GKIDS has released an English-subtitled trailer for cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood, the anime adaptation of Machiko Kyō’s manga, following its North American premiere at JAPAN CUTS.
The Fate/Grand Order Exhibition “Corridor of Stargazing” opened July 17 at Mori Arts Center Gallery in Tokyo, featuring new anime footage, rare production materials, and a talk session with voice actr
AZ Maker’s “Kyara ON! Mini Shutchojo in Nagoya” runs July 18–August 2, 2026 at Volks Nagoya Showroom, featuring exclusive newly-drawn merchandise from Tensura, Bocchi the Rock!, Date A Live, and more.
The SAKAMOTO DAYS exhibition runs July 17–September 6, 2026 at Tokyo Dome City Gallery AaMo, showcasing Yuto Suzuki’s creative process. Voice actor Nobunaga Shimazaki attended the opening.
A new visual for the stage play “Akatsuka Fujio Scrapbook Vol.2” has been revealed, showing the main cast dressed in sailor uniforms — the iconic “formal wear” of the late manga legend.
The Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun 15th Anniversary Museum announces its third merchandise wave, including hand-signed reproduction art by Tsubaki Izumi, plus a lottery for autographed shikishi.
เทศกาลมังงะ Anime และเกมระดับภูมิภาคตะวันตกของญี่ปุ่น “เกียวมาฟุ 2026” เตรียมจัดขึ้น 19-20 ก.ย. ที่เกียวโต พร้อม 37 โปรแกรมเวที และบริษัทร่วมงานมากสุดเป็นประวั
Pokémon Sleep celebrates its third global anniversary with a special event at Yokohama’s Minatomirai district from July 17 to August 23, 2026, featuring a giant Snorlax, stamp rally, exclusive goods,
Director Hiroyasu Kobayashi and studio SAFEHOUSE have revealed Tiny Metal: Zero Line, a new anime based on AREA35’s turn-based tactical game, with a pilot episode world premiere at Japan Expo 2026 in
AnimeJapan 2027 will make its Osaka debut at Intex Osaka in March 2027. Exhibitor applications for both Public Day and Business Day are now open through November 2.
Otakon 2026 announces background art director Kazuki Higashiji (P.A. Works, Angel Beats!, Charlotte) among a sweeping guest lineup. The convention runs July 31–August 2 in Washington, D.C.
TV anime Tenmaku no Jādūgal held a special screening at Japan Expo 2026 in Paris on July 10, with producer Kazuki Endo sharing behind-the-scenes stories about Mongolia location scouting and historical
The “Furudate Haruichi Haikyuu!! Ten: Chōsensha-tachi” exhibition unveils its second key visual starring Hinata Shoyo, alongside zone details, ticketing info, and new Osaka and Sendai venues.
Saga Prefecture’s Kingdom collaboration expands with “Furuyu Kingdom Onsen-kyo,” launching July 17, 2026 — featuring 8 photo spots and a Fei Xin Force stamp rally.
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO transforms all 88 constellations into eerie “yokai constellations” for a Mizuki Shigeru-themed summer event running July 17–August 31, 2026.
TV anime Mairimashita! Iruma-kun is teaming up with the Saitama Seibu Lions for a special event day on August 19, 2026, at Belluna Dome, featuring a ceremonial first pitch by voice actor Kuroda Takaya
