Toy Story 5 brings back Woody, Buzz, and Jessie alongside a star-studded Japanese voice cast led by Hayato Sano (M!LK), plus a timely story about kids and screen time.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle and the live-action Exit 8 film have both earned Critics Choice Awards nominations, with winners to be announced on August 6.
Fashion brand MAYLA is taking pre-orders until July 16, 2026 (5 PM JST) for two Gekijouban Mononoke Chapter 3: Jashin-inspired skirts — the “Yakuri” and “Kamigi” models — priced at ¥28,600 each.
The original animated film “Chou Kaguya-hime!” has released its full trailer for special-format screenings, alongside three new pre-sale movie ticket card designs launching August 7.
The standard DVD & Blu-ray editions of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen-jo-hen Chapter 1 go on sale exclusively at Lawson stores on July 29, 2026, bundled with a 3-piece smartphone sticker set featuring Tanjir
The Sword Art Online franchise has unveiled its new original film as Sword Art Online -Integral Domain-, set to open in theaters in 2028 with returning cast and new staff.
The first-ever Chiikawa film partners with PARCO for a nationwide summer campaign in Japan from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring exclusive novelties, photo booths, and an X giveaway.
Twin Engine has announced a new Mononoke project introducing a third Medicine Seller, “Ken no Tsurugi,” voiced by stage actor Hirofumi Araki, alongside new Kadokawa novels.
Crunchyroll announced at Anime Expo that it will stream the first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film worldwide (excluding Japan and Mainland China) from July 28.
Toei Animation has revealed Monkey Quest, a 2D/3D hybrid animated film loosely based on Journey to the West, at the Annecy Festival. The film stars Adam Devine, Elsie Fisher, and J.K. Simmons.
The new 20th-anniversary Sgt. Frog film has released a promo video introducing the Keroro platoon and previewing the opening theme “Mata Kaettekita KERO! to MARCH” by ano and Soshina.
Kyoto’s Demachiza cinema will host “Isao Takahata Director Special 2026,” screening four of his Studio Ghibli features week by week from 31 July to 27 August 2026.
The official key visual for the theatrical anime “Love Live! Nijigasaki Gakuen School Idol Doukoukai Kanketsu-hen Saishu-sho” (Final Chapter) has been unveiled ahead of its winter release.
The new film Shingekijoban Keroro Gunso opens on June 26, 2026, and has revealed its first official Gundam collaboration, including plastic models and special artwork.
Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu revealed two new cast members, a 90-second trailer, and the opening song “Kutsu-zure” performed by Hachiware ahead of its July 24, 2026 release.
Tabekko Doubutsu THE MOVIE opened in Japanese theaters on May 1, 2025 and will begin exclusive streaming on Prime Video on June 1, 2026, with a full rundown of its voice cast, story, and soundtrack.
