Hikaru Imamaki, the lead actor playing Rudo in the Gachiakuta stage play, was injured during a performance and has withdrawn from the remaining run. Ryota Kamiya has been announced as his replacement.
The 1st Japan-China International Anime Film Festival (JCIAFF) officially launched on May 28 at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama Prefecture, featuring a red-carpet ceremony, an official opening, and a special voice-actor award talk show marking the festival’s inaugural edition.
Pre-orders are now open through CocoAni for the memorial goods from the TV anime Tensei Slime POP UP SHOP in Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs. The highlight item is a Tanita body composition scale featuring special new voice recordings from Rimuru and Diablo’s voice actors.
Mushoku Tensei III is holding a special two-episode advance screening on June 20, 2026 at four TOHO Cinemas locations in Tokyo and Osaka, featuring stage greetings from voice actresses Kakuma Ai and Tomatsu Haruka ahead of the official July 5 broadcast premiere.
The anime “魔入りました！入間くん” (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) has teamed up with Iruma City and Seibu Railway for a special collaboration project, transforming local train stations and shopping areas into a demon-world spectacle for fans.
Anime Expo 2026 has continued to reveal its lineup of Japanese guests and featured events, including U.S. premiere screenings of multiple anime titles, panels with Junya Enoki, Hana Hishikawa, Makoto Furukawa, and more.
The stage play “Butai: DAN DA DAN ~Occultic Stage~” has announced its main cast along with a key visual, set to open in Tokyo on August 26 and run in Osaka through September 11–13.
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.
