The anime “Muzijikaku Seijo” has released its fourth character concept visual, showing Theodor gazing into a campfire, alongside a comment from voice actor Toki Shunichi and an announcement for a special advance screening event on June 6.
Yamazaki Wakana, the beloved voice actress behind Ran Mouri in the anime “Detective Conan” (名探偵コナン), has passed away, leaving fans and the anime industry in deep mourning.
Fujiwara Takahiro, the celebrated voice actor behind Kurogiri in My Hero Academia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026 at the age of 43. His agency Ken Production announced the news on May 21.
The exhibition “攻殻機動隊展 Ghost and the Shell” heads to Kansai, opening at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art in Kobe from July 17 to August 30, 2026, with original anime cels and special AR experiences.
Studio Ghibli has unveiled a trailer and details for the special giveaway poster for Majo no Takkyubin (魔女の宅急便) 4K Digital Remaster, opening in limited IMAX screenings across Japan from June 19, 2026.
Kadokawa World Entertainment is bringing the official “Ryoko Kui Exhibition” and “Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition” to Los Angeles, California, running from July 2 to 26, 2026, coinciding with Anime Expo.
Anime Gintama is collaborating with popular takoyaki chain Tsukiji Gindaco nationwide in Japan from May 28 to August 10, 2026, featuring special menus, limited-edition cards, and exclusive merchandise.
The classic anime film “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” by director Hosoda Mamoru is returning in a 4K revival with a striking new trailer, now expanding to 161 theaters across Japan starting July 3, 2026.
The new HEADGEAR project Patlabor EZY received congratulatory messages from 14 notable figures including Hideaki Anno and manga artist Sumito Owara, while the week 2 theater giveaway — a special logo sticker set — has been revealed.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is collaborating with the popular Hakone Kowakien Yunessun water park for a special event running July 18 – October 4, 2026, featuring new ufotable illustrations, themed pools, and exclusive merchandise.
Tubi TV has announced it has licensed Yokoso Scooby-Doo!, a new anime take on the classic Scooby-Doo franchise, co-produced by Warner Bros. Animation and OLM, the studio behind the Pokemon series.
The “Kusuriya no Hitorigoto” (薬屋のひとりごと) themed café has already opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and now arrives at BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA on May 28, bringing an exclusive menu inspired by apothecary Maomao and special commemorative goods.
“Watcha Primagi!” is celebrating its 5th anniversary on air with its first-ever solo live event, “Watcha! 5th! Magic!”, on August 29, 2026 at Shibuya LOVEZ in Tokyo, featuring 11 voice actors across two shows.
Director Fukuda and the production team confirmed at Gundam Conference Spring 2026 that Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM ZERO, a prequel to the FREEDOM film, will receive a theatrical release.
Wakana Yamazaki, the veteran voice actress who voiced Ran Mori in Detective Conan since the series began in 1996, has passed away on April 18 at the age of 61.
The Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream revealed a short promotional video titled “A Boy With Gundam” for the Road to 50 project, along with the Gundam-Con fan event at Makuhari Messe in January 2027 and several other upcoming initiatives.
