The TV anime “Buchikire Reijou wa Houfuku wo Chikaimashita.” has announced three additional voice cast members — Azakami Yohe, Mizunaka Masaaki, and Takano Marika — ahead of its July 2026 premiere.
The stage production “Yuki Yuna is a Hero -Kizuna-” (結城友奈は勇者である -絆-) has released the first character visuals showing all six lead actors in their official hero costumes, ahead of performances in Tokyo this June.
Yatsumoe’s new manga “深夜3時のアルバイト” (Part-Time Job at 3 in the Morning) went on sale May 22 from Kobunsha under the Nettai COMICS imprint.
The anime NO.6 is streaming free on the YouTube channel “Full★Anime TV” by Kodansha, to promote the new manga continuation NO.6 Saikai volume 3, alongside a character vote open through July 31.
The manga “Dassara Souryo no Dungeon Sousou Haishin” (「脱サラ僧侶のダンジョン葬送配信」) volume 1 went on sale on May 22, following a former office worker who becomes a monk-explorer with no healing skills — but ends up with a deadly cremation power instead.
The second trailer for the theatrical film “Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi” has been released, showcasing Riko, Reg, and Faputa in an endearing moment with Nanachi. The film is scheduled to open in Japanese theaters on October 23, 2026.
“Ginga Tokkyuu Milky★Subway Kakueki Teisha Gekijo-yuki” will stream exclusively on Netflix beginning June 1, with a special extended version titled 「臨時増発 ミルキー★サブウェイ 各駅停車劇場行き」 set to follow from June 12.
The manga “Oshi Atteru Futari” (「推し合ってるふたり」) volume 1 by Miri (みり) went on sale today, May 22, following a picture-perfect class president and a capable class secretary who secretly harbor feelings for each other without realizing it’s mutual.
The special exhibition “妖怪学校の先生はじめました！ミュージアム” (Yokai Gakkou no Sensei Hajimemashita! Museum) based on the manga by Tanaka Mai has officially opened at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo, running from May 22 to June 7, 2026, drawing an overwhelming response from fans.
Roronoa Zoro from ONE PIECE tops the Anime!Anime! poll on the most iconic sword-wielding anime character of 2026, capturing around 12% of 901 votes and defending the title he held in the previous survey.
The TV anime Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (薬屋のひとりごと) has unveiled the May artwork for Chapter 2 of the seasonal art project 「猫猫、壬氏と巡る四季」, featuring Jinshi and Maomao amid blooming hana shobu flowers in the rain, along with details for the special event “Natsu no Enyukai 2026.”
The stage musical 「ペコポン侵略ミュージカル『ケロロ軍曹』」 (Pekopon Shinryaku Musical “Keroro Gunsou”) has announced 12 additional cast members and revealed the official character visuals for all five members of the Keroro Platoon, ahead of its September 2026 run at Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo.
The Edo-period action anime 「火喰鳥 羽州ぼろ鳶組」 (Hi-Kui-Dori: Ushū Borotobigumi), a Winter 2026 title based on a novel by Naoki Prize-winning author Imamura Shogo, is now fully streaming on Netflix starting May 22, 2026.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (薬屋のひとりごと) has unveiled its May monthly art under the campaign “Touring the Four Seasons with Maomao and Jinshi,” featuring Jinshi gazing at Hanaazusa blossoms in the palace gardens, along with wallpaper distribution and a special card giveaway on X.
The manga “でっどどんととーく” (Dead Don’t Talk) by Kanada Aki (金田あき) is officially on sale today, May 22. The story follows a high school girl and her zombie classmate navigating life together in a post-pandemic world.
KING OF PRISM has announced nationwide Live Viewing screenings for two major June events — “KING OF PRISM Pretty Boys SPECIAL THANKS PARTY!” and “KING OF PRISM SUPER LIVE Prism★Tours!” — along with a newly revealed key visual featuring all members of SePTENTRION and WITH.
