Natalie Store has unveiled 10 new Popee the Performer merchandise items, highlighted by T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts designed using original production storyboards. Pre-orders open until August 20.
To celebrate the final chapter of Yamato yo Towa ni REBEL3199, a fan-vote campaign spanning the entire 2199–3199 series has launched, running until 4 September 2026.
The first film in the new Made in Abyss trilogy, Mezameru Shinpi, has unveiled a new trailer, returning cast members, and theme song “Chain of the Abyss” by Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope.
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Premium Bandai has opened the second lottery round for the Gundam Card Game 1st Anniversary Set [PB03], priced at ¥15,400. Applications close August 16, 2026; shipment planned for March 2027.
Iizuka Ayucha’s BL manga Catch Me Meister launches digitally on August 7, 2026, with both volumes available simultaneously under forcs’ all-ages Light BL label Lemoron.
TV anime Romeria Senki announces an October 2026 two-cour broadcast, drops its first PV with character voices, and adds four new cast members including Chiba Shoya and Kajiwara Taketo.
The immersive volleyball exhibition “Haikyuu!! On the Court” opened in Tokyo on August 7, 2026, with voice actor Okamoto Nobuhiko achieving the ultra-rare “Libero” rank at the Gachi Receive Battle.
Volume 1 of the manga Akuyaku Reijou Katrina no Danzai Bigaku, adapting Nagatsuki Oto’s novel with art by Narano, is out today August 7 from Bushiroad Comics.
The first film in the Made in Abyss theatrical series drops a full trailer featuring theme song “Chain of the Abyss” by Kevin Penkin feat. Mori Calliope, plus two new cast members announced.
STRICT-G The Animation unveils five Made-in-Japan color graphic tees from Mobile Suit Gundam, covering Gundam, Char’s Zaku II, Amuro Ray, Char Aznable, and Katz-Lets-Kikka. Pre-orders open August 7, 2
King Gnu has opened a new YouTube “Station” page offering 24-hour streaming of their video content, including the MV for “GO GHOST,” the opening theme of the Ghost in the Shell TV anime.
The Chiikawa Pocket (Chiipoke) smartphone app brought yukata-clad Chiikawa characters to Sendai’s Tanabata Festival 2026, with free novelty fans and limited-edition summer merchandise available throug
The theatrical film Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgis no Kaiten will receive an IMAX release on August 28, marking the first-ever IMAX screening in the Madoka☆Magica series.
STRICT-G unveils a Haman Karn-themed mini-collection for Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ’s 40th anniversary, featuring three T-shirts, a mini shoulder bag, and a glass — available now on Premium Bandai.
