The Furuyu Kingdom Onsen-kyo event transforms Saga’s Furuyu hot-spring district into a Kingdom-themed attraction through September 30, featuring a massive Oki panel, stamp rally, and exclusive collab
Ize Press will open the “System Sync” pop-up store in Manhattan from August 14–30, celebrating Solo Leveling and Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint with exclusive merch and events.
The Shadow’s Gathering, a joint anniversary event for the Kage no Jitsuryokusha anime and Master of Garden mobile RPG, is set for November 28 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall in Tokyo.
Anime Expo 2026 celebrated its 35th anniversary by setting a new all-time attendance record of 422,000 turnstile attendees and generating over US$115 million in estimated economic impact.
The Zombie Land Saga film production committee and Saga City have announced an official partnership agreement, with voice actress Hondo Kaede attending the signing ceremony as a special guest.
ABEMA has announced “ABEMAアニメ祭 2026 supported by コミックシーモア,” a two-day anime festival set for September 19–20, 2026 in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, with a first-wave lineup of 10 anime titles.
A silhouette image hinting at the reading play for “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Natsu no Enyu-kai 2026” has been revealed, featuring characters in what appear to be school uniforms.
Voice actors Wataru Takagi and Mika Kanai reunite for a special screening and talk show celebrating the 30th anniversary of After War Gundam X at TOHO Cinemas Lalaport Fukuoka on August 1.
TV anime Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi teams up with Real Escape Game for the first time in “Kiki Semaru Senjou kara no Dasshutsu,” kicking off in Tokyo on September 3.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM will participate in the Aomori Nebuta Festival (Aug 2–7) with Mighty Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice floats, a new key visual, and local collabs.
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.
The TV anime Drops of God (神の雫) has unveiled its Season 2 key visual and a recap PV, while a special fan event featuring wine tasting with cast and staff is announced for Tokyo in April 2027.
Voice actresses Watanabe Kumiko (Keroro) and Kosakura Etsuko (Tamama) will take the stage at “Nanana’s Birthday Party 2026” on July 4 at Tokyo Solamachi.
The Monogatari Series annual Tanabata Matsuri event returns July 3–9, 2026 at Animate Ikebukuro’s main store, featuring wish strips from cast and staff alongside new merchandise.
A newly drawn key visual has been revealed for the first-ever Re:Zero exhibition, “TVアニメ Re:Zero -10th Anniversary-“, running in Shibuya, Tokyo from September 12 to October 4, 2026.
TOKYO ANIME NEXT, a brand-new anime event, is set for October 30–November 2, 2026 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, featuring screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and an orchestra concert.
