Episode 25 of Meitantei Precure! has revealed that Cure Éclair’s true identity is Hōwa Kurea, capping a four-week guessing campaign that drew over 250,000 votes from fans.
Your guide to the must-visit anime collabs and exhibitions of Summer 2026 in Japan — from Haikyu!! On the Court to a Detective Conan escape game and a Chiikawa x Tokyo Skytree collab.
The TV anime of Muchimaro’s Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! has announced Haruka Shiraishi and Miyu Tomita as new cast members, ahead of its October premiere.
Cyborg 009 Nemesis streams from July 19, 2026, reviving the classic 1979 theme “Dare ga Tame ni” in a powerful new cover by Kyoko — a tribute to Ishinomori’s near-100-song lyric legacy.
NBC Universal confirms the second season of the Tune In to the Midnight Heart TV anime for 2027, announcing new cast members and a mostly returning staff lineup.
A collab visual for the Detective Conan × J.League crossover has been unveiled, alongside news of a special “Conan DAY” event at Cerezo Osaka’s stadium on September 6.
Production I.G has unveiled a special summer illustration for the Rilakkuma short anime, showing the beloved characters lounging by a pool, as the new season “Teku Teku World Travel” airs.
Episode 25 of Meitantei Precure! finally unmasks Cure Éclair — is it Hoba Kurea, Kurusu Eliza, Kaneda Rei, or Ieiri Shiruku? Airs July 19, 2026.
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
Kotobukiya reveals a 1/7 scale complete figure of Sylphiette and Lucy Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei III, priced at ¥25,300 and scheduled for January 2027. Pre-orders open at Amiami.
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Rilakkuma teams up with ROUND1 for a nationwide collab campaign in Japan from July 21 to October 18, 2026, featuring special menus, themed rooms, bowling score events, and exclusive novelties.
Kuji Cliff’s third Gridman Universe lottery round goes golf-themed, featuring Rokka, Akane, Namiko, and Hassu in brand-new illustrations. On sale until 19 July 2026.
Three Pokémon events are lighting up Japan this summer: the Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary event in Yokohama Minato Mirai, the Pokémon Center Narikin Summer campaign, and the Pokémon Anniversary Festiv
The Fate/strange Fake POP UP SHOP Spectacle Style ver. runs July 24–August 9, 2026 at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara, featuring exclusive glasses-themed drawn-down merchandise.
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 WIND BREAKER anime is teaming up with eight leisure and spa facilities across Japan for the “WIND BREAKER -SUMMER WIND VACATION-” event, running July 17 to August 16, 2026.
