Brother's Day June 6th: Vote for Your Favorite "Older Brother" Character in Anime!
June 6th is “Brothers’ Day” (兄の日) in Japan! Anime!Anime! invites fans to vote for their all-time favorite anime “older brother” character — poll closes May 29th.
Rintaro's Short Film Dedicated to Director Sadao Yamanaka Now Streaming Free on YouTube
Rintaro’s 24-minute silent animation “Nezumikozō Jirokichi,” a tribute to legendary Japanese animation director Sadao Yamanaka, is now streaming free with English subtitles on the Bang Bang YouTube channel.
Happy Birthday, Eguchi Takuya! Fans Vote on His Most-Loved Characters for 2026
May 22nd is the birthday of popular voice actor Eguchi Takuya! Anime!Anime! polled 111 fans on his most beloved characters for 2026 — Loid Forger from SPY×FAMILY takes the top spot for the fourth year running.
Patlabor EZY "File 1" Opens at No. 8 — Live-Action Shojiki Fudosan Debuts at No. 4 in Japan Box Office
Japan’s weekly box office results: Super Mario Galaxy Movie reclaims No. 1 for the fourth week, Patlabor EZY “File 1” opens at No. 8, and the live-action Shojiki Fudosan debuts at No. 4.
Voice Actor Fujiwara Takahiro, Voice of "Kurogiri" in My Hero Academia, Dies at 43
Fujiwara Takahiro, the celebrated voice actor behind Kurogiri in My Hero Academia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 at the age of 43. His agency Ken Production announced the news on May 21.
ABEMA Announces Sequel to "Poppin-Play Kitchen," Anime Pilot by Thai Creator Zemyata
ABEMA has officially announced a sequel to the anime pilot “Poppin-Play Kitchen” under Project PRISMation, created by Thai creator Zemyata, whose pilot has already surpassed 22 million views.
SkySet Entertainment to Stream and Produce English Dub for "Go Forward" Anime, Plus Sequel
SkySet Entertainment has announced it will stream and produce an English dub for the anime Go Forward and its sequel Massugu ni Iko: Melon Pan-hen, with both series expected to be available by late summer 2026.
Detective Day Is Here! 3 Mystery Anime Now Streaming on ABEMA
To celebrate Detective Day on May 21, the ABEMA streaming platform has curated three classic and beloved mystery anime series for fans to enjoy all night long.
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Kentaro Tone as Cyborg 007/Great Britain
The Cyborg 009: Nemesis anime has announced that Kentaro Tone will voice Cyborg 007/Great Britain, completing the full nine-member Nemesis cast.
Red River Anime Reveals 7 New Cast Members, Confirms July 7 TV Premiere
The official website for the Red River anime (Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori) has unveiled new key visuals and announced seven additional cast members, confirming the series will begin broadcasting on July 7.
The Drops of God Anime Reveals New Theme Song Artists for Second Half
The Drops of God (Kami no Shizuku) anime has announced SUPER★DRAGON as the opening theme performers and eill as the ending theme performer for the second half of the series.
Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori Anime Reveals 7 More Voice Cast Members and Spectacular New Main Visual
The TV anime “Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori” has announced 7 additional cast members along with a grand new main visual, ahead of its July 2026 premiere on Nippon TV.
Vote Now! "Which Villainess Character Touched You the Most?" — Submissions Close May 28
To mark “Devil’s Day” (June 6), anime news site Anime!Anime! is running its annual poll asking fans which “villainess” character moved them the most — submissions close May 28.
Results: Most Popular "Detective" Anime Character of 2026 — Conan Holds #1 for 7 Straight Years, Celebrating 30 Years on Air
The 2026 annual “Most Beloved Detective Anime Character” poll from 711 voters puts Conan at #1 for seven straight years, followed by Ranpo from Bungou Stray Dogs and Cure Answer from Meitantei Precure!
Trailer and Special IMAX Poster Revealed for "Majo no Takkyubin" 4K Remaster
Studio Ghibli has unveiled a trailer and details for the special giveaway poster for Majo no Takkyubin (魔女の宅急便) 4K Digital Remaster, opening in limited IMAX screenings across Japan from June 19, 2026.
Rokudenashi BLUES x McDonald's Japan Round 2 — "Four Divine Sauces" Compete for the Spiciest Spot
The legendary manga “Rokudenashi BLUES” teams up with McDonald’s Japan again for a second collaboration featuring the new Spicy Chicken McNugget menu and a nationwide TV commercial airing May 26.
