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.
A special collaborative visual uniting the anime, film, and stage musical versions of Osomatsu-san was revealed to celebrate the Matsuno sextuplets’ birthday on May 24, along with a signature “Che-” pose post and coordinated X (Twitter) accounts across all three franchises.
A cinema concert screening of Sayonara Galaxy Express 999: Andromeda Terminal Station, featuring a live orchestra conducted by Tokikin Osamu and vocalist Okonogi Mari performing “SAYONARA,” is confirmed for June 21, 2026 at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater’s main hall in Nagoya.
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.
