The biggest story on Comic Natalie for the week of Aug 27–Sep 2, 2026 was the simultaneous TV anime and TV drama adaptation announcement for “August 31st Long Summer,” with Shaft producing the anime.
The TV anime adaptation of Isle Osaki’s isekai light novel reveals new cast members, opening and ending theme song artists, and an October 11 premiere date on BS Asahi.
LOCUS Animation Studio has announced that Guardians of the Video Game, based on Gasfard’s webtoon with 340 million global views, will open in South Korean theaters in October.
Chiikawa’s theatrical film has crossed the ¥10 billion box-office mark, and fans are already calling for a sequel centred on the enigmatic, morally ambiguous character Momonga.
Bandai Spirits launches Ichiban Kuji Chokotto for Tensura on October 2, 2026, featuring Primordial Demon plush mascots transformed into slimes and newly drawn exclusive artwork goods at ¥550 per pull.
The official site for the My Girlfriend’s Friend (Kanojo no Tomodachi) TV anime has unveiled additional cast members, opening/ending theme songs, a main PV, and an October 4 Tokyo MX premiere date.
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Aokuro’s novel “Kuzu Kishi-sama no Ai wa Gekiryū ni Tsuki!”, drawn by Yuichi Hikiki, went on sale September 4, 2026 via KADOKAWA.
McDonald’s Japan went viral after casting voice actor Hayami Sho — the voice of Aizen from BLEACH — in a late-night ad, with fans joking they’d been hit by Kyoka Suigetsu.
Niina Hanamiya joins the cast of The Elusive Samurai’s second anime season as Mima. The new season began airing July 17 on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block, streaming on Crunchyroll.
Bandai Namco unveiled a new trailer for Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad at Sony’s State of Play, announcing the “Genesis Maidens” DLC featuring Mito from the SAO: Progressive films, due this winte
Seiya of comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo will guest star in Ranma 1/2’s new anime Season 3 in an unannounced role and serve as its promotional ambassador.
DMM Pictures has released an English-subtitled teaser trailer for the Giant Ojō-sama TV anime, revealing the main voice cast and key staff at Tatsunoko Production.
Pony Canyon has announced that the Dark Gathering TV anime, based on Kenichi Kondō’s manga, will return for a second season in 2027, alongside a new visual featuring the spirit of A Dam.
Bandai Namco Filmworks has unveiled new cast members, returning theme song artists, and an October 4 premiere date for the second cours of magical girl anime Mahō no Shimai Lulutto Lilly.
The Sekiro: No Defeat anime film has released a new clip showcasing the intense duel between Wolf and Genichiro Ashina, with the full game cast reprising their roles.
With over 80 titles announced for the Fall 2026 anime season — including originals, sequels, and long-awaited adaptations — a reader poll is now open until September 9.
