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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 2D virtual character “Charisma” (カリスマ) is teaming up with Tokyo Joypolis for a second collaboration event — “Charisma x JOYPOLIS カリスマ・イン・ダ・ジョイポリ” — launching May 30, 2026, with a special show, ride attraction, exclusive menu, and original goods.
The “ヒカルの碁 原画展” (Hikaru no Go Genga-ten) original artwork exhibition makes its way to Nagoya PARCO, running May 23 through June 14, 2026, showcasing rare original illustrations alongside a special collaboration kitchen car menu and exclusive goods.
The anime film “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai” is getting a nationwide revival run from June 15 to 21, ahead of the theatrical release of the series finale film “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai,” with a special 7th-anniversary screening event held at Shinjuku Wald 9.
The anime film 「ひゃくえむ。」(Hyaku Emu) has teamed up with Village Vanguard to release a special collaboration goods collection, available to order online through July 7.
The “寄生獣展” (Kiseiju-ten) manga exhibition in Yokohama has revealed its third teaser visual and second merchandise wave, along with color illustrations contributed by 25 notable artists and celebrities including Isayama Hajime and Shimazaki Nobunaga.
The stage production “Yuki Yuna is a Hero -Kizuna-” (結城友奈は勇者である -絆-) has released the first character visuals showing all six lead actors in their official hero costumes, ahead of performances in Tokyo this June.
The special exhibition “妖怪学校の先生はじめました！ミュージアム” (Yokai Gakkou no Sensei Hajimemashita! Museum) based on the manga by Tanaka Mai has officially opened at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo, running from May 22 to June 7, 2026, drawing an overwhelming response from fans.
The stage musical 「ペコポン侵略ミュージカル『ケロロ軍曹』」 (Pekopon Shinryaku Musical “Keroro Gunsou”) has announced 12 additional cast members and revealed the official character visuals for all five members of the Keroro Platoon, ahead of its September 2026 run at Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo.
KING OF PRISM has announced nationwide Live Viewing screenings for two major June events — “KING OF PRISM Pretty Boys SPECIAL THANKS PARTY!” and “KING OF PRISM SUPER LIVE Prism★Tours!” — along with a newly revealed key visual featuring all members of SePTENTRION and WITH.
Anime Expo 2026 (July 2–5, Los Angeles) reveals major highlights: the U.S. premiere screening of Sparks of Tomorrow and a special panel with the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 staff and cast.
Voice actor Yasumoto Hiroki will host a special lecture titled “Living Through Your Voice” at NHK Culture Center Aoyama on June 6, 2026, covering character creation and the craft of voice performance, with both in-person and online attendance available.
