Poll: What's Your Favourite Crayon Shin-chan Movie? Voting Closes July 17
To celebrate the release of Crayon Shin-chan: Kiki Kaikei! Ora no Youkai Bake-shon on July 31, Anime! Anime! is polling readers on their all-time favourite film in the series.
Hikawa Hekiru Draws Special "Hanaori-san" × "Paniponi" Collab Illustration to Celebrate Anime Premiere
To mark the premiere of TV anime Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shitemo Kenka ga Shitai, creator Hikawa Hekiru has unveiled a brand-new crossover illustration featuring characters from both “Hanaori-san” and “
ABEMA Anime Matsuri 2026 Announced: "The Apothecary Diaries," "Tensaku no Jadugal," and More Join the Lineup
ABEMA has announced “ABEMAアニメ祭 2026 supported by コミックシーモア,” a two-day anime festival set for September 19–20, 2026 in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, with a first-wave lineup of 10 anime titles.
"Shibo Yugi de Meshi wo Kuu. 44: CLOUDY BEACH" Stage Greeting: Director Highlights Sound Design, Nagase Anna Shocked by Script
The theatrical release stage greeting for “Shibo Yugi de Meshi wo Kuu. 44: CLOUDY BEACH” revealed the film’s meticulous sound design and Nagase Anna’s surprise at her character’s fate in the script.
BS12 Tuelbi to Broadcast "Lupin III vs. Detective Conan THE MOVIE" and "Detective Conan vs. Kaito Kid" This July
Japanese broadcaster BS12 Tuelbi will air the uncut “Lupin III vs. Detective Conan THE MOVIE” on July 12 and the special compilation “Detective Conan vs. Kaito Kid” on July 26.
JR East Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 Announced: Collect Stamps Across 36 Stations for Exclusive 30th Anniversary Prizes
JR East teams up with the Pocket Monsters anime for a Pokémon Stamp Rally running July 16–August 31, 2026, spanning 36 stations with limited-edition prizes celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
Anime "Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi" Season 2 ED Theme by Bocchi Boromaru, Featuring Three Guest Vocalists from Hinatazaka46
The ending theme for TV anime Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi Season 2 is “Romantic ga Hoshii nara” by Bocchi Boromaru, featuring three mystery guest vocalists from Hinatazaka46, revealed on July 17, 2026.
Veteran Korean Voice Actor Hee-sun Kang, Voice of Misae in the Korean Dub of Crayon Shin-chan, Dies at 65
Hee-sun Kang, the veteran Korean voice actress best known for voicing Misae Nohara in the Korean dub of Crayon Shin-chan for over 26 years, has died on July 4 following a battle with colon cancer. She
Music Unit MyM Collaborates with "Magical Angel Creamy Mami" for Special Song Featuring Original Voice Actress Takaко Ota
Japanese music unit MyM announces a collaboration with classic magical-girl anime “Magical Angel Creamy Mami,” releasing a special collab song on 29 July 2026, featuring original voice actress Takako
New Manga "I Don't Want to Be the Revenge Princess, So I'm Dumping Everything on the Villainess" Launches on Comic Breeze
Yachiuo’s new manga adaptation of Momotsuki Toto’s novel launches on Kill Time Communication’s Comic Breeze web manga platform on July 10.
Touken Ranbu – ICE BLADE – Reveals Key Visual Featuring All 8 Skater-Warriors, Pre-Request Lottery Now Open
The first-ever Touken Ranbu ice show, ICE BLADE, has unveiled its key visual featuring all eight skater-portrayed Touken Danshi, with performances set for October 2026 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Godzilla Minus Zero Unveils New Teaser, Expanded Cast, IMAX Filming, and Global Release Plans
TOHO has unveiled the first teaser trailer and poster for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Godzilla Minus One, confirming returning cast, IMAX filming, and a simultaneous global release in November
Hiroshima Animation Season 2026 Reveals Second Program Wave Featuring Garo-Inspired Animation Showcase
Hiroshima Animation Season 2026 has unveiled its second program lineup, headlined by a special screening of animations inspired by the legendary manga magazine Garo, plus world premieres and workshops
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Starchild 45th Anniversary Robot Anime Symphonic Concert Announced for October 2026 in Tokyo
King Records celebrates the 45th anniversary of its Starchild label with a robot anime orchestral concert on October 24–25, 2026, at Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo.
Anime "Futsutsuka na Akujo" Reveals Episode 1 Synopsis and Preview Cuts Featuring the Body-Swap Twist
The TV anime “Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga” reveals the synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 1, in which Kou Reirin is body-swapped with the despised villainess Shu Keigetu — and strangely
