The “Hetalia 20th Anniversary Genga Exhibition: WorldFesta” is set to run in Tokyo and Osaka in autumn 2026, celebrating two decades of Himaruya Hidekaz’s beloved series.
Episode 1 synopsis and preview cuts for Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu 2 have been revealed. Leon is now a viscount, but peaceful life remains out of reach. Premieres July 8, 2026.
GKIDS revealed at Anime Expo a slate of exclusive home video releases, including 4K editions of Look Back, Angel’s Egg, your name., LOVE & POP, and LINDA LINDA LINDA.
Summer 2026 anime “Buchikire Reijou wa Fukushuu wo Chikaimashita.” reveals the synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 1, “A Vow of Despair and Revenge,” premiering July 6.
The My Hero Academia TV anime 10th anniversary exhibition “OUR HERO” has unveiled its second key visual, adding four new characters, and confirmed production of life-size figures.
Summer 2026 anime “Tenbin” reveals the synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 1, “A Summer Day of Beginnings,” set to air July 6 on TOKYO MX and other channels.
Sumikko Gurashi teams up with Marugame Seimen for a limited-time collaboration featuring four special campaigns, including an exclusive picnic-style udon box set, starting 14 July 2026 nationwide in J
Composer Sawano Hiroyuki will bring his Mobile Suit Gundam UC, NT, and Hathaway’s Flash scores to life with orchestra and band at Tokyo Garden Theater on 27 February 2027.
A new ONE PIECE Paper Knife modelled after Shanks’ sword Griffon has launched for pre-order on 6 July 2026, crafted by master bladesmiths in Seki City, Gifu.
Pia Corporation announces the Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor Shiba Shigeo Pia mook, releasing August 5, 2026, featuring exclusive cover art by Takada Akemi and interviews with the voice cast and director.
A memorial streaming event for the late anime director Sato Tatsuo offers 7 of his key works — including Nadesico and Stellvia — free on YouTube from July 7–14.
Nine anime series kick off the Summer 2026 season on Monday, July 6, including Grand Blue Season 3, Hokuto no Ken: Zako-tachi no Banka Season 2, and several new adaptations.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM will participate in the Aomori Nebuta Festival (Aug 2–7) with Mighty Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice floats, a new key visual, and local collabs.
Sakura Momoko’s beloved COJI-COJI makes its first-ever Furyuu Kuji appearance, with exclusive drawn-down merchandise available at FamilyMart from July 18, 2026.
The first-ever Chiikawa film partners with PARCO for a nationwide summer campaign in Japan from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring exclusive novelties, photo booths, and an X giveaway.
The TV anime adaptation of Jura’s manga “Kanojo no Tomodachi” has unveiled its second key visual and first teaser PV, plus official cosplayers and a special stage at World Cosplay Summit 2026.
