Magical Princess Minky Momo Seasons 1 & 2 Stream Free on YouTube from August 10
To celebrate the upcoming theatrical OVA, all episodes of Magical Princess Minky Momo Seasons 1 and 2 will stream free on the KAC YouTube channel from August 10, 2026.
ABEMA Opens Special Black Jack Channel Streaming All 4 Series and 94 Episodes Including OVA
ABEMA will launch a dedicated Black Jack channel from August 8–15, broadcasting all 94 episodes across four series daily, with free on-demand replay available for one week after each air.
Over 1.5 Million Yen: Yatterman's Doronjo Gets a Stunning 18K Gold Mini-Figure from Yu Treasure
Yu Treasure, in official collaboration with Tatsunoko Pro, has unveiled limited-edition precious-metal mini-figures of Doronjo, Yatter-One, and Odatebuta from the classic anime Yatterman.
Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula 35th Anniversary Festival Announced for January 2027, Full Cast and Staff to Reunite
The legendary racing anime Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a major festival event on January 9, 2027, in Saitama, reuniting cast, staff, and theme song artists.
Mizusawa Megumi Draws New "Hime-chan no Ribbon" Illustration for Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo and Fukuoka
Manga creator Mizusawa Megumi has drawn an all-new illustration of Hime-chan and Pokota in strawberry outfits for the Hime-chan no Ribbon Pop-Up Store events in 2026.
AnimEigo Licenses Antique Bakery, Dog of Flanders: The Movie, ReLIFE, Ruin Explorers, and Welcome to Irabu's Office for 2027 Blu-ray Release
AnimEigo announced at its Otakon 2026 panel that it has licensed five anime titles — Antique Bakery, Dog of Flanders: The Movie, ReLIFE, Ruin Explorers, and Welcome to Irabu’s Office — all due on Blu-
Anime Pioneer Masayasu Sagisu, Producer/Director of Tetsujin 28 and Sazae-san, Dies at 93
Masayasu Sagisu, the veteran director and producer behind classic anime such as Tetsujin 28, 8 Man, and Sazae-san, has passed away at the age of 93. A private funeral was held for family.
Criterion Channel to Stream Neon Genesis Evangelion, Evangelion: Death (True)², and The End of Evangelion Starting September 1
Criterion Channel will add the original Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series alongside the films Evangelion: Death (True)² and The End of Evangelion on September 1.
Evangelion Summer Merch: COSPA Unveils All-Angels T-Shirts, Misato Beer Mug, and More
COSPA opens pre-orders for a new Neon Genesis Evangelion merchandise lineup including all-Angels T-shirts, NERV jinbei, a Misato beer mug, and character graphic-tag keychains, all releasing in early O
Cowboy Bebop Online Lottery Launches on DRAW!DRAW! with Stylish OP-Inspired Merch — Open Until 20 August
An online lottery for Cowboy Bebop is now live on DRAW!DRAW!, featuring beer mugs, canvas boards, hand towels, and A3 posters. Sales close 20 August 2026.
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.
Kyoukaisen-jou no Horizon and Cross Ange to Stream for the First Time on YouTube's Sunrise Channel
Sunrise announces the YouTube debut of Kyoukaisen-jou no Horizon and Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon on its official channel, alongside schedule updates for several classic titles.
Anne Shirley Anime Heads to Fuji TV Starting October 2026
The TV anime Anne Shirley, based on L.M. Montgomery’s classic Anne of Green Gables novels, is set to air on Fuji TV every Sunday from October 4, 2026.
Combattler V Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Special Full CG Video Unveiling New "Combattler V6" Form
A special anniversary video for the classic super robot anime Chōdenji Robo Combattler V has been released on YouTube, blending nostalgic scenes with brand-new full CG animation to mark 50 years.
OVA "Shonan Bakusozoku" All 12 Episodes Stream Free on YouTube for 40th Anniversary, with December Event and Reprint Blu-ray BOX
All 12 OVA episodes of Shonan Bakusozoku stream free on Toei Video’s YouTube channel from July 23 to August 20, 2026, celebrating the series’ 40th anniversary.
Digimon Tamers Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Illustration Featuring 20 Characters
A special 25th-anniversary illustration for TV anime Digimon Tamers has been revealed, gathering 20 characters led by Takato and Guilmon, alongside an interview with series composer Konaka Chiaki.
