Chrollo Lucilfer from HUNTER×HUNTER Gets the S.H.Figuarts Treatment — Pre-Orders Now Open
Bandai’s S.H.Figuarts line is adding Chrollo Lucilfer, leader of the Phantom Troupe from HUNTER×HUNTER. Pre-orders opened August 3, 2026, priced at ¥9,900.
Hikaru no Go: All 75 Episodes Stream Free on ABEMA Starting August 13, 2026
The classic anime Hikaru no Go will stream all 75 episodes for free on ABEMA from August 13–18, 2026, with each block available to watch free for one week after broadcast.
Best Mushroom-Cut Anime Characters 2026: Mash Burnedead Takes No. 1 Again
A 2026 reader poll on the best mushroom-cut anime characters crowns Mash Burnedead for the second time, with Jujutsu Kaisen’s Inumaki Toge holding steady at No. 2.
Iconic "Patlabor" Scenes Come to Life as Diorama Acrylic Stands — Pre-orders Open Until September 13
Four diorama acrylic stands recreating beloved scenes from the Patlabor anime series, featuring newly drawn illustrations supervised by character designer Takata Akemi, are now available for pre-order
Detective Conan × J.League Collaboration Reveals New Visual and Announces "Conan DAY" Events in Osaka and Tokyo
A new key visual has been unveiled for the Detective Conan × J.League collaboration, alongside two special “Conan DAY” stadium events planned for September 2026.
Card Captor Sakura: The Magical-Girl Classic That Unlocked a Generation of Otaku
A look back at why Card Captor Sakura was more than just a magical-girl show — its BL, yuri, and age-gap romance threads opened the otaku door for an entire generation of Heisei girls.
Kamen Rider Mice Reveals Two More Cast Members: Jōi Iwanaga and Kasumi Hasegawa Join the Jūnishi Alliance
Tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Mice announces its third cast reveal: Jōi Iwanaga as Vankern and Kasumi Hasegawa as Mutton, two members of the rival Jūnishi Alliance.
Uchiyama Koki Birthday 2026: Fans Vote Narumai Gen from Kaiju No. 8 as Their Favourite Character He's Voiced
To celebrate voice actor Uchiyama Koki’s birthday on August 16, Anime! Anime! polled 562 fans — Narumai Gen from Kaiju No. 8 took the top spot with ~20% of the vote.
Anime "Magical★Explorer" Reveals Character Visual for Discipline Committee Vice-Captain Mizumori Yukine
The TV anime Magical★Explorer has unveiled a character visual for Mizumori Yukine, the discipline committee vice-captain voiced by Onishi Saori. The series premieres in October 2026.
FGO Exhibition Opening Theater Video by CloverWorks Now Available on YouTube
CloverWorks has produced the opening theater video for the Fate/Grand Order Exhibition -Corridor of Stargazing-, now streaming on the official FGO YouTube channel.
Nihon Sankoku Characters Don Elegant Kimono in New くじ引き堂 Online Kuji
Mitsuuma Aoki, Asama Yoshitsune, and Kaku Yasuaki from TV anime Nihon Sankoku appear in a new online kuji featuring exclusive kimono-themed illustrations. Sales open August 20, 2026.
Summer 2026 Anime Reader Poll: "The One You're Pushing Most Right Now" — 2nd Place Goes to Bungou Stray Dogs WAN! 2 & Yomi no Tsugai, and the Top Spot Is…
Anime!Anime! readers voted on their favourite currently-airing summer 2026 anime across 37 titles. Bungou Stray Dogs WAN! 2 and Yomi no Tsugai share second place, while the top title won fans over wit
New Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2 Merchandise Revealed — T-Shirts, Mugs, Hologram Badges & More Featuring Kitagawa Marin
A new wave of Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2 goods featuring Kitagawa Marin — including T-shirts, a mug, tapestry, and hologram badges — is now up for pre-order at Chara ON!, shipping Octobe
Hataraku Saibou to Become First-Ever "Scramble Kabuki" Stage Show in April 2027
Shimizu Akane’s Hataraku Saibou will headline the inaugural “Scramble Kabuki” production at Shinbashi Enbujo in Tokyo in April 2027, starring Kataoka Ainosuke and an all-star cast.
Chiikawa Pocket Official Goods Vol. 3 Features Dinosaur & Alice Themes, Pop-Up Stores Across Japan
The third wave of official merchandise for the Chiikawa Pocket smartphone app launches August 21, 2026, with dinosaur and Alice in Wonderland-themed items and pop-up stores in five Japanese cities.
Teaser PV for "Daiya no A actII -Second Season-" Cour 2 Reveals Seidou vs. Inashiro Championship Showdown
The teaser PV for cour 2 of TV anime “Daiya no A actII -Second Season-” is here, spotlighting the high-stakes finals rematch between Seidou and Inashiro, launching in October.
