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Anisama 2026 Finale Opens Cute with 'Kawaii tte Gomen' as Sphere, Yu Serizawa Join HoneyWorks
Day three of Animelo Summer Live 2026 -Messenger- kicked off with a HoneyWorks-led supergroup performing viral hits 'Kawaii tte Gomen' and 'Fansa.'
Detective Conan Teams Up With J.League as Yuka Kageyama and Hiroaki Morishima Voice Themselves
The hit anime 'Detective Conan' airs a J.League crossover episode, 'The Opening Whistle,' featuring football-loving actress Yuka Kageyama and ex-national-team striker Hiroaki Morishima as themselves.
Anisama 2026 Day Two Opens with a Bang as Tanya Declares War and MYTH & ROID Take the Stage
MYTH & ROID and Riko Sasaki opened Day 2 of Animelo Summer Live 2026 at Makuhari Messe, with 'Saga of Tanya the Evil' heroine Tanya delivering the show's kickoff declaration.
Ultraman Gets a Streetwear Makeover: 'U into MONSTROUSA' Apparel Line Launches in Tokyo
Apparel brand MONSTROUSA has unveiled 'U into MONSTROUSA,' an Ultraman collaboration line of art-driven T-shirts, launching early at an Ikebukuro PARCO pop-up before hitting the brand's online store o
Ninja Boy 'Nintama Rantaro' Teams Up With ZOZOTOWN for Everyday Fashion Drop
The beloved anime 'Nintama Rantaro' joins forces with ZOZOTOWN for a limited collection featuring Rantaro, Kirimaru and Shinbei, on made-to-order sale from noon on July 8.
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Meets Japan's Iconic Travel Guide in New Web Feature
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey' is teaming up with Japan's beloved 'Chikyu no Arukikata' guidebook for a web special launching July 6, mapping the epic's real-world locations.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Japanese Dub Cast Revealed, Led by Junya Enoki
The Japanese voice cast for Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has been announced, with Junya Enoki and Atsushi Miyauchi among the actors bringing the film to Japanese audiences.
'Kingdom' Anime Teams Up With Shaoxing Wine for Limited Xin & Kyou Set
The hit anime 'Kingdom,' based on Yasuhisa Hara's manga, is releasing a limited-edition Shaoxing wine set featuring Xin and Kyou on the packaging, going on sale July 10.
Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Roars Onto the Big Screen in 4DX Short 'Danjiri 4DX'
Osaka's thunderous Kishiwada Danjiri Festival gets a 4DX short film, screening from August 7 at Lawson United Cinemas Kishiwada before main features—theater exclusive.
Hidenori Yamaji's 'Soala and the Monster House' Gets 2027 TV Anime with Ikumi Hasegawa and Ayumu Murase
Hidenori Yamaji's fantasy manga 'Soala and the Monster House' is heading to TV in 2027, with an ultra teaser visual, PV, and main cast and staff now revealed.
One Piece x Matsuya: The 'Giant Bowl' Piles On Triple the Meat and Onions—Plus a Free Chopstick Rest
To celebrate One Piece's Elbaf arc, gyudon chain Matsuya is serving a 'Giant Bowl Set' with triple the usual beef and onions, running June 30 through October 6.
Toy Story 5 Japan Premiere: Karasawa, Tokoro Reunite as Woody and Buzz, Sano Becomes 'Smarty Pants'
The Japanese dub cast of Toy Story 5 gathered in Hibiya on June 30 for the film's Japan premiere, with longtime stars Toshiaki Karasawa and George Tokoro joined by fresh faces voicing the franchise's
'KING OF PRISM' Returns With First Live Show in Six Years — and a Brand-New Sequel
The 'KING OF PRISM' franchise marked its 10th anniversary with a dual-show extravaganza in Tokyo, delivering its first live concert in roughly six years and an emotional new-project reveal.
Sumire Uesaka, Hiroshi Kamiya, Subaru Kimura Lead 15 Cameo Voices for 'Toy Story 5' in Japan
Disney and Pixar have revealed the 15 cameo voice actors for the Japanese dub of 'Toy Story 5,' stacking the roster with anime and entertainment heavyweights.
Kojikoji x Aoyama Decarbo Drop a Glittering Stained-Glass Lamp Candy Tin
Sakura Momoko's Kojikoji teams up with healthy-sweets shop Aoyama Decarbo for a stained-glass 'Kojikoji Lamp Tin,' debuting July 4 at Isetan Shinjuku in Tokyo.
Sgt. Frog Invades Namco: Giant Keroro Plushies and Chibi Crew Land as Arcade Exclusives
A new 'Keroro Gunso' prize campaign tied to the film 'Kaifuku Shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō' runs through August 2 at Namco arcades and Namco Online Crane nationwide.
Bistro by SMAP's Goro Inagaki Launches Banana-Themed Menu for 'BANA_ANA' Film
Tokyo's BISTRO J_O, directed by ex-SMAP star Goro Inagaki, debuts two banana-inspired dishes from June 25 to celebrate the film 'BANA_ANA,' reuniting the trio of Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo
Idol Kazuya Kamenashi Brews 'KAME BEER' With Asahi's Experimental Lab
Pop star Kazuya Kamenashi is co-developing a collaboration beer dubbed 'KAME BEER' through Asahi's new-product test-marketing platform 'Asahi Kuso Kaihatsu Kyoku.'
'Osomatsu-san' Movie Gets Aぇ! group & Takuya Nishimura Audio Commentary Screenings
The live-action 'Osomatsu-san' film adds limited audio-commentary screenings with Aぇ! group and Takuya Nishimura from June 26 to July 31, plus newly released live footage.
'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' Revival Brings Reprinted Pamphlet and Film-Style Cards
Mamoru Hosoda's beloved 2006 anime returns to theaters, with limited-edition reprinted pamphlets and film-strip-style cards going on sale July 3 at participating cinemas and the Filmarks Store.
Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' Reveals 15-Strong Japanese Voice Cast, With Bonnie Recast to Kanaa Amano
Disney and Pixar have unveiled the 15-member Japanese dub cast for 'Toy Story 5,' with young actress Kanaa Amano voicing Bonnie alongside Noa Shiroyama and veteran Miyuki Sawashiro.
Singer-Songwriter ano Teams Up With Sgt. Frog Movie for Mashup Theme Song MV
A collaborative music video mashing up ano's theme song 'Kashippanashi Destiny' with footage from the new Sgt. Frog movie premieres June 14 at 8 p.m., with a teaser dropping June 13.
Evangelion x CASETiFY Drops Limited-Edition Headphones, Grip Stands, and More
A new Evangelion x CASETiFY collaboration launched June 12, offering limited-quantity tech accessories including headphones and phone grip stands inspired by the iconic anime franchise.
Become a Health Egoist: Blue Lock's 12 Stars Take Over Pilkul Bottles
Hit soccer anime Blue Lock teams up with probiotic drink Pilkul for nationwide limited-edition packaging featuring 12 characters, on sale June 8.
'Yatogame-chan' Creator Masaki Ando Weds Voice Actress Honoka Kuroki
Masaki Ando, creator of the Nagoya-flavored comedy manga 'Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki,' and voice actress Honoka Kuroki have announced their marriage.
MAPPA to Unveil New Projects in YouTube Showcase Marking Studio's 15th Anniversary
The studio behind Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen will livestream a 15th-anniversary lineup event on June 19, promising fresh details on current titles and brand-new projects.
MAPPA to Stream 15th Anniversary Lineup Showcase on YouTube, Teasing New Projects
MAPPA, the studio behind Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, will hold a 15th anniversary lineup showcase on its official YouTube channel on June 19, revealing new projects and fresh details on works in
India's Box-Office Phenomenon 'Kantara' Hits Japan with 70 Divine Stills and a Limited 'Panjurli's Roar' Bookmark
Indian epic 'Kantara: A Legend' opens nationwide in Japan on June 5, arriving with 70 new stills of the deity Panjurli and a limited-edition theatergoer bookmark capturing the god's primal roar.
'One Piece Premier Summer' Sails Back to Universal Studios Japan with Beefed-Up Action and Greetings
Universal Studios Japan revives its anime smash 'One Piece Premier Summer 2026' from July 30 to November 19, with upgraded action shows and expanded character greetings.
Anime Fantasista Japan 2026 Brings Top Animators to Tokyo This July
The animator-focused event Anime Fantasista Japan 2026 hits Kichijoji on July 19–20, with main-stage lineups featuring directors Seigo Yamashita and Kenji Iwaizawa.
One-Woman IT Department Gets the Last Laugh: 'You're Firing Me?' Manga Heads to TV Anime
The hit revenge workplace manga 'Huh? You're Firing Me, the One Who Single-Handedly Runs All the Company's IT Systems?' is getting a TV anime adaptation.
Chiikawa Takes Over Tokyo Skytree With Star-Filled Summer Collaboration
Chiikawa and Tokyo Skytree team up from July 10 to October 31 for a themed event tied to the new film 'Chiikawa: Secret of the Mermaid Island.'
Graniph Drops HUNTER×HUNTER Greed Island Collection on June 2
Apparel brand Graniph unveils a new HUNTER×HUNTER capsule themed around the fan-favorite Greed Island arc, hitting Japanese stores June 2.
Chibi Maruko-chan x Crayon Shin-chan Pop-Up Shop Offers Shizuoka and Saitama Regional Goodie Bags
Two of Japan's most beloved family anime cross over at 'Okiraku Shoten' pop-up shop, with limited merchandise drops and a lottery for regional specialty sets from Shizuoka and Saitama.
Toshiyuki Nishiori's Anime Film 'GROTESQQQUE' Reveals 14-Member Cast Including Hoshino Gen and 4 from Nogizaka46
Director Toshiyuki Nishiori and CloverWorks unveil the cross-genre voice cast for original anime film 'GROTESQQQUE,' featuring voice actors, musicians, and idols.
Manga Artist Shoh Tajima Teams Up with HYDE for Limited-Edition T-Shirt Drop
Manga legend Shoh Tajima reimagines rocker HYDE in a new T-shirt collaboration with art apparel brand GAIN, with pre-orders opening May 29 and limited release on July 29.
'Milky☆Subway' Expanded Theatrical Run Adds New Scenes, Drops Kono Don Bonus Manga
The expanded re-release of anime film 'Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway' unveils new 2D scenes and a limited bonus mini-manga drawn by comic adapter Kono Don.
Godzilla and King Ghidora Stomp Into Convenience Stores via Koikeya's Karamucho Snack Lineup
Koikeya pairs Godzilla with Karamucho's sriracha kick and King Ghidora with Suppamucho's seafood tang. Convenience stores get them May 18, supermarkets May 25.
Hiroya Oku's 'GIGANT' Gets Theatrical Anime Adaptation at Cannes Announcement
Hiroya Oku's sci-fi manga 'GIGANT' is being adapted into a theatrical anime film, announced by film fund K2 Pictures at the Cannes Film Festival as their first animation project.
BRUTUS Devotes Latest Issue to Ramen Obsession, Featuring Yuki Katayama and Eiichiro Funakoshi
Magazine House's BRUTUS dropped its 'Love and Desire: Ramen' issue today, with actors Yuki Katayama, Yuma Yamoto, Mogura Suzuki and Eiichiro Funakoshi sharing their favorite bowls.
'Himitsu no Aipri' Movie Event Blooms in Tachikawa with Surprise 'Onegai Aipri' Debut
Tokyo's Tachikawa Stage Garden hosted a special event for the new 'Himitsu no Aipri' film, featuring a first-ever stage appearance by the upcoming 'Onegai Aipri' cast.
'Baby Assassins' Phantom Sample Tee Finally Hits Retail with Akari Takaishi & Saori Izawa Print
The cult-favorite 'Baby Assassins' film franchise teams with streetwear label Behind the Scenes for a limited collaboration tee, dropping May 29 at noon JST exclusively via BEHIND WEB.
BRUTUS Magazine's Ramen Issue Brings Stars to the Slurp: Katayama, Yamoto, Funakoshi Share Their Bowls
BRUTUS magazine's new 'Love and Desire: Ramen' issue, out May 15, features actors Yuki Katayama, Yuma Yamoto, Eiichiro Funakoshi, and comedian Mogura Suzuki revealing their favorite bowls.
'Baby Assassins' Phantom Sample Tee Goes Retail with Akari Takaishi & Saori Izawa Print
Behind the Scenes turns one with a 'Baby Assassins' collab tee featuring stars Akari Takaishi and Saori Izawa, dropping May 29 on BEHIND WEB.
Ai Yazawa × Yebisu Beer Tanabata Can Returns: Yukata-Clad Design Drops July 7
Manga legend Ai Yazawa's second collaboration can with Sapporo's Yebisu Beer launches July 7 in a limited run, featuring a summery yukata-style illustration.
Kyoto Animation Returns to Theaters with 2027 Adaptation of 'Umi ga Hashiru End Roll'
Kyoto Animation will adapt John Tarachine's slice-of-life manga 'Umi ga Hashiru End Roll' into a 2027 theatrical film, directed by Violet Evergarden's Taichi Ishidate.
Anya Forger Dons Hinatazaka46 Uniform in Shueisha's 100th Anniversary Manga Crossover
Shueisha teams up with idol group Hinatazaka46 for a centennial campaign featuring custom illustrations by Spy x Family creator Tatsuya Endo and other top manga artists.
Live-Action 'ONE PIECE' Season 2 Lottery Drops With Plush Chopper as Top Prize
Sega's lottery for Netflix's live-action ONE PIECE Season 2 launches at hobby shops and online May 11, headlined by a fluffy lying-down Chopper plush as the A prize.
Witch Hat Atelier Adds Konishi and Kumagai to Voice Cast as Anime Continues Spring Run
BUG FILMS' adaptation of Kamome Shirahama's fantasy manga reveals two new cast members, with Katsuyuki Konishi and Toshiki Kumagai joining the spellbinding world.
My Hero Academia Marks 10th Anniversary with Eri-Focused Short Anime 'I'm a Hero Too'
Bones returns to the My Hero Academia universe with a summer 2026 short anime adapting Horikoshi's one-shot about Eri's visit to UA High after the main series.
'The Quintessential Quintuplets' Returns: Novel Adaptation and New OVA Announced
Negi Haruba's hit romcom franchise launches two new anime projects — a TV adaptation of the 'Shiki' spin-off novel and an original OVA.
Former Demon Queen Romance 'Aisanai to Iwaremashitemo' Gets Anime Adaptation
Mugi Mameta and Toi Ishino's fantasy romance manga about a reformed monster queen finding love through home cooking is heading to anime, publisher Futabasha announced Friday.
Godzilla Stomps Into Snack Aisles With Karamucho Collab for Burning Godzilla's 30th Anniversary
Toho's Godzilla teams up with Koikeya's spicy Karamucho chips for a limited-edition package, hitting stores nationwide on May 18 to mark Burning Godzilla's 30th anniversary.
Aki Irie's Iceland-Set Manga 'North-by-Northwest' Gets TV Anime Adaptation
'Go with the Clouds, North-by-Northwest' by Aki Irie is getting a TV anime series, with a new manga volume also dropping.
SixTONES' Jesse Voices Two Roles in New Keroro Gunso Film, ano Sings Theme Song
The new Keroro Gunso movie reveals SixTONES member Jesse in a dual voice role and singer ano performing the theme song, as the full trailer drops.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Ichiban Kuji Lottery Prizes Drop Tomorrow in Japan
Bandai's popular lottery merchandise line launches prizes featuring Yoshi, Luma, and more tied to the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure x Graniph Drop 24-Piece Collab With Egypt 9 Glory Gods Tees
Graniph launches 24 new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure collab items on April 28, featuring Egypt 9 Glory Gods and Josuke & Rohan designs. Pre-orders open today.
'Tekkonkinkreet' Revival Screenings Bring Limited-Edition Matsumoto Taiyo Collab Merch
Limited-edition clear cards and acrylic dioramas supervised by manga legend Matsumoto Taiyo arrive alongside Tekkonkinkreet's theatrical revival screenings.
Natsume's Book of Friends x Felissimo: Nyanko-sensei Becomes a Carved Umbrella Handle
Felissimo's cat division teams up with 'Natsume's Book of Friends' for new merch featuring Nyanko-sensei as a wooden umbrella handle, plus a cardigan, pouch, and toast plate.
Studio Ghibli Unveils New Short Film 'Night of the Valley of Witches' at Ghibli Park
Studio Ghibli's new short anime 'Night of the Valley of Witches' will screen exclusively at Ghibli Park's Grand Warehouse starting July 8.
Studio Ghibli's New Short Film to Screen Exclusively at Ghibli Park This July
Studio Ghibli announces 'Night of the Valley of Witches,' a new animated short co-directed by Goro Miyazaki and Akihiko Yamashita, screening at Ghibli Park from July 8.
Jujutsu Kaisen x ZOZOTOWN Drop Features Itadori Tees and Embroidered Coach Jackets
ZOZOTOWN launches an exclusive made-to-order Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 collab on April 27, featuring character tees and coach jackets.
JUN x Netflix Pop-Up Store Hits Shibuya With Stranger Things and Love Jōtō Tees
Fashion brand JUN and Netflix team up for a limited Golden Week pop-up in Shibuya featuring exclusive collab T-shirts from hit series.
Super Mario Bros. Movie Airs on Japanese Prime Time Ahead of Sequel Release
Fuji TV will broadcast 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' on its Saturday Premium slot April 18, building hype before the upcoming sequel hits theaters.