Moomin x Tanita Collab Launches 4 Health Items Including Snufkin Pedometer
Moomin and Tanita team up for a limited-edition health collection featuring a digital scale, pedometers, thermo-hygrometer, and cooking scale — on sale August 6, 2026.
Monthly Princess September Issue Launches Three New Manga Series: School Power Struggles, an Oni Bride Romance, and a Butler Love Comedy
The September issue of Monthly Princess (Akita Shoten), on sale August 6, debuts three new series spanning school politics, Japanese-style fantasy romance, and a lighthearted love comedy.
Summer 2026 Anime: 3 Shows That Shine Through Their Relationships — Reiwa no Dara-san, Uchi no Otōto-domo, and Otome Kaijū Caramelise
One month into Summer 2026, three anime stand out for the warmth and complexity of their character dynamics — a Japanese-horror comedy, a step-sibling home drama, and a monster-girl romance.
Manga "Osananajimi ni Kage de Tsugou no Ii Otoko Yobawarisareta Ore wa…" Vol. 1 Out Now from Square Enix
Square Enix has released volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Nora Usagi’s light novel, drawn by Ippitsu Nanashi, on August 6, 2026, with store bonuses and digital extras included.
IDOLiSH7 Collab Cafe Round 6 "Luminous Palette Celebration" — On-Site Report: Original Menus & Limited Goods from All Four Groups
The sixth IDOLiSH7 “Harmony Lounge” collab cafe, “Luminous Palette Celebration,” runs at Animate Cafe Ikebukuro and Osaka Nipponbashi through 20 August 2026, featuring exclusive food, drinks, and good
Destiny Unchain Online Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation — Gamer Boy Trapped as a Vampire Girl in a Buggy VR World
Yachimoto’s manga Destiny Unchain Online, based on resn’s original novel, has been greenlit for a TV anime. Volume 13 of the manga goes on sale today.
Over 1.5 Million Yen: Yatterman's Doronjo Gets a Stunning 18K Gold Mini-Figure from Yu Treasure
Yu Treasure, in official collaboration with Tatsunoko Pro, has unveiled limited-edition precious-metal mini-figures of Doronjo, Yatter-One, and Odatebuta from the classic anime Yatterman.
Da Vinci September Issue Runs Major Blue Lock Feature, Including Gamba Osaka's Uenaka Asahi and His Dream Eleven
The September 2026 issue of Da Vinci magazine (KADOKAWA), on sale August 6, dedicates a major feature to Blue Lock, with interviews spanning the live-action film cast, anime voice actors, and a pro fo
Thunder 3 EP.5 "REBELLION" — Small 3 Heads to the Rebellion HQ as the Shibuya Mission Looms
Thunder 3 Episode 5 “REBELLION” aired August 5, 2026, delivering a gut-punch episode as Segami joins the Rebellion, Small 3 arrives, and a kamikaze pilot shakes everyone to the core.
MAYLA x Detective Conan "Iconic Story Ring Objet" Set Now on Sale at 20% Off — Six Character Designs from Conan to Kaitou Kid
Fashion brand MAYLA has launched a six-piece Detective Conan ring set inspired by Conan, Shinichi, Ran, Heiji, Kazuha, and Kaitou Kid, priced at ¥19,800 and currently 20% off.
Trailer Released for Yoshiaki Kawajiri's "Jūbei Ninpūchō" 4K Revival — Hand-Drawn Action Scenes Take Center Stage
The 4K revival of Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s 1993 anime film Jūbei Ninpūchō is set for a two-week limited theatrical run from September 4, with a new trailer now available.
Zoff × Crayon Shin-chan Eyewear Collection Launches — Chocobi Becomes a Glasses Case, Buriburizaemon's Nose Becomes a Pouch
Zoff and Crayon Shin-chan team up for the first time with a four-frame eyewear collection and original goods. Pre-orders are open until September 2.
DMM Pictures Hosts Student Anime Industry Seminar on Aug. 31 — Voice Actor Kamiya Hiroshi to Appear as Special Guest
DMM pictures is holding a student-only seminar and networking event on August 31, 2026, featuring voice actor Kamiya Hiroshi alongside a DMM anime producer.
Inherit the Winds TV Anime Adds Simba Tsuchiya as Harada Sanosuke
The official X/Twitter account for original TV anime Inherit the Winds (Kaze wo Tsugumono) has announced that Simba Tsuchiya joins the cast as Harada Sanosuke.
Kingdom 20th Anniversary Event "Kinkinkingdom" Hits Shibuya — Lift Wang Qi's Life-Size Spear and More! (Until Aug. 11)
Kingdom’s 20th-anniversary event “Kinkinkingdom” runs at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA 1F through August 11, 2026, featuring a life-size Wang Qi spear, 40 replica original artworks, exclusive merch, and free cool g
Stop-Motion Anime "Koma-Dori Mofmof Parade" Reveals Full Cast, Staff, and January 2027 Premiere
Bandai Namco Filmworks has unveiled the full voice cast, key staff, and a January 2027 TV Tokyo premiere for Koma-Dori Mofmof Parade, the IDOLiSH7 franchise’s stop-motion anime.
