The first-ever stage adaptation of Tenntai Senshi Sunred reveals a new “chicken dumpling hot pot” key visual mixing live-action cast photos with illustrations, plus merchandise and an all-in-one Blu-r
The theatrical anime Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten teams up with family restaurant Joyful for a digital collab campaign running 6 October to 10 November 2026, featuring limited acryl
Manga duo Yudetamago will host a 60-minute special program on Radio Osaka on December 27 at midnight, celebrating both Kinnikuman’s 50th anniversary and their own 50-year career milestone.
San-X’s Sumikko Gurashi franchise has announced a fifth anime film arriving in 2027, with creator Yuri Yokomizo’s new visual hinting that shy cat Neko will take center stage.
The One Piece anime has confirmed new episodes will return in 2027, following a restructured production schedule that caps annual output at 26 episodes, with the Elbaph arc currently airing.
The theatrical anime Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium (Part 2) announces a staff talk screening in Kyoto on Oct. 12 and a “South Middle Quartet” cast stage greeting in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2026.
October 10, the birthday of Gintama protagonist Sakata Gintoki, has been officially registered as “Gintama Day,” with a 10-hour YouTube stream and special screenings at 12 cinemas across Japan.
PIZZA-LA teams up with Dr.STONE for a limited collab pizza combining two unique flavors in one, plus exclusive drawn-down goods featuring six characters. Available Oct. 1–Nov. 1, 2026.
TV anime Kore Egaite Shine has been officially confirmed for a second season, announced on the same day Season 1 aired its finale on September 25. Season 2 is set for Summer 2026.
The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 anime will return for its third cours in July 2027, while the Clayman’s Revenge spinoff anime is set to debut in April 2027.
The TV anime “Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori” has unveiled its Cour 2 main visual and full PV, showcasing Nana Mizuki’s new OP “Akatsuki no Hoshi” and a preview of episode 13.
The Chiikawa TV anime will temporarily halt new episode broadcasts from October 2, switching to a 25-episode revival run through December 25, kicking off with the fan-favorite “Nantoka Vania” arc.
Voice actor Chiba Shoya will play guest character Yoda Subaru in Hotel Inhumans Season 2, Episode 14 “Piano Lesson,” airing October 4, 2026. A preview trailer is now available.
Netflix Japan’s official X account has released a hilarious compilation of every “Arere~?” moment from 30 years of Detective Conan, featuring not just Conan but also Haibara Ai and Mouri Kogoro.
Season 3 of the TV anime Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru has been officially greenlit. A new illustration, a celebratory video from voice actor Hirata Hiroaki, and a sword giveaway campaign have al
and GALLERY will host a limited collaboration café themed around the film Kitaro Tanjo: GeGeGe no Nazo, running October 3–31, 2026 at locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
