🎬 Anime & Manga
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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.