The cover visual and spinoff manga title for week 3 of the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei film — “Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Astro Buddy” — distributed to moviegoers starting May 23 have been revealed.
Hot poll results from 660 anime fans! The top 10 anime characters who fight with their fists in 2026 — Saitama defends his crown for two years running, while Kenshiro and Itadori are right on his heels.
The new HEADGEAR project Patlabor EZY received congratulatory messages from 14 notable figures including Hideaki Anno and manga artist Sumito Owara, while the week 2 theater giveaway — a special logo sticker set — has been revealed.
Detective Conan: Angel of the Highway (名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使) has grossed 11.95 billion yen as of May 17, 2026, climbing to 37th on Japan’s all-time box office chart, while special fan-participation “Ouen” screenings are now underway.
The anime 機動警察パトレイバー EZY (Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor EZY) has collected written endorsements from 14 prominent industry figures including Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, and will distribute six varieties of logo stickers to theater audiences starting May 22.
June 6 is the birthday of veteran voice actress Emi Ogata, known for roles including Kurama in Yu Yu Hakusho. To celebrate, Anime! Anime! has launched a free-answer poll asking fans which character she has voiced is their all-time favorite.
June 2 is the birthday of beloved voice actress Sawashiro Miyuki! Join in on a special poll asking which character fans love most from her work — submissions close May 26.
Tubi TV has announced it has licensed Yokoso Scooby-Doo!, a new anime take on the classic Scooby-Doo franchise, co-produced by Warner Bros. Animation and OLM, the studio behind the Pokemon series.
The anime film Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to (also known as Kimi-Hana) has released its full trailer along with new cast and crew announcements, plus the theme song “Kienai Hanabi” performed by idol group timelesz. The film opens July 17.
The anime film “Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to” (君と花火と約束と) has officially revealed its main theme, “消えない花火 (Kienai Hanabi),” a new song from idol group timelesz, with the film opening nationwide in Japan on July 17, 2026.
Yasuo Matsuo, founder of the renowned anime rights agency Cloverway, has launched a new studio called IP Bay, aimed at bringing Japanese intellectual properties to the international market. The company made its global debut at the Cannes Film Market.
The anime film 「君と花火と約束と」 (Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to) has unveiled its full trailer and official main visual, along with new cast members and the theme song “消えない花火” (Kienai Hanabi) performed by timelesz.
Volume 1 of the manga “Mote Yoso no Oi Konyakusha ni Tenshi no Tekken THE COMIC” went on sale May 15, published by Mag Garden. The story follows a noblewoman who has never been chosen in love — until she decides to take matters into her own hands.
Volume 1 of the manga “Ogori Koushaku wa ‘Nisemono Shudou-jo’ no Kenshin-teki na Ai wo Kau,” drawn by Mizuki Nyaga and based on a novel by Kukawa Kori, went on sale May 15 from KADOKAWA. The story follows a proud duke who purchases the devoted love of a fake nun.
Streaming platform Darkroom has added the anime Hare+Guu Deluxe to its catalog, now available with an English dub for premium subscribers.
Director Fukuda and the production team confirmed at Gundam Conference Spring 2026 that Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM ZERO, a prequel to the FREEDOM film, will receive a theatrical release.
