Veteran Animator Kunihiko Hamada Leaves Madhouse After 35 Years
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.
Afternoon 40th Anniversary Exhibition Reveals First Goods Lineup, Including Houseki no Kuni Designs
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.
Ayanokoji, Nanase, and Horikita Become Foxes and Oni in Classroom of the Elite Hyakkiyakou Goods
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.
Lotte's Pai no Mi Snack Gets Anime, Streaming on YouTube from June 4
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.
Cho Kaguya-hime! Ends Theatrical Run on June 18 with Farewell Stage Greeting on June 19
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 to Host World Premieres of Black Torch and Magic Knight Rayearth
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.
Ouran High School Host Club Returns After 15 Years with Cute BIG Acrylic Marker Bonus in LaLa August 2026
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.
New Tongari Boshi no Atelier Cast Revealed: Sasaran and Yuinie Voiced by Ryusei Nakao and Hiiro Ishibashi
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.
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Shock in Every Scene! "Yushiro's Head Gets Blown Off" and "Nezuko's Leg Is Torn Off" — Episode 9 Rerun Battle with the Temari Demon and Arrow Demon [Spoilers]
The rerun of Kimetsu no Yaiba episode 9, “Temari Demon and Arrow Demon,” aired on May 31, 2026, and fans are buzzing over shocking scenes including Yushiro’s head being blown off and Nezuko’s leg being torn off.
Vampire Princess Miyu OVA Restored HD Edition Coming to Blu-ray Exclusively via MediaOCD Website on September 8
AnimEigo and MediaOCD will release a restored HD Blu-ray of the 1988-1989 Vampire Princess Miyu OVA on September 8, exclusively through the MediaOCD website, with pre-orders now open.
Wireless Earbuds Featuring the "Ritual Artist" from Gekijouban Mononoke Include Hiroshi Kamiya Voice Lines!
The CP-TWS01B wireless earbuds collaboration with Gekijouban Mononoke includes newly recorded voice lines by Hiroshi Kamiya as Shingi. Pre-orders open through ONKYODIRECT from May 29, 2026.
Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid Anime Reveals Main Trailer, New Cast, and June 24 Early Streaming Date
The Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! anime website revealed the main trailer, key visual, additional cast, and June 24 early streaming ahead of its TV broadcast.
Paradox Live Announces Anime Film During the Biggest Live Show in Project History
Paradox Live Dope Show 2026 at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena ended with the announcement of an anime film project and a surprise appearance by Gakuto Kajiwara.
WASTED CHEF Teaser Debuts: New Work from the Pompo the Cinephile Director to Launch Manga in Young Ace
The teaser for WASTED CHEF, a new original anime from Pompo the Cinephile director Takayuki Hirao, has been released, with a manga adaptation set for Young Ace’s July 2026 issue.
Chibi Maruko-chan & Coji-Coji Team with JR Tokai for a Cute Campaign, Introducing a Special Coji-Coji Ekiben
Chibi Maruko-chan and Coji-Coji, both by Momoko Sakura, are collaborating with JR Tokai Retailing Plus on a special campaign with exclusive menus and goods from June 9 to July 6.
NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE Anime Reveals Live Battle Visual for Internet-Ruler Showdown: Choten-chan vs. Karamazov
The NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE anime revealed an exciting Live Battle Visual and opened a special website for the internet-ruler showdown between Choten-chan and Karamazov starting from episode 10.
