Yuki Kaji Cast as Joe Shimamura in Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime
The Cyborg 009: Nemesis anime has revealed its new cast lineup, including the Nemesis group visual and a summer streaming premiere.
Spring 2026 Anime Opening Songs: Which OP Do Fans Love Most? Highlights from "Otonari no Tenshi-sama 2", "Yomi no Tsugai", "Kill Blue", and More
A reader poll on Spring 2026 anime opening songs gathered responses from 89 fans, spotlighting standout OPs from Vaundy, aespa, ClariS, and many more artists.
Iron Wok Jan! Anime Reveals Main Promo Video, Additional Cast, and July 5 Premiere Date
The Iron Wok Jan! TV anime has released its main promotional video alongside additional cast announcements and a July 5 premiere date on TV Tokyo, airing every Sunday at 17:30 JST.
Daemons of the Shadow Realm Anime Adds 2 New Cast Members
The anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa’s Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) announces two additional voice cast members, with full cast and staff details.
Detective Conan Black Organization Cookie Tin Now on Sale
A themed cookie tin set in the “Black Organization” motif from Detective Conan (「名探偵コナン」) is now available in three varieties — Gin & Vodka, Vermouth, and Bourbon — priced at 3,780 yen including tax.
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Anime Reveals New Cast and Second Promo Video
The TV anime of The Oblivious Saint Can’t Contain Her Power (Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tare Nagasu) releases its second promotional video along with additional cast announcements, ahead of its July 2026 premiere.
Black Torch TV Anime Reveals Additional Cast and Staff, Crunchyroll Streams Worldwide
The Black Torch TV anime, based on Tsuyoshi Takagi’s manga, announces three new voice cast members and full production staff details, with Crunchyroll holding streaming rights across multiple regions.
SPYAIR Performs Opening Theme for The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime
Japanese rock band SPYAIR is confirmed to perform the opening theme for the anime The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System, premiering in two consecutive cours from July 3 on TBS and MBS.
My Hero Academia Celebrates 10 Years with Special Screening Events: Round 2 Deku × Bakugo, Round 3 Deku × Shigaraki, Plus World Premiere of Short Film “I am a hero too”
My Hero Academia’s 10th-anniversary “Character Matchup” special screenings reveal details for Round 2 (Deku × Bakugo) and Round 3 (Deku × Shigaraki), running August 1–2, alongside the world premiere of the short film “I am a hero too.”
TBS's Sand B Acquires 51% Stake in CG Anime Studio Xenotoon, Making It a Group Company
Sand B, a TBS Holdings group company focused on anime planning and production, has acquired a 51% stake in 3D CG anime studio Xenotoon, bringing it into the group, while also planning a merger with Seven Arcs by mid-2027.
Mikey, Chifuyu, the Haitani Brothers, and More — Tokyo Revengers "Rooftop" Theme Pop-Up Shop Opens in Shibuya, June 2026
A Tokyo Revengers pop-up shop with a “Rooftop” theme opens at Shibuya Modi 7F, June 12–21, 2026, featuring new illustrations of six main characters and exclusive merchandise, plus concurrent online sales via Anique.
「Pan no Akachan」 (Bread Baby) Heads to TV: Series Premieres on Kansai TV–Fuji TV July 4, Switching from CG to Stop-Motion Animation
Original short anime “Pan no Akachan” by CHOCOLATE Inc. is expanding into a full TV series, premiering on Kansai TV–Fuji TV on July 4, 2026, while shifting its visual style from CG to stop-motion animation. A first PV has also been released.
Beautiful Nihonga-Style Art Featuring Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, Mao, and Byoki — Calligrapher Setta Creates Title-Logo Art for TV Anime MAO
To celebrate 25 years of the TV anime Inuyasha and the broadcast of TV anime MAO, a special Nihonga-style (traditional Japanese painting) art collection by calligrapher Setta has been released, available for pre-order until July 31, 2026.
Online Gacha Figures for "Konjiki no Gash!!" Set "～Stand Tall, Champions～" Launch May 14, 2026 with All-New Illustrations
DLE launches online gacha figures for “Konjiki no Gash!!” (「金色のガッシュ!!」) set “～Stand Tall, Champions～” on May 14, 2026, featuring all-new illustrations of 16 characters celebrating an epic demon-vs-demon showdown.
"Kindergarten for Divine Beasts" Webtoon Gets AI-Assisted Animated TV Series
The popular webtoon and web novel “Kindergarten for Divine Beasts,” with over 40 million global views, is being adapted into an animated TV series via South Korea’s Anione channel, produced using AI technology throughout the production pipeline.
Ghost in the Shell SAC x graniph First-Ever Collab! 21 Items Unveiled — Tees, Bags, and More
Fashion brand graniph (グラニフ) announces its first collaboration with Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, launching 21 items including apparel and accessories. Pre-orders open online through May 18, 2026, with in-store sales from May 19.
