Young Guitar Special Feature "Hokuto no Gen" Digs into the Music of Hokuto no Ken
Young Guitar’s July issue will feature “Hokuto no Gen,” an in-depth look at the music of Hokuto no Ken with artist interviews and guitar scores for famous songs.
Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers Second Cour Premieres July 7, 2026 with PV and Additional Cast
The second cour of the TV anime Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers will premiere on July 7, 2026, with a main PV, new visual, additional cast, and new opening and ending themes.
Honoo no Tōkyūjo Dodge Danko Main PV Reveals Six Cast Members and Momoiro Clover Z Opening Theme
The TV anime 炎の闘球女 ドッジ弾子 released its main PV, announced six cast members, and confirmed the opening theme “Kaishin no Ichigeki” by Momoiro Clover Z ahead of its July 6, 2026 premiere.
Hibike! Euphonium Final Chapter Week 7 Bonus Reveals Kumiko's Handwritten Message on the Back
The first Hibike! Euphonium: Saishuu Gakushou anime film will distribute a week 7 theater bonus, the “President Oumae Message Photo,” starting June 5.
Maronie Oukoku no Shichinin no Kishi Manga Gets TV Anime on NHK E-Tele This October
Iwamoto Nao’s fantasy romance manga Maronie Oukoku no Shichinin no Kishi will receive a TV anime airing on NHK E-Tele in October 2026, with staff and a teaser visual revealed.
Anime Fans Vote for the Most Memorable "Traitor" Characters - 2026 Ranking Led by a Soccer Anime
A poll of 238 anime fans named Wataru Kudo from Blue Lock as the No. 1 most memorable traitor character, followed by characters from ONE PIECE and Attack on Titan.
Kimetsu no Yaiba x Rakuten Collaboration Celebrates Mugen-jo Part 1 BD/DVD Release with Okaimono Panda
Rakuten is holding a Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration campaign for the Mugen-jo Part 1 BD/DVD release, offering a chance to win special drawstring bags and more prizes through August 31.
Chiikawa Movie Reveals Shimajiro and Siren, Plus Opening Song and New Trailer
Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu revealed two new cast members, a 90-second trailer, and the opening song “Kutsu-zure” performed by Hachiware ahead of its July 24, 2026 release.
Doku wo Kurawa ba Ai made: Forbidden Love Between a Mafia Daughter and a Rival Organization Boss
Volume 1 of the manga “毒を喰らわば愛まで” (Doku wo Kurawa ba Ai made) by Chizuru Fujishiro was released by TO Books under its Corona Comics label on June 1.
Sakuyama Chocojiro Chocolate Biscuit Snack Gets Short Anime Series on YouTube
Shoei Delicy announced a short YouTube anime series for its Sakuyama Chocojiro chocolate cream-filled biscuit snack, releasing the first 10 episodes at once with new episodes every Friday.
Veteran Animator Kunihiko Hamada Leaves Madhouse After 35 Years
Renowned animator and character designer Kunihiko Hamada revealed that he ended his time at Madhouse in late March after dedicating 35 years to the studio.
Afternoon 40th Anniversary Exhibition Reveals First Goods Lineup, Including Houseki no Kuni Designs
The 40th anniversary exhibition for Monthly Afternoon revealed its first goods lineup and exhibition details ahead of its July 10-26, 2026 opening at Sunshine City in Tokyo.
Ayanokoji, Nanase, and Horikita Become Foxes and Oni in Classroom of the Elite Hyakkiyakou Goods
A Hyakkiyakou-themed POP UP SHOP for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu will run at Amiami Akihabara from June 6 to 21, 2026, with newly drawn goods.
Lotte's Pai no Mi Snack Gets Anime, Streaming on YouTube from June 4
The anime Pai no Mi: Oshi no Mori e Youkoso! from Lotte’s popular snack brand will stream monthly on YouTube for eight episodes starting June 4, 2026.
Cho Kaguya-hime! Ends Theatrical Run on June 18 with Farewell Stage Greeting on June 19
Netflix anime film Cho Kaguya-hime! will officially end its theatrical run on June 18, 2026 after earning more than 2.5 billion yen, with a special farewell stage greeting on June 19.
Anime Expo 2026 to Host World Premieres of Black Torch and Magic Knight Rayearth
Anime Expo 2026 announced world premiere screenings for Black Torch and the new Magic Knight Rayearth anime, plus the first look at Studio Trigger’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.
