Renowned voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok in the Tokyo District Court, alleging that videos using an AI-generated imitation of his voice were posted on the platform without his consent.
The stage play “Butai: DAN DA DAN ~Occultic Stage~” has announced its main cast along with a key visual, set to open in Tokyo on August 26 and run in Osaka through September 11–13.
Acclaimed director Masaaki Yuasa, known for DEVILMAN crybaby and The Tatami Galaxy, has been selected to curate a special anime series for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this autumn, and shares his excitement about the opportunity.
Netflix and Twin Engine have revealed the teaser trailer, key art, main cast, and worldwide debut date of August 8 for the anime film The Ribbon Hero, adapted from Osamu Tezuka’s manga Princess Knight (Ribbon no Kishi).
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Celebrating voice actor Maeno Tomoaki’s birthday on May 26, fans voted in an Anime!Anime! poll and named Haku from Akatsuki no Yona (暁のヨナ) their single favorite character from his body of work.
June 11 marks the birthday of beloved voice actor and stage performer Tsuda Kenjiro (津田健次郎). To celebrate, his official site is running a special free-answer poll asking fans which character from his work they love most, with entries open until June 2, 2025.
A special pop-up shop celebrating the crossover between Kaitou Saint Tail and Sanrio Characters is coming to Tokyo and Osaka, packed with adorable exclusive merchandise.
Bandai Namco has opened pre-orders for a Creamy Mami deformed figure and a PROPLICA near-life-size magic stick replica featuring real voice acting by Ota Takako, with shipping scheduled for November 2026.
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 has released its first promotional video, along with new cast members, key staff changes, and an ending song performed by VTuber Marine Houshou, ahead of its July 4 premiere.
Netflix has officially announced that THE RIBBON HERO (リボンヒーロー), the anime adaptation of Tezuka Osamu’s classic Ribbon no Kishi, will begin streaming worldwide exclusively on August 8, 2026, with the first promotional visuals and trailer now revealed.
THE RIBBON HERO anime film, based on Tezuka Osamu’s Ribbon no Kishi, has announced that Saya from comedy duo Laland will voice protagonist Sapphire, with the main visual and first trailer now revealed ahead of the Netflix premiere on August 8.
The anime “I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand” unveils a new key visual, adds 5 more voice cast members, and confirms its July 6 air date.
The anime music video for “Hikari” by Nakamura Hak, the third ending theme of Tongari Boshi no Atelier (Witch Hat Atelier), has been officially released after its first broadcast in episode 8.
The anime 「ここは俺に任せて先に行けと言ってから10年がたったら伝説になっていた。」 officially announces a July 6, 2026 premiere date, five new supporting voice cast members, and a new key visual.
Voice actor, singer, and entertainer Miyano Mamoru announces he will stop posting on Ameba Blog on June 7, 2025, launching a new fan club site called “MAMO LINK” for deeper, more direct communication with fans.
The official key visual for the Anime WORLD TRIGGER Exhibition “REBOOT” has been revealed, with the event set to run in Tokyo starting August 11, 2026, and in Osaka from November 14, 2026, along with ticket sale information.
