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Anime! Anime! is running its 18th reader poll asking which voice actor they think of when they hear the phrase “Welcome home! You worked so hard today!” — voting is open until May 24.
Hot poll results from 660 anime fans! The top 10 anime characters who fight with their fists in 2026 — Saitama defends his crown for two years running, while Kenshiro and Itadori are right on his heels.
New key visual and detailed ticket information revealed for the SPY×FAMILY ANIME EXTRA MISSION II event scheduled for November 8, 2026 in Tokyo, with the full voice cast lineup announced.
BL Cinema Fes 2026 in Ikebukuro is confirmed for Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas, screening six Boys’ Love titles — both anime and live-action — over three weeks from June 19 through July 9.
June 6 is the birthday of veteran voice actress Emi Ogata, known for roles including Kurama in Yu Yu Hakusho. To celebrate, Anime! Anime! has launched a free-answer poll asking fans which character she has voiced is their all-time favorite.
June 2 is the birthday of beloved voice actress Sawashiro Miyuki! Join in on a special poll asking which character fans love most from her work — submissions close May 26.
The “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto” (薬屋のひとりごと) themed café has already opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and now arrives at BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA on May 28, bringing an exclusive menu inspired by apothecary Maomao and special commemorative goods.
CyberAgent has launched Canvas Kyoto, a new creative hub aimed at nurturing the next generation of anime and game creators, while also announcing that Cygames Pictures has rebranded to Cypic.
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.
Streaming platform Darkroom has added the anime Hare+Guu Deluxe to its catalog, now available with an English dub for premium subscribers.
My Hero Academia’s 10th-anniversary “Character Matchup” special screenings reveal details for Round 2 (Deku × Bakugo) and Round 3 (Deku × Shigaraki), running August 1–2, alongside the world premiere of the short film “I am a hero too.”
A Tokyo Revengers pop-up shop with a “Rooftop” theme opens at Shibuya Modi 7F, June 12–21, 2026, featuring new illustrations of six main characters and exclusive merchandise, plus concurrent online sales via Anique.
DLE launches online gacha figures for “Konjiki no Gash!!” (「金色のガッシュ!!」) set “～Stand Tall, Champions～” on May 14, 2026, featuring all-new illustrations of 16 characters celebrating an epic demon-vs-demon showdown.
The TV anime 【Oshi no Ko】 has unveiled the official event visual for “Ichigo Production☆Fan Kansha-sai 2026” (苺プロダクション☆ファン感謝祭2026), a fan appreciation concert themed around an Ichigo Production Kingdom of princesses and knights, set for August 2026.
The Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream revealed a short promotional video titled “A Boy With Gundam” for the Road to 50 project, along with the Gundam-Con fan event at Makuhari Messe in January 2027 and several other upcoming initiatives.
