HarperCollins to Launch KAZÉ Manga Imprint for the U.S. Market
HarperCollins is set to enter the U.S. manga market with a new KAZÉ imprint, with editors set to reveal upcoming 2027 titles at an Anime NYC panel on August 22.
Yūki Kaji Joins Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity as Hitsugaya's Complete Bankai Form
The staff of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity confirmed that Yūki Kaji voices Tōshirō Hitsugaya’s Complete Bankai form, debuting in episode 44.
Kinnikuman's Ramen Man Gets First Character Song in 30 Years — "Kung Fu Saga" Drops August 29
Voice actor Seki Tomokazu sings “Kung Fu Saga” as Ramen Man for the second character song release from Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Chojin Shiso-hen, out August 29, 2026.
Gintama Acrylic Message Display Vol.2 Announced — 5 Character Designs Up for Pre-Order from August 17, 2026
Gintama’s new Acrylic Message Display Vol.2 features five character-themed stands with swappable message plates. Pre-orders open August 17 – September 13, 2026, priced at ¥1,760.
Prime Video Anime Suggests Learning from Hathaway During Obon — Gundam Fans Respond: "Have You No Heart?"
Prime Video Anime’s official X account recommended Hathaway Noa as a role model for the Obon family holiday, sending Gundam fans into a frenzy of sarcastic replies.
Star Detective Precure! Reveals New Ending Theme and Star Kiraring Character Visuals (Spoilers)
The Star Detective Precure! team has unveiled a new ending theme song and official visuals for the Star Kiraring forms of all four Cures, plus Cure Answer’s Future Form for the upcoming film.
Jujutsu Kaisen x Yokohama: "Curtain" Falls Over the Night Sky as Enoki Junya Lights Up Cosmo Clock 21
Anime Jujutsu Kaisen’s 5th-anniversary Yokohama collaboration lit up the iconic Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel with a special illumination show, unveiled by voice actor Enoki Junya on August 16, 2026.
New Chitose Airport Animation Film Festival Reveals 13th Edition Main Visual by Director Natsume Shingo
The New Chitose Airport International Animation Film Festival has unveiled its 13th edition main visual, drawn exclusively by animation director Natsume Shingo. The event runs Nov 20–24, 2026.
ONE PIECE Seal Wafer Series 15 Arrives Featuring Elbaf Arc Characters and the Seven Warlords
Niformetion One Piece Daikaizoku Seal Wafer LOG.15 launches August 17, 2026, with 35 sticker varieties spotlighting the Elbaf arc and the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
ONE PIECE Shinkansen × Seiko Collab Watch: "Setouchi Blue" Limited Edition of 5,000
A limited-edition chronograph watch inspired by the ONE PIECE Shinkansen “Setouchi Blue” train goes on sale via PREMICO Online Shop from 17 August 2026, limited to 5,000 units.
Manga "Tsukimino Karma wa Akumade Boku no Pet na noni" Vol. 1 Now on Sale
Hoppege’s new romantic comedy manga “Tsukimino Karma wa Akumade Boku no Pet na noni” launches its first volume from Takeshobo on August 17, 2026.
No More Tragedies: Manga "I'll Save My Fiancé Who's Destined to Fall to Darkness with the One Year Given to Me by a Goddess" Vol. 1 Now on Sale
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Tsukahara Miyako’s novel, drawn by Ren Emiko, went on sale August 17, 2026 via KADOKAWA.
Umiko Seto's BL Manga "Osake ni Yowai Andō-san" Gets AnimeFesta Anime Adaptation
WWWave Corporation’s Continuer label has announced an AnimeFesta anime adaptation of Umiko Seto’s boys-love manga Osake ni Yowai Andō-san, though further details have yet to be revealed.
Hinata, Kenma & the Miyа Twins in Aprons! Haikyuu!! x Meiji Chocolate Collab Packages Now on Sale
Meiji teams up with Haikyuu!! to celebrate the chocolate brand’s 100th anniversary with special collab packaging featuring newly drawn apron-clad characters. On sale from 21 July 2026.
New "Ensemble Stars!! THE STAGE" Series Launches with ALKALOID & Crazy:B Cast Reveal and December 2026 Debut Showcase
A brand-new stage series, Ensemble Stars!! THE STAGE, has been announced with full casts for units ALKALOID and Crazy:B, and a debut showcase live set for December 2026.
Dorohedoro Season 2 Teams Up with Beni Tora Gyoza Bo for a Nationwide Restaurant Collaboration
Dorohedoro Season 2 is collaborating with Chinese restaurant chain Beni Tora Gyoza Bo across 73 locations in Japan from August 21 to September 30, featuring Nikaido-inspired shiso gyoza.
