Japanese Anime TV Ratings for the Week of April 27 to May 3
Whisper of the Heart (Studio Ghibli) topped the Japanese TV anime ratings with 7.5% on NTV, while the live-action Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional earned 2.1% on NHK.
"Thank You, Ran-neechan" — Fans in Tears Nationwide After Detective Conan Airs Old Episode, Leaving a Farewell Tribute for Yamazaki Wakana
After news of voice actress Yamazaki Wakana’s passing, Conan fans across the country wept together during the broadcast of a classic episode on May 16, 2026, moved by an emotional tribute in the ending credits.
May 17 is "Bonobono Day" — Anniversary Website Celebrates 40 Years of the Manga and 10 Years of the Anime with Free Streaming of All 500 Episodes
The official anniversary website “Bonobono to 40-nen no koto.” launched on May 17, offering a free stream of all 500 anime episodes on FOD, TVer, and YouTube, alongside a 6-hour special program on Animax.
Gundam Wing Franchise Announces "New Visual Project" — Confirmed to Be a Large-Scale Work
At the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream, Bandai Namco Filmworks executive producer Naohiro Ogata officially announced that the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise is developing a new visual project, confirmed to be a full-length work.
Real Footage Clip Released for "Gekijouban Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Yotsuba Keishou-hen" — Showcasing an Overwhelmingly Powerful Tatsuya
The theatrical film Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Yotsuba Keishou-hen has released an in-story footage clip depicting an intense battle between Tatsuya and opponents from the Yotsuba clan, generating tremendous excitement among fans.
