Toei Animation has announced a new anime film based on Leiji Matsumoto’s Galaxy Express 999, with veteran director Rintarō — who helmed the original 1979 film — crafting the new story.
To celebrate the theatrical release of Crayon Shin-chan’s 33rd film, the TV anime will air a yokai-themed special on August 1, including a preview of movie footage.
Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu opened July 24, 2026 to massive demand — 41 screenings at one Tokyo cinema, nearly all sold out by 7 a.m.
Bandai Namco Filmworks launches a weekly rotating film event at 5 Japanese theaters from August 28, featuring Gundam SEED FREEDOM, Patlabor, Blue Lock, and more.
To mark the theatrical debut of “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island,” TVer is streaming all 120 episodes of the Chiikawa anime for free from July 24 to August 23, 2026.
The 46th Doraemon film, “Nobita’s Steam Time Machine,” heads to Victorian London in an all-original story. Directed by Moriyama Rucho, scripted by Ueda Makoto. Spring 2027.
The theatrical anime “Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu” opened in Japanese cinemas on July 24, with new scene cuts showing Chiikawa in battle, Usagi rapping, and more.
The official site for Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu has revealed two new cast members — Momoka Terasawa and Sayumi Suzushiro — ahead of the film’s July 24 Japanese release.
Nagano’s Chiikawa movie teams up with CASETiFY for a special collection of phone cases, card holder stands, and grip stands launching July 24.
The new Keroro Gunsou theatrical film is collaborating with tapioca drink shop Bull Pulu from August 3–31, featuring original artwork, themed drinks, and exclusive merchandise.
The anime film We Are Aliens, directed by Kadowaki, is set to screen at OIAF, MIFF, and NZIFF in 2026, following its Cannes and Annecy premieres.
The theatrical anime Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai teams up with Fujisawa City, Kanagawa, for a summer event series including a digital stamp rally, art exhibition, and all-night
The Cho Kaguya-hime! × andGALLERY Collaboration Café launches August 1, 2026 in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sendai, with a summer-festival theme, character-inspired menus, and exclusive merch.
A new amusement prize for Demon Slayer’s Mugen-jo Arc film arrives at game centers in Japan during the fourth week of July, featuring Akaza’s signature technique design, flashing lights, and in-film B
The sequel to the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya – Licht Nameless Girl film is set to unveil new information on July 20, following its first announcement back in August 2021.
Korean anime film Yeon no Tegami unveils its main visual and Japanese trailer, with HKT48/IZ*ONE alumna Yabuki Nako making her voice-acting debut as Sori and veteran Ono Kensho as Dongseong. Opens 25
