Cho Kaguya-hime! announces its 5th theater attendee bonus — six random A6 postcards featuring illustrations from the “ray” ending MV — distributed Oct. 16–22 at Japanese cinemas.
Anime! Anime! polled 161 readers on their favourite time-leap characters. Okabe and Takemichi tied for 2nd, while the No. 1 spot went to a character whose film is currently in theatres.
Toei and Thai production company 13 Studio are producing a feature-length Thai-language film of Junji Itō’s horror short “Kubitsuri Kikyū,” directed by Taweewat Wantha.
At New York Comic Con 2026, a brand-new crossover anime uniting NARUTO and NINKŪ was revealed alongside the massive PROJECT RASENGAN initiative and a new manga by Masashi Kishimoto.
Moomin’s feisty Little My teams up with Japanese fashion brand TABASA for the first time, unveiling a five-piece monochrome-chic collection arriving on 16 October 2026.
Megahouse’s Variable Action Heroes ONE PIECE “Whitebeard” Edward Newgate Ver.1.5 is now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai at ¥22,000, standing 240 mm tall with giant Gura Gura no Mi effect par
Anime film Kusunoki no Bannin is available to rent on U-NEXT and via DVD mail rental on TSUTAYA DISCAS. As of October 2026, no streaming service offers it as part of an unlimited plan.
Anime!Anime!’s 2026 reader poll on the best mystery anime crowns Detective Conan champion for the sixth year running, while newcomer Detective Precure! storms into second place.
All 37 episodes of the DEATH NOTE anime are available on DMM TV, U-NEXT, dAnime Store, Hulu, Netflix, and ABEMA in Japan. Here’s a full platform-by-platform breakdown.
Three oversized 70cm+ hugging plushies from the “Magical Chiikawa” series — Strengthened Hachiware, Strengthened Usagi, and Anoko — are now open for pre-order at 7,700 yen each until October 20.
Japanese talent agency Intention, founded by voice actor Kenichi Suzumura in 2009, has announced it will officially dissolve on March 31, 2027, while continuing normal operations until then.
All 224 episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters are available for unlimited streaming on DMM TV, U-NEXT, Hulu, and Netflix in Japan, with rental options on Amazon Prime Video.
One-Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 is set to air in January 2027. JAM Project returns to perform the opening theme “Never Done～最強VS最恐～,” and the first key visual and PV have been unveiled.
The 2004 TV anime Keroro Gunsou is available for unlimited streaming on DMM TV, U-NEXT, d Anime Store, Hulu, TELASA, and ABEMA Premium. Here’s a full breakdown of every service, pricing, and free tria
