ONE PIECE Paper Knife Griffon Model Recreates Shanks' Iconic Blade — Pre-Orders Open Now
A new ONE PIECE Paper Knife modelled after Shanks’ sword Griffon has launched for pre-order on 6 July 2026, crafted by master bladesmiths in Seki City, Gifu.
Patlabor EZY Shiba Shigeo Pia Mook Announced for August 2026 — Exclusive Cover Art, Postcards & A3 Poster Included
Pia Corporation announces the Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor Shiba Shigeo Pia mook, releasing August 5, 2026, featuring exclusive cover art by Takada Akemi and interviews with the voice cast and director.
Tribute to Director Sato Tatsuo: 7 Anime Works Available Free on YouTube for One Week
A memorial streaming event for the late anime director Sato Tatsuo offers 7 of his key works — including Nadesico and Stellvia — free on YouTube from July 7–14.
Summer 2026 Anime Premiering Today, Monday July 6
Nine anime series kick off the Summer 2026 season on Monday, July 6, including Grand Blue Season 3, Hokuto no Ken: Zako-tachi no Banka Season 2, and several new adaptations.
Gundam SEED FREEDOM Joins Aomori Nebuta Festival — Kira, Lacus, Athrun & Cagalli Don Haneto Costumes in Special Key Visual
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM will participate in the Aomori Nebuta Festival (Aug 2–7) with Mighty Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice floats, a new key visual, and local collabs.
COJI-COJI Makes Its Furyuu Kuji Debut at FamilyMart Starting July 18, 2026
Sakura Momoko’s beloved COJI-COJI makes its first-ever Furyuu Kuji appearance, with exclusive drawn-down merchandise available at FamilyMart from July 18, 2026.
Chiikawa Movie Teams Up with PARCO for Summer Campaign — Novelties, Photo Booths & X Giveaway (July 17–Aug 2)
The first-ever Chiikawa film partners with PARCO for a nationwide summer campaign in Japan from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring exclusive novelties, photo booths, and an X giveaway.
TV Anime "Kanojo no Tomodachi" Reveals Second Key Visual and Teaser PV Featuring Tomoko Creeping Up on the Couple
The TV anime adaptation of Jura’s manga “Kanojo no Tomodachi” has unveiled its second key visual and first teaser PV, plus official cosplayers and a special stage at World Cosplay Summit 2026.
OceanVeil Announces English Dubs for Secret Mission and KAMUI: He's Behind You at Anime Expo
OceanVeil revealed at Anime Expo that the English dub of Secret Mission debuts July 25, while an English dub for KAMUI: He’s Behind You is currently in production.
Otakon 2026 Announces Voice Actress Ayaka Fukuhara and Production I.G USA President Among Guests
Otakon 2026 has revealed voice actress Ayaka Fukuhara and Production I.G USA president Maki Terashima-Furuta as guests, joining a lineup of over 30 industry figures at the Washington, D.C. convention.
RetroCrush Adds Hyakushō Kizoku and 500000000 Years Button Anime, Plus More Titles
Streaming platform RetroCrush has announced the addition of Hyakushō Kizoku and 500000000 Years Button anime, alongside a slate of classic titles rolling out through August.
Legendary Duo Reunites! Director Imaishi Hiroyuki and Writer Nakashima Kazuki Announce Fourth Collaboration at TRIGGER
Studio TRIGGER has officially announced that director Imaishi Hiroyuki and screenwriter Nakashima Kazuki are teaming up again for a brand-new fourth project, sending fans into a frenzy.
Live-Action "Blue Lock" Film to Screen in IMAX at 65 Theaters Nationwide from Opening Day, August 7
The live-action Blue Lock film will open simultaneously in IMAX at 65 theaters across Japan on August 7, 2026, alongside a newly revealed IMAX poster visual.
Natsume's Book of Friends Ukiyo-e Giclée Print Features Natsume Returning a Name — Nyanko-sensei Perched on His Shoulder
Online shop Ukiyo-e Kobo is now selling a giclée woodblock-style print titled “Natsume Yuujinchou Ukiyo-e: Akikaze Wagasa Moyo,” priced at ¥27,500.
Summer Anime "Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita." Reveals Episode 1 Synopsis & Preview Cuts — Sorano Meets Blind Fuyutsuki at a Welcome Party
Summer anime “Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita.” unveils the synopsis and preview stills for Episode 1 “Encounter,” premiering July 6, 2026 on AT-X, TOKYO MX, MBS, and BS11.
Classic 1996 Anime "Jigoku Sensei Nube" — All 49 Episodes Streaming Free on YouTube from July 20
To mark the 30th anniversary of the original TV anime, all 49 episodes of the 1996 series Jigoku Sensei Nube will stream free on the Toei Animation Museum YouTube channel from July 20.
