Episode 9 of Nihon Sankoku aired on June 1, 2026, depicting the tragedy of Hei Mimiyoshi, who sacrifices everything for Sakuratora and leaves fans in tears.
The official website for Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu has released a new trailer revealing additional cast members and the opening theme Kutsuzure by Makoto Tanaka.
Cyborg 009: Nemesis has announced Tomokazu Sugita as Cyborg 004, while revealing the full cast for both the Cyborg team and Nemesis group ahead of its summer stream.
Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to has revealed additional cast members Nanami Saiki, Hanaka Kikyo, and Yuka Himemiya from the idol group AVAM as classmates of protagonist Makoto Natsume.
HIDIVE has announced several classic anime additions for June, including Urashiman, Ippatsuman, Heavy Metal L-Gaim, Judo Boy, and more, along with titles leaving the platform.
Anime! Anime! has opened a reader survey asking which “dual-wielding” character is their favorite, with responses accepted until June 9.
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Yotsuba Keishou-hen will give theatergoers one of three random film-frame-style bookmarks from June 6 as its fifth-week attendance bonus.
Discotek Media has announced several Blu-ray releases, including an HD-upscaled Digimon Tamers, Hana Yori Dango with dub and subtitles, and the first HD disc release of Kamen Rider: Skyrider.
Dungeon Meshi ~Meikyuu Tansaku Radio~ 2026 Summer Dining Party will stream on YouTube on July 5, while new Season 2 information will be revealed at Anime Expo 2026.
Crunchyroll announced its Anime Nights program will screen July anime early in U.S. theaters, including Young Ladies Don’t Play Fighting Games, Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 and more.
Furyu Kuji unveiled a new Haikyuu!! prize lottery focused on Nekoma High School, featuring figures of Kenma Kozume, Kuroo and Coach Nekomata, launching June 13, 2026.
Shingo Yamashita’s anime film Cosmic Princess Kaguya will end its Japanese theatrical run on June 18 after earning more than 2.5 billion yen.
A newly drawn key visual for Sousou no Frieren Film Concert 2026 shows Frieren, Fern and Stark in elegant outfits with instruments. The event takes place at Pacifico Yokohama on August 1.
Jun Hashimoto, the renowned lyricist behind anime songs for Galaxy Express 999 and Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, has passed away.
The Koko wa Ore ni Makasete Saki ni Ike anime has cast Miharu Hanai as Charlotte and Suzuna Kinoshita as Mary. The series premieres on July 6, 2026.
June has arrived, and the Summer 2026 anime season is almost here. Fans can vote for the series they are most looking forward to until June 15.
