Acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa, known for DEVILMAN crybaby and The Tatami Galaxy, has been selected to curate a special anime series for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this autumn, and shares his excitement about the opportunity.
A special pop-up shop celebrating the crossover between Kaitou Saint Tail and Sanrio Characters is coming to Tokyo and Osaka, packed with adorable exclusive merchandise.
Bandai Namco has opened pre-orders for a Creamy Mami deformed figure and a PROPLICA near-life-size magic stick replica featuring real voice acting by Ota Takako, with shipping scheduled for November 2026.
The key visual and full details, including ticketing information, have been unveiled for the “Anime WORLD TRIGGER Exhibition REBOOT” exhibition, set to take place in Tokyo and Osaka.
A new specially designed manhole cover featuring “10 Sailor Warriors (Rainbow)” from Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon has been installed near JR Takanawa Gateway Station in the Minato area of Tokyo, bringing the total to seven designs across the Minato district.
The stage play “『ダンダダン』〜Occultic Stage〜” has announced its first cast, with Murayama Ayaki as Momo and Ninomiya Remu as Okarun, along with two actors for the transformed Okarun role and key visual art.
The popular Haikyuu!! collaboration with Sendai confectionery brand Kashō Sanzen is making a comeback — featuring special “復刻” (reprint) packaging with new illustrations of Tsukishima and Oikawa — and will debut at JR Tokyo Station from June 1 to 11, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
The film “Shin Gekijouban Gin’iro no Kami no Agito” begins its 4DX run on May 29, distributing a special illustrated booklet titled “Dai Enjou-maki” featuring newly drawn art by animation director Takeuchi Shinji, available while supplies last through June 4.
The 「寄生獣展」 (Parasyte Exhibition) reveals key visuals and announces the third goods set, including a 206-page artbook collecting original illustrations by Hitoshi Iwaaki displayed at the exhibition, along with an anime Historiae merchandise lineup.
A book fair tied to the first-ever Kusuriya no Hitorigoto novel source exhibition is running at 47 bookstores across Tokyo and nearby areas, offering free scratch cards featuring Maomao and Jinshi illustrations with every novel volume purchase.
Animate is releasing a new ONE PIECE merchandise collection featuring special line-drawing illustrations of the Straw Hat Pirates, going on sale August 8, 2026, alongside a nationwide Elbaf Arc fair.
From the 1983 classic Creamy Mami to the newest 2026 series Lulut Lily, Studio Pierrot’s iconic magical girl heroines gather together at the 「ぴえろ魔法少女シリーズ POP UP STORE ～ときめきフォトスタジオ～」 event at Shinjuku Marui Annex from June 6 to 21.
Voice actresses Tamiya Miyu, Isо Mariya, and Izawa Shiori reunited at a special stage event for the Made in Abyss Part 1 recap film screening, sharing fond memories and teasing an upcoming new film due October 23, 2026.
