Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell Gets July 7 Premiere, Third PV
The third PV and broadcast date confirm the series is on schedule for a summer debut, with the Puppet Master arc as the central plot.
Yahoo! News Japan (Entertainment)
Anime
Yu-Gi-Oh! Gets 30th Anniversary Music Video Set to Anime Opening 'OVERLAP'
The video is a direct anniversary celebration for the original manga, using a classic anime opening to frame its retrospective of the series' iconic duels.
Denfaminicogamer
Ae Group's Seiya Suekawa Confident in New Osomatsu-San Film
The film marks the second live-action adaptation of the classic comedy franchise, with a new cast from the Kansai-based group Ae! taking over the roles previously played by Snow Man.
Eiga Natalie
Poppin-Play Kitchen Gets Sequel Episodes From Abema Project
The sequel greenlight and public call show Abema expanding Project PRISMation beyond its initial pilot slate into a sustained pipeline for indie animation talent.
Anime News Network
ABEMA Streams Detective Conan, The Apothecary Diaries, and Higurashi for Detective Day
The streaming event packages three distinct mystery subgenres under one seasonal hook, giving ABEMA a curated entry point for viewers who may not know which detective series to start with.
Anime Anime
Patlabor EZY 'File 1' Opens at #8, Live-Action Shōjiki Fudōsan Debuts at #4 in Japan
The Patlabor EZY film's modest opening and the Shōjiki Fudōsan live-action film's solid debut show the range of new anime and manga adaptations entering the Japanese box office alongside established franchises.
Anime News Network
Ice Wall Pop Up Shop Opens at Ikebukuro Sukima Store on May 27
The shop offers the first merchandise using original casual-outfit illustrations of the four main characters, expanding the anime's retail presence beyond standard promotional goods.
Nijimen
Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Dies at 43
Fujiwara's death removes a versatile performer who had already stepped down from his Kingdom role last year due to health issues, closing a career that spanned major anime, video games, and dubbing work.
Anime News Network
Needy Girl Overdose Anime Fair to Sell Y2K and Tactical Goods at 9 Animate Stores
The fair extends the anime's merchandising push with a specific aesthetic-Y2K and tactical fashion-that matches the series' visual identity.
4Gamer.net
Red River Anime Reveals Main Visual, July 7 Premiere
The July 7 premiere date and full cast reveal bring the 1995 shojo manga, which inspired a Takarazuka Revue stage play but never received an anime adaptation until now, one step closer to airing after a 31-year wait.
Anime News Network, Anime Trending
Gundam Hathaway Sequel Earns More Than Its Predecessor at Japanese Box Office
The sequel's stronger box office performance signals sustained audience interest in the Hathaway trilogy despite mixed critical reception to its narrative structure.
Niche Gamer (Anime)
The Drops of God Anime Announces Second Half Theme Song Artists
The new theme songs mark the midpoint transition for the half-year series, which adapts the long-running manga and has already inspired multiple live-action adaptations.
Anime News Network
Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly Opens With a Story About Lost Connection
The review frames the series as a children's show focused on sibling reconnection rather than nostalgia bait, distinguishing it from its predecessors in the long-running magical girl franchise.
Anime Feminist
Kiki's Delivery Service 4K Remaster Trailer Previews IMAX and Dolby Cinema Screenings
The Dolby Cinema screenings mark the first time any Studio Ghibli film has been presented in that format, expanding the theatrical options for a catalog title that continues to draw audiences decades after its original release.
Cinema Today, Denfaminicogamer
BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Final Cour Trailer Released, Theater Screenings Set
The global theater rollout and Kubo's promise of expanded original content signal that the final cour is being positioned as a major event rather than a standard weekly broadcast.
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Suzumiya Haruhi Collaboration With JR Tokai Set for Summer 2026
This marks the first major Suzumiya Haruhi anniversary event in Japan that directly involves the original author and cast, signaling renewed official attention on the franchise.
Siliconera (Anime)
Studio Ghibli Wins Spain's Princess of Asturias Award, an Anime First
The prize marks the first time Spain's highest cultural honor has gone to an anime studio, placing Ghibli alongside laureates like Margaret Atwood and Martin Scorsese.
Cartoon Brew
Hell Mode Season 2 Adds Four New Cast Members
The casting of veteran actors like Hikaru Midorikawa and Miyu Tomita alongside newer talent signals the production's investment in expanding the supporting cast for a second season that will air only months after the first season concluded.
Anime News Network, MyAnimeList, Anime Trending
Tengobu Anime Adds Banjo Ginga, Sayumi Suzushiro, M·A·O, Wakana Kuramochi
The cast additions flesh out the elf sisters and the emperor's uncle, key supporting roles in the isekai fantasy ahead of its October premiere.
Comic Natalie
Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3 - Snake God Drops Final Trailer Before May 29 Release
The trailer caps a trilogy that won the Fantasia Audience Award for Best Animated Feature for both prior chapters, and the third film promises to resolve the Ooku mystery that has been building since Chapter 1.
Denfaminicogamer
Perfect Addiction Light Anime Casts Yōhei Azakami, Sōma Saitō for July Debut
The announcement confirms the second title in IMAGICA Infos' BALLOON label, which aims to scale up low-cost light anime production to 10 or more projects per year by 2028.
Anime News Network
Witch Watch Pop-Up Store Opens in Shinjuku With Picnic-Themed Goods
The pop-up store gives Witch Watch fans a rare physical venue to buy exclusive merchandise and see new character art, timed to the anime's broadcast cycle.
Nijimen
Japan Football Association Launches Blue Lock-Inspired Talent Camp in the U.S.
A major sports federation is directly adapting a manga's premise into a real-world scouting program, signaling a new kind of crossover between pop culture and institutional talent development.
Animehunch
Puppet Sunsun Gets Blu-Ray and DVD Release on July 15
The first home video release of the Mezamashi TV segment gives fans a permanent copy of the show and includes exclusive merchandise tied to its broadcast history.
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