Original short anime “Narumi no Heijitsu,” following the Defense Force’s strongest soldier on his chaotic weekdays, streams every Saturday at 8 PM on TOHO animation’s YouTube channel from September 5,
KUROGO and Kodansha Creators’ Lab launch the Syncro Project, creating original IPs from fictional anime openings. The first work, “Ishokushokushokujū” by Ken Sōgen, is now live on YouTube.
TV anime Shouzen, based on the manga by Jiang Jia Meizi, is confirmed for an April 2027 premiere on Fuji TV. The first PV is now available, featuring voices from the main cast.
Episode 5 of the 2026 anime Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL delivers a major surprise: android twins Anna Puma and Uni Puma from Shirow’s Dominion return, voiced by their original 1993 OVA c
Five characters from Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica are getting cat-themed plush keychains with swappable eye-mask expressions, priced at ¥2,970 each and launching in late October 2026.
The TV anime Shōzen, adapting Jiang Jia Meizi’s Chinese manhua Shang Shan, has revealed its first promotional video and an April 2027 premiere on Fuji TV’s B8station block.
The short TV anime based on Inochi-ya’s Josemaru character has unveiled its second teaser video, confirmed Riho Tsuda as the lead voice, and announced new staff. It premieres January 2027.
The official Kaiju No. 8 anime short “Narumi’s Week at Work” (Narumi no Heijitsu) has dropped a new trailer confirming a 4-episode run beginning September 5 on the TOHO animation YouTube channel.
MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary details its Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, Attack on Titan The Final Season, and Jujutsu Kaisen exhibit zones. Tickets go on sale August 8.
The Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 staff has released a new trailer for “The Recapture Arc,” set to premiere on August 12, revealing new cast members and theme songs.
Voice actress Yū Kobayashi has been cast as Penpen Neko in the Chainsmoker Cat TV anime, with the character set to debut in episode six this Thursday.
Tsuda Riho has been cast as the voice of Josemaru in the upcoming TV short anime of the same name, with a new teaser visual and second teaser PV now revealed ahead of a January 2027 premiere.
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Episode 17 of Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers delivers a gut-punch twist: Ryusei finally returns as a Samurai Trooper, but the joy is shattered by Shion’s fate.
Puppet Sunsun is getting a Japan Post exclusive merchandise line of 5 items, including a mascot, letter set, and gamaguchi shoulder bag, launching August 12, 2026.
d Anime Store marks its 14th anniversary with large-scale outdoor ads in four Japanese cities, spotlighting beloved 14-year-old characters from over 20 anime series alongside a special movie.
The legendary racing anime Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a major festival event on January 9, 2027, in Saitama, reuniting cast, staff, and theme song artists.
