The anime adaptation of Hikawa Hekiru’s manga “Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shitemo Kenka ga Shitai” begins its broadcast run on July 11, 2026, headlining the Summer 2026 anime season.
The ONE PIECE HEROINES anime teams up with Japanese ladies’ shoe brand Diana for the first time, recreating Nami’s iconic in-show “battle sandal.” On sale July 6, 2026, priced at ¥25,300.
F:NEX has opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Goto Hitori in a live performance pose from Bocchi the Rock!, priced at ¥24,970 and due in March 2027.
TV anime Tenmaku no Jādūgal reveals the synopsis and advance scene cuts for Episode 3, “Inextinguishable Flame,” airing July 11, 2026 on TV Asahi.
Japanese graphic apparel brand graniph launches a 20-item Detective Conan collaboration collection on July 14, 2026, featuring Kaito Kid, the Black Organization, Conan, Shinichi, and Ran.
To celebrate the release of Crayon Shin-chan: Kiki Kaikei! Ora no Youkai Bake-shon on July 31, Anime! Anime! is polling readers on their all-time favourite film in the series.
To mark the premiere of TV anime Hanaori-san wa Tensei Shitemo Kenka ga Shitai, creator Hikawa Hekiru has unveiled a brand-new crossover illustration featuring characters from both “Hanaori-san” and “
ABEMA has announced “ABEMAアニメ祭 2026 supported by コミックシーモア,” a two-day anime festival set for September 19–20, 2026 in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, with a first-wave lineup of 10 anime titles.
The theatrical release stage greeting for “Shibo Yugi de Meshi wo Kuu. 44: CLOUDY BEACH” revealed the film’s meticulous sound design and Nagase Anna’s surprise at her character’s fate in the script.
Japanese broadcaster BS12 Tuelbi will air the uncut “Lupin III vs. Detective Conan THE MOVIE” on July 12 and the special compilation “Detective Conan vs. Kaito Kid” on July 26.
JR East teams up with the Pocket Monsters anime for a Pokémon Stamp Rally running July 16–August 31, 2026, spanning 36 stations with limited-edition prizes celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
The ending theme for TV anime Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi Season 2 is “Romantic ga Hoshii nara” by Bocchi Boromaru, featuring three mystery guest vocalists from Hinatazaka46, revealed on July 17, 2026.
Hee-sun Kang, the veteran Korean voice actress best known for voicing Misae Nohara in the Korean dub of Crayon Shin-chan for over 26 years, has died on July 4 following a battle with colon cancer. She
Japanese music unit MyM announces a collaboration with classic magical-girl anime “Magical Angel Creamy Mami,” releasing a special collab song on 29 July 2026, featuring original voice actress Takako
Yachiuo’s new manga adaptation of Momotsuki Toto’s novel launches on Kill Time Communication’s Comic Breeze web manga platform on July 10.
The first-ever Touken Ranbu ice show, ICE BLADE, has unveiled its key visual featuring all eight skater-portrayed Touken Danshi, with performances set for October 2026 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
