The Ramparts of Ice Anime Season 2 Set for October Premiere
The Ramparts of Ice TV anime announced a second season at the end of its 14th episode, set to premiere on October 1 on TBS and 27 affiliated channels in Japan.
"Kori no Jouheki" × "Seihantai na Kimi to Boku": New Baton-Touch Visual Passes the Torch from Koyuki to Suzuki
A second “baton-touch” illustration has been revealed for the Akazawa Koucha Anime Year collaboration, showing Koyuki handing off to Suzuki as Season 2 begins in July 2026.
New Manga "Hatta Miran no Seishun ni Jōtō!!" Launches on Magazine Pocket — A Fujoshi's Chaotic High School Life Begins
Horai Kanna’s new manga series “Hatta Miran no Seishun ni Jōtō!!” launched July 3 on Magazine Pocket, following a fujoshi freshman whose secret BL notebook gets discovered by its real-life subject.
BLACK TORCH Episode 1: A Ninja Descendant Who Talks to Animals Rescues a Mysterious Black Cat
The synopsis and preview stills for BLACK TORCH Episode 1 have been revealed. The series premieres on TOKYO MX and other stations on July 4, 2026, following a ninja-blooded teen who can speak to anima
Maebashi Witches Emoemories: Blooming Witches Compilation Film Opens in Japan on October 23
The Blooming Witches compilation film, Maebashi Witches Emoemories, is set to open in Japan on October 23, reuniting the full staff and cast from the April 2025 TV series.
Youjo Senki II: Episode 1 Scene Cuts Revealed as Tanya Leads Salamander Combat Group to the Eastern Front
Scene cuts and a synopsis for Youjo Senki II Episode 1 are out, alongside news that web radio show “Radio no Akuma” returns on July 14, 2026.
First Episode Preview Images Released for "Two People Smoking Behind the Supermarket" Anime — Sasaki and Tayama's Fateful Meeting
Preview cuts from episode 1 of the TV anime “Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari” have been revealed, showcasing the first encounter between Sasaki and Tayama. Premieres July 9, 2026.
HIDIVE Announces English Dub Dates for The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, The World Is Dancing, and More
HIDIVE has revealed its English dub schedule for several anime titles, including The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie, The World Is Dancing, and The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another
Stage Play "Kemono Jihen -Tokyo Arc-" Reveals Teaser Visual Featuring Tomimoto Soichiro as Kusaka Natsuha
The stage adaptation of Kemono Jihen has unveiled its first teaser visual, showcasing Tomimoto Soichiro in a dynamic pose as protagonist Kusaka Natsuha ahead of its September 2026 Tokyo run.
Short Anime "Rusuban" Adapts Okuda Akiko Manga, Produced by Rock'n'Roll Mountain of "Hyaku Emu." Fame
Short anime “Rusuban,” based on Okuda Akiko’s manga from the collection Shinzou, opens for one week at Shinjuku K’s Cinema in Tokyo from August 1, 2026.
First Episode Preview Cuts Released for "Saijo no Osewa" — Itsuki Becomes Secret Caretaker to a Surprisingly Lazy Ojou-sama
Preview cuts from Episode 1 of the TV anime “Saijo no Osewa” have been released ahead of its July 4, 2026 broadcast debut, along with the full cast and staff lineup.
Spirited Away Stage Play Announces World Tour 2026–2028 Spanning Tokyo, Taipei, London, and More
The official Spirited Away stage play website has announced an international world tour spanning Taipei, Tokyo, Toronto, Los Angeles, and London between 2026 and 2028.
Chiikawa, Hachiware & Usagi Get Adorable Gummy Candy Shapes for "Chiikawa the Movie" — On Sale August 2026
Soft, fruity gummies inspired by Chiikawa the Movie: Secret of the Mermaid Island are coming in August 2026, featuring 11 character designs including a mystery-flavored Siren shape.
Hamtaro Films Return to the Big Screen for 2-Day Special Event at Jinbocho Theatre in Tokyo
Two classic Hamtaro theatrical films will screen at Jinbocho Theatre in Tokyo on July 11–12, 2026, with special family-friendly and audience-participation screenings.
Fantasy Light Novel "Witch and Hound" Gets TV Anime Adaptation
Pony Canyon has announced a TV anime adaptation of Kamitsuki Rainy’s fantasy light novel series Witch and Hound, revealing the first teaser visual and full staff lineup.
Black Torch TV Anime Reveals Same-Day English Dub Cast and Crew
The Black Torch TV anime has unveiled its full English dub cast, with STUDIOPOLIS producing the dub set to premiere on the same day as the Japanese broadcast via Crunchyroll.
