King of Prism Marks 10 Years With Round One Collaboration
The 10th anniversary collaboration ties the franchise to a major entertainment chain with a full slate of physical and interactive offerings across three months.
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Jun Hashimoto, Lyricist for Galaxy Express 999 and Lupin III, Dies at 86
Hashimoto wrote the lyrics for two foundational anime works-the Galaxy Express 999 TV series and Miyazaki's first feature film-as well as multiple award-winning pop songs.
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Apocalypse Hotel Wins Two Seiun Awards at Japan Sci-Fi Convention
The double win marks a rare sweep across media and comic categories for a single franchise at Japan's oldest sci-fi award.
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Delicious in Dungeon Season 2 News Set for Anime Expo 2026 Panel
The simultaneous timing of the season 2 panel and the return of the radio show on the same day suggests KADOKAWA is coordinating a single-day push for the franchise's next phase, rather than parceling out updates across separate events.
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AVAM Members Join Anime Film Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to
The casting of three AVAM members-a group with over 2.2 million social media followers-brings a large existing fanbase to a film that already features a lead from the popular group timelesz, expanding its cross-promotional reach.
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Witch Hat Atelier Episode 10 Centers Tartah's Struggle With Disability and Belief
The episode directly addresses the series' theme of systemic exclusion of disabled people from witch society, using Tartah's breakthrough to argue that worth is not tied to perceived normalcy.
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ABEMA to Broadcast All 76 Episodes of Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo for Free
The free broadcast of the complete series on ABEMA gives new viewers a rare chance to binge a cult-classic gag anime that has remained a touchstone of absurdist comedy since its 2003 TV run.
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You, Fireworks, and Our Promise Film Casts Three AVAM Idols
The casting brings real idol group members into the voice cast, tying the film's promotional cycle directly to AVAM's fanbase ahead of its July release.
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ShoPro Channel Rebrands as ShoPro Anime Channel, Starts Free Mirmo! Streams
The rebrand and free sequential release of a classic 2000s Ciao title signal a shift in how ShoPro manages its back catalog for streaming-era audiences.
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Abema Hosts Tear-Jerking Anime Free Release Week With Clannad, Angel Beats, Charlotte
The event bundles three Key-origin crying anime into a single free-broadcast week, with Charlotte making its Abema debut alongside the returning Clannad and Angel Beats!.
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Ice Wall Cafe Collaboration Runs in Tokyo and Osaka in June and July
The collaboration gives fans of the manga-turned-anime a physical retail experience with exclusive merchandise, timed to the anime's broadcast window.
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The Birth of Kitaro Film Teams With Gokurakuyu Spa Chain for 'GeGeGe No Yu' Collab
The collaboration ties the 100th-anniversary feature film to a real-world promotional event with exclusive merchandise and themed experiences at a major spa chain.
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Tomokazu Sugita Joins Cyborg 009: Nemesis as Cyborg 004
Sugita's casting completes another piece of the main cyborg roster for a new adaptation of Ishinomori's classic franchise, which has not had a full TV series since 2001.
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Yutaka Izubuchi Takes Director Role for First Time on Patlabor EZY
Izubuchi's first directorial role in the franchise signals a new creative direction for Patlabor while keeping the series' focus on mundane daily life over flashy mecha action.
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Kenjiro Tsuda Joins 2026 Anpanman Film as Nyakkuru
Tsuda's first role in the decades-old franchise brings a high-profile voice actor to a key new character in the latest summer film entry.
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Black Butler: Book of Circus Now Streaming on Netflix, Disney+, and More
The wide availability on major platforms, including Netflix and Disney+, makes the 2014 season more accessible to new viewers and completes the streaming picture for the Black Butler franchise.
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Magical Sisters Lulutto Lilly and Mr. Osomatsu Reveal Collaboration Illustration
The crossover connects two Bandai Namco Filmworks properties at different stages of release, with the new magical girl series mid-run and the returning comedy franchise about to launch its fourth season.
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya Film Ends Theatrical Run June 18
The film's extended run and strong box office performance mark a successful feature debut for Yamashita and his studio collaboration.
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Crunchyroll Anime Nights to Screen Summer 2026 Anime Early
The event marks Crunchyroll's continued use of theatrical previews as a promotional tool for its seasonal streaming slate, offering early access to three titles across different genres.
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Discotek to Release Digimon Tamers, Hana Yori Dango on Blu-ray
The announcement expands Discotek's catalog of classic anime and live-action series on Blu-ray, catering to collectors with both English-dubbed and subtitled options.
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Witch Hat Atelier Anime Casts Ryusei Nakao and Hiiro Ishibashi
The casting of two new characters for the Second Pentagram Test Arc signals that the adaptation is advancing past its introductory episodes into the story's more ensemble-driven conflicts.
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Chiikawa Anime Film Trailer Reveals Cast, Opening Theme Song
The film adapts the manga's 'Siren Arc' and marks the first theatrical feature for the franchise, with Cygames Pictures handling direction and TOHO distributing.
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Julius Gets Beat by Chopsticks in New Re:Zero Season 4 Clip
The clip highlights the comedic tone that persists even as the Loss Arc deals with Subaru's memory loss and the group's fractured trust.
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Yoroi-Shinden Samurai Troopers Part 2 Reveals Theme Songs, Cast, July 7 Premiere
The new details confirm the sequel's second half will maintain the same production team and expand its cast with notable voice actors.
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