Japanese Anime TV Ratings: Week of May 4-10
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.
Hana-Kimi Season 2 Reveals New Preview Video, Set to Air July 1 with Theme Songs by Omoinotake
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.
Hana-Kimi Anime Season 2 Releases Promo Video with Theme Songs, Confirms July 1 Premiere
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.
TV Anime "Gekkakoku Kii-den" (月華国奇医伝) Confirmed — Main Cast, Staff, and Teaser PV Revealed
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.
It's Confirmed for the Big Screen! "Takopi's Original Sin" Heads to Theaters as "- Thank You, See You Tomorrow -"
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.
Takopi's Original Sin Anime Gets Compilation Film with New Scenes
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.
A Young Fighter Meets the Art of Rakugo! "Rakugo Tennyou Oyui" Celebrates the Rakugo Association's 75th Anniversary with a Beautiful Cast
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 Special Swimsuit Illustrations for Retailer Exclusives, Plus Full Details on the Limited and Super Limited Editions
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/ED Songs and Non-Credit Videos Revealed for the ABEMA Exclusive Version of "Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari"
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.
Second Collab! Rimuru (Star Demon Lord), Veldora, and Milim (Dragon Outfit) Join Kotodaman
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).
New Ichiban Kuji for My Hero Academia: Deku, Katsuki, Shiguraki, and More — Tear-Jerking Finale Lineup
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.
Natsume's Book of Friends Collectibles Return: "Cat" and "Journey" Themes Now Feature New Designs and New Items
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.
Anime "Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu II" Set for October 2026 — Season 2 Switches Animation Studio to Zero-G
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.
Anime "Muzijikaku Seijo" Reveals 4th Character Concept Visual Featuring Theodor by the Campfire, with Comment from Voice Actor Toki Shunichi
The anime “Muzijikaku Seijo” has released its fourth character concept visual, showing Theodor gazing into a campfire, alongside a comment from voice actor Toki Shunichi and an announcement for a special advance screening event on June 6.
「才女のお世話」Reveals Additional Voice Cast: Koshimizu Ami & Koyasu Takehito Join, angela Performs the Opening Theme
The TV anime “才女のお世話” is set to premiere on July 4 and has announced additional cast members Koshimizu Ami and Koyasu Takehito, along with the opening theme “最最最高級のお世話して” performed by angela.
Anime "Tefuda ga Oome no Victoria" Drops First Main PV Featuring Ending Theme "En no Tsuki" by KI_EN
The TV anime “Tefuda ga Oome no Victoria” (手札が多めのビクトリア) has officially released its first main PV, showcasing the ending theme “En no Tsuki” by Kyoto-based trio KI_EN, ahead of its July 2026 premiere on TV Tokyo.
