Jun is a voice actor cast as Stan in the television anime adaptation of The Cat and the Dragon, which is scheduled to premiere in July 2026.
Jun was announced as a cast member for the television anime adaptation of The Cat and the Dragon on May 14, 2026. The series is based on the light novel series by Amara and Mai Okuma, which began as a web story in 2013 and has sold over one million copies across nine print volumes. Jun will voice the character Stan, one of three new roles revealed alongside a second promotional video and a key visual.
The production is handled by Studio OLM, with Jin-Koo Oh directing and Mitsutaka Hirota writing the series composition. The anime is set to premiere in July 2026. The other new cast members are Atsumi Tanezaki as Gali and Chika Anzai as Annerossa. They join previously announced leads Takehito Koyasu as Nekoryu and Kikuko Inoue as Mamanyan.
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Universal Studios Japan's Halloween Horror Night returns for its 15th year on September 11, 2026, with a first-time collaboration between Junji Ito's Tomie and the event's Street Zombies. Ito drew new art of Tomie in a high school zombie uniform holding a Hamikuma plush. Merch goes on sale September 9 at Studio Style.
K-Alliance Co., Ltd. announced that General Sticker Co., Ltd. will release die-cut clear mini stickers for the Korean yogurt ice cream brand yoajung in Japan on August 21, 2026. The lineup includes an illustration series of six mascot designs and a photo series of six topping designs, priced at 330 yen each.
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced at Anime NYC 2026 that the Fool Night anime will stream worldwide on Netflix starting November 26, with all episodes released at once. The series is the first collaboration between Sunrise and Shaft, directed by Atsuyuki Yukawa, who previously worked as a unit director on Suzume. The second teaser trailer and new cast were revealed alongside the date. Junya Enoki voices Akira Yatsuki, deputy head of the personnel department at the Fourth Tenka Institute; Aya Endo voices Saeko Kano, a former soldier and Akira's bodyguard; and Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi voices Jin Hiragishi, head of the 'Nashi Division' who hires protagonist Toshiro Kamiya. Previously announced cast includes Kouki Uchiyama as Toshiro Kamiya and Minako Kotobuki as Yomiko Horai. The staff includes series composer Jin Tanaka of Oshi no Ko, character designer Robert Sato, sound director Yota Tsuruoka, and music composer Tatsuya Kato of Dr. Stone. The manga by Kasumi Yasuda has been serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior since November 2020, with 13 volumes released.
The official website for Pop Pap Polters, a series of miniature stop-motion anime shorts by director Mozu and MOZU STUDIOS, unveiled the full trailer and key visual on Thursday. The trailer announces the cast, additional staff, and an October 4 premiere. Atsumi Tanezaki voices the three ghost siblings, with Junya Enoki as the homeowner.
The staff for Dark Machine the Animation unveiled the second promotional video on Wednesday. The video reveals four new cast members playing players from rival e-sports teams, previews the opening theme song "Sonzai Riyū Kai" by BUCK-TICK, and announces the anime's October television premiere. The series will be available for TV and streaming via Fuji TV.
Universal Studios Japan announced new merchandise and food for its Halloween Horror Night seasonal event. The lineup includes a first-time collaboration between Junji Ito's Tomie and the event's Street Zombies, with original artwork by Ito. The Tomie goods go on sale September 9 at Studio Style, and the event runs from September 11 to November 8.
Disney+ announced the cast for A Man's Man, a live-action series based on the webtoon of the same name. Jeong-min Park stars as Yoo-hyun Han, with Sung-woo Bae, Ji-hyun Kim, Moon-sung Jung, Sang-hoon Moon, and Min Kim as his product planning team. The cast includes Jung-eun Lee, Dae-myung Kim, and Sang-yi Lee, with special appearances by Seol-hyun Kim and Kwang-soo Lee. Hee-won Kim, director of Disney+ series Light Shop, will direct.
Hot Toys is launching a line of Fortnite merchandise at a free event in Akihabara, Tokyo, running from August 15 to September 13, 2026. The FORTNITE HOT TOYS GLOBAL LAUNCH EVENT at Bellesalle Akihabara will display the new John Jones the First 1/6 scale figure, limited to 3,000 units worldwide, and sell other items ahead of general release. The figure, priced at 55,000 yen, stands about 32 cm tall with over 25 points of articulation, an eye movement gimmick, and silicone arms for seamless joints. It includes weapons like a rocket launcher and tactical shotgun, plus accessories such as an Orange Flopper and a skin redemption code for the game. The event also features eight types of Cosbi deformed figures at 2,800 yen each, a 1/1 scale Victory Crown at 28,000 yen, three Mega Mi Style 1/9 scale statues at 9,800 yen each, and eight Petit Replica accessory packs at 3,800 yen each. All products except the John Jones figure will be sold at the venue before general sales.
Nexon and MINTROCKET announced on August 13, 2026 that the mobile version of Dave the Diver will launch for iOS and Android on September 17, 2026. The smartphone port is optimized for mobile play and includes the In the Jungle DLC, released in June 2026, and the Dredge content pack from day one. The mobile version is free-to-start, with an in-app purchase to unlock the full game. Mobile-specific features include tilt controls for pouring tea at Bancho Sushi using the device's gyro sensor, a three-level draw distance option for graphics quality, and a fast travel function to NPCs in Sea People Village. Purchasers of the full version receive the Dave the Diver Digital Extra bonus. Pre-registration is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play. The game, which launched in 2023, has sold over 4 million copies and won the Best Game Design award at the BAFTA Games Awards.
RK Music's KMNZ announced KMNPARTY vol.8, set for September 13 at Shibuya WOMB. The lineup includes virtual singer RIM from KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO and RK Music unit NUROJUNK, alongside DJs and rappers. Tickets go on sale August 8 at noon.
A new 15-second commercial for the Yuri!!! on Ice 10th anniversary Blu-ray and CD box features fresh narration by Junichi Suwabe, who voices Victor Nikiforov. The box, a limited edition, releases December 23. The CM shows the six Grand Prix Final skaters and a moment between Yuri and Victor.
Viz Media released an English-subtitled video featuring Rumiko Takahashi and Junji Ito discussing each other's work, possible collaborations, and industry changes. Ito suggested leaning toward horror, and Takahashi agreed, praising his style. Ito revealed the meeting was filmed in San Francisco in January.
Pokemon Origins, the original anime based on Pokemon Red and Green, is now streaming on TVer. The broadcast from August 2 on BS12 TwellV is available to watch. The series follows Red's journey from receiving Charmander to battling rival Green and Team Rocket.
KMNZ announced the performers for KMNPARTY vol.8, a club event at WOMB in Shibuya on September 13. The lineup includes KMNZ, Rim, Getty, P*Light, DJ Noriken, NUROJUNK, DJ TAKUYA the bringer, Capchii, Synthion, Ren, Nemonoika, and LAKU. Tickets go on sale August 8 at noon.
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.
HoYoverse released a male-cast version of the song Moe Chaka Fire for Zenless Zone Zero on July 25. Hugo, Komata Masato, Light, and Severian, voiced by Jun Fukuyama, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Hiroki Takahashi, and Toshiyuki Morikawa, perform the track. The song debuted at Dream Electro Fest, part of the second anniversary HoYoFair event. The video includes a dance segment with 3D models in maid outfits.
Jungle Game Lab announced that indie developer NotDailyBuildStudio's Pot's On! will launch on July 31, 2026. The roguelike combines inventory management and autobattler combat. Players, as a wizard turned into a pot, arrange items Tetris-style to build synergies and climb a tower. The game supports Japanese display.
The live-action series based on Keiko Kinoshita's boys-love manga confirmed two more returning cast members for its second season. Aloha Takamatsu returns as Yuto Shiriashi and Junya Shiraishi returns as Kyosuke Sugimoto. The season is an original story set two years after the first season's ending, premiering September 1 on the Dramaism block.
Kadokawa released the first main promotional video and visual for the Pan Dorobō anime on Tuesday. The video reveals additional cast and staff, and previews the opening theme song "Pan Dorobō no Uta" performed by Ayaka Asai and Junichi Suwabe. The anime is scheduled to premiere in October.
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced the 35th anniversary festival "Glory Winners" for the Future GPX Cyber Formula series, scheduled for January 9, 2027, at Misato City Cultural Hall in Saitama. The event will feature daytime and evening sessions with cast members Junichi Kanemaru, Kotono Mitsuishi, Sho Hayami, and Toshihiko Seki, plus session-specific guests. Theme song artists Hironobu Kageyama, Aki Misato, and Dynamite Shige will perform live. Tickets cost 9,800 yen for all reserved seats, with the fastest advance reservation period running from August 5 at 5:00 PM to August 23 at 11:59 PM. MegaHouse will release two new products: the Cyber Formula Collection -Heritage Edition- DX, reproducing the rollout set of the new machine Zenis Asurada AKF-S0/G, and the Super Asurada 01 Circuit Mode NEON Ver. in cyber colors. The new short anime, a direct sequel to the 1998 OVA SIN, is directed by Mutsumi Fukuda and features machine design by Shoji Kawamori. A life-size Zenis Asurada model will be displayed at MegaHobby EXPO2026 on September 26, 2026, with a riding experience featuring Asurada's voice actor Kenichi Ono.
Manga creator Kyō Yoneshiro will launch a new manga titled Netsuzō: Chijin no Ai, based on Junichirō Tanizaki's 1924 novel Chijin no Ai (Naomi), in the next issue of Weekly Big Comic Spirits on August 3. The story follows a salaryman who takes in a teenage waitress, with unexpected consequences.
The third season of the new Ranma 1/2 anime revealed additional cast members including Masako Nozawa, Jun Fukuyama, and Minami Tanaka, along with a debut date of October 3 on NTV. The season will stream exclusively on Netflix after broadcast. Kōnosuke Uda returns to direct at MAPPA with returning and new staff.
Dengeki Hobby Web highlighted Shueisha Kindle manga releasing on July 17, 2026. The roundup includes One Punch Man Vol. 37, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Vol. 26, Junket Bank Vol. 22, and additional titles such as Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. Vol. 11, Mokkori Hanbei 13, Diamond no Kōzai 10, and Shadow House 22.
The Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards, selected SKY-HI and the six members of BE:FIRST as new members for 2026. They now have voting rights for the 69th Grammy Awards in February 2027 and eligibility to attend the ceremony. The selection is separate from any nomination. The move comes as BMSG, the label that manages both, pushes for global expansion.
The Junket Bank TV anime has added Wataru Hatano as Keiichi Shishigami and Daisuke Hirakawa as Reiji Murasame. The series will air on TV Tokyo and affiliates on Mondays at 24:00 JST starting in October. The anime adapts Ikkō Tanaka's manga about a world where banks double as gambling halls, with Sōma Saitō and Rikuya Yasuda starring.
ABEMA is broadcasting two Pokémon films today, July 12, as part of a free sequential run of all 24 theatrical Pokémon films over four weekends. The 2019 3DCG remake 'Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back-Evolution' and the 2020 'Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle' air starting at 10:15 a.m. on the Anime 'Pokémon' Channel 2.
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced a television anime adaptation of Jun Wakatsuki's manga Promise Me the Spotlight, with a teaser visual and a celebratory illustration from Wakatsuki. The story follows a devoted fan who vows to make his favorite idol the center of her group, Melty Strawberry.
The official website for the anime of akuji Katō's The Demons Are Planning Something Good comedy manga revealed the cast, additional staff, a visual, and a 2027 television debut. The cast includes Junichi Suwabe, Wakana Kuramochi, and Haruka Shiraishi. Takuya Asaoka directs at TNK, with Kazuyuki Fudeyasu on series composition and Hiraku Kaneko on character design. Yen Press licenses the manga.
HBO Max will stream the live-action omnibus series Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights internationally this fall. The series, based on 13 manga stories by Junji Ito, premiered in Japan on July 3. Anime Expo screened the first two episodes on Friday. The cast includes Nijirō Murakami, Kanata Hosoda, and others. IVE performs the opening theme.
Former Arashi members Ohno Satoshi, Aiba Masaki, and Sakurai Sho each announced personal fan clubs and salons on July 3. Matsumoto Jun is preparing his own membership, and Ninomiya Kazunari's club has been running since 2024. Ohno also opened official social media accounts for his salon, which launches July 15.
Fashion jewelry brand MAYLA will open pre-orders on July 3 for six ring objet designs based on the Ace of Diamond act II anime. The lineup includes Eijun Sawamura, Satoru Furuya, Kazuya Miyuki, Haruichi Kominato, Yoichi Kuramochi, and the Seido school emblem. Each ring costs 19,800 yen and features engraved uniform numbers and character-specific motifs. The order period runs through August 3.
A collaborative visual featuring Shinotsu Shin from Junket Bank and Shinichi Akiyama from Liar Game has been released. The image shows both characters with defiant smirks, holding coins and playing cards. Junket Bank is set to air in October 2026, while Liar Game is currently airing.
The main trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgis no Kaiten has been released, showing new story details and confirming the theme song "Kanata" by FictionJunction, the solo project of composer Yuki Kajiura. The film opens August 28, 2026.
The staff for the live-action omnibus series Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights announced on Sunday that they are rearranging the episode order. The episode "Lovesickness" (Part 1) will now premiere as the first episode, while the previously planned first episode, "The Mansion of Phantom Pain," has been postponed with no new airdate announced. The series premieres on TV Tokyo on July 3.
A television anime adaptation of Makoto Morishita's manga The Fledgling Demon Lord's Starter Shop has been announced for a January 2027 premiere. The cast includes Reiji Kawashima and Rumi Ōkubo, with Jun Hira directing at studio project No.9. A teaser video and visual were released alongside the announcement.
The manga "Nabe ni Dangan wo Ukenagara" (also known as "Nabetama") is getting a television anime adaptation by studio J.C.Staff, with a planned debut in 2027. The announcement was made on June 25, 2026, via the manga's official X account, which also released a teaser visual. The series is written by Juntarō Aoki and illustrated by Shin Moriyama. It is described as a "non-fiction, chaos, hard gourmet report" comic following the protagonist Juntarō, a character who perceives all humans as beautiful girls due to excessive exposure to 2D media, as they travel to dangerous locations worldwide to sample unusual local dishes in pursuit of "50,000 points of deliciousness." The manga began serialization on Kadokawa's Comic Newtype web magazine in 2021, and Kadokawa has published five compiled volumes as of October 2024. It was listed among the top 20 manga for male readers in the 2023 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook. Aoki commented on the adaptation, calling it "one of the craziest Manga ever" and expressing anticipation for overseas reactions.
The July issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Original Zōkan magazine published the final chapter of Masaru Satō's novelization of Junji Ito's Uzumaki horror manga on June 12. The compiled novel will ship later. Satō launched the novelization in February 2019.
Nexon and MINTROCKET released the new DLC 'In the Jungle' for Dave the Diver on June 18, 2026. The expansion moves protagonist Dave away from the Blue Hole and Bancho Sushi to the jungle village of Utara, where he explores a polluted lake, runs a grill restaurant, and befriends locals. The DLC introduces a third gameplay cycle: a slow-life village phase where players complete requests and give gifts to raise friendship with villagers, unlocking new items and shops. Underwater exploration now requires a filter to resist hydrogen sulfide, and a new multi-form Jungle Gun can switch between assault rifle, shotgun, sniper, and net gun modes. On land, players can gather resources, catch insects, and explore ruins with turn-based RPG-style combat. The DLC costs 1,200 yen and is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. A 12-minute live-action short film produced by The Asylum was also released. The DLC requires the base game to be cleared, though a direct start option is available.
The second musical adaptation of Jun Mochizuki's PandoraHearts, titled Retrace II -madness of lost memory-, will run in Tokyo and Kobe from October 2026. Akira Yamazaki returns as scriptwriter and director, with Ako Takahashi as lyricist and Harumi Fukiai as composer. Kazushi Yokoyama reprises his role as Oz Vessalius. Mochizuki shared a new illustration and thanked fans for supporting the first musical.
ALPSE released the smartphone game "Captain Tsubasa: My Golden XI" on June 16, 2026, for iOS and Android. The training simulation game is based on the "Captain Tsubasa (2018)" anime and its sequel "Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth Arc." Players train characters from the series, including Tsubasa Ozora and Kojiro Hyuga, to build a custom "Golden Eleven" team. The game reproduces signature moves like the Drive Shot and Tiger Shot. Andrés Iniesta, the former FC Barcelona and Japan national team midfielder, has been appointed as the game's official ambassador. A television commercial featuring Iniesta has also been released. The game is free to play with in-app purchases and is available globally, excluding some regions.
The TV anime adaptation of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game has announced Jun Fukuyama will voice the dealer Nearco. Fukuyama commented on the recording, praising the human drama of the series. The anime is scheduled for the spring 2026 season.
The manga adaptation of Sametarō Fukada's light novel series Maken no Deshi wa Munō de Saikyō! concluded on Square Enix's Manga UP! platform on Saturday. Artist Jun Nishikawa launched the adaptation in August 2021. Square Enix shipped the ninth compiled volume on March 6.
The Hulu Original side story episode 10.5 of the Nippon TV drama A Tree That Won't Fall After 10 Cuts began streaming on June 14. Titled The Anniversary I Can't Remember, it shows a romantic day between Kim Min-seok (Jun Shison) and Momoko (Sawa Nimura) that was not part of the broadcast main story. Momoko panics when Min-seok announces tomorrow is their anniversary and she has no memory, leading the clinic members to help her identify the mystery. The episode is directed by Shiori Ueno.
TV Tokyo unveiled the teaser, key visual, and details for its live-action Junji Ito omnibus series, which adapts 13 of his manga stories. The series premieres July 3 on TV Tokyo, with South Korean act 10CM performing the ending theme. Anime Expo 2026 will screen the first two episodes, including a world premiere of the second episode.
The staff of Ishimori Production's Cyborg 009: Nemesis anime announced on Thursday that Junko Minagawa will voice Cyborg 001/Ivan Whiskey, the strategist of the 00 Cyborgs despite being an infant. A new visual featuring all nine cyborgs was also revealed. The anime streams this summer.
Drecom released a main visual by illustrator Jun Suemi for the 45th anniversary of the RPG Wizardry on June 11, 2026. The artwork features characters from Wizardry Variants Daphne and the novel Blade & Bastard. A special survey collecting fan memories and messages runs until August 31.
MINTROCKET showed a new trailer for the Dave the Diver DLC 'In The Jungle' during the PC Gaming Show 2026. The trailer includes live-action scenes of Dave and Bancho, plus giant creatures and dancing animals. The DLC launches June 18 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
A painted prototype of a new Junji Ito figure featuring Gyaru Tomie with Hello Kitty accessories appeared at Good Smile Fest 2026. The figure is part of the ongoing Sanrio characters x Junji Ito crossover. Tomie wears Hello Kitty-themed items including a red bow, socks, phone charm, and bag stickers. The figure uses a greyscale paint approach similar to the Uzumaki Kirie Nendoroid. No release date has been announced, but pre-orders are expected soon.
Takanori Higuchi, who played Kaoru Kino/Another Agito in Kamen Rider Agito, announced on June 5 via X that he has joined PLAN-D, the agency headed by co-star Jun Kaname. Higuchi recently reprised his role in the anniversary film Agito: Supernatural War, released April 29.
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.