Lycoris Recoil Manga to Conclude in Two Final Chapters
Comic Flapper’s October issue has announced that the Lycoris Recoil manga by Yasunori Bizen and Spider Lily will wrap up in just two more chapters.
We Are Aliens Anime Film Drops New Trailer Spotlighting Heroine Konatsu
NOTHING NEW has released a new trailer and visual for the We Are Aliens anime film, directed by Kōhei Kadowaki, putting the heroine Konatsu front and center ahead of its September 25 Japan opening.
Nintama Rantaro "Mochipiko" Plush Dolls in Casual Clothes to Hit Arcades for 4 Consecutive Months from September 2026
Fuji’s “Mochipiko” plush line returns with Nintama Rantaro characters dressed in casual clothes, rolling out across Japanese arcades in four monthly waves from September to December 2026.
Funbarus Posture-Support Plush Toy Series Gets Short TV Anime Premiering October 3
Dreams has announced a two-minute short anime based on its Funbarus posture-support plush toys, premiering October 3 on BS Yoshimoto with a new “2D x AI hybrid” production process.
Interview: Director Kadowaki Kohei on "We are Aliens" — The Cannes-Recognised Anime Shaped by Doraemon and NARUTO
Director Kadowaki Kohei discusses his debut feature “We are Aliens,” a nostalgia-driven anime selected for Cannes and Annecy, opening in Japanese theatres on 25 September.
2027 Doraemon Film Reveals Teaser and March 5 Opening Date
The 2027 Doraemon film, Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Jōki Jikansha, will open in Japan on March 5, 2027. A teaser video and visual have been released, with the story set in Victorian London.
Yuka Ōshima's 'Haru to Gen ~70-sai, Hajimete Kosodate~' Manga Gets Short-Format TV Anime
Yuka Ōshima’s manga Haru to Gen ~70-sai, Hajimete Kosodate~ is getting a short-format TV anime adaptation, set to premiere in January on TV Kanagawa (tvk).
Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON Delayed to 2027; Second Trailer Reveals Eight Bosses
Jujutsu Kaisen RUMBLE: SURVIVATON has been pushed from 2026 to 2027. A new trailer reveals eight boss characters, and the game’s world-first playtest is set for TGS 2026 in September.
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden Anime Reveals Two New Cast Members and Second Situation Visual
The Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden TV anime has announced two additional voice cast members — Tomoyo Takayanagi and Yūki Urushiyama — alongside a second situation visual ahead of its October 6 premi
Jujutsu Kaisen "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" Full-Body Line Art Rubber Stamps Now on Sale
A new Jujutsu Kaisen rubber stamp collection featuring full-body line art of 8 characters from the “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” arc is now available from September 15, 2026.
MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary Opens in Tokyo: 23 Titles, Life-Size Figures, and Free Voice Guides
MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary opens September 16, 2026 at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in Tokyo, celebrating 15 years of the studio with exhibits spanning 23 titles including Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, and Juju
Reborn as a Space Mercenary TV Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, Additional Cast, and Key Visual
The official site for the Reborn as a Space Mercenary TV anime has dropped its main promotional video, a new key visual, and two additional cast announcements, previewing FLOW’s opening theme “Unstopp
Non Celebrates MAPPA's 15th Anniversary, Says Role in "In This Corner of the World" Felt Like a Life Mission
Actress Non attended the opening ceremony of MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary in Tokyo, reflecting on her role as Suzu in “In This Corner of the World” as a defining life mission.
ANGEL BLUE Collaborates with "Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten" for New-Draw Goods in Retro Teen Fashion Style
Retro teen apparel brand ANGEL BLUE teams up with Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten for a charming merchandise line featuring all-new illustrations of Madoka, Homura, and the gang.
Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season Reveals Theme Songs for Second Cours in New Promo Video
The Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season anime reveals its second-cours theme songs: opening “NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN” by GLAY and ending “ROAD TO BE BLUE” by OxT, alongside a new main promo video.
Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Final Chapter Goes Live; Fan "Congratulatory Telegram" Campaign Kicks Off
The final chapter of Sakurai Norio’s hit rom-com manga Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu is live on Champion Cross today, Sept. 15, 2026, closing out an 8-year run with over 7 million copies sold.
