Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime Reveals Full English Dub Cast
Crunchyroll has unveiled the full English dub cast for Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, led by Giles Panton as Sasaki and Caitlyn Bairstow as Yamada/Tayama.
NHK to Broadcast "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Anison Special" Featuring Oishi Masayoshi, TrySail, MyGO!!!!! and More
NHK General will air the special program “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Anison Special” on August 1, 2026 at 24:10, featuring highlights from a live all-band anime music festival held in Tokyo.
8 Years in the Making: "SOUND THEATRE × Natsume's Book of Friends" Night Show Report — Kamiya, Ono, Inoue Shine in Japanese Costume
After an eight-year hiatus, “SOUND THEATRE × Natsume’s Book of Friends – Natsugasumi” returned to Tokyo International Forum Hall A on 18 July 2026. Here’s our full night-show report.
Creamy Mami Covers Pierrot Magical Girl Series Theme Songs in New 7-Track CD Out September 30
A special CD featuring Creamy Mami (CV: Takako Ota) covering theme songs from the Pierrot Mahou Shoujo Series — including collabs with LuluttoLily — releases September 30.
Musical "Aoharu Tetsudo" 7 ~East Side Story~ Reveals New Cast, Full Schedule
The 2.5D musical series “Aoharu-AOHARU-Tetsudo” Part 7 announces Kawai Ryunosuke as Hachiko Line and Yada Yusuke as Kawagoe Line, with shows across Tokyo, Miyagi, and Hyogo.
Combattler V Celebrates 50th Anniversary with TOKYO MX Broadcast, Free YouTube Streams, and Blu-ray BOX Release
To mark the 50th anniversary of Chōdenji Robo Combattler V, Toei is airing episode 1 on TOKYO MX and streaming two episodes free on YouTube, alongside a new Blu-ray BOX release on August 5.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress 10th Anniversary Launches "Mumei Ranman" Campaign with Special Movie and 1/6 Scale Figure
The Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress 10th anniversary project launches “Mumei Ranman,” a new campaign based on commemorative art by character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto, featuring a special movie and a 1
Stage Play "Tentai Senshi Sunred Show" Reveals Character Visuals for Sunred, General Vamp, and More
The live-action stage adaptation of Tentai Senshi Sunred has unveiled its key visual and first batch of character visuals, ahead of its Tokyo run in October–November 2026.
Celebrate 40 Years of Gundam ZZ: Dynamic Brushstroke T-Shirts Featuring ZZ Gundam, Qubeley & Quin Mantha Launch July 2026
Three limited T-shirts featuring ZZ Gundam, Qubeley, and Quin Mantha in bold brushstroke art celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. Pre-orders open now on Premium Bandai.
Anime Adaptation of "The True Saint Was Exiled" Confirmed for 2027 — Main Cast and Staff Revealed
The TV anime adaptation of “Shin no Seijo de aru Watashi wa Tsuihou Saremashita” is set for 2027, with Masumi Tazawa and Taku Yashiro cast as leads. A teaser visual and staff comments have been reveal
Vertex Force Original Anime Sets October 3 Premiere, Unveils Main Cast and Promo Video
Vertex Force, an original TV anime from Strike Witches director Kazuhiro Takamura, is set to premiere on October 3, with its main cast, promotional video, and new visual now revealed.
ABEMA Anime Matsuri 2026 Reveals First Lineup: Apothecary Diaries, Akane Banashi, Tensei Slime & More
ABEMA has announced the first wave of stage acts and cast appearances for ABEMA Anime Matsuri 2026, set for September 19–20 at Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK, featuring free stages and a GOALOUS5 premium ev
POPEE the Performer Gets Special Shibuya Screening & Exhibition Event This Summer
The cult CG anime POPEE the Performer returns with a hybrid screening and exhibition event at Shibuya Cinecitta, running August 11 to September 6, featuring all 39 episodes.
Star Wars: Visions / The Ninth Jedi Full Cast Revealed — Actor Omori Nao Joins as Villain Nawam
The full Japanese voice cast for Star Wars: Visions / The Ninth Jedi has been announced, with actor Omori Nao joining as new villain Nawam. The 8-episode series streams exclusively on Disney+ from Aug
Four New Manga Series Launch Simultaneously in ASUKA September Issue, Led by AI-Ruled Future Story "MEGAPHONE PARADE"
ASUKA’s September 2026 issue, on sale July 24, kicks off four new serializations at once, headlined by Umeji’s “MEGAPHONE PARADE,” set in a year-2597 world dominated by AI.
Saiyuki RELOAD BLAST × Honda Bike Collab Wave 2 Goods Revealed, Tokyo Pop-Up Confirmed
Wave 2 merchandise for the Saiyuki RELOAD BLAST × Honda Bike POP UP SHOP has been unveiled, featuring new illustrations and exclusive goods, with a Tokyo encore event set for November 2026.
