DAN DA DAN Stage Play Unveils Main Cast and August 26 Premiere Date
The stage play “Butai: DAN DA DAN ~Occultic Stage~” has announced its main cast along with a key visual, set to open in Tokyo on August 26 and run in Osaka through September 11–13.
The stage play “Butai: DAN DA DAN ~Occultic Stage~” has announced its main cast along with a key visual, set to open in Tokyo on August 26 and run in Osaka through September 11–13.
Acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa, known for DEVILMAN crybaby and The Tatami Galaxy, has been selected to curate a special anime series for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this autumn, and shares his excitement about the opportunity.
Celebrating voice actor Maeno Tomoaki’s birthday on May 26, fans voted in an Anime!Anime! poll and named Haku from Akatsuki no Yona (暁のヨナ) their single favorite character from his body of work.
June 11 marks the birthday of beloved voice actor and stage performer Tsuda Kenjiro (津田健次郎). To celebrate, his official site is running a special free-answer poll asking fans which character from his work they love most, with entries open until June 2, 2025.
A special pop-up shop celebrating the crossover between Kaitou Saint Tail and Sanrio Characters is coming to Tokyo and Osaka, packed with adorable exclusive merchandise.
Bandai Namco has opened pre-orders for a Creamy Mami deformed figure and a PROPLICA near-life-size magic stick replica featuring real voice acting by Ota Takako, with shipping scheduled for November 2026.
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 has released its first promotional video, along with new cast members, key staff changes, and an ending song performed by VTuber Marine Houshou, ahead of its July 4 premiere.
Netflix has officially announced that THE RIBBON HERO (リボンヒーロー), the anime adaptation of Tezuka Osamu’s classic Ribbon no Kishi, will begin streaming worldwide exclusively on August 8, 2026, with the first promotional visuals and trailer now revealed.
THE RIBBON HERO anime film, based on Tezuka Osamu’s Ribbon no Kishi, has announced that Saya from comedy duo Laland will voice protagonist Sapphire, with the main visual and first trailer now revealed ahead of the Netflix premiere on August 8.
The anime music video for “Hikari” by Nakamura Hak, the third ending theme of Tongari Boshi no Atelier (Witch Hat Atelier), has been officially released after its first broadcast in episode 8.
The anime 「ここは俺に任せて先に行けと言ってから10年がたったら伝説になっていた。」 officially announces a July 6, 2026 premiere date, five new supporting voice cast members, and a new key visual.
Voice actor, singer, and entertainer Miyano Mamoru announces he will stop posting on Ameba Blog on June 7, 2025, launching a new fan club site called “MAMO LINK” for deeper, more direct communication with fans.
The key visual and full details, including ticketing information, have been unveiled for the “Anime WORLD TRIGGER Exhibition REBOOT” exhibition, set to take place in Tokyo and Osaka.
Episode 8 of the TV anime Nihon Sankoku (日本三国), titled “Dragon-Tiger Decisive Battle (龍虎決戦),” aired on Monday, May 25, 2026 and set social media ablaze — especially the scene of Riumo sitting calmly amid a blazing fire.
The Cyborg 009: Nemesis anime has announced Mitsuaki Kanuka in the role of Cyborg 006 / Chang Changku, along with the complete nine-member Nemesis voice cast.
A new specially designed manhole cover featuring “10 Sailor Warriors (Rainbow)” from Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon has been installed near JR Takanawa Gateway Station in the Minato area of Tokyo, bringing the total to seven designs across the Minato district.
