Niichi's "Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!" Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation in 2027
Manga creator Niichi has announced a TV anime adaptation of Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie! (Genjitsu mo Tamani wa Usowotsuku), set to air in 2027.
Sho-Comi Fes at 洒落CAFE Collaboration Café Announced for August 2026 with Special Author Events
Shogakukan’s shojo manga magazine Sho-Comi is getting a limited-run collaboration café in Shinjuku from 7–23 August 2026, featuring themed menus, exclusive merch, and author signing/tea-party events.
Evangelion 30th Anniversary: 6 New Capsule Toy Keychains Announced — OP Art, Subtitle Metal, and Iconic Dialogue Rubber Designs
Six new Neon Genesis Evangelion capsule toy keychains are coming in August–September 2026 to mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary, featuring OP art, episode subtitle, and dialogue designs.
Cure Éclair Revealed as Hōwa Kurea in "Meitantei Precure!" — Voice Actress Hasegawa Ikumi: "Keeping It Secret from the Cast Was Tough (Laughs)"
Episode 25 of Meitantei Precure! has revealed that Cure Éclair’s true identity is Hōwa Kurea, capping a four-week guessing campaign that drew over 250,000 votes from fans.
Summer 2026 Anime Events Round-Up: Haikyu!!, Detective Conan, Chiikawa, Pingu & More
Your guide to the must-visit anime collabs and exhibitions of Summer 2026 in Japan — from Haikyu!! On the Court to a Detective Conan escape game and a Chiikawa x Tokyo Skytree collab.
Even the Student Council Has Its Holes! Anime Reveals Two More Cast Members
The TV anime of Muchimaro’s Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! has announced Haruka Shiraishi and Miyu Tomita as new cast members, ahead of its October premiere.
How Ishinomori Shotaro's Lyrics Shaped Anime History — "Dare ga Tame ni" Returns in Cyborg 009 Nemesis
Cyborg 009 Nemesis streams from July 19, 2026, reviving the classic 1979 theme “Dare ga Tame ni” in a powerful new cover by Kyoko — a tribute to Ishinomori’s near-100-song lyric legacy.
Tune In to the Midnight Heart Anime Season 2 Reveals Additional Cast, Set for 2027
NBC Universal confirms the second season of the Tune In to the Midnight Heart TV anime for 2027, announcing new cast members and a mostly returning staff lineup.
Detective Conan × J.League Collab Visual Revealed; "Conan DAY" Event Set for September
A collab visual for the Detective Conan × J.League crossover has been unveiled, alongside news of a special “Conan DAY” event at Cerezo Osaka’s stadium on September 6.
Production I.G Releases Summer Pool Illustration for Rilakkuma Short Anime
Production I.G has unveiled a special summer illustration for the Rilakkuma short anime, showing the beloved characters lounging by a pool, as the new season “Teku Teku World Travel” airs.
Meitantei Precure! Episode 25 Preview: The Identity of Cure Éclair Finally Revealed
Episode 25 of Meitantei Precure! finally unmasks Cure Éclair — is it Hoba Kurea, Kurusu Eliza, Kaneda Rei, or Ieiri Shiruku? Airs July 19, 2026.
"Kingdom" Takes Over Furuyu Onsen District in Saga — Giant Oki Panel and More Until Sept. 30
The Furuyu Kingdom Onsen-kyo event transforms Saga’s Furuyu hot-spring district into a Kingdom-themed attraction through September 30, featuring a massive Oki panel, stamp rally, and exclusive collab
Kotobukiya Announces 1/7 Scale Figure of Sylphiette & Lucy Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei III
Kotobukiya reveals a 1/7 scale complete figure of Sylphiette and Lucy Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei III, priced at ¥25,300 and scheduled for January 2027. Pre-orders open at Amiami.
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Rilakkuma × ROUND1 Collab Campaign: Characters Become Staff, with Special Menus, Themed Rooms & Bowling Fun [Jul 21 – Oct 18]
Rilakkuma teams up with ROUND1 for a nationwide collab campaign in Japan from July 21 to October 18, 2026, featuring special menus, themed rooms, bowling score events, and exclusive novelties.
Gridman Universe Golf-Themed Lottery Goods Tee Off on Kuji Cliff — Rokka, Akane & Friends in New Illustrations
Kuji Cliff’s third Gridman Universe lottery round goes golf-themed, featuring Rokka, Akane, Namiko, and Hassu in brand-new illustrations. On sale until 19 July 2026.
Summer Pokémon Events 2026: Pokémon Sleep Anniversary in Yokohama, Pokémon Center Narikin Summer, and Namco Festival
Three Pokémon events are lighting up Japan this summer: the Pokémon Sleep 3rd Anniversary event in Yokohama Minato Mirai, the Pokémon Center Narikin Summer campaign, and the Pokémon Anniversary Festiv
