The Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream revealed a short promotional video titled “A Boy With Gundam” for the Road to 50 project, along with the Gundam-Con fan event at Makuhari Messe in January 2027 and several other upcoming initiatives.
Voice actress and artist Takahashi Rie announces a label move within the Sony Music network, while revealing her 3rd EP “Kimi Kanetsu-chuu” (黄身加熱中) will be released on July 15.
A new manga titled “超越級聖剣士、魔剣士家の末息子に回帰する” by Mutsuki Yuta launches on LINE Manga, following a top-ranked paladin who is reincarnated as the youngest son of a demon sword family.
Toei Animation and developer Studio51 Inc. reveal the title, platform, and English language support for the new visual novel in the Expelled from Paradise (Rakuen Tsuihou) franchise, scheduled for winter 2026 on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
The doting-marriage romance manga “「『お前を愛することはない』と言われたので『そうなの？ 私もよ』と言い返しておきました。氷の貴公子様と紡ぐ溺愛結婚生活」” (I was told “I will never love you” so I replied “Is that so? Same here” — a doting married life with the Ice Prince) Volume 1 is now available from MAG Garden as of May 15.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
