The anime 機動警察パトレイバー EZY (Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor EZY) has collected written endorsements from 14 prominent industry figures including Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, and will distribute six varieties of logo stickers to theater audiences starting May 22.
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.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is collaborating with the popular Hakone Kowakien Yunessun water park for a special event running July 18 – October 4, 2026, featuring new ufotable illustrations, themed pools, and exclusive merchandise.
The Nihon Sangoku TV anime’s real-location stamp rally heads to Ishikawa Prefecture for Phase 2 (May 26 – December 31, 2026), unveiling gorgeous kimono-clad character illustrations and a chance to win a special “Wagyu Notoya Premium Set” worth 10,000 yen.
Tubi TV has announced it has licensed Yokoso Scooby-Doo!, a new anime take on the classic Scooby-Doo franchise, co-produced by Warner Bros. Animation and OLM, the studio behind the Pokemon series.
Episode 7 of the TV anime Nihon Sankoku, titled “Night Raid on Kanazawa,” aired May 18, 2026, and the emotionally charged scenes between Sugao and Tonostugi have overwhelmed viewers with heartfelt reactions across every platform.
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.
The anime film Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to (also known as Kimi-Hana) has released its full trailer along with new cast and crew announcements, plus the theme song “Kienai Hanabi” performed by idol group timelesz. The film opens July 17.
The Bocchi the Rock! manga is set to resume serialization in Manga Time Kirara Max after creator Aki Hamaji took a lengthy hiatus to recover from a physical illness.
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.
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.
