Voice Actress Yukiko Nikaido, Known as the First Voice of Fujiko Mine, Passes Away at 87
Yukiko Nikaido, the actress and voice actress best remembered for voicing Fujiko Mine in the original 1971 Lupin the 3rd TV anime, has died of old age at 87.
Ichigo, Mizuki, Yurika & the Aikatsu 8 Gather for a Limited POP UP SHOP at Tokyo Character Street
A new line of original-illustration goods featuring the Aikatsu 8 cast is now on sale at Tokyo Character Street’s limited POP UP SHOP, running July 17–30, 2026.
New Manga "Konya, Ether de Machiawase" Launches on Bungeishunju's Seasons — A Romance Born from Monday-Night Online Gaming
Mangaka Yon launches new series “Konya, Ether de Machiawase” on Bungeishunju’s Seasons platform on July 17, following a lonely gamer who finds connection in an online world.
Baki Haku!! Special Exhibition Comes to Miyagi for Its Tohoku Debut — Collab Menus, Merch, and More
The Baki Haku!! special exhibition heads to Ishinomori Manga-kan in Miyagi from July 18 to September 27, 2026 — the series’ first-ever Tohoku stop, with wild collab dishes and limited goods.
Stage Play "Kaibutsu Jihen -Tokyo Hen-" Reveals Character Visuals for All 12 Cast Members
Official character visuals for all 12 cast members of the stage play “Kaibutsu Jihen -Tokyo Hen-” have been unveiled ahead of its September 2026 run at Theater H in Tokyo.
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby 7th Event World Tour Heads to Los Angeles This October
Cygames’ Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – 7th Event World Tour: The Stage will perform at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on October 22–23. Tickets go on sale July 23.
Manga "Reincarnated as a Villain Noble with the Calamity-Class Skill 〈Gluttony Demon King〉" Vol. 1 Now on Sale
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Mizugaki Surume’s light novel, drawn by Watanabe Nobu, went on sale in Japan on July 17, 2026 from Nihon Bungeisha.
CUTIE STREET Guest-Voice Pikachu Idol Group "Cutie Picapikachu" in Pokémon Anime Episode 147
Idol group CUTIE STREET will guest-voice the eight-Pikachu idol unit “Cutie Picapikachu” in Pokémon TV anime episode 147, airing August 28.
All 99 Episodes of Anime "Space Brothers" and Film "Space Brothers #0" Now Streaming Free on ABEMA
ABEMA is streaming all 99 episodes of the TV anime Space Brothers for free starting July 17, 2026, with the anime film Space Brothers #0 airing July 20–21. Free viewing available for one week after ea
#Zombie Sagashitemasu Anime Celebrates with 4-Month Triple Collab Alongside Mitsuboshi Colors and Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu
To mark the anime adaptation of Katsuwo’s #Zombie Sagashitemasu, a four-month triple collaboration with fellow Katsuwo titles Mitsuboshi Colors and Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu has been announced
Amuro, Char, and Zeon Soldiers Get the Cute "Kokko" Treatment in New Mobile Suit Gundam Collab
STRICT-G teams up with Shizuoka confection brand Kokko for a Mobile Suit Gundam collaboration featuring T-shirts, a tote bag, and rubber keychains. On sale July 18, 2026.
Nojima Kenji on Playing Juchi: "He Hides a Deep Conflict Within His Calm" — Tenmaku no Jādūgal Interview
Voice actor Nojima Kenji opens up about portraying Juchi in Tenmaku no Jādūgal — his approach to the role, his love for heroine Sitara, and how the COVID-19 pandemic changed his career.
DREAM!ing Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Main Story Streaming on Anime Times and Special Tokyo Exhibition
DREAM!ing marks its 8th anniversary on Aug. 9 with main story Parts 1–4 now streaming on Prime Video’s Anime Times, plus a special paid exhibition event in Tokyo from July 25.
Gakuen Idol Master: Hataya Misuzu "Tsukinokame" 1/7 Scale Figure Now Available for Pre-Order on AmiAmi
Kotobukiya’s 1/7 scale figure of Hataya Misuzu from Gakuen Idol Master, inspired by her solo song “Tsukinokame,” is now up for pre-order on AmiAmi at ¥24,200, shipping January 2027.
I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Anime Teaser Reveals Additional Staff
The official site for the I’m Dating a Dark Summoner short anime has dropped a new teaser trailer, unveiling additional staff members ahead of its October premiere on HIDIVE.
"Tsukiatte Agete mo Ii Kana" — The GL Manga That Starts Where Most Romance Stories End, Now Getting a Live-Action Drama
Tamifuru’s landmark GL manga “Tsukiatte Agete mo Ii Kana,” with over 100 million views and 1 million copies sold worldwide, is getting a live-action drama series premiering September 10, 2026.
