The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Adds Niina Hanamiya as Mima
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.
Viz Media to Release 24-Film Pokémon Blu-ray Collection in Pokéball Box This November
Viz Media announced a 16-disc limited edition Blu-ray box set of all 24 Pokémon films, housed in a Pokéball-shaped container, releasing exclusively on Amazon on November 24 for US$399.99.
Pokémon: Wild Card Anime Film Announced for 2027, CloverWorks Animating
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon: Wild Card, a brand-new anime film animated by CloverWorks, set to open in 2027. The announcement was made at the Pokémon World Championships 2026.
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Film Reveals Second Trailer and Theme Song
The official site for the Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend anime film has dropped a second full trailer, new key visual, and theme song details ahead of its October 16 Japan release.
Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai Anime Film to Reveal New Info in Special Broadcast on August 30
The “Aobuta Summer Fes Climax” special program streams on ABEMA and YouTube on August 30 at 8 PM JST, unveiling new details on the series-finale film opening October 16, 2026.
Trailer Released for "Eliyans" from Anime Film GROTESQQQUE; Soundtrack by sabio/Takamura Futa and SEE
The first trailer for “Eliyans,” one of three segments in original anime film GROTESQQQUE, has dropped alongside news that sabio/Takamura Futa and SEE will compose the score. The film opens November 6
FGO Exhibition Opening Theater Video by CloverWorks Now Available on YouTube
CloverWorks has produced the opening theater video for the Fate/Grand Order Exhibition -Corridor of Stargazing-, now streaming on the official FGO YouTube channel.
New Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2 Merchandise Revealed — T-Shirts, Mugs, Hologram Badges & More Featuring Kitagawa Marin
A new wave of Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Season 2 goods featuring Kitagawa Marin — including T-shirts, a mug, tapestry, and hologram badges — is now up for pre-order at Chara ON!, shipping Octobe
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi Marui Pop-Up Shop Opens Aug. 15 with New "Four Seasons" Merchandise
A limited-time Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi pop-up shop hits Yurakucho Marui on Aug. 15 and Namba Marui on Aug. 28, 2026, featuring all-new four-seasons illustrated goods.
Cherry and Virgin Wins Award at 30th Fantasia International Film Festival
The 30th Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal honored Cherry and Virgin while hosting world and North American premieres of several anime titles including Grotesqqque and WIND BREAKER.
Akio Ohtsuka Joins GROTESQQQUE Anime Film as Space Agency Director in "Elianz" Segment
Veteran voice actor Akio Ohtsuka is cast as the Space Agency Director in “Elianz,” one of three segments in the original anime film GROTESQQQUE, opening November 6, 2026.
Seishun Buta Yarou Collaborates with Fujisawa City: Stamp Rally, Exhibition, and All-Night Screening Announced
The theatrical anime Seishun Buta Yarou wa Dear Friend no Yume wo Minai teams up with Fujisawa City, Kanagawa, for a summer event series including a digital stamp rally, art exhibition, and all-night
WIND BREAKER Animal China Marukuji Lottery Opens — New Illustrations of Sakura Haruka & Cast in Animal-Ear Chinese Outfits
An online lottery “Marukuji TV Anime WIND BREAKER [Animal China]” is now live, featuring all-new illustrations of eight characters in animal-ear Chinese outfits. Open until July 26, 2026.
WIND BREAKER Announces "SUMMER WIND VACATION" Collab Event at 8 Leisure Venues Across Japan in Summer 2026
The WIND BREAKER anime is teaming up with eight leisure and spa facilities across Japan for the “WIND BREAKER -SUMMER WIND VACATION-” event, running July 17 to August 16, 2026.
New Character Art Revealed for Kaede, Hanakaeде & Shoko in "Seishun Buta Yarou" Finale Film
Fresh character illustrations of Azusagawa Kaede, Azusagawa Hanakaeде, and Makinohara Shoko have been unveiled for the series-concluding film, opening 16 October 2026.
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi Season 2: Where to Watch & Streaming Guide (2026)
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi Season 2 premieres July 17, 2026 on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block. Amazon Prime Video streams it first from day one; other services follow July 21.
