Bless has two separate screen adaptations in production: an A-1 Pictures television anime set to premiere in January 2027 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block, and an Amazon Prime Video live-action series that will stream worldwide in spring 2027. The anime cast has been filled in steadily through character promotional videos posted on the official website.
Bless began as Yukino Sonoyama's manga, which debuted in 2022 and now runs in Monthly Shonen Sirius. Kodansha will publish the ninth volume on October 8, and the series has more than 1.25 million copies in circulation. Two screen adaptations of the same manga are now moving forward in the same year: an anime and a live-action series.
The anime was announced by A-1 Pictures in March as a 2027 television adaptation. An Aniplex One Focus livestream on a Saturday revealed the main cast, a January 2027 premiere, and a teaser visual. The series will air on Fuji TV's Noitamina block, directed by Shotaro Kitamura. Tomohiro Ono voices Aia Udagawa and Chiyuki Miura voices Jun Sumisaki, with short character videos for both. More cast arrived through character promotional videos: Nobuhiko Okamoto as Ginga Yoyogi, Yoshino Aoyama as Oroka Sumeragi, Momoka Terasawa as Shitataka Sumeragi, and Kentaro Kumagai as MM, revealed in a character video on the official website. Tomohiro Ono, Chiyuki Miura, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yoshino Aoyama and Momoka Terasawa round out the announced cast.
The live-action series will stream worldwide on Amazon Prime Video in spring 2027. Naniwa Danshi member Ryusei Onishi stars as Aia, a former model who wants to become a makeup artist. He prepared by visiting SABFA, a hair and makeup school run by Shiseido. Izuru Kumasaka and Maki Tomita direct, and Satoko Okazaki and Ichiro Kusuno write the scripts. Amazon MGM Studios presents the project, C & I Entertainment produces, and Shiseido's Beauty Creation Center oversees makeup.
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Ques Q is producing a 1/6 scale figure of Roxy M. Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, shown in the nightwear from the scene where she and Rudeus become united. Preorders opened on the Kadokawa Store at 23,980 yen including tax, with the preorder window set to close on December 17, 2026 and shipping planned for October 2027.
The Bless television anime has cast Yoshiki Nakajima as Joe Osaki, revealed in a character promotional video on Thursday. The series debuts in January 2027 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block. Tomohiro Ono, Chiyuki Miura, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yoshino Aoyama, Momoka Terasawa, and Kentaro Kumagai also star. Shotaro Kitamura directs at A-1 Pictures. The manga, by Yukino Sonoyama, has more than 1.25 million copies in circulation.
The ABEMA Channel will launch on October 9 at 7:00 PM to mark the tenth anniversary of the KonoSuba TV anime. It carries all 33 episodes from Season 1 through Season 3, the spinoff 'An Explosion on This Wonderful World!', and the film 'Legend of Crimson', streaming free daily for five days. Each title stays free for two weeks after it airs. Season 4 arrives in 2027.
The Bless television anime has cast Kentaro Kumagai as MM, revealed in a character video on the official website. The series debuts in January 2027 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block, directed by Shotaro Kitamura at A-1 Pictures. Tomohiro Ono, Chiyuki Miura, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yoshino Aoyama and Momoka Terasawa round out the announced cast.
Episode 14 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III lays out the Man-God's reasoning. He can see the future and knows Rudeus' descendants will side with Orsted and kill him. Strong fates resist his meddling, and Rudeus is a wild card because of his otherworldly nature. Pregnancy weakens fate, leaving Roxy vulnerable for roughly nine months. He proposes Rudeus kill Orsted instead, and Rudeus agrees, buying time and writing to Eris.
The Bless television anime added two cast members in a character promotional video on Thursday. Yoshino Aoyama voices Oroka Sumeragi and Momoka Terasawa voices Shitataka Sumeragi. The series premieres in January 2027 on Fuji TV's Noitamina block, with Shoutaro Kitamura directing at A-1 Pictures. Tomohiro Oono, Chiyuki Miura and Nobuhiko Okamoto are already set as Aia Udagawa, Jun Sumisaki and Ginga Yoyogi.
The staff for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III announced in a video on Sunday that the season's second cour will premiere in 2027. Season 3 covers the Eris Training Arc storyline, which began in the 13th volume of the original novel series. The Chaos Breaker arc started with the eighth episode on August 16. New cast members include Ai Kakuma as Eris Boreas Greyrat, Haruka Tomatsu as Nina Farion, and Tetsu Inada as Gal Farion. Yuiko Ohara performs the opening theme Ketsui no Uta, and Mika Nakashima performs the ending theme Inori, Owareba. Shinoda of the rock band Hitorie wrote the new song's lyrics and music. The anime debuted on Tokyo MX and BS11 on July 5. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired and is also streaming an English dub. Season 3's second cour follows the show's current run on Crunchyroll as part of its Summer 2026 lineup.
Episode 14 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3, titled "Resolve," premieres on September 27. Preview images and a synopsis released ahead of the broadcast show Rudeus finishing Old Rudeus's diary and beginning to act on what he read. He works to protect his family and stop the tragic future recorded in the diary. He keeps the existence of Old Rudeus and the details around him hidden from Sylphiette and Roxy, but warns them the family may be in danger. The episode also picks up the matter of Eris. Studio Bind animates the series, with Ryosuke Shibuya as director, Sanae Shimada and Ryota Furukawa on character design, and Yoshiaki Fujisawa composing. Crunchyroll streams the anime as part of its Summer 2026 lineup. The season is based on Rifujin na Magonote's light novel with Shirotaka's illustrations, published in English by Seven Seas.
The second cour of Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation will air in 2027, announced after episode 14, "Resolve," aired on September 27. A second cour announcement video features newly recorded voice work by Kenjiro Tsuda as Orsted, the Dragon God. The second cour will depict the battle between Rudeus and Orsted.
Advance cuts and a synopsis for Episode 14 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, titled Resolve, were released on September 24, 2026, ahead of its broadcast. The episode picks up after Rudeus finishes reading the diary left by his future self. To protect his family and avoid the ruin that diary described, he starts to act. He keeps the existence and contents of old Rudeus's diary from Sylphiette and Roxy while warning them that danger may reach the family. Eris also enters the conversation. The published cuts include Sylphy and Roxy, and Eris as well. The third season airs every Sunday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX and BS11, with ABEMA and d Anime Store streaming fastest alongside the terrestrial broadcast. Other services carry each episode the following Wednesday at 24:00. Ryosuke Shibuya directs, with animation production by Studio Bind.
Kadokawa announced on September 20, 2026, at the "Machisuba Special Stage in TGS2026," that Machico's new song "WOOHOO!" is the theme song for the KonoSuba game "KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! ~Prosperity to This Lovable Town!~" (Machisuba). The track was written for the game. Ikuko Iijima handled lyrics and composition, and Koji Mizuguchi handled arrangement. Machico, who has sung theme songs for the KonoSuba anime, said the song is packed with the power to make a chaotic everyday more lively. The game is an otherworld trouble life RPG with an original story, supervised by original author Natsume Akatsuki with cooperation from illustrator Kurone Mishima. Kadokawa plans distribution in 2026 for PC and mobile, with the date undecided. An X campaign runs from September 20 to September 28, drawing two winners who follow the official account and repost the designated post to receive canvas art bearing Machico's handwritten autograph.
Episode 13 of Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation, titled "Diary," airs September 20 at 24:00 on TOKYO MX and BS11. ABEMA and d Anime Store stream it alongside the broadcast. The episode opens the diary left in the care of old Rudeus: a half-life that begins with Roxy's death. Advance cuts show Rudeus despairing, Roxy, Sylphie and Eris in pain, and Hitogami.
System Service's prize figure brand One-Seventh Carat is releasing a Roxy Bunny Polarized Color Ver. figure based on Mushoku Tensei II: Jobless Reincarnation. The figure is scheduled to appear sequentially from the third week of September 2026 as a prize item at amusement facilities, and distribution ends once supplies run out. The brand focuses on volume and figures that can be displayed without a base.
Dengeki Hobby Web compiled Amazon.co.jp's Kindle manga sales ranking for tankobon volumes as of September 18, 2026. The JOJOLands volume 9 tops the chart, followed by Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation volume 25, Gushing over Magical Girls volume 13, The Star of the Girls' Garden volume 5, and Benri-ya Saito-san, Isekai ni Iku volume 15.
Real Sound Anime published advance scene cuts from Episode 13 of Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation, titled Diary. The episode follows Old Rudeus, who arrived from the future in Episode 12 via past-transfer magic and left Rudeus a diary recording what is to come. The cuts show Rudeus holding the diary and an old man describing a shocking future. The series airs Sundays at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11 and others.
Episode 12 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III is two men talking in a dimly lit room, and the review treats it as the hinge of the whole story. Future Rudeus arrives to warn his younger self that opening a door leads to the deaths of the three women he loves, a futile lifelong hunt for the Man-God, and a rift with Eris he never repairs. Rudeus is urged to deceive the Man-God rather than fight him.
The Aniplex One Focus livestream on Saturday announced the main cast, a January 2027 premiere, and a teaser visual for the television anime of Yukino Sonoyama's manga Bless. Tomohiro Ono voices Aia Udagawa and Chiyuki Miura voices Jun Sumisaki, with short character videos for both. The series airs on Fuji TV's Noitamina block, directed by Shotaro Kitamura at A-1 Pictures.
Beneath the Tangles published a video interview with Madeleine Morris, the English voice of Rudeus Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3. Morris discusses Rudeus's humanity, the challenge of voicing him as he ages, and the difficult conversations the series prompts. The interview is part of a three-part Season 2 finale feature.
Advance scene cuts for episode 12 of TV anime Mushoku Tensei III have been released. Titled The End and the Beginning, the episode reveals the identity of a mysterious old man who tells Rudeus he came from the future and speaks of tragic events about to befall him. The released photos show Rudeus's surprised expression.
Episode 11 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III spends its runtime closing out subplots. Rudeus decides Nanahoshi must return home, Cliff gets a magic eye, and Ariel keeps pushing for Perugius' support. The closing moments set up the Man-God's manipulation: his basement directive will trigger a disaster that sends Rudeus down a time travel path. The episode holds a community score of 4.2.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido will begin selling a Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation cheerleader-themed kuji on September 15, 2026 at 12:00 JST. The lottery uses newly drawn illustrations of the characters in cheerleader outfits. The prize lineup includes an S prize of a selectable BIG acrylic stand figure in three types, an A prize of a selectable B2 wall hanging in three types, a B prize of an acrylic stand figure in six types, a C prize of an acrylic card in nine types, and a D prize of a can badge in twelve types. Each draw costs 770 yen including tax, with shipping separate. The sales period runs from September 15 at 12:00 through October 6 at 11:59. A repost campaign on the Kujibikido X account will give three winners the full six-type B prize acrylic stand figure set. Buyers of a ten-draw set receive one random mini bromide from nine types, with the artwork rotating through cheerleader, bunny girl, and wedding themes featuring Roxy, Sylphiette, and Eris across three periods.
Sylphiette from the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu is getting a prize figure in Sega's Yumemirize line. The figure shows her in a white off-shoulder outfit with a tilted head and a blushing expression. It stands about 14 centimeters tall and rolls out September 11, 2026 at amusement facilities nationwide. Sega Fave is the manufacturer.
Amazon Prime Video posted a new video and two visuals for the live-action series of Yukino Sonoyama's Bless manga. The series will stream worldwide in spring 2027. Naniwa Danshi member Ryusei Onishi stars as Aia, with Izuru Kumasaka and Maki Tomita directing and Satoko Okazaki and Ichiro Kusuno writing scripts.
The advance cuts and synopsis for episode 11 of the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Get Reincarnated in Another World were released on September 2. The episode, titled Turning Point 4, airs September 6 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels at 24:00, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. In the episode, Rudeus and his party shake off the pursuit of Atoferatofe and obtain Sokasu grass, said to be effective against Drain Disease, in the hope of curing Nanahoshi's illness. On the night Rudeus returns home after a long absence, Hitogami appears and offers advice. When Rudeus moves to follow that advice, a mysterious figure appears. The released cuts show Rudeus hugging Sylphie and Perugius gazing at a Ruijerd doll. The series is based on Rifujin na Magonote's novel, serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 with a cumulative circulation of 18 million copies. Studio Bind handles animation, with Shibuya Ryosuke directing.
The review of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III episode 10 says the quest to cure Nanahoshi's mana buildup disease resolves too easily. Kishirika Kishirisu knows the cure, it sits in the city the party already occupies, and it is handed over without resistance after Rudeus turns the Demon Emperor over to the guards. A fight with Demon King Atoferatofe Rybak follows, and Perugius ends it. The reviewer credits the episode with Rudeus' most selfless act yet.
MegaHouse is releasing a Lucrea figure of Eris Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei III in March 2027. The figure depicts Eris after her training arc, with a toned physique, a confident smile, a sword at her waist, and flowing red hair. It stands about 270mm tall and costs 24,750 yen including tax. The third season has been airing since July 2026.
Advance scene cuts for episode 10 of the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Get to Another World have been released. The episode introduces the new character Atoferatofe, the Immortal Demon King, voiced by Nanako Mori. The series airs every Sunday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and others.
Tickets for the KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! anime 10th anniversary exhibition, held at AKIBA_SQUARE in Akihabara UDX from October 12 to 31, 2026, go on general sale at e-plus starting August 26 at 18:00. First-come, first-served sales run until October 11. The merchandise-included ticket bonus is a special wooden plate, about 18 cm in diameter, handed out only at the venue.
Roxy, one of the heroines from the TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Go to Another World," joins Sega's figure brand Yumemirize as a crane game prize. The figure shows her in a sexy off-shoulder loungewear outfit and stands approximately 12 cm tall. It will be available sequentially from August 28, 2026, at amusement facilities nationwide. Sega Fave manufactures the prize, and release timing may change.
Yukino Sonoyama's manga Bless is getting a live-action drama series that will stream worldwide on Amazon Prime Video in spring 2027. Naniwa Danshi idol group member Ryusei Onishi stars as Aia Udagawa, a former model who wants to become a makeup artist. Onishi prepared for the role by visiting SABFA, a hair and makeup school run by Shiseido, to learn professional techniques and mannerisms before filming began. The production has full cooperation from Shiseido, with top hair and makeup artist Ikuko Shindo serving as makeup supervisor. Izuru Kumasaka and Maki Tomita are directing, while Satoko Okazaki and Ichiro Kusuno are writing the scripts. Amazon MGM Studios is presenting the project, and C & I Entertainment is producing. The manga, which debuted in 2022, now runs in Monthly Shonen Sirius. Kodansha will publish the ninth volume on October 8, and the series has more than 1.25 million copies in circulation. A-1 Pictures announced in March that it is producing a 2027 television anime adaptation of the same manga.
Episode 9 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III centers on Rudeus empathizing with Nanahoshi, who faces death with no family in this world. The review notes Rudeus, now understanding family through his wives and child, sets aside his peaceful life to help her, an act the review calls heroic for his development.
KADOKAWA announced on August 20, 2026 that the PC version of the new KonoSuba game, KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! - Prosperity in This Beloved City! (abbreviated Machisuba), will be distributed on DMM GAMES. The game is a smartphone and PC title based on the KonoSuba anime and original light novel, retaining the series' worldview and characters while offering an original story. Natsume Akatsuki, the original author, supervises production, and Kurone Mishima, the original illustrator, provides production cooperation. The genre is described as an "another world trouble life RPG." The smartphone version is available for pre-registration on the App Store and Google Play, with a 2026 release planned. To mark the platform decision, a special stage program, "Machisuba Special Stage in TGS2026," will be held at the DMM GAMES booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 20, starting at 15:00. The stage will feature Jun Fukushima, the voice actor for protagonist Kazuma, and KADOKAWA game producer Taiki Fujii, who will share the latest information and highlights. The event will be viewable on-site and via a YouTube live stream.
The production committee for the TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Be Serious When I Go to Another World" released advance scene cuts for episode 9, titled "Lamentation," on August 19. The episode is scheduled to air on August 23 at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous distribution on ABEMA and d Anime Store. In the episode, Nanahoshi suddenly vomits blood and collapses on the Chaos Breaker. The cause is the "Draine Disease," an illness that should have been eradicated 7,000 years ago. Nanahoshi falls into despair, and Rudeus offers to help her, asking Perugius for assistance. They then set out to find someone who might know about the disease. The released cuts depict Nanahoshi, afflicted by the mysterious illness, revealing her inner feelings. The production asks viewers to pay attention to her performance. The city built inside a huge crater is also visible in the cuts. The anime is based on the novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has been serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 and has a cumulative series circulation of 18 million copies. The third season marks the fifth anniversary of the anime adaptation in 2026.
Episode 8 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III follows Rudeus and his party as they meet Perugius, the Armored Dragon King, and explore his flying fortress. The episode mostly delivers world-building and answers about the state of the world, but the plot only advances through Nanahoshi's worsening health, which ends with a violent magical reaction.
KADOKAWA announced a 1/7 scale figure of Haruhi Suzumiya wearing Megumin's outfit from Konosuba - God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!, based on an illustration by Noizi Itō for the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko Winter Fair 2026. The figure is supervised by Itō and Kurone Mishima, with sculpting by GOLDENHEAD PLUS and paintwork by Kenji Andō. A KADOKAWA Store-exclusive Special Set includes a rubber mat.
The TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Be Serious When I Go to Another World has released advance scene cuts and a synopsis for Episode 8, titled "Sky Fortress," which marks the beginning of the new Chaos Breaker Arc. In the episode, Rudeus, seeking a way to cure his mother Zenith, gains an audience with Perugius, one of the Three Heroes who slew the Demon God, through an introduction from Nanahoshi. Perugius, known as the "Armored Dragon King," resides in the sky fortress Chaos Breaker. The advance cuts show Perugius's dignified expression. The synopsis notes that after hearing about Zenith, Perugius mentions an unexpected person's name. Episode 8 is scheduled to air on Sunday, August 16, at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. Perugius is voiced by Rikiya Koyama. The series is based on the novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has a total cumulative circulation of 18 million copies. The third season has aired the peaceful "Rudeus Youth Arc" in its first half, and this new arc shifts to a tense, weighty atmosphere.
Episode 7 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, streaming on Crunchyroll, focuses on resolving several lingering plot threads. The episode opens with Pursena and Lina's graduation from the beast tribe, where they reveal a deal: since no man can defeat them in combat to become a worthy husband for their tribe's chief, one will become leader while the other gains freedom. Lina, who loses the brawl, seems unbothered and immediately apologizes to Zanoba for past actions. The episode also checks in on Norn, who continues to grow independently without Rudeus noticing. The central development is Nanahoshi's success in summoning a seedless watermelon from Earth, bringing her closer to returning home. To build the targeting system she needs, she consults Perugius Dola, a legendary hero, and Rudeus is invited along. Rudeus agrees to go because of Zenith, hoping Perugius's 500 years of experience might help his mother, who lost her husband and her ability to interact with the world. The episode sets up the next arc, with Rudeus and his group on the move again.
Oricon Inc. released its Monthly Comic Ranking for July 2026 on August 6, tracking estimated print sales at retail outlets across Japan from June 29 to August 2. The 115th volume of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece manga ranked first with 1,020,422 copies sold. The volume shipped in Japan on July 3. The One Piece manga has surpassed 600 million copies published worldwide as of the release of the 114th volume on March 4. The One Piece anime's Elbaf arc debuted in Japan on April 5, with Crunchyroll streaming the arc and planning to stream the English dub this fall. Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter volume 39 ranked second with 661,825 copies, marking its first volume in 22 months. The manga resumed serialization on June 29. Nekokurage's manga adaptation of Hyuganatsu's The Apothecary Diaries light novels ranked third with 254,908 copies. The top 20 list includes other notable titles such as Hiromu Arakawa's Daemons of the Shadow Realm at fourth and ONE and Yusuke Murata's One-Punch Man at fifth. The ranking reflects strong sales for long-running series and new releases alike.
The Mushoku Tensei smartphone and PC game Chronicle of Echoes, released July 27, will run a limited pickup gacha for the new five-star character Summer Maiden Roxy from August 13 to August 31. The gacha includes a private time feature. A live stream, Cloecho Info Bureau Vol. 1, airs August 26.
The staff for Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III revealed on Monday a trailer and three new cast members for the "Chaos Breaker" arc, which begins with the eighth episode on August 16. Rikiya Koyama joins as Perugius Dola, Nanako Mori as Atoferatofe Rybak, and Ayumi Tsunematsu as Sylvaril of the Void. The season debuted on Tokyo MX and BS11 on July 5, with Crunchyroll streaming the anime as it airs, including an English dub. The new season covers the "Eris Training Arc" storyline, which started in the 13th volume of the original novel series. Previous cast additions for the season include Ai Kakuma as Eris Boreas Greyrat, Haruka Tomatsu as Nina Farion, and Tetsu Inada as Gal Farion. Yuiko Ohara performs the opening theme song "Ketsui no Uta," while Mika Nakashima performs the ending theme "Inori, Owareba." Shinoda, guitarist and vocalist of the rock band Hitorie, wrote the new song's lyrics and music. Episode 8 is titled "The Flying Fortress." The main staff includes director Ryosuke Shibuya, character designers Sanae Shimada and Ryota Furukawa, music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa, and Studio Bind as the animation studio.
The official website for the summer anime "Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu" has released the synopsis and advance scene cuts for episode 7, titled "Fourth Stage," which begins airing on Sunday, August 9, 2026, on TOKYO MX and other networks. The episode takes place at the Ranoa Magic Academy graduation ceremony, where Linia and Pursena attend as graduates. Nanahoshi continues her research into summoning objects from other worlds, while Norn is invited by Ariel to join the student council, showing the people around Rudeus gradually moving on to their next paths. Amid this, Nanahoshi makes a proposal to Rudeus. The series is based on the light novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has a cumulative circulation of 18 million copies. The third season is directed by Ryosuke Shibuya and produced by Studio Bind. The opening theme is "Ketsui no Uta" by Yuiko Ohara, and the ending theme is "Inori, Owari Kereba" by Mika Nakashima.
KADOKAWA opened pre-registration for the new KonoSuba game Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! Kono Aisubeki Machi ni Hanei wo! (MachiSuba), an original-story smartphone and PC RPG. The publisher released a teaser PV and key visual, and launched an X campaign giving away signed canvas art from the anime cast.
BANDAI SPIRITS announced the Ichiban Kuji lottery for Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card, titled Blessed collection, will release in stores from November 6, 2026. The Last One prize figure of Sakura Kinomoto was revealed. The A prize figure was previously announced. Each draw costs 750 yen including tax.
KADOKAWA announced at the KonoSuba anime's 10th anniversary event that pre-registration for the new mobile and PC game KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! - Let's Bring Prosperity to This Beloved Town! (Machisuba) is now open on the App Store and Google Play. A teaser PV and key visual were released, and an X giveaway campaign is underway.
Cospa announced new merchandise from the anime 'Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Go to Another World' for early sale at the Nijigen Cospa booth during Comic Market 108, held August 15 and 16 at Tokyo Big Sight. The lineup includes the Roxy M. Greyrat Embroidered Work Shirt, priced at 16,500 yen, which features over 100,000 stitches of high-density embroidery made in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. The Eris Full Graphic T-Shirt, priced at 6,930 yen, uses thick 5.6-ounce cotton and is printed on the front only. Also available are two types of Newspaper Bags (ROXY and ERIS) at 3,960 yen each, and a Roxy Double-Sided Print Cushion Cover. The cushion cover is 45 x 45 cm, made of 100% cotton, and compatible with Cospa's cushion body series. Reservations for general sale are open until August 30, with general sale scheduled for mid-November 2026. Early sale quantities are limited, and the items may also appear at other events and stores.
Anime News Network reviews episode 6 of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, focusing on Rudeus's realization that he falls in love only with women who have saved him emotionally. He admits to Sylphie and Roxy that Eris still holds a place in his heart, and they accept his honesty.
Keishi Ayasato and Ko-dai will launch a new manga titled Noblesse Gambit: Fukushū Reijō wa Odoru, Hanzaikyō to no Danzai Yūgi in Kadokawa's Comic Alive magazine on August 27. Ayasato writes the story and Ko-dai draws the art. The announcement appeared in the magazine's September issue.
The TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Go to Another World" released the synopsis and advance cuts for Episode 7, titled "Fourth Stage," on August 5, 2026. The episode depicts the graduation ceremony at Ranoa Magic University, where Rinia and Pursena attend as graduates. After the ceremony, Norn is invited by Ariel to join the student council, and Nanahoshi continues her research on summoning objects from another world. Nanahoshi also makes a proposal to Rudeus, though the details are not disclosed in the synopsis. The advance cuts show Rinia and Pursena fighting, and Nanahoshi devoting herself to research. The series airs every Saturday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. The anime is based on the novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has been serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 and has over 18 million copies in circulation. The third season adapts from volume 13 of the original novel.
Megahouse is adding Eris from Mushoku Tensei III: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu to its Lucrea figure series, with the colored prototype shown for the first time. The figure captures Eris in a dynamic pose, though no release date or price has been announced yet. Pre-orders are expected to begin soon, and the prototype will be on display at the AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan store starting Monday, August 3, 2026. The announcement comes alongside a separate wave of Mushoku Tensei merchandise from 2D Cospa, which includes an embroidered work shirt featuring Roxy, an Eris all-over print T-shirt, newspaper bags for both characters, and a reversible cushion cover. Those items will be sold first at Comic Market 108 in Tokyo on August 15 and 16, with general sales planned for mid-November. The Cospa lineup is priced between 3,300 and 16,500 yen. Both product lines are credited to Rifujin na Magonote, MF Books, and the Mushoku Tensei III production committee.
The staff of the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Go to Another World released the synopsis and preview stills for Episode 6, titled Another Crisis?, on July 30. The episode follows Rudeus as he accompanies Roxy, who has been asked to guard the princess of Ranoa. During the guard duty, the party Amazoness Ace includes Sara, a member of the adventurer party Counter Arrow whom Rudeus once traveled with during a difficult period in his life. The preview stills show Rudeus, Sylphie, Roxy, Lucy, Sara, and Princess Ariel. The synopsis notes that Rudeus exchanges words with Sara, but leaves the outcome of their conversation open. The series began airing on July 4 and broadcasts every Saturday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. The third season is based on the original novel by Rifujin na Magonote and continues from volume 13 of the source material.