U-NEXT Holdings to Acquire Anime Studio GoHands as Wholly Owned Subsidiary
U-NEXT Holdings has announced plans to acquire anime studio GoHands, the creator of K and Hand Shakers, making it a 100% owned subsidiary.
Anime "Historie" Set for January 2027 Broadcast — Chimasaki Nobunaga to Voice Eumenes, First PV Revealed
The TV anime “Historie” (ヒストリエ), based on the manga by Iwaaki Hitoshi, has announced a January 2027 broadcast window along with its second teaser visual, first promotional video, and a full voice cast.
Though I Am an Inept Villainess Anime Reveals New Visual and July 12 Premiere Date
The TV anime Though I Am an Inept Villainess has confirmed a July 12 premiere on TV Tokyo, along with a new promotional visual — delayed from its originally announced April start due to production reasons.
Mahou no Shimai Lulutto Ririi Episode 8 Review: When Sister Magical Girls Battle Each Other with Spells in "Akikaze to Mugiwara Boushi"
Episode 8 of Mahou no Shimai Lulutto Ririi draws viewers into a magical battle between two sisters using spells to rewrite each other’s world, in an unexpectedly chaotic twist no one saw coming.
Anime "Futsutsuka na Akujo" Confirms July 12 Premiere with New Key Visual Featuring Full Cast
The TV anime “ふつつかな悪女でございますが” (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasuga) has confirmed its premiere date of July 12, 2026 on TV Tokyo and affiliates, alongside a new key visual by character designer Kikuchi Ai.
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku Season 2 Reveals Opening Artist and New Staff in Promo Video
The anime Seihantai na Kimi to Boku (You and I Are Polar Opposites) Season 2 has unveiled a new promo video along with the announcement that artist 7co (read: Nanako) will perform the opening theme “Nekojarashi,” which also marks her major-label debut.
A Boy Exiled for His "Recall" Skill Awakens to the Power of a Great Sage in a Past Life — Volume 1 Now on Sale
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of “Hazure Skill ‘Omoidas’ de Kioku wo Torimodosu Daisha” — the story of a boy banished from the royal capital for his seemingly useless “Recall” skill who rises to reclaim the power of a legendary sage from a past life — is now on sale as of May 25.
Background Art Exhibition for "Hyaku-em." Anime Coming to Kichijoji in July, with Pre-Sale of Art Book "Hyakkatto."
A background art exhibition from the theatrical anime “Hyaku-em.” will be held at GALLERY IRO room3 in Kichijoji, Tokyo in July 2026, featuring a pre-sale of the exclusive art book “Hyakkatto.” collecting 100 hand-selected analog background paintings.
GoHands to Become a Full Subsidiary of U-NEXT HOLDINGS, Aiming to Strengthen Original IP and Animation Production
U-NEXT HOLDINGS announced it has signed a share transfer agreement to fully acquire animation studio GoHands — known for K and Hand Shakers (ハンドシェイカー) — with the acquisition set to be completed on June 1.
Manga "Tell Me It's Disgusting" Volume 1 On Sale Now — A Yuri Otaku and a Nurse's Room Gamer Head Toward BL
Volume 1 of the manga 「気持ち悪いと言ってくれ」 (Tell Me It’s Disgusting) by Yamanaka Tori (山中灯里) is now on sale as of May 25, along with retailer-exclusive bonus items.
Anime "Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga" Reveals Full Cast Visual — Premieres July 12
The TV anime “Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga” has unveiled a new key visual featuring all the main characters, and confirmed its premiere date of July 12, 2026, at 23:45 on TV Tokyo.
Chiikawa x Tokyo Skytree Special Collaboration "ちいかわ★星ふるスカイツリーとひみつの島" Opens July 10, 2026!
A special collaboration event between Chiikawa and Tokyo Skytree titled “ちいかわ★星ふるスカイツリーとひみつの島” (Chiikawa: Starry Skytree and the Secret Island) has been officially announced, running from July 10 to October 31, 2026, and celebrating the premiere of the first Chiikawa film.
Anime "Historie" Releases First Promo Video and Reveals 11-Member Voice Cast
The official website for the TV anime “Historie,” produced by LIDEN FILMS and based on Hitoshi Iwaaki’s manga, has released its first promotional video, second key visual, and the full 11-member voice cast.
A Toy Bear Transforms Into a Little Girl and Invites a Burned-Out Salaryman Back to Childhood in "Ason ja Ikenai Toy Box"
Volume 1 of the manga “あそんじゃいけないトイボックス (Ason ja Ikenai Toy Box)” by Yukii Riu went on sale May 25 from Kadokawa Comics Ace.
Where to Watch "Suspect X" (容疑者Xの献身): Complete Streaming Guide
A complete guide to every platform streaming the Japanese film “Suspect X” (容疑者Xの献身), the first entry in the Galileo film series, including pricing and free trial periods for each service.
Detective Conan Collector Pin Badges Revealed — Rotating Bezel, Iconic Motifs, On Sale Late July 2026
A new Detective Conan (名探偵コナン) collector pin-badge set is coming, featuring a rotating-bezel design and iconic series motifs, with sales scheduled for late July 2026.
