Preview stills and a synopsis have been revealed for “Narumi no Heijitsu,” a four-episode original short anime based on Kaiju No. 8, streaming on TOHO animation’s YouTube from September 5, 2026.
AMNIBUS has opened pre-orders for a new line of PSYCHO-PASS PROVIDENCE goods featuring Tsunemori Akane and three other key characters in a sleek harness style. Shipping begins mid-November.
Voice actor Seki Tomokazu sings “Kung Fu Saga” as Ramen Man for the second character song release from Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Chojin Shiso-hen, out August 29, 2026.
The 2012 theatrical anime “Momo e no Tegami” (A Letter to Momo) will screen for one day only on August 29 at UDX Theater in Tokyo, followed by a talk show with character designer Ando Masashi.
Star Wars: Visions / The Ninth Jedi streams exclusively on Disney+ with all 8 episodes available from August 5, 2026, directed by Kenji Kamiyama and produced by Production I.G.
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,
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.
Director Tada Shunsuke reveals the secrets behind villain Nawam’s blue lightsaber and Japanese-inspired armor design in Star Wars: Visions / The Ninth Jedi, streaming August 5, 2026 on Disney+.
The full Japanese voice cast for Star Wars: Visions / The Ninth Jedi has been announced, with actor Omori Nao joining as new villain Nawam. The 8-episode series streams exclusively on Disney+ from Aug
Pokémon: The Origin, the four-episode special based on the original Pokémon Red and Green games, is set to broadcast on BS12 Twellv on August 2 at 7:00 PM.
Production I.G has unveiled a special summer illustration for the Rilakkuma short anime, showing the beloved characters lounging by a pool, as the new season “Teku Teku World Travel” airs.
Otakon 2026 announces background art director Kazuki Higashiji (P.A. Works, Angel Beats!, Charlotte) among a sweeping guest lineup. The convention runs July 31–August 2 in Washington, D.C.
Otakon 2026 has revealed voice actress Ayaka Fukuhara and Production I.G USA president Maki Terashima-Furuta as guests, joining a lineup of over 30 industry figures at the Washington, D.C. convention.
Warner Bros. Japan unveiled the first English-subtitled promo video, key visual, and opening theme “Shinka” by Ado for the Devils’ Crest TV anime, debuting worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on November
Aniplex has unveiled a new promotional video for the Rilakkuma short anime, confirming a second season titled “Rilakkuma: Tekuteku Sekai Ryokō,” produced by Production I.G and directed by Yoshimi Itaz
The short anime Rilakkuma has unveiled its second PV and key visual, along with the official title for its new season: “Tekuteku Sekai Ryoko” (Trekking World Travel).
