A new amusement prize for Demon Slayer’s Mugen-jo Arc film arrives at game centers in Japan during the fourth week of July, featuring Akaza’s signature technique design, flashing lights, and in-film B
Ichiban Kuji Baki ~Kyodai naru Kodou~ goes on sale in Japan from July 18, 2026 (in-store) and July 21 online, priced at ¥850 per draw, featuring MASTERLISE figures supervised by Itagaki Keisuke.
The Eminence in Shadow Online Lottery Round 2 opens on Kuji-biki-do from July 21, 2026, offering premium prizes featuring gorgeous original illustrations by series artist Touzai.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released an overview trailer for the Bleach Mirrors High mobile game, introducing three new characters and showcasing card-based battles and customization.
The summer 2026 anime Seihantai na Kimi to Boku Season 2 reveals the synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 15, “The Passing Year,” airing July 19.
A made-in-Japan mechanical watch featuring Fuchikoma from Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, decorated with traditional raden mother-of-pearl inlay, launches July 31, 2026 for ¥79,200.
Manga creator Niichi has announced a TV anime adaptation of Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! (Genjitsu mo Tamani wa Usowotsuku), set to air in 2027.
Shogakukan’s shojo manga magazine Sho-Comi is getting a limited-run collaboration café in Shinjuku from 7–23 August 2026, featuring themed menus, exclusive merch, and author signing/tea-party events.
Six new Neon Genesis Evangelion capsule toy keychains are coming in August–September 2026 to mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary, featuring OP art, episode subtitle, and dialogue designs.
Episode 25 of Meitantei Precure! has revealed that Cure Éclair’s true identity is Hōwa Kurea, capping a four-week guessing campaign that drew over 250,000 votes from fans.
Your guide to the must-visit anime collabs and exhibitions of Summer 2026 in Japan — from Haikyu!! On the Court to a Detective Conan escape game and a Chiikawa x Tokyo Skytree collab.
The TV anime of Muchimaro’s Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! has announced Haruka Shiraishi and Miyu Tomita as new cast members, ahead of its October premiere.
Cyborg 009 Nemesis streams from July 19, 2026, reviving the classic 1979 theme “Dare ga Tame ni” in a powerful new cover by Kyoko — a tribute to Ishinomori’s near-100-song lyric legacy.
NBC Universal confirms the second season of the Tune In to the Midnight Heart TV anime for 2027, announcing new cast members and a mostly returning staff lineup.
A collab visual for the Detective Conan × J.League crossover has been unveiled, alongside news of a special “Conan DAY” event at Cerezo Osaka’s stadium on September 6.
Production I.G has unveiled a special summer illustration for the Rilakkuma short anime, showing the beloved characters lounging by a pool, as the new season “Teku Teku World Travel” airs.
