adieu Performs New Ending Theme for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3
Singer adieu will perform the new ending theme for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3, with the CD single scheduled for release on July 29.
New Kaiju No. 8 Anime Short Reveals Story, Staff, and Fall Debut
A new anime short from the Kaiju No. 8 franchise has revealed its key visual, story details, staff, cast, and planned fall debut.
Chibi Maruko-chan x Crayon Shin-chan! First Okiraku Shoten Pop-Up Shop in Japan Opens at Tokyo Solamachi in June 2026
Chibi Maruko-chan and Crayon Shin-chan join forces for the first Okiraku Shoten pop-up shop in Japan, opening at Tokyo Solamachi from June 4 to 21, 2026, with cute collaboration goods and photo spots.
Conan Enters the Pretty Cure Universe! Episode 18 Preview Stills for 'Great Detectives Assemble' Revealed
Preview stills and a synopsis have been revealed for episode 18 of Meitantei Precure!, where Conan from Detective Conan joins Anna and Mikuru. Cure Answer will also appear in Conan on June 6.
Black Butler -Green Witch Arc- Teams Up with Karaoke BanBan for New Illustrations, Goods, and Exclusive Rooms
The Black Butler -Green Witch Arc- anime will collaborate with Karaoke BanBan from June 5, 2026, featuring special drinks, bonus items, exclusive goods, and decorated collaboration rooms at two locations.
Major Crossover! Detective Conan Teams Up with Meitantei Pretty Cure! with Voice Actor Comments and Collaboration Goods
Two legendary detective anime meet as Detective Conan and Meitantei Pretty Cure! prepare special crossover episodes, with comments from Minami Takayama and Hikari Senga.
Sakura, Kero, and Syaoran Go Traveling! Cardcaptor Sakura x Oshi Tabi/JR Tokai Collaboration Now Available
New Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card x Oshi Tabi/JR Tokai merchandise featuring the newly drawn Everyone Traveling ver. artwork is now available for preorder through AMNIBUS until June 24, 2026.
Fist of the North Star Turns Into a Horror Movie!? Kenshiro Hunts Jackal Before Rei Appears at the End of Episode 10
Episode 10 of Fist of the North Star sees Kenshiro stalk Jackal like a horror-movie killer, face the monstrous Devil Rebirth, and end with the first appearance of Rei, voiced by Yūichi Nakamura.
Captain Tsubasa Teams Up with BEAMS MANGART for BEAMS' 50th Anniversary Collection
Captain Tsubasa x BEAMS MANGART launches the Catch the Japan Dream! collection celebrating BEAMS’ 50th anniversary, with T-shirts, hats, keychains, and lottery-only sofubi figures available June 5-14.
Yowaki MAX Reijō Anime Reveals October Premiere and Additional Cast
Kadokawa announced that the TV anime based on Hiro Oda’s Yowaki MAX Reijō light novels will premiere in October, while revealing its first promo video, main staff, and additional cast.
Halca Performs 'New Game' Ending Theme for Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games Anime
The Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games anime staff revealed that Halca will perform the ending theme New Game, while also announcing a Street Fighter 6 collaboration and confirming the July 7 premiere.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Films Air Two Weeks in a Row on BS12 Starting June 7
Both Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann films, Gurren-hen and Lagann-hen, will air on consecutive Sundays in June on BS12’s Sunday Anime Theater block.
Minky Momo Returns! New OVA Mahō no Princess Minky Momo Opens in Japanese Theaters on November 13
The newest Mahō no Princess Minky Momo OVA, marking the franchise’s return after 32 years, opens in theaters across Japan on November 13, 2026, with a special message from original series director Kunihiko Yuyama.
Parasyte Exhibition Displays Over 400 Original Drawings with Tribute Art by Hajime Isayama and More
The Parasyte Exhibition will display more than 400 original drawings by Hitoshi Iwaaki, plus tribute shikishi by 25 creators including Hajime Isayama, at Yokohama Coast from June 6, 2026.
2026 Fan Poll Reveals Most Popular Anime Police Characters: Ryo-san Takes No. 1 as New Anime Approaches
In Anime! Anime!’s 2026 poll of anime police characters, answered by 67 readers, Kankichi Ryotsu from Kochikame ranked No. 1, with Detective Conan, Gintama, and Touken Ranbu characters also placing high.
First Yowaki MAX Reijou PV Reveals Additional Cast: Rina Hidaka, Sora Amamiya, and Haruki Ishiya
The Yowaki MAX Reijou TV anime has released its first PV and revealed three additional cast members: Rina Hidaka, Sora Amamiya, and Haruki Ishiya. The anime premieres in October 2026.
