Galaxy Express Milky Subway and WEGO Drop Y2K Apparel Line June 19
This collaboration turns character outfits into real products, bridging the show's Y2K aesthetic with a streetwear brand that matches that era.
Nijimen
Anime
Bandai Namco Filmworks Launches Sunrise 50th Anniversary Project With 6 Short Films
The project consolidates Sunrise's legacy into a multi-year slate of original 3DCG shorts and a new Votoms film, signaling how Bandai Namco Filmworks intends to leverage its back catalog for new productions.
Anime News Network
Disney Animation Announces New Film 'HEXED' for November 2026 Release
The announcement gives Disney Animation's next original theatrical feature after 'Wish' and 'Moana 2', with a mother-daughter adventure premise and a November 2026 release date.
Denfaminicogamer
Mao Episodes 10-11 Deepen the Mystery as Nanoka Nears a Level-Up
The episodes advance the Kyoto arc with a near-fatal threat to the supposedly unkillable Mao, while setting up a potential power shift for the series' point-of-view character.
Anime News Network
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Episode 10 Rushes a Festival Then Finds Its Action
The episode shows the adaptation continuing to compress story arcs while prioritizing action set pieces, and a streaming audio issue undercuts a key exposition scene.
Anime News Network
Gkids Acquires Cocoon - One Summer of Girlhood for North American Theatrical Release
The acquisition marks the first North American theatrical release for a deeply personal wartime story from a veteran Ghibli-affiliated team, bringing a 2025 Japanese TV anime to a wider international audience.
Anime News Network, Variety, Cartoon Brew
The World Is Dancing Anime Premieres Early on Prime Video Japan on June 29
The early streaming release on Prime Video Japan gives domestic viewers a three-day head start before the broadcast, while the Anime Expo screening signals international promotional momentum for the series.
Anime News Network
My Hero Academia Anime Marks 10 Years With Plus Ultra Movie
The anniversary video is the franchise's first new animated material since the main series ended, and its release on a date the franchise brands as "Hero Day" ties the celebration to a specific in-series milestone rather than the manga or anime premiere.
Anime News Network, Anime Corner, Siliconera
Tezuka Productions Streams All 52 Episodes of 1980 Astro Boy on YouTube
The 21-hour single-video format is an unusual distribution choice that prioritizes archival completeness over binge-watching convenience, and the limited-time window adds urgency for fans of classic Tezuka works.
Denfaminicogamer
The Elusive Samurai Cafe Collaboration Opens July 15 With Waiter Attire Art
The cafe extends the anime's merchandising push with original waiter-themed art, a common seasonal event format that keeps the show visible between broadcast cycles.
Nijimen
Keroro Gunsou Film Cast Talks 16-Year Gap and Death Voice Songs at Tokyo Event
The first Keroro Gunsou theatrical film in 16 years is building momentum with a live performance and a cast that includes a superfan musician as promotion captain.
Eiga Natalie
Bungo Stray Dogs × Tobu Zoo Vol.3 Night Zoo Opens July 18
The collaboration marks the series' 10th anniversary with a summer event that combines exclusive merchandise, nighttime zoo access, and fireworks, expanding the franchise's experiential offerings.
Nijimen
My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Video Traces Deku's Journey to 'You Say Run'
The video ties the franchise's anniversary celebration to its most recognizable musical motif and a key narrative beat, reinforcing the series' core message on Hero Day.
Comic Natalie
MAPPA 15th Anniversary First Key Visual Features Chainsaw Man's Reze
The choice of Reze for the first anniversary visual signals that MAPPA is centering its 15th-year branding on the Chainsaw Man franchise, its most recent theatrical hit, rather than on older titles like Jujutsu Kaisen or Attack on Titan.
Comic Natalie, Cinema Today, MAPPA
Ghost in the Shell: The Ghost in the Shell Gets Prime Video Streaming Date and Trailer
This marks the first Ghost in the Shell TV series produced by Science SARU, a studio known for its distinctive digital animation style, and the franchise's first simultaneous global streaming release on a single platform.
4Gamer.net, Comic Natalie, Denfaminicogamer, and 4 more
Koko Ore PV Reveals July 6 Premiere, OP by sajou no Hana
The PV and theme song reveals complete the promotional package for a series that has been building anticipation since its announcement, locking in a July premiere with a notable streaming window.
Comic Natalie
Here I Leave You Anime Main PV Reveals Opening and Ending Themes
The PV and theme song reveals complete the anime's promotional package a month before its July 6 broadcast, giving fans a full preview of the series' sound and visual direction.
ASCII.jp
Saga of Tanya the Evil II Streams Ahead of Broadcast on ABEMA
The second season of a popular 2017 series is being offered early on a streaming platform, a move that signals ABEMA's push for exclusive early access to high-profile sequels.
Anime Anime
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Kazuhiro Yamaji and Tōru Nara
The casting of the two scientists fills key supporting roles in the adaptation, with Gilmore as the father figure to the 00 Cyborgs and Golbert as the modifier of the Nemesis cyborgs.
Anime News Network
Shaman King Online Lottery Funbari Kuji Again Gets Reprint
The reprint extends access to Shaman King merchandise that originally sold out, with new designs and a social media campaign that keeps the franchise in front of fans.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Re:Zero Sweets-Themed Online Lottery Launches on Kujibikido
The lottery extends the Re:Zero merchandise line with a seasonal sweets theme and a new illustration set, maintaining the franchise's steady stream of collectible goods.
Dengeki Hobby Web
Minions & Monsters Gets 4D Screenings With New Trailer
The large-format rollout positions the first Minions-led story in four years as a theatrical event built on immersive effects rather than narrative continuity.
Eiga Natalie
ReoNa Performs Ending Theme for The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Anime
The announcement completes the music lineup for the upcoming fantasy isekai anime, pairing ReoNa's ending with SPYAIR's opening theme.
Anime News Network
ReoNa Performs Ending Theme for The Reincarnated Heavy Knight Anime
ReoNa's involvement as the ending theme artist adds a major musical name to the adaptation, with the PV offering the first extended look at the action and character dynamics ahead of the July premiere.
Comic Natalie