Myethos is releasing a 1/8 scale figure of Medicine Pocket from Reverse: 1999 under its Gift+ line. The figure is available for pre-order on Amazon.co.jp at 8,100 yen, with a scheduled release date of June 30, 2027. It stands approximately 227mm tall and is made of painted PVC, ABS, and metal.
The staff of The Villager of Level 999 television anime revealed two new cast members on Friday. Yōji Ueda will play Militaria and Tetsu Inada will play Dark Dragon. Both characters appear in the anime's eighth episode, which airs next Thursday. The series debuted on TV Tokyo on July 1 and streams on Crunchyroll as it airs in Japan.
ABEMA announced its summer 2026 anime lineup, with over 70 new and continuing titles airing free on its anime channel. Four shows, including 'LV999 no Murabito' and 'Buchikire Reijou wa Fukushuu wo Chikaimashita', are free exclusives, while 32 titles, such as 'Youjo Senki II' and 'Re:Zero' 4th season, get fastest distribution. 'Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga' and 'Seihantai na Kimi to Boku' season 2 will have all episodes free during the season.
Bellfine will release a diecast model of the Eagle Lab Pod from Space: 1999 in November 2026. Orders open July 31. The worldwide limited edition is capped at 2,000 units and priced at 35,200 yen including tax.
Toei Animation announced on Saturday that it is producing a new theatrical anime film based on Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 franchise. Anime director Rintarō, who directed the original 1979 Galaxy Express 999 film and its sequel Adieu Galaxy Express 999, is handling the original story draft for the new project. The announcement was made by Leijisha, the company managing Matsumoto's estate. No director, release date, or further production details have been disclosed. The original Galaxy Express 999 television anime ran for 113 episodes from 1978 to 1981, and the 1979 film was an alternate retelling. The franchise has since spawned multiple movies, specials, and OVAs. The story follows orphan Tetsuro Hoshino as he travels across the galaxy on a space train with the mysterious Maetel, seeking a cybernetic body. Two key franchise figures died earlier this year: voice actress Masako Ikeda, who voiced Maetel, passed away on March 3 at age 87, and composer Nozomi Aoki died on February 20 at age 94. A Leiji Matsumoto exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Galaxy Express 999 has been touring Japan since June 2025.
Dengeki Hobby Web highlights four KADOKAWA Kindle comic volumes releasing July 23, 2026: 'Moto Sekai 1-i no Sub Character Ikusei Nikki' Vol. 14, 'Henkyou no Renkinjutsushi' Vol. 9, 'LV999 no Murabito' Vol. 21, and 'Isekai Gohan Musou 3' Vol. 3. Each is priced at 924 yen on Amazon. The article provides series descriptions and purchase links.
Kotaro Uchikoshi, director of 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, revealed that the character known as Seven actually has the first name Six, making his full name Six Seven. The reveal came 17 years after the game's 2009 release, in response to a fan question on X. Uchikoshi said the name references the 2025 "6-7" trend, which originated from basketball players and a viral video. The reveal is clearly a joke rather than a canonical lore addition.
BLUEPOCH announced that the Reverse:1999 and Atomic Heart collaboration will release on July 23. New characters Twins and Nora appear, along with the monthly pass Roar Festival, login events Polymerized Dream and Complex Daily Life, and a web event Polymer File. A follow-and-retweet campaign is also running.
The horror experience exhibition '1999 Exhibition: Memories of That Nonexistent Day' will be held in Osaka from July 11 to September 27. It is a touring version of the 2025 Tokyo exhibition that attracted 100,000 visitors. The exhibition is the first project from creative unit Bermuda 3, which includes SIREN scenario writer Naoko Sato, novelist Sujikin, and film director Masaki Nishiyama. Last Wonder is co-organizing.
The TV anime 'LV999 no Murabito' released advance cuts, a synopsis, and a web preview for Episode 3, titled 'Lv3 Coexistence of Demons and Humans'. Hikaru Midorikawa joins the cast as the demon Esterler. A lottery campaign for autographed color boards and gift cards runs from July 10 to 17.
Anime Feminist reviews the first two episodes of The Villager of Level 999, noting its non-isekai fantasy setting, an overpowered protagonist who wants a quiet life, and concerns about transphobic caricatures and harem tropes. The review praises the show for humbling a creepy hero character but criticizes its treatment of women.
Gree Entertainment released advance cuts, a synopsis, and a web preview for Episode 2 of the TV anime 'LV999 no Murabito', titled 'Lv2: Because I'm the Biggest Fool'. The episode continues the story of Kagami Kouji and the demon girl Alice. A non-credit ending video will premiere on July 8, 2026, following the broadcast. The series is based on a novel series with over 4 million cumulative copies in print.
The summer anime adaptation of the light novel series "LV999 no Murabito" has released the synopsis and preview scene cuts for Episode 1, which airs on July 1, 2026. The episode introduces Kagami Koji, a "villager" who reached level 999, as he protects a demon girl from heroes.
Anime Anime's summer 2026 preview focuses on LV999 no Murabito, a fantasy series where a villager reaches level 999 and defies predetermined roles. The anime premieres July 2026 on TV Tokyo and BS Fuji, with exclusive streaming on DMM TV. The cast includes Keishi Inomata as Kyoji Kagami and Nao Toyama as Alice.
The 1993 animated music video "X," a collaboration between the manga group CLAMP and the band X JAPAN, is now available on YouTube for a limited time. The video is part of the visual work "X2" (Double X), which was directed by Rintaro with production assistance from Madhouse. For years, the piece was considered a "phantom work" because it had not been released on home media or streamed. On June 10, 2026, a remastered version appeared on the US streaming service Crunchyroll. Now, the video is viewable on the official Aniplex YouTube channel until July 31, 2026, at 23:59 JST. Fans have reacted with excitement, praising the cel animation and calling for the long-hiatus manga "X" to resume serialization. The manga, which began in 1992, remains unfinished. Alongside this release, X JAPAN's 1991 music video "Say Anything" has also been made available.
The TV anime adaptation of Hoshizuki Neko's novel "LV999 no Murabito" has released advance cuts and a synopsis for its first episode ahead of the July 1 broadcast. Episode 1, titled "Lv1: The Mechanism of the World," will air on TV Tokyo at 24:00 on July 1, followed by a BS Fuji broadcast on July 2. The episode introduces Kagami Kouji, a villager who has reached level 999, as he protects the demon girl Alice from the hero Rex's party. After the episode, a non-credit opening video will premiere on the Gree Entertainment YouTube channel at 24:30. The opening theme "Not a Hero" is performed by Aizuki Nakuru and Natsume Itsuki, who will host a simultaneous viewing party for the episode and the opening video on YouTube Live. A script giveaway campaign and a collaboration with SANKO MARKETING FOODS at 38 stores in the Kanto and Tokai areas also begin alongside the broadcast. The series is produced by Brain's Base with direction by Yoshinobu Kasai and series composition by Shinzo Fujita.
The anime adaptation of Koneko Hoshitsuki's light novel series The Villager of Level 999 will premiere on July 1 on TV Tokyo. A main promotional video and visual were released, along with the ending theme "HP" by Yukimura. Additional staff include sub-character designer Yuko Iwaoka and prop designer Noeko Kashiuchi. A Blu-ray Box shipping October 28 will include a new novel by Hoshitsuki.
The TV anime adaptation of the light novel "LV999 no Murabito" will premiere on July 1. The main promotional video and key visual were released, along with comments from the opening and ending theme song artists. The opening is performed by Nakuru Aizuki & Itsuki Natsume, and the ending by Yukimura. The anime also announced a collaboration with 41 SANKO MARKETING FOODS stores from June 27 to July 26.
Crunchyroll revealed a large slate of upcoming anime, including Goodbye, Lara, Firefly Wedding, Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, and more, with streaming dates starting July 5. The company also detailed its Anime Expo 2026 screening schedule, featuring early looks at multiple titles.
Rapper valknee and band ผ้าอ้อม99999 have released the collaborative track "Sukasuka" on June 3 under the creative tech label THE LUV BUGS. The music video was produced by Ankyo Network. Both acts will perform at the event THE LUV BUGS Vol.4 on June 13 at Shibuya WOMB.
Lyricist Jun Hashimoto died in a Tokyo hospital on May 21 due to liver cirrhosis. He was 86. Hashimoto wrote lyrics for the Galaxy Express 999 TV anime's opening and ending themes, as well as the theme song for Hayao Miyazaki's debut film Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro. His family held a private funeral.
Toei Animation will stream three theatrical Galaxy Express 999 films for free on YouTube starting May 24 at 3:00 PM. The lineup includes the 1979 original, the 1981 film Adieu Galaxy Express 999, and the 1998 film Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy.