New Kochikame Anime Reveals Main Cast & Staff, Set to Debut in 2027
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.
I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Anime Reveals Full PV, Additional Cast & Theme Songs Ahead of October 4 Premiere
The official site for the I’m Dating a Dark Summoner short anime has unveiled its main PV and key visual, announcing additional cast members, theme songs, and an October 4 TV premiere on Tokyo MX.
New Clip from Live-Action "Look Back" Film Shows Kyōmoto and Fujino Making Manga Together
The official site for the live-action Look Back film has released a new clip showing Kyōmoto and Fujino creating manga together, ahead of the film’s September 11 Japan opening.
Shogakukan's "Kokore! 2026" Manga Fair Kicks Off with Special Detective Conan & Doraemon Privacy-Sleeve Novelties
Shogakukan’s annual manga fair “Kokore! 2026” launches from 1 September 2026 at participating bookstores nationwide, offering 13 exclusive privacy-protection card sleeves across 50 titles.
Weekly Top News: "August 31st Long Summer" Dominates with Simultaneous Anime and Live-Action Drama Announcements
The biggest story on Comic Natalie for the week of Aug 27–Sep 2, 2026 was the simultaneous TV anime and TV drama adaptation announcement for “August 31st Long Summer,” with Shaft producing the anime.
Chiikawa Film Crosses ¥10 Billion Box Office — Why Fans Are Desperate for a Dark "Momonga Arc" Sequel
Chiikawa’s theatrical film has crossed the ¥10 billion box-office mark, and fans are already calling for a sequel centred on the enigmatic, morally ambiguous character Momonga.
My Girlfriend's Friend TV Anime Reveals New Cast, Theme Songs, and October 4 Premiere
The official site for the My Girlfriend’s Friend (Kanojo no Tomodachi) TV anime has unveiled additional cast members, opening/ending theme songs, a main PV, and an October 4 Tokyo MX premiere date.
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Adds Niina Hanamiya as Mima
Niina Hanamiya joins the cast of The Elusive Samurai’s second anime season as Mima. The new season began airing July 17 on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block, streaming on Crunchyroll.
TV Anime "Giant Ojō-sama" Teaser Trailer Unveils Cast and Staff
DMM Pictures has released an English-subtitled teaser trailer for the Giant Ojō-sama TV anime, revealing the main voice cast and key staff at Tatsunoko Production.
Nippon Sangoku Anime Sequel Officially Greenlit
Twin Engine has greenlit a sequel to the Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun TV anime, announcing the news with a short video but no further details yet.
TV Anime "Fungus and Iron" Reveals Director Keitarō Motonaga and Yokohama Animation Lab as Studio
The official website for the Fungus and Iron TV anime has unveiled its second teaser visual alongside the announcement of director Keitarō Motonaga and studio Yokohama Animation Lab.
Haikyuu!! "Mimashita Hanko" Vol. 2 Adds 20 Adorable Animal Mascot Stamp Designs
The Haikyuu!! Mimashita Hanko communication stamp expands with 20 new animal mascot designs in its second wave, bringing the total to 44 designs and 308 customizable combinations.
Isayama Hajime, Mashima Hiro, and More: Illustrations from the Blue Lock Anime Film Bonus Booklet Revealed
Weekly Shonen Magazine celebrates the live-action Blue Lock film crossing ¥1 billion at the box office by releasing illustrations from the Blue Lock -EPISODE Nagi- theatrical anime bonus booklet.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Line Art Stamp Collection Series 3 Launches with 6 Characters — Stamp on Paper, Fabric, and Metal
A new rubber stamp collection featuring six characters from Jujutsu Kaisen 0 — including Yuta, Gojo, and Geto — has gone on sale, compatible with paper, fabric, plastic, and metal.
September 9 Officially Declared "Attack on Titan Day" — Free Manga Reading on Manga Pocket & Special Livestream Planned
Japan’s Anniversary Association has officially registered September 9 as “Attack on Titan Day,” marking the manga’s 2009 debut with free chapters, exclusive merch, and a cast livestream.
Medalist Anime Film Sets February 19 Opening Date, Teaser Trailer Unveiled
Kadokawa has revealed a teaser trailer, visuals, and a February 19 opening date for the Medalist anime film, which continues the story after the TV anime’s second season.
