Original short anime “Pan no Akachan” by CHOCOLATE Inc. is expanding into a full TV series, premiering on Kansai TV–Fuji TV on July 4, 2026, while shifting its visual style from CG to stop-motion animation. A first PV has also been released.
To celebrate 25 years of the TV anime Inuyasha and the broadcast of TV anime MAO, a special Nihonga-style (traditional Japanese painting) art collection by calligrapher Setta has been released, available for pre-order until July 31, 2026.
The popular webtoon and web novel “Kindergarten for Divine Beasts,” with over 40 million global views, is being adapted into an animated TV series via South Korea’s Anione channel, produced using AI technology throughout the production pipeline.
The Mahou Tsukai no Yoru (「魔法使いの夜」) theatrical anime film officially announces its voice cast, with all three lead characters reprised by the original game voice actors from the TYPE-MOON visual novel. Scheduled for a 2026 theatrical release.
The TV anime “Oni no Hanayome” (「鬼の花嫁」) reveals three additional cast members — Saka Yasuto, Shimazaki Nobunaga, and Endo Aya — along with a new Character PV Vol. 2, ahead of its summer 2026 premiere.
Makagi Yuki is cast as the lead 009/Joe Shimamura in the new anime “Cyborg 009 Nemesis,” with the complete voice cast for all nine Nemesis cyborg members now announced.
The theatrical anime adaptation of TYPE-MOON’s visual novel “Mahoutsukai no Yoru” (魔法使いの夜) by ufotable has revealed its first character visuals and confirmed the three lead voice actors, with a 2026 release scheduled.
Voice actress and artist Takahashi Rie announces a label move within the Sony Music network, while revealing her 3rd EP “Kimi Kanetsu-chuu” (黄身加熱中) will be released on July 15.
A new manga titled “超越級聖剣士、魔剣士家の末息子に回帰する” by Mutsuki Yuta launches on LINE Manga, following a top-ranked paladin who is reincarnated as the youngest son of a demon sword family.
Toei Animation and developer Studio51 Inc. reveal the title, platform, and English language support for the new visual novel in the Expelled from Paradise (Rakuen Tsuihou) franchise, scheduled for winter 2026 on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
Whisper of the Heart (Studio Ghibli) topped the Japanese TV anime ratings with 7.5% on NTV, while the live-action Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional earned 2.1% on NHK.
After news of voice actress Yamazaki Wakana’s passing, Conan fans across the country wept together during the broadcast of a classic episode on May 16, 2026, moved by an emotional tribute in the ending credits.
The official anniversary website “Bonobono to 40-nen no koto.” launched on May 17, offering a free stream of all 500 anime episodes on FOD, TVer, and YouTube, alongside a 6-hour special program on Animax.
At the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream, Bandai Namco Filmworks executive producer Naohiro Ogata officially announced that the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise is developing a new visual project, confirmed to be a full-length work.
The theatrical film Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Yotsuba Keishou-hen has released an in-story footage clip depicting an intense battle between Tatsuya and opponents from the Yotsuba clan, generating tremendous excitement among fans.
