Anime critic Fujitsu Ryōta argues that the Chiikawa film transcends its fairy-tale structure through silence, song, and a narrative crack that forces audiences to imagine what Chiikawa never says alou
Bandai has opened pre-orders for the METAL ROBOT魂 Cavalier Ifreed from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM at Premium Bandai, priced at ¥18,700 with a December 2026 ship date.
To celebrate Hanakappa’s birthday on August 7, a special pop-up shop and café event runs at SHIBUYA109 in Tokyo and Osaka from August 21 to September 7.
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Akatsuki Tachi’s novel — about a TCG otaku reborn into a world where card games hold world-ending power — goes on sale August 7, 2026.
The new live-action GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka series aired on Fuji TV on Monday, July 27 at 10 p.m., earning a 4.8% rating in Japan’s Kanto region.
Comic Natalie’s weekly ranking for July 30–August 5, 2026 was topped by the My Hero Academia anime short “I am a hero too,” with Horikoshi Kohei’s Jump return landing at No. 8.
To celebrate the upcoming theatrical OVA, all episodes of Magical Princess Minky Momo Seasons 1 and 2 will stream free on the KAC YouTube channel from August 10, 2026.
Animedia’s September issue is on sale now, featuring Ensemble Stars!! Bright me up!! on the main cover and Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance on the double cover, packed with inte
Sunrise will livestream episode 1 of 71 titles back-to-back for 24 hours on YouTube and Bandai Channel from August 14–27, 2026, as part of its 50th Anniversary Project.
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Sai’s novel, drawn by Nugānuma, goes on sale August 7, 2026 from Earth Star Entertainment.
TV anime Isekai Tensei Sōdōki announces a January 2027 premiere alongside its first key visual, first PV, five new cast members, and full staff lineup including director Hiroaki Sakurai.
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A digest version of director Katabuchi Sunao’s short anime “Fukufuku no Chizu” will screen at five AEON Cinema locations across Japan from August 7 to 20.
Natalie Store has unveiled 10 new Popee the Performer merchandise items, highlighted by T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts designed using original production storyboards. Pre-orders open until August 20.
To celebrate the final chapter of Yamato yo Towa ni REBEL3199, a fan-vote campaign spanning the entire 2199–3199 series has launched, running until 4 September 2026.
The first film in the new Made in Abyss trilogy, Mezameru Shinpi, has unveiled a new trailer, returning cast members, and theme song “Chain of the Abyss” by Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope.
