Union Creative announces the Ainz Ooal Gown 10th Anniversary so-bin ver. figure, based on a special commemorative illustration, standing 340 mm tall and priced at ¥48,950. Releases June 2027.
Crunchyroll has announced the full English dub cast and crew for Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life, set to premiere on July 11 with a same-day dub.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan, a 30-minute endurance video of Nendo Riki (CV: Ono Daisuke) repeating his iconic ramen line has dropped on YouTube.
Comic Natalie’s most-read article for July 2–8, 2026 was the “Lycoris Recoil” 4th anniversary news, featuring a new visual and a live-stream event on August 9.
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.
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.
ONE PIECE × NBA T-Shirts featuring 7 designs in 2 colors each are up for pre-order on Premium Bandai at ¥6,600. Pre-orders close July 12, 2026 at 11 PM JST.
A new anime adaptation of Kiyono Sachiko’s beloved picture-book series “Nontan” has been announced to mark the franchise’s 50th anniversary, with a first 3DCG visual now revealed.
The synopsis and preview images for Episode 2 of “Grow Up Show ~Himawari no Circus-dan~” have been revealed ahead of its July 11, 2026 broadcast on TOKYO MX.
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.
Preview cuts and synopsis for Episode 2 of summer anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance are revealed, as Shiina is scouted by Nanoha and learns the “way to save the world” from
Four new character illustrations have been unveiled for the theatrical anime “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai,” the concluding chapter of the Aobuta series, opening October 16, 2026
FuRyu’s TENITOL figure brand reveals a ~28 cm TALL figure of Shinjou Akane from Gridman Universe in athletic wear, priced at ¥10,450 and due in March 2027.
The summer 2026 anime Saijo no Osewa reveals the synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 2, “First Day as Caretaker,” airing July 11 — including a mysterious girl who seems to know Itsuki.
The anime adaptation of Hikawa Hekiru’s manga “Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shitemo Kenka ga Shitai” begins its broadcast run on July 11, 2026, headlining the Summer 2026 anime season.
The ONE PIECE HEROINES anime teams up with Japanese ladies’ shoe brand Diana for the first time, recreating Nami’s iconic in-show “battle sandal.” On sale July 6, 2026, priced at ¥25,300.
