The film 劇場版モノノ怪 第三章 蛇神 (Gekijouban Mononoke Dai-san-shou: Jajin) is set to distribute a special foil-stamped commemorative card to first-week attendees, featuring key visuals from all three chapters, opening May 29, 2026.
A book fair tied to the first-ever Kusuriya no Hitorigoto novel source exhibition is running at 47 bookstores across Tokyo and nearby areas, offering free scratch cards featuring Maomao and Jinshi illustrations with every novel volume purchase.
A 2026 ranking of anime characters with the most exciting car relationships: 1st place Amuro Tooru from Detective Conan, 2nd place Fujiwara Takumi, and 3rd place Saeba Ryo from City Hunter.
Animate is releasing a new ONE PIECE merchandise collection featuring special line-drawing illustrations of the Straw Hat Pirates, going on sale August 8, 2026, alongside a nationwide Elbaf Arc fair.
LIDEN FILMS will adapt Hitoshi Iwaaki’s historical manga “Historie” into a TV anime scheduled to premiere in January 2027, with Nobunaga Shimazaki cast as the lead Eumenes.
Bandai Namco Filmworks has revealed the title and teaser visual for the Maebashi Witches compilation anime film, set to open this fall.
Animate has opened pre-orders for a new Blue Lock merchandise collection themed “Cyber Cat,” featuring fresh character artwork of 8 main cast members in cat-eared cyber style, along with a two-round premium giveaway campaign.
The anime “Maebashi Witches” has been officially titled for its theatrical release as “「前橋ウィッチーズ」~魔女見習いのエモエモリーズ~”, confirming an autumn 2025 premiere. The first teaser visual and merchandise details have also been unveiled.
Granblu (ぐらんぶる) Season 3 has revealed a chic new key visual set in a forest backdrop, and officially announced the opening song “夏子 (Natsuko)” by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, with the season premiering in July 2026.
Anime!Anime! polled 368 fans on the most memorable tea-drinking anime character. Uguis-maru from Touken Ranbu ONLINE took No. 1, with Tomoe Mami from Puella Magi Madoka Magica at No. 2 and Yozakura Nibo from Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen at No. 3.
A deep dive into the charm of Sawamura Eijun, the never-say-die left-handed pitcher from Ace of Diamond act II -Second Season-, who has returned this spring to stir up excitement all over again.
The anime production team for 「青春ブタ野郎はディアフレンドの夢を見ない」 (Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai) has unveiled the Memorial Visual and Memorial Visual Movie featuring character Akagi Ikumi, the final and concluding installment of the Seishun Buta Yarou franchise scheduled for theaters on October 16.
The official anime website for Grand Blue Dreaming has unveiled the opening song artist and key visual for Season 3, with FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S performing the new track “Natsuko” — set to air in July.
The premiere event for TV anime 「うちの弟どもがすみません」 (Uchi no Ototo-domo ga Sumimasen) was held in Tokyo on May 24, where all five voice cast members delivered a lively talk show and shared impressions of their characters, with the series set to air from July 3, 2026.
From the 1983 classic Creamy Mami to the newest 2026 series Lulut Lily, Studio Pierrot’s iconic magical girl heroines gather together at the 「ぴえろ魔法少女シリーズ POP UP STORE ～ときめきフォトスタジオ～」 event at Shinjuku Marui Annex from June 6 to 21.
Anime series Detective Conan and Star Detective Precure! have jointly announced special crossover episodes airing in May and June 2026, featuring the legendary detective and the Precure heroes teaming up to crack a case together.
