The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Season 2 reveals five new voice cast members — including Yūki Wakai and Toshiyuki Morikawa — set to debut in episode 5.
At the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival’s animation symposium, directors Nishigori Atsushi and Alexandre Poncet discussed the joys, craft, and enduring spirit of animation.
Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE is confirmed for May 21, 2027, with a teaser trailer and visual now live. Togeashi Togeari also announce a new solo live at K Arena Yokohama in March 2027.
Cover illustrations for the Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken anime setting material books Vol.2 and Vol.3 have been unveiled, both drawn by character designer Ebata Ryouma. Due March 19, 2027.
Yoshio Obara, the recording engineer and sound mixer behind beloved anime titles such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Summer Wars, and In This Corner of the World, has died.
Legendary Japanese animation figures including Otomo Katsuhiro and Yamamura Koji have shared glowing comments on the French animated feature “Marcel & Monsieur Pagnol,” directed by Sylvain Chomet.
Skater’s new Pan Dorobou lunch drawstring bags come in 6 random designs, including one secret pattern, priced at ¥1,155 each. A full 6-piece box is also available.
Sega Lucky Kuji Online has launched a Mahou Jingi Guruguru prize lottery featuring a Kukuri staff mirror, sitting plushies, and more. Tickets are 840 yen each.
A newly drawn visual of Zeros Merlin smoking a cigarette has been released to mark Japan’s “Ii Ossan no Hi” on November 3, alongside four special voice clips.
Crunchyroll has added an English dub for the Gunma-chan anime. Voice actress Shakyra Dunn confirmed she voices Buchi, Francoise, Meemi’s Mom, and more.
Fashion brand SPINNS is releasing a Ranma 1/2 collaboration collection featuring pop-coloured designs of Ranma, Akane, and Shampoo, available from 6 November 2026.
Kōhei Kadowaki and NOTHING NEW’s anime film We Are Aliens has won the Kau Ka Hōkū (Shooting Star) Award at the 46th Hawai’i International Film Festival in Waikiki, adding to a string of international
A Chiikawa medley featuring three songs from the blockbuster film will be performed at the 2026 FNS Kayousai on Fuji TV on December 2, including “Usagi Rap” with lyrics by Nagano.
TOKYO ANIME NEXT held on November 2 featured a live orchestral stage with Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, and Detective Conan, plus the announcement of the new Japan Anime Award in 2027.
The Lycoris Recoil Pop-Up Shop opens at Shinjuku Marui Men from Nov. 14 and Machida Modi from Dec. 4, 2026, featuring exclusive new “Poncho Style” merchandise.
The Girls Band Cry anime is getting a stage play at Tokyo’s Sunshine Theater in March 2027, retelling episodes 1–8 from Kawaragiki Momoka’s perspective with a full new cast.
