The TV anime adaptation of Creative Yoko’s beloved white seal mascot Sirotan has revealed its main visual and confirmed an October 3 premiere on TV Asahi’s new short-anime block “PicoAni.”
The TV anime adaptation of beloved harp-seal character Shirotan has unveiled its main visual, full cast, and staff. It premieres on TV Asahi every Saturday from October 3, 2026.
Kotobukiya’s Arcanadea bishōjo model franchise is getting a TV anime directed by Keiichirō Kawaguchi, set to premiere in January 2027 on TV Asahi and 24 stations across Japan.
TV Asahi has announced a new cast member, key visual, and an October 4 premiere date for the Magic Repo Man TV anime, airing on the NUMAnimation programming block.
The stop-motion anime “Pop Pap Polters,” directed by miniature artist Mozu, has unveiled its main trailer and key visual, with Tanezaki Atsumi and Enoki Junya voicing the cast. Premieres October 4, 20
The short TV anime based on Inochi-ya’s Josemaru character has unveiled its second teaser video, confirmed Riho Tsuda as the lead voice, and announced new staff. It premieres January 2027.
To celebrate the theatrical release of Crayon Shin-chan’s 33rd film, TV Asahi will air a special-edit of “Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers” on free TV for the first time on July 26.
A new trailer for the upcoming Magic Knight Rayearth anime debuted at Anime Expo, revealing additional cast members and confirming an October 7 premiere on TV Asahi.
The official Sirotan TV anime website has released a new promotional video and announced three additional voice cast members, joining previously confirmed Aoi Yūki as the white seal Sirotan.
CAKE and TV Asahi have announced a partnership to distribute the Doraemon anime in English, with existing episodes set to receive a brand-new localisation. More details are expected at MIPCOM in Octob
TV Asahi has announced that the Akane-banashi TV anime will return for a second season in January 2027, alongside six new cast members revealed as the first season concluded its Karaku Cup Arc.
Akane Banashi Season 2 is set for January 2027 on TV Asahi. Six new voice cast members have been announced, and a special rakugo event is planned for August 9, 2026.
TV Asahi has unveiled the first promotional video for the Magic Repo Man TV anime, announcing its voice cast, additional staff members, and an October premiere.
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.
Kimi o Koi Suru Ki wa Nai to Itta Jiki Kōshaku-sama ga Nazeka Dekiai Shitekimasu has released its main promotional video and a new visual, revealing more staff, opening and ending themes, and its July 4 premiere.
NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan announced that Anime Expo 2026 will host the world premiere of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 before its Japanese TV broadcast.
