Summer 2026 Anime Premiering Today, Monday July 6
Nine anime series kick off the Summer 2026 season on Monday, July 6, including Grand Blue Season 3, Hokuto no Ken: Zako-tachi no Banka Season 2, and several new adaptations.
COJI-COJI Makes Its Furyuu Kuji Debut at FamilyMart Starting July 18, 2026
Sakura Momoko’s beloved COJI-COJI makes its first-ever Furyuu Kuji appearance, with exclusive drawn-down merchandise available at FamilyMart from July 18, 2026.
TV Anime "Kanojo no Tomodachi" Reveals Second Key Visual and Teaser PV Featuring Tomoko Creeping Up on the Couple
The TV anime adaptation of Jura’s manga “Kanojo no Tomodachi” has unveiled its second key visual and first teaser PV, plus official cosplayers and a special stage at World Cosplay Summit 2026.
OceanVeil Announces English Dubs for Secret Mission and KAMUI: He's Behind You at Anime Expo
OceanVeil revealed at Anime Expo that the English dub of Secret Mission debuts July 25, while an English dub for KAMUI: He’s Behind You is currently in production.
RetroCrush Adds Hyakushō Kizoku and 500000000 Years Button Anime, Plus More Titles
Streaming platform RetroCrush has announced the addition of Hyakushō Kizoku and 500000000 Years Button anime, alongside a slate of classic titles rolling out through August.
Legendary Duo Reunites! Director Imaishi Hiroyuki and Writer Nakashima Kazuki Announce Fourth Collaboration at TRIGGER
Studio TRIGGER has officially announced that director Imaishi Hiroyuki and screenwriter Nakashima Kazuki are teaming up again for a brand-new fourth project, sending fans into a frenzy.
Live-Action "Blue Lock" Film to Screen in IMAX at 65 Theaters Nationwide from Opening Day, August 7
The live-action Blue Lock film will open simultaneously in IMAX at 65 theaters across Japan on August 7, 2026, alongside a newly revealed IMAX poster visual.
Natsume's Book of Friends Ukiyo-e Giclée Print Features Natsume Returning a Name — Nyanko-sensei Perched on His Shoulder
Online shop Ukiyo-e Kobo is now selling a giclée woodblock-style print titled “Natsume Yuujinchou Ukiyo-e: Akikaze Wagasa Moyo,” priced at ¥27,500.
Summer Anime "Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita." Reveals Episode 1 Synopsis & Preview Cuts — Sorano Meets Blind Fuyutsuki at a Welcome Party
Summer anime “Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita.” unveils the synopsis and preview stills for Episode 1 “Encounter,” premiering July 6, 2026 on AT-X, TOKYO MX, MBS, and BS11.
Classic 1996 Anime "Jigoku Sensei Nube" — All 49 Episodes Streaming Free on YouTube from July 20
To mark the 30th anniversary of the original TV anime, all 49 episodes of the 1996 series Jigoku Sensei Nube will stream free on the Toei Animation Museum YouTube channel from July 20.
Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Amazon Pop-Up Store Opens with Exclusive Merch and Japan-Debut Illustrations
A special Amazon.co.jp storefront for the TV anime Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL opened July 6, offering exclusive apparel, phone cases, and eight illustration panels featuring Japan-debut
FANCL's "Enkhin" Launches Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Collab — Send Cheers to the Production Team and Win Limited Goods
FANCL’s eye-care supplement brand Enkhin has teamed up with Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, inviting fans to post support messages on X for a chance to win limited original-art prizes.
Anime "Crevattes II" Reveals Third Main Visual Featuring a Desolate Wasteland
The TV anime Crevattes II has unveiled its third main visual, depicting Alicia and companions gazing upward against a ruined, barren landscape. The series premieres July 8, 2026.
ALIEN STAGE Confirms Anime Adaptation in Development, Announces Global 3D Live Tour
Multimedia music project ALIEN STAGE officially confirmed an anime adaptation is in production and revealed a global 3D Live world tour, both announced at Anime Expo 2026.
The Ghost in the Shell Anime's 5th PV Unveils King Gnu's Opening Theme "Go Ghost"
Science SARU’s The Ghost in the Shell anime drops its fifth promo video, previewing King Gnu’s opening theme “Go Ghost.” The series premieres July 7 on Kansai TV and Fuji TV.
Studio Trigger Announces Fourth Project from Director Hiroyuki Imaishi and Screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima
Studio Trigger announced at Anime Expo that director Hiroyuki Imaishi and screenwriter Kazuki Nakashima are reuniting for a fourth project together, following Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, and Promare.
