Weekly Top Articles: "Lycoris Recoil" Celebrates 4th Anniversary with New Visual
Comic Natalie’s most-read article for July 2–8, 2026 was the “Lycoris Recoil” 4th anniversary news, featuring a new visual and a live-stream event on August 9.
Anime Expo 2026 Sets New Record with 422,000 Turnstile Attendees, Announces 2027 Dates
Anime Expo 2026 celebrated its 35th anniversary by setting a new all-time attendance record of 422,000 turnstile attendees and generating over US$115 million in estimated economic impact.
Crayon Shin-chan Film "Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers" Gets First TV Broadcast; Special Program Featuring Kobayashi Yumiko Announced
To celebrate the theatrical release of Crayon Shin-chan’s 33rd film, TV Asahi will air a special-edit of “Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers” on free TV for the first time on July 26.
Zoro and Ace Slam Dunk in Style! ONE PIECE × NBA Collab T-Shirts — Pre-Orders Close Tomorrow (July 12)
ONE PIECE × NBA T-Shirts featuring 7 designs in 2 colors each are up for pre-order on Premium Bandai at ¥6,600. Pre-orders close July 12, 2026 at 11 PM JST.
New "Nontan" Anime Announced to Celebrate 50th Anniversary — First 3DCG Visual Revealed
A new anime adaptation of Kiyono Sachiko’s beloved picture-book series “Nontan” has been announced to mark the franchise’s 50th anniversary, with a first 3DCG visual now revealed.
Summer Anime "Grow Up Show" Episode 2 Preview: Himawari Circus Faces Existential Crisis!
The synopsis and preview images for Episode 2 of “Grow Up Show ~Himawari no Circus-dan~” have been revealed ahead of its July 11, 2026 broadcast on TOKYO MX.
Zombie Land Saga Production Committee Signs Partnership with Saga City; Live Event Announced for SAGA Arena in 2027
The Zombie Land Saga film production committee and Saga City have announced an official partnership agreement, with voice actress Hondo Kaede attending the signing ceremony as a special guest.
Summer Anime "Nanoha EXGV" Episode 2: Shiina Gets Scouted by Nanoha and Hears the "Way to Save the World" from Hayate
Preview cuts and synopsis for Episode 2 of summer anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance are revealed, as Shiina is scouted by Nanoha and learns the “way to save the world” from
New Character Illustrations Revealed for "Aobuta" Finale Film — Tomoe, Rio, Nodoka & Uzuki
Four new character illustrations have been unveiled for the theatrical anime “Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai,” the concluding chapter of the Aobuta series, opening October 16, 2026
TENITOL TALL Figure of Shinjou Akane from Gridman Universe in Sports Wear Now Up for Pre-Order
FuRyu’s TENITOL figure brand reveals a ~28 cm TALL figure of Shinjou Akane from Gridman Universe in athletic wear, priced at ¥10,450 and due in March 2027.
Saijo no Osewa Episode 2 Preview: A Mysterious Student Who Knows Itsuki Appears!
The summer 2026 anime Saijo no Osewa reveals the synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 2, “First Day as Caretaker,” airing July 11 — including a mysterious girl who seems to know Itsuki.
"Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shitemo Kenka ga Shitai" and More Summer 2026 Anime Kick Off July 11
The anime adaptation of Hikawa Hekiru’s manga “Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shitemo Kenka ga Shitai” begins its broadcast run on July 11, 2026, headlining the Summer 2026 anime season.
ONE PIECE HEROINES x Diana: Nami's "Battle Sandal" Gets Its First Real-World Collab
The ONE PIECE HEROINES anime teams up with Japanese ladies’ shoe brand Diana for the first time, recreating Nami’s iconic in-show “battle sandal.” On sale July 6, 2026, priced at ¥25,300.
Bocchi the Rock! Goto Hitori Gets a 1/7 Scale Live Performance Figure from F:NEX
F:NEX has opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Goto Hitori in a live performance pose from Bocchi the Rock!, priced at ¥24,970 and due in March 2027.
Summer Anime "Tenmaku no Jādūgal" — Sitara Introduces Herself as "Fatima" Before Tolui in Episode 3 Preview
TV anime Tenmaku no Jādūgal reveals the synopsis and advance scene cuts for Episode 3, “Inextinguishable Flame,” airing July 11, 2026 on TV Asahi.
Detective Conan x graniph Collab: 20 Apparel Items Featuring Kaito Kid, the Black Organization & Iconic Scenes
Japanese graphic apparel brand graniph launches a 20-item Detective Conan collaboration collection on July 14, 2026, featuring Kaito Kid, the Black Organization, Conan, Shinichi, and Ran.
