Everything you need to know about Chiikawa — characters, voice cast, manga volume summaries, and where to watch the anime — plus the hit film’s record-breaking box-office numbers.
The film Eiga Meitantei Precure! has unveiled its three guest character voice actors — Akari Kitō, Nobunaga Shimazaki, and Kōki Uchiyama — ahead of its September 18 Japanese release.
To mark 15 years of Mawaru Penguindrum, both RE:cycle of the PENGUINDRUM films return to 10 cinemas across Japan, with a special talk show featuring director Ikuhara Kunihiko and voice actor Kimura Su
Anime NYC announces a Big West/Macross panel and English dub world premieres for Go Forward and Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, all set for August 22.
Anime critic Fujitsu Ryōta argues that the Chiikawa film transcends its fairy-tale structure through silence, song, and a narrative crack that forces audiences to imagine what Chiikawa never says alou
The theatrical film Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten will receive an IMAX release on August 28, marking the first-ever IMAX screening in the Madoka☆Magica series.
Netflix has revealed an English-dubbed trailer for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, confirming the second film will stream on August 31.
Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising teams up with Tokyo’s Sunshine City Prince Hotel for a collab event from August 22, featuring concept rooms and 58 special menu items.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash — Witch of Circe launches on Prime Video in Japan for rental and purchase on Aug. 17, with unlimited free streaming from Aug. 31.
BS12 Twellv will broadcast eight consecutive Gundam theatrical films every Sunday at 19:00 JST from August 9 to September 27, 2026, spanning HD Remaster classics to Char’s Counterattack.
The second collab video between film Cho Kaguya-hime! and TV anime Oshi no Ko is now live, featuring Kaguya visiting MEM-cho’s room and the two performing the B-Komachi “Sign wa B” call and response.
The Mahoutsukai no Yoru anime film has unveiled two new key visuals — a special illustration by Koyama Hirokazu and a second visual by ufotable — alongside advance ticket details. Opens November 20, 2
To mark the first anniversary of its theatrical release, Eiga Odekake Kozame: Tokai no Otomodachi will stream free on the official YouTube channel on August 22 at 8 PM JST — no archive after.
To celebrate the July 31 release of the latest Crayon Shin-chan film, Anime! Anime! surveyed 327 fans to find the all-time favourite movie in the long-running series.
The We Are Aliens anime film has unveiled its full trailer, announcing two new voice cast members and the theme song “Sasakure” by adieu, ahead of its September 25 Japan release.
Netflix has announced it will begin streaming Gintama: The Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames on August 27, following the film’s strong theatrical run in Japan.
