Voice Actress Yukiko Nikaido, Known as the First Voice of Fujiko Mine, Passes Away at 87
Yukiko Nikaido, the actress and voice actress best remembered for voicing Fujiko Mine in the original 1971 Lupin the 3rd TV anime, has died of old age at 87.
New Visual for Stage Play "Akatsuka Fujio Scrapbook Vol.2" Features Cast in Sailor Uniforms
A new visual for the stage play “Akatsuka Fujio Scrapbook Vol.2” has been revealed, showing the main cast dressed in sailor uniforms — the iconic “formal wear” of the late manga legend.
All 76 Episodes of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Anime Coming to YouTube's Saikyō Jump Channel Starting July 23
The YouTube Saikyō Jump Channel will stream all 76 episodes of the Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo TV anime for a limited time, kicking off with a premiere of Episode 1 on July 23, 2026.
Yoshiaki Kawajiri's "Ninja Scroll" Gets Nationwide 4K Theatrical Run for Two Weeks Starting September 4
Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s 1993 classic anime film “Jubei Ninpucho” (Ninja Scroll) is getting its first-ever nationwide 4K theatrical screening in Japan, running for two weeks from September 4, 2026.
Darkroom Streaming Service Adds Crusher Joe, Simoun, and More Anime
Streaming platform Darkroom has added Crusher Joe, Crusher Joe OVAs, Haré+Guu Deluxe, Haré+Guu FINAL, and Simoun to its catalog.
Astro Boy Gets Capsule Toy Figure Collection with 4 Poses Including "Takeoff" and "Sulking"
Ken Elephant is releasing an official Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy) figure collection in four poses, hitting capsule toy machines across Japan in mid-July.
Stage Play "Meiji The Cat's Eye" Reveals Main Visual Featuring Three Sisters in Stunning Meiji-Era Costumes
The stage adaptation of Hojo Tsukasa’s “CAT’S♥EYE” has unveiled its main visual, showcasing all 10 lead cast members in elegant Meiji-era attire ahead of 2026 performances.
Classic 1996 Anime "Jigoku Sensei Nube" — All 49 Episodes Streaming Free on YouTube from July 20
To mark the 30th anniversary of the original TV anime, all 49 episodes of the 1996 series Jigoku Sensei Nube will stream free on the Toei Animation Museum YouTube channel from July 20.
AnimEigo Announces Blu-ray Releases for Sakon The Ventriloquist, Moshidora, AD Police Files 4K, and Two More
AnimEigo revealed at Anime Expo that it will release five anime titles on Blu-ray, including first English editions of Sakon The Ventriloquist and Moshidora, a 4K UHD remaster of AD Police Files, and
Crunchyroll to Screen Akira in 4K and IMAX at U.S. and Canadian Theaters on September 4
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring Katsuhiro Otomo’s landmark anime film Akira back to select U.S. and Canadian theaters in 4K and IMAX on September 4.
Fushigi Yuugi BD-BOX Celebration Event Announced with Midorikawa Hikaru & Seki Tomokazu; Digijacket Art Revealed
A Blu-ray BOX release event for classic anime Fushigi Yuugi is set for November 21, 2026 in Tokyo, featuring voice actors Midorikawa Hikaru and Seki Tomokazu, plus newly drawn Digijacket art by Studio
2006 Anime "Purururun! Shizuku-chan" Gets Full Free Stream on YouTube Starting Today
TMS Anime’s official YouTube channel begins streaming all 51 episodes of the 2006 TV anime Purururun! Shizuku-chan for free, running from July 3 through September 14, 2026.
Hamtaro Films Return to the Big Screen for 2-Day Special Event at Jinbocho Theatre in Tokyo
Two classic Hamtaro theatrical films will screen at Jinbocho Theatre in Tokyo on July 11–12, 2026, with special family-friendly and audience-participation screenings.
Sanei Releases "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Daikai-bou" Mook, Tracing the First Neo Zeon War Through a Detailed Timeline
Sanei has released the “Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Daikai-bou” mook on July 2, packed with character info, mobile suit data, and a timeline of the First Neo Zeon War.
Bandai Releases Adult Collector's Sweet Poron from "Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi"
Bandai is releasing a Special Memorize edition of the Sweet Poron from the 2001 anime Mo~tto! Ojamajo Doremi — a gold-plated adult role-play toy priced at ¥8,360.
One-Day Special Screening of Isao Takahata's "Anne of Green Gables: The Road to Green Gables" Announced for July 2026
Isao Takahata’s theatrical edit of the classic 1979 anime “Anne of Green Gables” will screen for one day only on July 18, 2026, at UDX Theater in Tokyo.
