The actual Honda CB750F ridden by protagonist Kuma Gun in Baribari Densetsu will be displayed at an Initial D pop-up shop in Aeon Mall Takasaki, Aug 11–20, 2026, alongside AUTOart 1/12 scale models.
Manga artist Saiki Kumiko, known for Kageki Shoujo!!, has created exclusive new illustrations for a range of Collector Yui goods, available at a Tokyo pop-up from August 13–25.
Voice actress Amamiya Sora has been cast as Tatiana, the older sister of Anastasia, in the TV anime Rakudai Kenja no Gakuin Musou. The character first appears in Episode 8, airing August 19.
Anime!Anime! polled readers on the best opening themes of Summer 2026, spotlighting tracks from SEKAI NO OWARI, Aina the End, Kitani Tatsuya, and more.
The From Overshadowed to Overpowered anime has cast Sora Amamiya as Tatiana, Anastasia’s older sister, set to debut in episode 8 on August 19.
Takashi Okazaki, character designer of the anime short “The Duel: Payback” from Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, has won an Emmy Award in a juried category.
New stills from Netflix’s live-action drama “S to X” show Nakajima Kento’s sex-therapist character going to wild lengths for his clients. Premieres worldwide August 20, 2026.
A special online kuji celebrating the first anniversary of the Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu TV anime goes on sale August 20 at noon via Kuji Hikido, priced at ¥770 per draw.
Nine new merchandise items for “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You” are now available for pre-order, releasing in October.
WWWave Corporation’s anime streaming platform OceanVeil announces it will add the Miru Tights web anime — based on illustrator Yom’s pantyhose-themed work — starting Thursday at 9:00 p.m. EDT.
The official website for the Tenkaichi: Nihon Saikyō Bugeisha Ketteisen TV anime opened, revealing a teaser video, teaser visual, main cast, staff, and an April 2027 premiere window.
The non-credit opening video for “Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu” has been released, alongside comments from five cast members. The film has earned ¥8.07 billion in just 20 days.
Premium Bandai is now accepting lottery entries for four RG 1/144 Gundam UC model kits: Unicorn Gundam, Full Armor Unicorn, Banshee Norn, and Sinanju, all shipping September 2026.
A limited-edition retort curry inspired by the Shanghai-tei restaurant in Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor EZY File 2 goes on sale August 14, limited to 5,000 units at 864 yen.
The “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” anime teams up with Noen Resort THE FARM in Chiba for an immersive glamping collab, launching 12 exclusive items including a limited Frieren towel cap.
Q-six reveals a 1/7-scale bikini-style figure of Maria Cadenzavna Eve from Senki Zessho Symphogear XV, priced at ¥23,980 and scheduled for January 2027.
