In an unprecedented crossover event, Conan from Meitantei Conan will guest-star in Meitantei Pretty Cure! episode 18, while a Pretty Cure character will appear in Meitantei Conan — both airing in late May and early June 2026, marking the first-ever collaboration between the two detective franchises.
The “DEVIL’S PARTY 2” special event for the TV anime Mairimashita! Iruma-kun Season 4 is confirmed for September 27, 2026 at Nippon Kogakuin Arena in Tokyo — the series’ first arena-scale event.
The “Inomatsu Retrospective Exhibition” is heading to Osaka and Aichi in 2026 following its hugely successful run in Yokohama, showcasing over 120 pieces including previously unseen works.
The largest career retrospective of acclaimed anime director Hosoda Mamoru opens June 20 through August 31, 2026 at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, featuring highlights and exclusive goods previewed for the first time.
The “ヒカルの碁 原画展” (Hikaru no Go Genga-ten) original artwork exhibition makes its way to Nagoya PARCO, running May 23 through June 14, 2026, showcasing rare original illustrations alongside a special collaboration kitchen car menu and exclusive goods.
The anime film “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Yumemiru Shoujo no Yume wo Minai” is getting a nationwide revival run from June 15 to 21, ahead of the theatrical release of the series finale film “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai,” with a special 7th-anniversary screening event held at Shinjuku Wald 9.
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.
Yamazaki Wakana, the beloved voice actress behind Ran Mouri in the anime “Detective Conan” (名探偵コナン), has passed away, leaving fans and the anime industry in deep mourning.
Fujiwara Takahiro, the celebrated voice actor behind Kurogiri in My Hero Academia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 at the age of 43. His agency Ken Production announced the news on May 21.
The “細田守の原点/展” exhibition reveals its display layout and exclusive merchandise, highlighted by an immersive OZ world zone from Summer Wars and life-size figures of King Kazma and Love Machine.
The exhibition “攻殻機動隊展 Ghost and the Shell” heads to Kansai, opening at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in Kobe from July 17 to August 30, 2026, with original anime cels and special AR experiences.
Studio Ghibli has unveiled a trailer and details for the special giveaway poster for Majo no Takkyubin (魔女の宅急便) 4K Digital Remaster, opening in limited IMAX screenings across Japan from June 19, 2026.
Kadokawa World Entertainment is bringing the official “Ryoko Kui Exhibition” and “Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition” to Los Angeles, California, running from July 2 to 26, 2026, coinciding with Anime Expo.
Anime Gintama is collaborating with popular takoyaki chain Tsukiji Gindaco nationwide in Japan from May 28 to August 10, 2026, featuring special menus, limited-edition cards, and exclusive merchandise.
The classic anime film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” by director Hosoda Mamoru is returning in a 4K revival with a striking new trailer, now expanding to 161 theaters across Japan starting July 3, 2026.
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.
