The Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers anime has released a second promotional video for its second cour, previewing the new ending theme by karanoah and announcing five new cast members.
Kana Nishino performs “Power of Love,” the new opening theme for the second cour of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke, revealed via a video preview.
YOASOBI’s “UNDEAD” MV, the theme song for 〈Monogatari〉 Series Off & Monster Season, has surpassed 100 million views, with related TikTok content hitting 900 million plays.
The MAO anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s manga kicks off its second cour with episode 14 on July 4, featuring a new opening theme by boy group 20th Century.
The official website for The World’s Strongest Rearguard anime has released its second promotional video, revealing the opening theme “license” by Redhair Rosy and ending theme by Inner Journey.
At MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 in Tokyo on June 13, Sakanaction swept 8 categories led by Best Anime Song for “Kaijuu” from Chi., while Yonezu Kenshi and Mrs. GREEN APPLE also claimed major awards.
Kohei Dojima’s “Katsushika Rhapsody,” the opening theme for the “Kochikame” TV anime, will be released on 7-inch vinyl for the first time on September 21.
YouTube has released a crossfade video for all tracks from Nakamura Hak’s single CD Tada Utsukushii Noroi, used as ending songs for the Witch Hat Atelier anime, with special artwork by Kamome Shirahama.
The vocal album Meitantei Precure! ~Tsunagaru Tsuranauru~ goes on sale July 29, 2026, with a newly drawn 1999 fashion magazine-style cover and a lottery entry card for LIVE2026 tickets.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan anime, all four creditless ending videos from Seasons 1 and 2 have been released on the ShoPro Anime YouTube channel.
The TV anime LV999 no Murabito has confirmed a July 1, 2026 premiere and revealed its main PV, main key visual and comments from the opening and ending theme artists.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III has released its third promotional video and announced the ending song “Inori, Owareba,” performed by Mika Nakashima, ahead of its July 5 premiere.
Netflix has released the trailer for Part 2 of BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai, revealing the opening song “Musashi” by Chevon and the ending song “Katana” by J SOUL BROTHERS III ahead of its debut.
Jun Hashimoto, the renowned lyricist behind anime songs for Galaxy Express 999 and Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, has passed away.
Singer adieu will perform the new ending theme for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3, with the CD single scheduled for release on July 29.
Hikaru Utada has released a limited-time YouTube performance clip of “Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-” from CDTV, while her new “Pappara Paradise” ending theme for Chibi Maruko-chan continues to draw attention.
