kimetsu no Yaiba merchandise collection featuring “Minitaichi” chibi character designs and original illustrations by ufotable, available until May 31, 2026 with shipment expected from September 2026.
In an unprecedented crossover event, Conan from Meitantei Conan will guest-star in Meitantei Pretty Cure! episode 18, while a Pretty Cure character will appear in Meitantei Conan — both airing in late May and early June 2026, marking the first-ever collaboration between the two detective franchises.
Two detective anime franchises join forces for the first time in history. “名探偵コナン” and “名探偵プリキュア！” announce an official crossover, with special episodes airing on both sides in June.
Results are in from a 194-voter poll by Anime!Anime! asking fans to choose their favorite android character in anime for 2026. Tama from Gintama takes the top spot, followed by Ruru Amour from HUGっと！プリキュア and R. Tanaka Ichiro from 究極超人あ～る.
