Episode 9 of the TV anime 北斗の拳 -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR- delivers an emotional one-two punch with Jackle’s scheming and Bat’s long-buried secret, leaving viewers in tears and flooding social media with reactions.
The TV anime “花ざかりの君たちへ” (Hana-Kimi) Season 2 has revealed its latest promotional video and confirmed a July 1, 2026 premiere date, with the band Omoinotake handling both the opening and ending themes.
Kiki’s Delivery Service tops the Japanese anime and animated-film TV ratings for the week of May 4-10, scoring 9.3% on NTV, while The Concierge and A Solitary Gourmet Season 4 also made the chart.
The TV anime “花ざかりの君たちへ” (Hana-Kimi) Season 2 has released an official preview video alongside confirmation of its July 1, 2026 premiere date, with Omoinotake handling both the opening and ending theme songs.
The Hana-Kimi anime Season 2 has debuted a new promotional video revealing its opening and ending theme songs by Omoinotake, with the series confirmed to begin airing July 1 on Tokyo MX and other channels.
The royal-court fantasy manga “月華国奇医伝” (Gekkakoku Kii-den) by Himuka Toru has been officially greenlit as a TV anime, with the main cast, key staff, and a first teaser visual and PV now revealed.
The anime “Takopi’s Original Sin” is officially heading to theaters under the full title 「タコピーの原罪 -ありがとう、また明日-」 (Takopi’s Original Sin: Arigatou, Mata Ashita), featuring a new sequel continuation along with a special preview and a message from creator Taizan 5.
All 6 episodes of the Takopi’s Original Sin anime are being compiled into a theatrical film titled “Takopi’s Original Sin: Thank You, See You Tomorrow,” featuring new scenes not previously seen in the TV series.
The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 ceremony, marking the event’s 10th anniversary, named Boku no Hero Academia FINAL SEASON (僕のヒーローアカデミア FINAL SEASON) the Anime of the Year.
Step back into the retro anime era! Rakugo Tennyou Oyui (2006) blends ghost-story rakugo with an action-packed heroine, featuring lines from “Jugemu” and legendary rakugo masters reimagined as handsome young men.
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT reveals new illustrations of its secret swimsuit members for retailer-exclusive bonuses, along with full details of the Limited Edition and Super Limited Edition, and a special event at the series’ first-ever concert on May 31.
Special OP and ED songs along with non-credit videos for the ABEMA Exclusive version of the anime “Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari” have been revealed ahead of the June 3 premiere.
The word-battle RPG Kotodaman announces its second collaboration event with the anime Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (Tensura), starting May 25, 2026, featuring new characters including Rimuru (Star Demon Lord), Veldora, and Milim (Dragon Outfit).
A new Ichiban Kuji set for Boku no Hero Academia (僕のヒーローアカデミア -いつまでも手を差し伸べ続ける物語-) launches in stores on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and online on Monday, June 22 at 5:00 PM, featuring MASTERLISE figures of Deku, Katsuki, Shiguraki, and more.
Special illustrated collectibles from the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends (夏目友人帳), in the popular “Cat (猫 ver.)” and “Journey (旅 ver.)” themes, are back on sale with new designs and new items, available at eeo Store online and the eeo Store Ikebukuro branch.
The second season of the popular anime Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu is confirmed for an October 2026 premiere, with a new teaser visual and a change of animation studio to Zero-G.
