AnimeJapan 2027 will make its Osaka debut at Intex Osaka in March 2027. Exhibitor applications for both Public Day and Business Day are now open through November 2.
The original animated film “Chou Kaguya-hime!” has released its full trailer for special-format screenings, alongside three new pre-sale movie ticket card designs launching August 7.
The “Furudate Haruichi Haikyuu!! Ten: Chōsensha-tachi” exhibition unveils its second key visual starring Hinata Shoyo, alongside zone details, ticketing info, and new Osaka and Sendai venues.
Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro has been dropping mysterious apple illustrations and a red ribbon video on X, sparking fan speculation of a Hello Kitty collaboration.
Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s 1993 classic anime film “Jubei Ninpucho” (Ninja Scroll) is getting its first-ever nationwide 4K theatrical screening in Japan, running for two weeks from September 4, 2026.
Shuichi Shigeno’s Initial D is collaborating with legendary mapo tofu restaurant Chen Mapo Tofu, with limited-time menu items running August 1 to October 31 across Japan.
The 1998 Pokémon film “Mewtwo Strikes Back” and short “Pikachu’s Summer Vacation” will be screened on 35mm film at Futaba Gakusha in Hyogo on August 11, 2026.
Comic Natalie’s most-read article for July 2–8, 2026 was the “Lycoris Recoil” 4th anniversary news, featuring a new visual and a live-stream event on August 9.
Anime Expo 2026 celebrated its 35th anniversary by setting a new all-time attendance record of 422,000 turnstile attendees and generating over US$115 million in estimated economic impact.
The first-ever Touken Ranbu ice show, ICE BLADE, has unveiled its key visual featuring all eight skater-portrayed Touken Danshi, with performances set for October 2026 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Salamander Pictures and Nippon Animation’s anime short “20001 An Earth Odyssey” will compete at the Fantasia International Film Festival 2026, premiering on July 18 in Montreal.
The Duel Masters LOST ~Danzai no Shōnen~ manga concluded with its 11th chapter on July 2, closing out Part 4 while simultaneously announcing that a fifth part is on the way.
A special Gundam Series new-anime reveal will stream worldwide on the official “Gundam Channel” YouTube on July 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM JST, mirroring the SDCC 2026 panel “GUNDAM Showcase 2026 – Unveil th
Ghibli no Daisoko at Ghibli Park in Aichi launched two new projects on July 8: a Hayao Miyazaki-crafted Panorama Box Exhibition and Ghibli Park’s first original short animated film.
Yokoyari Mengo has unveiled a newly drawn illustration featuring eight key characters for the “Manga Oshi no Ko Ten -Hoshi no Kiseki-” exhibition, opening in Tokyo this July.
Preview cuts and synopsis for Episode 13 “Shinsho” of Yoroi Shinden Samurai Troopers Season 2 have been revealed ahead of its July 7, 2026 broadcast premiere on TOKYO MX, Kansai TV, and BS11.
