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.
Voice actresses Tamiya Miyu, Isо Mariya, and Izawa Shiori reunited at a special stage event for the Made in Abyss Part 1 recap film screening, sharing fond memories and teasing an upcoming new film due October 23, 2026.
The Kimetsu no Yaiba full-series rerun aired episode 8 “Smell of Enchanted Blood” on May 24, 2026, with fans reacting wildly to Tanjiro’s furious defense of Nezuko and the memorable first appearance of Tamayo and Yushiro.
Fashion brand axes femme has launched a special collaboration collection with the anime film Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3 – Serpent God, featuring embroidered blouses, wide-leg trousers, sheer tops, and haori inspired by the Medicine Seller’s world.
The fourth Inazuma Eleven × Sanrio Characters collaboration goods set has arrived, featuring a charming “Sailor” theme with 10 character pairings — including Endo Mamoru with Hello Kitty and Gouenji Shuuya with My Melody — now on sale at Sanrio Anime Store Ikebukuro P’PARCO and online.
A special collaborative visual uniting the anime, film, and stage musical versions of Osomatsu-san was revealed to celebrate the Matsuno sextuplets’ birthday on May 24, along with a signature “Che-” pose post and coordinated X (Twitter) accounts across all three franchises.
A cinema concert screening of Sayonara Galaxy Express 999: Andromeda Terminal Station, featuring a live orchestra conducted by Tokikin Osamu and vocalist Okonogi Mari performing “SAYONARA,” is confirmed for June 21, 2026 at Aichi Prefectural Art Theater’s main hall in Nagoya.
Aniplex Online has opened pre-orders for a new Kimetsu no Yaiba merchandise collection featuring “Minitaichi” chibi character designs and original illustrations by ufotable, available until May 31, 2026 with shipment expected from September 2026.
Two detective anime franchises join forces for the first time in history. “名探偵コナン” and “名探偵プリキュア！” announce an official crossover, with special episodes airing on both sides in June.
