IDOLiSH7 × Cocos Collaboration: Inside the Specially Decorated Heiwadai Branch in Tokyo
The IDOLiSH7 × Cocos “Welcome to Cocos! Delivering Rainbow Happiness to You!” campaign is running at over 500 Cocos locations across Japan until October 7.
Black Clover Anime Season 2 Sets October 3 Premiere, ONE OR EIGHT Performs Ending Theme
Black Clover Season 2 premieres on TV Tokyo on October 3 at 11:00 p.m., with ONE OR EIGHT performing the ending theme “Yellow Brick Road” and WANIMA handling the opening theme.
Resident Evil Movie (2026): Shimono Hiro and Hayami Saori Lead Japanese Dub Cast
The all-new Resident Evil film opens in Japan on October 9, 2026, with Shimono Hiro voicing ordinary deliveryman Brian and Hayami Saori as his girlfriend Michelle in the Japanese dub.
A Tale of the Secret Saint TV Anime Reveals Additional Cast, Premieres October 3
The TV anime adaptation of A Tale of the Secret Saint has confirmed an October 3 premiere date and unveiled more cast members in its main promotional video.
World Is Dancing Reveals Young Adult Oniyasha Visual — Shimazaki Nobunaga Cast as Grown-Up Lead
TV anime World Is Dancing announces Shimazaki Nobunaga as the voice of young adult Oniyasha, debuting at the end of episode 10, alongside a new character visual.
Japan Anime TV Ratings: August 24–30
The live-action film adaptation of KOTAKE CREATE’s looping horror game Exit 8 aired on NTV on Friday, August 28, pulling in a strong 10.7% rating in the Kanto region.
Dark Machine the Animation Adds 3 New Cast Members, Premieres October 13
Dark Machine the Animation reveals three new cast members for rival team Stellatus and confirms its October 13 premiere on Fuji TV.
Movie Chiikawa 4DX Review: Shaking Seats, Water Splashes, and Usagi Steals the Show (Spoilers)
The 4DX run of Movie Chiikawa: Secret of the Mermaid Island launched 5 September 2026 across 65 theatres. Seats shake, water flies, and Usagi is the undisputed 4DX MVP — bring a towel.
Chiikawa Pocket Mini Pop-Up Store Launches Nationwide in Japan, Starting in Sapporo This September
The “Chiikawa Pocket Mini POP UP STORE” event kicks off at Sapporo PARCO on September 18, 2026, bringing past merchandise collections to fans across Japan.
Kamiya Hiroshi and Hayami Saori Finally Share the Stage at "Share Live" Tour Final — A Night Full of Surprises
Voice actor Kamiya Hiroshi closed out his “Share Live” tour at Tokyo International Forum Hall A with a landmark on-stage collab with Hayami Saori and a string of surprise guest appearances.
"Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising" Surpasses ¥1.5 Billion in 10 Days, Nears 1 Million Admissions
“Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising” has crossed ¥1.5 billion at the Japanese box office within just 10 days of release, with admissions surpassing 904,000.
Esther Bunny's Sweet "Cake Dreams" Lottery Goods Line Up at FuryuKuji from September 19
FuryuKuji launches Esther Bunny Cake Dreams, a cake-themed limited lottery featuring exclusive BIG plushies, tote bags, pouches, and more from 19 September.
Hotaru no Yomeiri Preview Event: Lynn, Uchiyama Kouki & Ito Kento Dazzle in Kimono, Play "Guess the Romantic Scene" Ahead of October 2026 Premiere
The cast of TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri attended a special preview screening at United Cinema Toyosu on Sept. 6, wearing kimono and playing fun on-stage games ahead of the Oct. 9, 2026 Fuji TV debut.
Short Anime "Chokotto Yabacity" Starring Majime ni Yabacity's Mascots Launches on YouTube in October
Short gag anime “Chokotto Yabacity,” featuring the mascots of Japanese YouTube gaming commentary group Majime ni Yabacity, premieres on their YouTube channel on October 1, 2026.
