New WIND BREAKER merchandise featuring original summer fireworks artwork of five main characters goes on sale at Animate stores and online from 21 August 2026.
All three anime series of Hajime no Ippo — 127 episodes plus a TV Special and OVA — will stream free for a limited time on ABEMA beginning August 10, 2026.
Preview images and synopsis for Meitantei Precure! episode 29 “The Two’s Past” are out, airing August 16, 2026. Kurea and Ruruka’s first meeting in London comes to light.
Bandai Spirits’ S.H.Figuarts line announces an action figure of Kusanagi Motoko from the new Ghost in the Shell TV anime, priced at ¥9,900 and due January 2027.
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan anime, creator Aso Shuichi has drawn a new 3-panel manga, fan-voted episodes are streaming free, and a birthday video celebrates Saiki on Augus
Bandai opens a lottery sale for three RG 1/144 Gunpla kits from Gundam 00 — Exia, Double O Raiser, and Double O Quanta — on Premium Bandai from August 17–23, 2026.
The TV anime Hell Mode Season 2 has announced six new voice cast members for characters appearing in the Rosenheim arc, covering both the elven kingdom and demon sides.
Kadokawa has revealed that Shizuka Ishigami will voice a young Rufus Stan in the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Hiro Oda’s Yowaki MAX Reijō light novel, set to debut this October.
NBCUniversal Japan unveils a fourth promo video and two new cast members for the second anime season of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, now airing since July 8.
TV drama Tengu no Daidokoro Season 3 premieres on BS-TBS on October 1, 2026, with a new key visual and two new cast members announced.
To mark Haikyuu Day on August 19, Ichiban Kuji launches “Karasuno no Mirai” from August 15 at Lawson and online, featuring figures of Hinata, Kageyama, and more for 790 yen per draw.
Anime!Anime! surveyed readers on their favourite ending themes of Summer 2026, with Tensura, Bungou Stray Wans, and Yomi no Tsugai among the most talked-about picks.
Fall 2026 is packed with highly anticipated sequels including Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Season 3, Ao no Hako Season 2, and Black Clover 2nd Season. Here’s everything you need to know before they air.
Bandai opens a lottery on Premium Bandai for three RG 1/144 Gundam SEED kits — Aile Strike Gundam, Freedom Gundam, and Strike Freedom Gundam — from 17–23 August 2026.
The staff of Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama U-17 World Cup Kesshō Member Ketteisen unveiled a new promo video, four Spanish national team cast members, and a September 30 premiere date.
Premium Bandai will hold a lottery sale for the RG 1/144 Force Impulse Gundam and RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam starting 17 August 2026, with winners announced on 25 August.
