Twin Engine and Bandai announced a strategic partnership on August 5, launching joint projects spanning original manga, anime production, and licensed merchandise with investment of up to ¥4 billion.
Square Enix’s Manga UP! launched new series “Arasar Kyoshi…” on August 5, following a near-30 teacher who is secretly the legendary hero who saved the world 100 years ago.
The live-action adaptation of Meguro Amu’s manga “Onee-chan no Midori-kun” has released its first teaser trailer and poster visual, while announcing Kumada Rinka and Matsumoto Reisei as new cast membe
Plum’s 1/7 scale figure of Kuramoto China from Gakuen Idol Master, dressed in her “Wonder Scale” stage costume, is now available for pre-order on Amiami at ¥27,500, releasing October 2026.
Crunchyroll has announced an English dub for The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World, revealing a full cast list and production crew details.
Netflix has revealed an English-dubbed trailer for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, confirming the second film will stream on August 31.
Shogakukan’s Sunday Webry manga app launches the Adachi Mitsuru Summer Festival 2026 on August 5, offering free access to Touch, H2, Cross Game, and more through August 23.
A handcrafted Pochita coin purse made with traditional Japanese Koshu Inden lacquered deerskin technique is now available for pre-order from Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, priced at ¥6,930.
TV anime Yasei no Last Boss ga Arawareta! Season 2 is set for an October premiere on TOKYO MX and more, with 7 new cast members, OP theme “Melodic Impact” by Suspended 4th, and a first PV.
Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising teams up with Tokyo’s Sunshine City Prince Hotel for a collab event from August 22, featuring concept rooms and 58 special menu items.
Four new merchandise items from the Sousou no Frieren TV anime have been revealed, headlined by Mimic-shaped bath balls hiding random figures inside, glitter acrylics, and blind-box charms.
The “Meet Legendary Pokémon: Legend Research in Nihonbashi & Yaesu” event runs September 9 – November 29, 2026, featuring 100+ Pokémon, a paid puzzle hunt, and exclusive merchandise.
Suzuki Minori voices the hauntingly beautiful Siren in Chiikawa Movie: Secrets of the Mermaid Island. Here’s a look at her career and five standout roles.
Dolls Nest: ORPHANS Vol. 1, a manga adaptation of Nitroplus’s 3D action game with a script by original scenario writer Maeshima Ken, is out now from KADOKAWA.
Himiko’s new manga series “ghost／夜の果て” has begun serialization in Young Ace’s September issue (KADOKAWA), previewing director Natsume Shingo’s original anime film due in 2027.
Duel Masters LOST ～忘却の太陽～, the 4-episode anime arc, will air on BS12 from September 2, 2026 in a special version featuring exclusive bonus footage.
