Sumikko Gurashi Franchise Announces 5th Anime Film for 2027
San-X’s Sumikko Gurashi franchise has announced a fifth anime film arriving in 2027, with creator Yuri Yokomizo’s new visual hinting that shy cat Neko will take center stage.
One Piece Anime Confirms New Episodes Will Return in 2027
The One Piece anime has confirmed new episodes will return in 2027, following a restructured production schedule that caps annual output at 26 episodes, with the Elbaph arc currently airing.
Hibike! Euphonium Final Chapter Celebrates Box-Office Success with Staff Talk Screening and "South Middle Quartet" Stage Greeting
The theatrical anime Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium (Part 2) announces a staff talk screening in Kyoto on Oct. 12 and a “South Middle Quartet” cast stage greeting in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2026.
October 10 Officially Declared "Gintama Day" — 10-Hour Anime Stream and Special Screenings Planned
October 10, the birthday of Gintama protagonist Sakata Gintoki, has been officially registered as “Gintama Day,” with a 10-hour YouTube stream and special screenings at 12 cinemas across Japan.
Dr.STONE x PIZZA-LA Collab Brings a Two-Flavor Pizza and Exclusive Character Goods
PIZZA-LA teams up with Dr.STONE for a limited collab pizza combining two unique flavors in one, plus exclusive drawn-down goods featuring six characters. Available Oct. 1–Nov. 1, 2026.
Anime "Kore Egaite Shine" Season 2 Officially Greenlit — Author Toyoda Minoru Screams With Joy
TV anime Kore Egaite Shine has been officially confirmed for a second season, announced on the same day Season 1 aired its finale on September 25. Season 2 is set for Summer 2026.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Returns for Third Cours in July 2027; Clayman's Revenge Spinoff Anime Set for April 2027
The That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 anime will return for its third cours in July 2027, while the Clayman’s Revenge spinoff anime is set to debut in April 2027.
Cour 2 Main Visual & Full PV Revealed for "Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori" Anime, Featuring Nana Mizuki's Opening Theme
The TV anime “Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori” has unveiled its Cour 2 main visual and full PV, showcasing Nana Mizuki’s new OP “Akatsuki no Hoshi” and a preview of episode 13.
Chiikawa TV Anime Pauses New Episodes for Revival Broadcast, Starting with the "Nantoka Vania" Arc
The Chiikawa TV anime will temporarily halt new episode broadcasts from October 2, switching to a 25-episode revival run through December 25, kicking off with the fan-favorite “Nantoka Vania” arc.
Chiba Shoya Joins Hotel Inhumans Season 2 as Guest Character; Trailer Arrives
Voice actor Chiba Shoya will play guest character Yoda Subaru in Hotel Inhumans Season 2, Episode 14 “Piano Lesson,” airing October 4, 2026. A preview trailer is now available.
Not Just Conan! Netflix Japan Drops a 30-Year "Arere~?" Compilation — Haibara Ai and Mouri Kogoro Versions Included
Netflix Japan’s official X account has released a hilarious compilation of every “Arere~?” moment from 30 years of Detective Conan, featuring not just Conan but also Haibara Ai and Mouri Kogoro.
Anime "Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru" Season 3 Confirmed in Production; Beryl's Sword Giveaway Campaign Launched
Season 3 of the TV anime Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru has been officially greenlit. A new illustration, a celebratory video from voice actor Hirata Hiroaki, and a sword giveaway campaign have al
GeGeGe no Nazo Collab Café "Moon-lit Night Soirée" Opens at and GALLERY in October 2026
and GALLERY will host a limited collaboration café themed around the film Kitaro Tanjo: GeGeGe no Nazo, running October 3–31, 2026 at locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
ULTRAMAN STORE TOKYO Opens at Ikebukuro PARCO in October 2026 with Exclusive Sofubi, Finger Puppets & Art Merchandise
ULTRAMAN STORE TOKYO opens its Ikebukuro PARCO branch on 9 October 2026, bringing exclusive sofubi figures, finger puppets, and two new fantasy art merchandise series.
Solo Leveling Exhibition in Tokyo Extended to November 1 — Student/Child Tickets Discounted, New Perks Added
The immersive Solo Leveling exhibition at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya has been extended to November 1, 2026, with discounted student/child tickets, new group tickets, and added Super Pass bonuses.
Black Clover 2nd Season: Episode 1 Preview Images Released, Cast Comments — "Asta's Muscles Are Huge Now!"
Preview images from Black Clover 2nd Season Episode 1 have been revealed alongside comments from four main cast members, ahead of the October 3, 2026 premiere on TV Tokyo.
