The anime 北斗の拳 -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR- has unveiled two new voice cast members — Naru Toru as Fox and Dozaka Koso as Hawk — along with a preview of Episode 9 and a special social media campaign themed around the “Mad Dog Village” arc.
Ichijinsha has officially announced that “Would You Like to Be a Tanuki?” (Omae, Tanuki ni Narenē-ka?), the manga by Tomo Nagawa, is being adapted into a TV anime, with the first teaser video and key visual now released.
Dandadan teams up with CASETiFY for its first official collaboration, covering phone cases and tech accessories featuring beloved characters, plus a special gift with purchase.
Yu Yu Hakusho teams up with milk tea chain Bull Pulu for a limited-time collaboration launching May 21, featuring special character-themed drinks and exclusive trading mini acrylic goods at 31 locations across Japan.
The beloved 1990s classic anime “Kero Kero Chime” (ケロケロちゃいむ) is now streaming exclusively on dAnime Store, as announced by original manga creator Fujita Makuro on social media, to the delight of fans who have waited decades.
Volume 1 of the manga “The Hero Who Returned from Another World Is Still a Loser Back Home, Until He Accidentally Stumbles Into a Kabukicho Concept Cafe” goes on sale today, May 20, following a defeated hero’s unexpectedly life-changing encounter.
Japanese hip-hop group Home Made 家族 (Home Made Kazoku), known to anime fans worldwide, has announced their comeback after more than a decade-long hiatus, remaining with their original label Ki/oon Music under Sony Music Labels.
The BL TV anime Perfect Addiction (パーフェクトアディクション) announces its main voice cast, first key visual, broadcast schedule, and official website launch.
The BL light anime Perfect Addiction, adapted from the manga by Miyama Kaoruko, has officially unveiled its key visual and main voice cast, with a broadcast date set for July 2026 on TV Kanagawa.
The official website for the 2026 Crayon Shin-chan film Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yokai Bake-shon has announced seven additional cast members, led by Yuki Kaji, Aya Endo, and Inori Minase. The film opens in Japanese theaters on July 31, 2026.
Studio Khara, the animation studio under the Khara umbrella led by Hideaki Anno, is celebrating its 20th anniversary and recruiting staff in its Digital and Production divisions for upcoming projects, with a new original Evangelion series already announced.
The 33rd Crayon Shin-chan theatrical film reveals additional voice cast members including Kaji Yuki, Endo Aya, Shimono Hiro, Minase Inori, and more, set for release on July 31, 2026.
The classic anime film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” by director Mamoru Hosoda is returning to Japanese cinemas in a stunning 4K version starting July 3, 2026, expanding to 161 theaters with a brand-new trailer.
Seven additional voice cast members have been announced for the 33rd Crayon Shin-chan theatrical film “奇々怪々！オラの妖怪バケ〜ション”, including Kaji Yuki, Endo Aya, Shimono Hiro, and Minase Inori, opening July 31, 2026.
The classic anime film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” by director Hosoda Mamoru is returning in a 4K revival with a striking new trailer, now expanding to 161 theaters across Japan starting July 3, 2026.
Japan’s official gazette reveals that Crunchyroll’s Japanese subsidiary posted a net profit of only 453 million yen for the fiscal year ending December 2025, a 63% drop from the prior year’s 1.239 billion yen.
