Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu revealed two new cast members, a 90-second trailer, and the opening song “Kutsu-zure” performed by Hachiware ahead of its July 24, 2026 release.
Volume 1 of the manga “毒を喰らわば愛まで” (Doku wo Kurawa ba Ai made) by Chizuru Fujishiro was released by TO Books under its Corona Comics label on June 1.
Shoei Delicy announced a short YouTube anime series for its Sakuyama Chocojiro chocolate cream-filled biscuit snack, releasing the first 10 episodes at once with new episodes every Friday.
Renowned animator and character designer Kunihiko Hamada revealed that he ended his time at Madhouse in late March after dedicating 35 years to the studio.
The 40th anniversary exhibition for Monthly Afternoon revealed its first goods lineup and exhibition details ahead of its July 10-26, 2026 opening at Sunshine City in Tokyo.
A Hyakkiyakou-themed POP UP SHOP for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu will run at Amiami Akihabara from June 6 to 21, 2026, with newly drawn goods.
The anime Pai no Mi: Oshi no Mori e Youkoso! from Lotte’s popular snack brand will stream monthly on YouTube for eight episodes starting June 4, 2026.
Netflix anime film Cho Kaguya-hime! will officially end its theatrical run on June 18, 2026 after earning more than 2.5 billion yen, with a special farewell stage greeting on June 19.
Anime Expo 2026 announced world premiere screenings for Black Torch and the new Magic Knight Rayearth anime, plus the first look at Studio Trigger’s Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2.
To celebrate LaLa’s 50th anniversary, the August 2026 issue of LaLa will include a Host Club BIG Acrylic Marker featuring Haruhi and Tamaki, on sale June 24, 2026.
Tongari Boshi no Atelier revealed two new cast members, Ryusei Nakao as Sasaran and Hiiro Ishibashi as Yuinie, with the characters appearing from episode 10 onward.
