The Rilakkuma short anime has unveiled a new “Enjoy Autumn” illustration drawn by Production I.G, showing Rilakkuma and Chairoikoguma gathered around a campfire.
Plott, the YouTube short-anime studio behind hits like Teikou Penguin and Konketsu no Karekore, has announced its entry into broadcast TV anime with three titles planned for 2027.
Manga Productions and BLUE RIGHTS have released a short anime celebrating Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day, directed by Ryosuke Nakamura with character design by Mieko Hosoi.
Short gag anime “Chokotto Yabacity,” featuring the mascots of Japanese YouTube gaming commentary group Majime ni Yabacity, premieres on their YouTube channel on October 1, 2026.
Preview stills and a synopsis have been revealed for “Narumi no Heijitsu,” a four-episode original short anime based on Kaiju No. 8, streaming on TOHO animation’s YouTube from September 5, 2026.
Plott’s new short anime “Rakuraku Hanten” is set to stream on YouTube in late September 2026. The full voice cast and a teaser PV have been unveiled.
The latest POKÉTOON short “Wartortle and the Rest of Summer” is now streaming on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, featuring Kana Hanazawa as the voice of Wartortle.
Original short anime “Narumi no Heijitsu,” following the Defense Force’s strongest soldier on his chaotic weekdays, streams every Saturday at 8 PM on TOHO animation’s YouTube channel from September 5,
Tsuda Riho has been cast as the voice of Josemaru in the upcoming TV short anime of the same name, with a new teaser visual and second teaser PV now revealed ahead of a January 2027 premiere.
Season 4 of the FGO short anime “Fujimaru Ritsuka wa Wakaranai” launches August 7 with biweekly episodes on X, YouTube, and TikTok, alongside a new quiz segment.
Ginga Tokkyuu Milky☆Subway joins forces with BEAMS MANGART for a debut collaboration featuring T-shirts, a hoodie, and a tote bag, launching July 31, 2026.
The short-form anime Everyday Host is returning with a new series in January 2027, while a stage musical titled HAPPEY MUSICAL “Everyday Host” is set to run in November 2026.
TV Asahi has unveiled PicoAni, its first-ever short anime brand, featuring a diverse lineup including “Shirotan” voiced by Aoi Yuki, set to premiere this October.
