Where to Watch "Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru" Anime – All 12 Episodes Guide
A full guide to streaming “Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru” (Season 1, 12 episodes) — comparing services, free trials, and bonus points as of July 2026.
Summer Anime "Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori" Reveals Episode 2 Synopsis & Preview Cuts — Yuri Hidden as Prince Kail's Concubine
The summer 2026 anime Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori has unveiled the synopsis and preview images for Episode 2, “Black Water,” airing July 14 on Nippon TV.
Mizuki Shigeru's Yokai Invade Tokyo Planetarium This Summer in "Yokai Natsumatsuri" Event
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO transforms all 88 constellations into eerie “yokai constellations” for a Mizuki Shigeru-themed summer event running July 17–August 31, 2026.
ippatu's Survival SF Action Manga "Tora Tsugumi -TSUGUMI PROJECT-" Gets TV Anime Adaptation; Teaser Visual and PV Revealed
ippatu’s survival SF action manga “虎鶫 -TSUGUMI PROJECT-“, which first debuted in France before gaining international buzz, has been officially greenlit for a TV anime adaptation.
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Collaborates with Saitama Seibu Lions — Kuroda Takaya to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch on August 19
TV anime Mairimashita! Iruma-kun is teaming up with the Saitama Seibu Lions for a special event day on August 19, 2026, at Belluna Dome, featuring a ceremonial first pitch by voice actor Kuroda Takaya
Love Live! Nijigasaki Anime Solo Costume Plushies (All 12 Types) Now Available for Pre-Order on Premium Bandai
Premium Bandai has opened pre-orders for the Love Live! Nijigasaki School Idol Club TV anime solo costume plushies, featuring all 12 members plus Yuu Takasaki in a jersey. Priced at ¥4,620, shipping D
Sanrio Characters Get Squishy, Huggable Mini Pouches in New PUKUMARU Series
The PUKUMARU squishy mini-pouch series launches Sanrio Characters designs featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and six more fan favourites, available online and in stores from July 2026.
Hinata, Kozume, Hoshiumi & More Munch on Local Flavours in "Haikyuu!! Itadaki no Ensei Ichiba" Collab Event
Haikyuu!! teams up with Nihon Hyakkaten for a local-food collab event running 12 July–7 August 2026, featuring region-inspired chilli oils, butter sandwiches, and exclusive goods.
Sushiro Teases Hello Kitty Collab with Cryptic "5 Apples Tall" Posts on X
Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro has been dropping mysterious apple illustrations and a red ribbon video on X, sparking fan speculation of a Hello Kitty collaboration.
Yoshiaki Kawajiri's "Ninja Scroll" Gets Nationwide 4K Theatrical Run for Two Weeks Starting September 4
Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s 1993 classic anime film “Jubei Ninpucho” (Ninja Scroll) is getting its first-ever nationwide 4K theatrical screening in Japan, running for two weeks from September 4, 2026.
BLEACH x TANITA Collab Brings Voice-Guided Body Composition Scale and 27-Design Pedometer
Health tech brand TANITA teams up with BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War for a voice-guided body composition scale and 27-design 3D pedometer, available for pre-order until August 3.
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Anime Gets English Dub on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll has unveiled the English dub cast and crew for The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten anime, with Ryan Negrón and Jill Harris leading the lineup.
Anime Film "Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to" to Hold Stage Greeting in Niigata, New Scene Cuts from Nagaoka Revealed
The anime film “Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to” will hold a premiere stage greeting in Niigata on July 19, with new scene cuts from Nagaoka also unveiled ahead of the July 17 release.
Initial D Teams Up with Chen Mapo Tofu Restaurant for a Tofu-Themed Collaboration Starting August
Shuichi Shigeno’s Initial D is collaborating with legendary mapo tofu restaurant Chen Mapo Tofu, with limited-time menu items running August 1 to October 31 across Japan.
Manga "Kyoto Kamigamo, Kamikakushi no Iinazuke" Vol. 1 Launches — A Supernatural Romance Set in Kyoto
Volume 1 of the manga Kyoto Kamigamo, Kamikakushi no Iinazuke, drawn by Mochitsuki Haruka and based on Yatani Tsumugu’s novel, went on sale July 13.
Carry Your Drink Gundam-Style: Mobile Suit Gundam Bottle Holders Featuring Amuro & Char Now Open for Pre-Order
Human-shaped bottle holders inspired by the uniforms of Amuro Ray and Char Aznable from Mobile Suit Gundam are now available for pre-order, with shipping planned for October 2026.
