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.