To mark 55 years since the Lupin the Third anime debuted, Nippon TV will broadcast a fan-voted “Masterpiece Selection” special starting October 3, airing 13 episodes from PART1–6 and the spin-off seri
Beat the summer heat with an anime quiz! Can you guess the voice actor behind Kurama, the elegant fox demon from the classic series Yu Yu Hakusho?
Beat the summer heat with an anime quiz! Can you name the voice actor behind the cold and powerful Sesshomaru from the classic series Inuyasha? Find out the answer inside.
A new online Raffle Kuji for the classic magical-girl anime Creamy Mami features exclusive newly drawn art reimagining the idol heroine in modern Reiwa-era fashion. On sale until August 25.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for a new Yu Yu Hakusho “Water Gun Battle ver.” goods collection featuring all-new illustrations of six beloved characters. Shipping begins mid-November.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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-
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 will add the original Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series alongside the films Evangelion: Death (True)² and The End of Evangelion on September 1.
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
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.
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.
