Episode 150 of the Pocket Monsters TV anime teams up with Pokémon GO in a special collab episode airing September 18, with a joint PV now available to watch.
Bandai Spirits’ S.H.Figuarts line unveils a Stark figure from Sousou no Frieren, priced at ¥9,900. Pre-orders open September 1, 2026, with a March 2027 release.
Aoashi Season 2 drops a new promo video revealing its theme songs: 10-FEET perform opening “Fortress Defense” and Ai Higuchi sings ending “Triangle.” The season premieres October 4 on NHK Educational.
Yūji Yanase, the director and animator behind numerous anime series spanning over three decades, has died on August 22.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising crossed the 1 billion yen mark in just four days, outpacing its predecessor Rebellion, and unveiled a new web CM featuring original footage.
The 20th anniversary of TV anime Katekyo Hitman REBORN! rolls out a music-focused campaign for September, including a 25-track official playlist, daily non-credit OP/ED videos on YouTube, and a Chara
ONE PIECE and Timberland team up for the first time, releasing Luffy and Zoro 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boots plus three graphic tees. Sales begin September 4, 2026 in Nagoya.
Volume 1 of the isekai manga Mugen Maryoku no Isekai Kikansha, adapting Kurotō Shiroo’s novel, is now on sale from Hobby Japan as of September 1, 2026.
JR East kicks off a Mobile Suica × Detective Conan campaign on September 1, 2026, offering two exclusive card face designs to mark the anime’s 30th anniversary.
Family restaurant chain Joyful kicks off the fourth and final phase of its Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration on September 8, 2026, adding four new character-inspired dishes.
The Red River TV anime has announced Nana Mizuki as new cast member voicing false goddess Ursula, plus new OP and ED artists for its second cours.
Universal Studios Japan unveils Chainsaw Man-themed food and merchandise for its 15th Halloween Horror Night, running September 11 to November 8, 2026.
Bandai Namco Filmworks has unveiled the second trailer and key visual for Girls und Panzer das Finale Film 5, set to open in Japan on October 9 in Dolby Cinema and more.
The TV anime “Aikatsu!” is set for an encore broadcast every Friday at 6:25 PM on TV Tokyo affiliates starting October 9, featuring a brand-new opening and ending theme.
A second set of 60 scene bromides from the TV anime Kantei-shi (Kari), covering episodes 7–12, goes on sale via Entame Print at convenience stores across Japan from September 1, 2026.
The film Meitantei Precure! Fushigi na Niwa to Futari no Himitsu is teaming up with Kappa Sushi for a special campaign featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations. Full details drop September 10, 20
