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.
From the 1983 classic Creamy Mami to the newest 2026 series Lulut Lily, Studio Pierrot’s iconic magical girl heroines gather together at the 「ぴえろ魔法少女シリーズ POP UP STORE ～ときめきフォトスタジオ～」 event at Shinjuku Marui Annex from June 6 to 21.
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.
Voice actresses Tamiya Miyu, Isо Mariya, and Izawa Shiori reunited at a special stage event for the Made in Abyss Part 1 recap film screening, sharing fond memories and teasing an upcoming new film due October 23, 2026.
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.
A special collaborative visual uniting the anime, film, and stage musical versions of Osomatsu-san was revealed to celebrate the Matsuno sextuplets’ birthday on May 24, along with a signature “Che-” pose post and coordinated X (Twitter) accounts across all three franchises.
A cinema concert screening of Sayonara Galaxy Express 999: Andromeda Terminal Station, featuring a live orchestra conducted by Tokikin Osamu and vocalist Okonogi Mari performing “SAYONARA,” is confirmed for June 21, 2026 at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater’s main hall in Nagoya.
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.
Episode 9 of the TV anime 北斗の拳 -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR- delivers an emotional one-two punch with Jackle’s scheming and Bat’s long-buried secret, leaving viewers in tears and flooding social media with reactions.
