A new “Blue Butterfly Forest” merchandise series for Detective Conan will debut at the YTE booth during Animate Girls Festival 2026, held Nov. 7–8 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City.
Anime film “Doko yori mo Tooi Basho ni Iru Kimi e” opens across Japan on October 9, 2026. Director Wada Junichi and character designer Hechima share the creative secrets behind the film’s island world
Weekly Japanese TV ratings for anime and related programming in the Kanto region, September 14–20, as compiled by Video Research.
Adorable “Work, Yakiniku & Mahjong” themed goods from Sousou no Frieren — including acrylic stands, clear files, and badge sets — are now up for pre-order at Animate stores and online.
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Detective Conan episode 1216, “Crimson Finale,” aired October 10, 2026, delivering the long-awaited moment fans have dreamed of: Heiji Hattori finally confesses his love to Kazuha Toyama.
STRICT-G unveils four new ripstop jackets inspired by Gundam: Char’s Counterattack and Gundam SEED, with pre-orders opening October 9 on Premium Bandai and general sales from October 17, 2026.
A new Yu Yu Hakusho online lottery featuring freshly drawn pajama-themed illustrations of Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and friends goes on sale October 8, 2026.
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To mark Japan’s Sports Day on October 12, ABEMA has curated five passionate youth sports anime including Haikyuu!!, Kuroko no Basket, and The Prince of Tennis.
The TV anime adaptation of Sho Kasugai’s Millennium Family manga has announced Taihi Kimura as Noel, the third son of the Benfield family, rounding out its main cast.
The synopsis and preview images for Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensou-hen Episode 52, “Be left behind the times,” have been revealed ahead of its October 9, 2026 broadcast.
To mark “Zombie Day” on October 10, the TV anime Zombie no Afureta Sekai de Ore Dake ga Osowarenai unveiled its key visual, main PV, new cast members, and theme song artists ahead of its January 2027
Tokyo Revengers creator Wakui Ken contributes a special illustration of Rain, Hanbun, and Take to kick off a celebrity commemoration project for the Chii-Fuyo TV anime.
The official site for the “Zombie no Afureta Sekai de Ore Dake ga Osowarenai” TV anime dropped its main promo video, key visual, new cast members, and theme song details, with a January 2027 premiere
Detective Conan episode 1216, “Akane-iro no Senshuuraku (Tairaku),” airs October 10, 2026. Conan and Heiji crack the Naniwa theater murder case — but the curtain hasn’t fallen yet.
The Ranma ½ anime is collaborating with Yokohama-style ramen chain Ichikakuya for the first time, offering exclusive menus, drinks, and merchandise from Oct. 16 to Nov. 23, 2026.
