The anime Ojaru-Maru is holding its first-ever character popularity vote from September 5–30. The top 5 characters will be merchandised, with results announced on October 5.
Ichiban Kuji launches a Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL lottery on 26 September 2026, headlined by a ~22 cm Motoko & Fuchikoma figure and aurora-finish prizes.
Kura Sushi has abruptly ended its popular Chiikawa collaboration campaign, effective September 6, after an internal investigation confirmed employee misconduct during the limited-time event.
Kadokawa has unveiled theme song artists, additional cast, and an October 4 premiere date for the Yowaki MAX Reijō TV anime, based on Hiro Oda’s light novel series.
New visuals for Steel Ball Run JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 2nd STAGE have been unveiled, alongside a fan campaign, as the stage prepares to debut exclusively on Netflix on September 25.
A 1st STAGE screening event for the Steel Ball Run anime was held in Tokyo, with cast members revealing details about the 2nd STAGE Netflix debut on September 25 and new character Mountain Tim.
The official website for the Romelia War Chronicle TV anime has revealed 14 more voice cast members, adding to the previously announced lineup for the fantasy series.
ANIGA-TER opens pre-orders for seven new Gran Blue Season 3 goods, including daring nude-scene boxer shorts, an Iori Kitahara eye mask, and a Spirytus tumbler. Shipping late November 2026.
A PV and teaser visual have dropped for Detective Conan’s 30th-anniversary special “Case 30 Murder,” airing September 25 on NTV. A viewer-participation mystery anime “Murder on Misohito Island” was al
A livestream event for Shin Kochikame unveiled the new anime’s main cast, key staff, a promotional video, and a visual. The series is set to air on Fuji TV in 2027.
Onkyo’s “CP-TWS01F GUNDAMX” true wireless earphones celebrate 30 years of After War Gundam X with newly recorded voice lines from Garrod Ran and Tiffa Adill across three switchable modes.
The official site for Sōkō Kihei Votoms: Haiiro no Hexe, two new anime films directed by Mamoru Oshii, has unveiled its cast, character designs, and a 30-second trailer.
Original anime Grow Up Show ~Himawari no Circus-dan~ drops a PV for its Kirkus Collection arc and a new “acting leader” visual for Tsurumaki Mizuka, kicking off with episode 10 on September 5.
The second Crayon Shin-chan x CASETiFY collaboration is here, featuring animal-costume plushie charms in blind boxes, a sticker name-custom case, and limited trading cards. On sale from 31 August 2026
Fashion brand MAYLA has opened pre-orders for a 2B-inspired blouse from NieR:Automata Ver1.1a, priced at ¥19,800 in two colorways. Orders close October 5.
Voice actor Ryuuta Suzuki opens up about portraying Tolui, the empire’s mightiest military prince, in the TV anime Tenmaku no Jaadugal — and reveals his personal definition of true strength.
