Japanese Anime TV Ratings: Week of May 4-10
Kiki’s Delivery Service tops the Japanese anime and animated-film TV ratings for the week of May 4-10, scoring 9.3% on NTV, while The Concierge and A Solitary Gourmet Season 4 also made the chart.
Hana-Kimi Season 2 Reveals New Preview Video, Set to Air July 1 with Theme Songs by Omoinotake
The TV anime “花ざかりの君たちへ” (Hana-Kimi) Season 2 has released an official preview video alongside confirmation of its July 1, 2026 premiere date, with Omoinotake handling both the opening and ending theme songs.
Hana-Kimi Anime Season 2 Releases Promo Video with Theme Songs, Confirms July 1 Premiere
The Hana-Kimi anime Season 2 has debuted a new promotional video revealing its opening and ending theme songs by Omoinotake, with the series confirmed to begin airing July 1 on Tokyo MX and other channels.
TV Anime "Gekkakoku Kii-den" (月華国奇医伝) Confirmed — Main Cast, Staff, and Teaser PV Revealed
The royal-court fantasy manga “月華国奇医伝” (Gekkakoku Kii-den) by Himuka Toru has been officially greenlit as a TV anime, with the main cast, key staff, and a first teaser visual and PV now revealed.
It's Confirmed for the Big Screen! "Takopi's Original Sin" Heads to Theaters as "- Thank You, See You Tomorrow -"
The anime “Takopi’s Original Sin” is officially heading to theaters under the full title 「タコピーの原罪 -ありがとう、また明日-」 (Takopi’s Original Sin: Arigatou, Mata Ashita), featuring a new sequel continuation along with a special preview and a message from creator Taizan 5.
Takopi's Original Sin Anime Gets Compilation Film with New Scenes
All 6 episodes of the Takopi’s Original Sin anime are being compiled into a theatrical film titled “Takopi’s Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow,” featuring new scenes not previously seen in the TV series.
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON Takes Anime of the Year at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, marking the event’s 10th anniversary, named Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON (僕のヒーローアカデミア FINAL SEASON) the Anime of the Year.
A Young Fighter Meets the Art of Rakugo! "Rakugo Tennyou Oyui" Celebrates the Rakugo Association's 75th Anniversary with a Beautiful Cast
Step back into the retro anime era! Rakugo Tennyou Oyui (2006) blends ghost-story rakugo with an action-packed heroine, featuring lines from “Jugemu” and legendary rakugo masters reimagined as handsome young men.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Reveals Special Swimsuit Illustrations for Retailer Exclusives, Plus Full Details on the Limited and Super Limited Editions
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT reveals new illustrations of its secret swimsuit members for retailer-exclusive bonuses, along with full details of the Limited Edition and Super Limited Edition, and a special event at the series’ first-ever concert on May 31.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tsuioku Kairou no Shiruhe Event Reveals New ufotable Artwork, Mini-Games, Collaboration Cafe, and Exclusive Merchandise
The collaboration event “Anime Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tsuioku Kairou no Shiruhe” opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store Ikebukuro from June 12 to July 26, 2026, before touring Osaka, Hakata, and Yokohama.
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4 Announces First-Ever Arena Event: "DEVIL'S PARTY 2" in September 2026
The “DEVIL’S PARTY 2” special event for the TV anime Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4 is confirmed for September 27, 2026 at Nippon Kogakuin Arena in Tokyo — the series’ first arena-scale event.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: Takahashi Yoko Performs in a Metallic Outfit, Fukunishi Katsuya Posts a "8" Sign Backstage
The 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards ceremony was held in Tokyo on May 23, welcoming guests and anime production teams with enthusiasm before the awards presentation.
「Inomatsu Retrospective Exhibition」Coming to Osaka and Aichi! Featuring Previously Unseen Early Works
The “Inomatsu Retrospective Exhibition” is heading to Osaka and Aichi in 2026 following its hugely successful run in Yokohama, showcasing over 120 pieces including previously unseen works.
Special OP/ED Songs and Non-Credit Videos Revealed for the ABEMA Exclusive Version of "Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari"
Special OP and ED songs along with non-credit videos for the ABEMA Exclusive version of the anime “Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari” have been revealed ahead of the June 3 premiere.
Second Collab! Rimuru (Star Demon Lord), Veldora, and Milim (Dragon Outfit) Join Kotodaman
The word-battle RPG Kotodaman announces its second collaboration event with the anime Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (Tensura), starting May 25, 2026, featuring new characters including Rimuru (Star Demon Lord), Veldora, and Milim (Dragon Outfit).
Exhibition "Hosoda Mamoru no Genten/Ten" Highlights Revealed — Immersive OZ World from Summer Wars and Over 100 Exclusive Goods
The largest career retrospective of acclaimed anime director Hosoda Mamoru opens June 20 through August 31, 2026 at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, featuring highlights and exclusive goods previewed for the first time.
