NHK General will air the special program “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Anison Special” on August 1, 2026 at 24:10, featuring highlights from a live all-band anime music festival held in Tokyo.
After an eight-year hiatus, “SOUND THEATRE × Natsume’s Book of Friends – Natsugasumi” returned to Tokyo International Forum Hall A on 18 July 2026. Here’s our full night-show report.
A special CD featuring Creamy Mami (CV: Takako Ota) covering theme songs from the Pierrot Mahou Shoujo Series — including collabs with LuluttoLily — releases September 30.
The 2.5D musical series “Aoharu-AOHARU-Tetsudo” Part 7 announces Kawai Ryunosuke as Hachiko Line and Yada Yusuke as Kawagoe Line, with shows across Tokyo, Miyagi, and Hyogo.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Chōdenji Robo Combattler V, Toei is airing episode 1 on TOKYO MX and streaming two episodes free on YouTube, alongside a new Blu-ray BOX release on August 5.
The Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress 10th anniversary project launches “Mumei Ranman,” a new campaign based on commemorative art by character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto, featuring a special movie and a 1
The live-action stage adaptation of Tentai Senshi Sunred has unveiled its key visual and first batch of character visuals, ahead of its Tokyo run in October–November 2026.
Three limited T-shirts featuring ZZ Gundam, Qubeley, and Quin Mantha in bold brushstroke art celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. Pre-orders open now on Premium Bandai.
The TV anime adaptation of “Shin no Seijo de aru Watashi wa Tsuihou Saremashita” is set for 2027, with Masumi Tazawa and Taku Yashiro cast as leads. A teaser visual and staff comments have been reveal
Vertex Force, an original TV anime from Strike Witches director Kazuhiro Takamura, is set to premiere on October 3, with its main cast, promotional video, and new visual now revealed.
ABEMA has announced the first wave of stage acts and cast appearances for ABEMA Anime Matsuri 2026, set for September 19–20 at Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK, featuring free stages and a GOALOUS5 premium ev
The cult CG anime POPEE the Performer returns with a hybrid screening and exhibition event at Shibuya Cinecitta, running August 11 to September 6, featuring all 39 episodes.
The full Japanese voice cast for Star Wars: Visions / The Ninth Jedi has been announced, with actor Omori Nao joining as new villain Nawam. The 8-episode series streams exclusively on Disney+ from Aug
ASUKA’s September 2026 issue, on sale July 24, kicks off four new serializations at once, headlined by Umeji’s “MEGAPHONE PARADE,” set in a year-2597 world dominated by AI.
Wave 2 merchandise for the Saiyuki RELOAD BLAST × Honda Bike POP UP SHOP has been unveiled, featuring new illustrations and exclusive goods, with a Tokyo encore event set for November 2026.
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Nobeno Masayuki’s novel, drawn by Shirase Misaki, is now available from Ichijinsha as of July 24.
