Crunchyroll Now Streaming Kamisama Kiss Special Episodes
Crunchyroll has begun streaming the special episodes of Kamisama Kiss, including the OADs that originally shipped with the manga volumes and a bonus original anime.
Tensura Rimuru Apparel & Bags by COSPA — Early Sale at WonFes 2026 Summer
COSPA unveils Tensura apparel and bags featuring Rimuru — plus a Raphael Dry T-Shirt — with a limited early sale at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26.
Look Back Anime Film Airs on NHK Etele Tonight, July 25
The theatrical anime “Look Back,” directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, broadcasts on NHK Etele on July 25, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. JST.
Gridman Universe eeo Kuji Lottery Launches with New Swimsuit Illustrations by Chigusa Minori
An online lottery (eeoくじ) for Gridman Universe has launched, featuring brand-new swimsuit and straw-hat themed artwork by illustrator Chigusa Minori. Prizes from 880 yen per draw.
Nyanko-sensei Gets a Tan! Natsume's Book of Friends "Ichiban Kuji" Weather-Themed Lottery Arrives August 2026
A new Ichiban Kuji lottery set for Natsume’s Book of Friends launches August 14, 2026, featuring weather-themed prizes including a sunburned Nyanko-sensei plush and teru teru bōzu mascots.
Ranked: The Best Anime to Watch in Summer 2026 — "Summer Wars" and "Grand Blue" Couldn't Take the Top Spot
Anime! Anime! surveyed 107 readers on the best anime to watch in summer, and the results are in — find out which title beat Summer Wars and Grand Blue to claim No. 1.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime Reveals Full English Dub Cast
Crunchyroll has unveiled the full English dub cast for Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, led by Giles Panton as Sasaki and Caitlyn Bairstow as Yamada/Tayama.
NHK to Broadcast "MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Anison Special" Featuring Oishi Masayoshi, TrySail, MyGO!!!!! and More
NHK General will air the special program “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Anison Special” on August 1, 2026 at 24:10, featuring highlights from a live all-band anime music festival held in Tokyo.
8 Years in the Making: "SOUND THEATRE × Natsume's Book of Friends" Night Show Report — Kamiya, Ono, Inoue Shine in Japanese Costume
After an eight-year hiatus, “SOUND THEATRE × Natsume’s Book of Friends – Natsugasumi” returned to Tokyo International Forum Hall A on 18 July 2026. Here’s our full night-show report.
Creamy Mami Covers Pierrot Magical Girl Series Theme Songs in New 7-Track CD Out September 30
A special CD featuring Creamy Mami (CV: Takako Ota) covering theme songs from the Pierrot Mahou Shoujo Series — including collabs with LuluttoLily — releases September 30.
Musical "Aoharu Tetsudo" 7 ~East Side Story~ Reveals New Cast, Full Schedule
The 2.5D musical series “Aoharu-AOHARU-Tetsudo” Part 7 announces Kawai Ryunosuke as Hachiko Line and Yada Yusuke as Kawagoe Line, with shows across Tokyo, Miyagi, and Hyogo.
Combattler V Celebrates 50th Anniversary with TOKYO MX Broadcast, Free YouTube Streams, and Blu-ray BOX Release
To mark the 50th anniversary of Chōdenji Robo Combattler V, Toei is airing episode 1 on TOKYO MX and streaming two episodes free on YouTube, alongside a new Blu-ray BOX release on August 5.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress 10th Anniversary Launches "Mumei Ranman" Campaign with Special Movie and 1/6 Scale Figure
The Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress 10th anniversary project launches “Mumei Ranman,” a new campaign based on commemorative art by character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto, featuring a special movie and a 1
Stage Play "Tentai Senshi Sunred Show" Reveals Character Visuals for Sunred, General Vamp, and More
The live-action stage adaptation of Tentai Senshi Sunred has unveiled its key visual and first batch of character visuals, ahead of its Tokyo run in October–November 2026.
Celebrate 40 Years of Gundam ZZ: Dynamic Brushstroke T-Shirts Featuring ZZ Gundam, Qubeley & Quin Mantha Launch July 2026
Three limited T-shirts featuring ZZ Gundam, Qubeley, and Quin Mantha in bold brushstroke art celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. Pre-orders open now on Premium Bandai.
Anime Adaptation of "The True Saint Was Exiled" Confirmed for 2027 — Main Cast and Staff Revealed
The TV anime adaptation of “Shin no Seijo de aru Watashi wa Tsuihou Saremashita” is set for 2027, with Masumi Tazawa and Taku Yashiro cast as leads. A teaser visual and staff comments have been reveal
