USJ x Chainsaw Man: New Food & Merch Revealed for Halloween Horror Night 2026
Universal Studios Japan unveils Chainsaw Man-themed food and merchandise for its 15th Halloween Horror Night, running September 11 to November 8, 2026.
Girls und Panzer das Finale Film 5 Drops 2nd Trailer and Key Visual Ahead of October Premiere
Bandai Namco Filmworks has unveiled the second trailer and key visual for Girls und Panzer das Finale Film 5, set to open in Japan on October 9 in Dolby Cinema and more.
Anime "Aikatsu!" Returns with Encore Broadcast in October, Featuring New OP and ED Themes
The TV anime “Aikatsu!” is set for an encore broadcast every Friday at 6:25 PM on TV Tokyo affiliates starting October 9, featuring a brand-new opening and ending theme.
Kantei-shi (Kari) Anime Scene Bromide Set 2 Arrives on Entame Print from September 1
A second set of 60 scene bromides from the TV anime Kantei-shi (Kari), covering episodes 7–12, goes on sale via Entame Print at convenience stores across Japan from September 1, 2026.
Movie "Meitantei Precure!" Announces Kappa Sushi Collaboration — Exclusive Artwork Teased, Full Details Coming September 10
The film Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu is teaming up with Kappa Sushi for a special campaign featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations. Full details drop September 10, 20
Manga Adaptation "This World's Beauty Standards Are Too High, My Eyes Hurt" Vol. 1 Launches from TO Books
The manga adaptation of Akatsuki Harumi’s novel, drawn by Uzuki Mio, hits shelves on September 1, 2026 from TO Books — an isekai rom-fantasy about a girl reborn in a world where women are rare.
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Returns to Japanese Cinemas in Spring 2027
THE FIRST SLAM DUNK is heading back to cinemas across Japan as “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK 2027 in cinema,” screening from March 20 to April 1, 2027.
COWBOY BEBOP: Knockin' on Heaven's Door Celebrates 25th Anniversary with New Key Visual and 4K Remaster Screenings
The anime film COWBOY BEBOP: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door marks its 25th anniversary with a brand-new drawn visual from the original team and a 4K remaster screening across Japan from October 30.
Sirotan TV Anime Set to Premiere October 3 on TV Asahi's New "PicoAni" Block
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.”
Girls Band Cry: Momoka's Iconic Jacket Gets an Official Merchandise Release
The jacket worn by Kawaragaki Momoka in Girls Band Cry is getting an official merchandise release, faithfully recreated in herringbone fabric with embroidered patches. Priced at ¥21,780, pre-orders cl
Zero no Tsukaima 20th Anniversary Exhibition Heads to Osaka from October 24 — Life-Size Louise Statue and Audio Guide by Kugimiya Rie & Hino Satoshi Included
The Zero no Tsukaima 20th Anniversary Exhibition comes to Rakubas Hall in Osaka’s Abeno and building from October 24 to November 15, 2026, following a successful Tokyo run.
Bandai's Battle Toy "Gyakkoten BariBariBirth" Gets YouTube Anime Adaptation
Bandai’s coin-flicking battle toy Gyakkoten BariBariBirth is now a YouTube anime series, produced by Bitstar Anime, with two vertical videos per week and two horizontal videos per month.
Kimetsu no Yaiba-Themed Ramen Launches in Japan with 6 Randomised Collectible Chopsticks
Two Kimetsu no Yaiba special-edition ramen products — tonkotsu and tantanmen — hit shelves across Japan on 15 September 2026, each box containing one pair of randomised collectible chopsticks from a s
Chiikawa, Umaibo, and Friends Face Their Own Horrors in New "Talking about HORROR" T-Shirt Collection
Apparel brand “Talking about” launches a horror-culture themed collection featuring Chiikawa, Nagano Characters, mofusand, Kawaii Uso no Kawauso, and Umaibo across 10 T-shirt designs. Pre-sales open S
Aniplex One Focus: Aniplex's New Annual Online Festival Streams Free on September 12
Aniplex rebrands its annual Aniplex Online Fest as “Aniplex One Focus,” streaming free on its official YouTube channel on September 12 at 6:00 p.m. JST.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Classic OPs to Screen on Shinjuku Outdoor Display All September, Steel Ball Run Footage Added from the 25th
The Shinjuku MOA Center Vision outdoor screen will air non-credit opening videos from every JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure arc daily from Sept. 1–30, 2026, celebrating Steel Ball Run’s Netflix debut.
