Onono Corporation, a new type of trading company, launched its official YouTube channel 'Onono Group' in May 2026. The first episode of the series 'ONONO WORLD' features CEO Ryusuke Ono discussing the company's business model of connecting Japanese products with untapped markets in Mongolia and Central Asia.
Contemporary artist Ken Ikeda announced his original art concept IRONOMI, which visualizes human emotions, memories, and intuition through light, color, reflection, and structure. Two new installations, Light and Wave Memory and Golden Microcosm, will be presented at the plaza in front of Fukuoka City Hall. The concept frames human internal reactions as a new foundation called the Human Emotion Infrastructure, or Emotion OS, for the AI and space era.
The official website for the television anime of Mochimaru Sakaki's The World's Strongest Witch light novel series began streaming a promotional video on Friday. The video reveals two new cast members: Fairouz Ai as Erimina, the master of the adventurers' guild known as the "Inferno Witch," and Honoka Inoue as Eruna, an elf princess who worries over her sick mother. Azusa Tachibana was previously announced as protagonist Rona Hermit. The anime is directed by Jōji Furuta at studios Bridge and Aisle and will premiere in October.
The intellectual entertainment group QuizKnock will collaborate with the long-running manga and anime series Bonobono for the latter's 40th anniversary of serialization and 10th anniversary of its TV anime, as well as QuizKnock's own 10th anniversary. Eight QuizKnock members will make guest appearances in the Bonobono TV anime for four consecutive weeks, starting with the August 8 broadcast on Fuji TV at 5:22 a.m. Each member will voice a character designed by anime director Hidenori Yamaguchi based on their personal traits and favorite animals. The characters include Raizawa (Takashi Izawa), Makemo P (P Fukuura), Kawamajiro (Takuya Kawamura), Suggafuro (Shunki Sugai), Yamamori (Yoshiaki Yamamoto), Tsurupen (Shuko Tsurusaki), Takomon (Higashimon), and Takogon (Higashigoto). Alongside the anime appearances, a collaboration video titled "Can a Quiz King Also Guess the Lines from the Manga Bonobono!?" will be released on the QuizKnock to Manabou YouTube channel on June 26 at 7 p.m. In late July, rubber strap merchandise featuring all eight characters alongside Bonobono will go on sale for 1,400 yen each.
The official website for the television anime of Ryon's manga Are You a Landmine, Chihara-san? updated on Thursday to announce additional cast members, a delay to January 2027, and a tie-in music project. Newly announced cast include Maaya Uchida as Chinatsu Iwakura, Tomokazu Sugita as Hibiya, and Daisuke Ono as Kazami. The anime was previously scheduled for 2026 but will now premiere in the Super Animeism Turbo programming block on MBS, TBS, and 26 affiliated channels in January 2027, airing Thursdays at 0:26 a.m. (effectively Friday). Before the anime airs, the franchise is launching a music project for lead character Mai Chihara. Her first digital single, a cover of Nayutalien's Alien Alien, will be released on July 25, 2026. The anime is directed by Yasuaki Fujii at Synergy SP, with series composition by Keiichiro Ochi, character designs by Majiro, and music by Arisa Okehazama at King Records. The manga launched on the GANMA! service in June 2021 and won a Next Impact Comic award at the 2024 Rakuten Kobo E-book Awards. Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed the manga for English release.
The Japanese voice cast for the live-action Moana film has been announced. ME:I member TSUZUMI voices Moana, and Matsuya Onoe returns as Maui. The announcement was made at a Tokyo event on June 23. TSUZUMI performed the song 'How Far I'll Go' live at the event. The film opens in Japan on July 31.
Square Enix will release 'CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestra Concert: Melodies Beyond Time -Live Recording-' on September 16. The live album captures the January 2026 orchestra concert at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring all 20 tracks performed with rich orchestral tones. Early Amazon purchasers receive a Mega Jacket bonus.
AmiAmi is selling an exclusive 1/7 scale figure of Hanekawa Tsubasa from the Bakemonogatari manga. The figure, from the Ques Q brand, depicts her standing in a bone-strewn wasteland holding a mourning lantern with a built-in LED unit. It costs 43,780 yen and ships in June 2027.
Tokyo Hammock announced the smartphone game Chrono Restaurant: In Search of Memories' Recipes will release June 23 on iOS and Android. The free-to-play simulation game features over 600 dishes and tasks players with managing a restaurant transported to another world to satisfy six princes.
Yostar announced on June 19 that the real event "AZUR LANE MUSI9 FES." commemorating the 9th anniversary of the smartphone game Azur Lane will be held on September 5 and 6, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square and Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall. The event is themed around sound and is divided into two sections. The Festival Arena at Triangle Square will feature a stage for live performances and talks, plus a free-entry area with original food, drinks, and merchandise. The Sound Museum at Shinjuku Sumitomo Hall is an interactive space where attendees can experience attractions using music and voices. On both days, a special live concert called "AZUR LANE SPECIAL MUSI9 LIVE" will take place. The first lineup of performers includes Masayoshi Oishi, Yui Ishikawa, Konomi Suzuki, Yui Sakakibara, May'n, Beverly, and others, split across two days. Premium tickets, priced at 12,000 yen and including early entry and reserved seating for the live and an official broadcast, are available via lottery through the YoStation app until July 5. Regular tickets will go on sale in early August for 3,500 yen.
Good Smile Company began accepting pre-orders for two reproduction prints featuring Rikka Takarada and Akane Shinjo from SSSS.Gridman and Gridman Universe. The prints are based on illustrations created for the COVERS project and include a bonus sticker. Pre-orders run until July 15, with shipping scheduled for October 2026.
Tomokazu Seki will voice Chikamasa Rokuhira in the TV anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga Kagurabachi. A character visual and PV were released alongside the announcement. The series is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi with animation by Cypic. The manga has over 4 million copies in circulation. The anime begins broadcasting in April 2027.
The television anime adaptation of Tsutomu's manga Ojisan wa Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. has revealed its cast, staff, and October premiere date in a new promotional video. Kazuyuki Okitsu leads the cast as Mitsutaka Oji, with Tomoe Makino directing at LIDEN FILMS.
The official website for the television anime adaptation of Shun Numa's Super Psychic Policeman Chojo manga unveiled a promotional video and visual on Thursday, revealing the cast. The anime is set to debut in October on Kansai TV and Fuji TV's new Tuesday night anime block.
The TV anime adaptation of the manga "Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi" (The Fake Alchemist) has been announced. Animation production is handled by Passione. A teaser visual and a commemorative promotional video were released alongside the announcement. The story is set in the city-state of Orihalconia, where alchemy and magic are part of daily life. The protagonist Paracelsus is a reincarnated person who works as a modest alchemist while hiding his cheat skills. His life changes after he makes a contract with Nora, a slave and sorceress, and meets Coco, an elf who has lost all senses and limbs. The original work began as a personal project on pixiv in 2020 under the title "Isekai de Ganbaru Hanashi," drawn in rough sketch format by Jiro Sugiura. It gained word-of-mouth support and ranked 12th in the Web Manga category of the Next Manga Award 2022. A commercial manga version illustrated by Umemaru began serialization in 2023 on Kadocomi. The manga has a cumulative circulation of over 1 million copies. Comments from Sugiura and Umemaru were also released. Further details such as the broadcast period will be announced later.
The first volume of wogura's manga adaptation of the TV anime 'Summer Pockets,' titled 'Summer Pockets: Natsu no Takaramono,' was released on June 18. The story follows Hairi Takahara on Torishiro Island. Retailers Gamers, Melonbooks, and COMIC ZIN offer purchase bonuses. The obi carries a comment from Konomi Kohara, Shiroha's voice actress, who recommends the manga.
The music video for YOASOBI's 'UNDEAD,' the theme song for the anime 'Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season,' has surpassed 100 million cumulative views. The song was released in July 2024 and was based on short stories by Nisio Isin. Related videos, including TikTok user content, have reached 900 million total views. YOASOBI also announced a limited edition EP 'THE BOOK for' releasing June 26, 2026, and an Asian dome and stadium tour for 2026-2027.
The French General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI) has adopted the data integration AI analysis platform Argonos, developed by ChapsVision group member Systran Japan LLC. Argonos handles data collection, organization, transformation, quality management, and integration, supporting high-precision intelligence generation and rapid decision-making. The adoption reflects growing attention to sovereign AI platforms that ensure data sovereignty while minimizing dependence on foreign providers.
The Kagurabachi manga will enter a hiatus starting with Weekly Shonen Jump issue 31, on sale June 29, 2026, and is expected to resume in August 2026. The announcement was made on the series' official X account on June 17. The editorial team stated that author Takeru Hokazono expressed a desire to continue drawing, but after discussions, it was decided he would take a break to ensure the series can be delivered in a stable manner going forward. No specific reason for the hiatus was given, though the manga previously missed an issue in May 2026 due to Hokazono's sudden illness, and it also took an unplanned break in June 2025 for the same reason. Kagurabachi debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 2023 and has become one of Shueisha's most successful recent titles, with over 4 million copies in circulation as of April 2026. An anime adaptation by studio Cypic is scheduled to premiere in April 2027, and a world tour promoting the anime will begin at Anime Expo on July 3, 2026.
Abic System launched a subscription DLC for its Meta Quest app EnonoGolf Personal on June 9, 2026. For $8.99 per month or $89.9 per year, users unlock rounds on eight real golf courses, 13 volumetric swing models from five professional golfers, and six lesson functions. The free basic play remains unchanged.
Fashion brand MAYLA has released a skirt collaboration for Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3 - Snake God, with two designs inspired by the Medicine Seller and Shingi. Reservations opened June 16 at 17:00 and run through July 16. The skirt costs 28,600 yen.
Manga Up! Global released Haru Ogawa's Venus in December on Thursday and Kiri Wazawa's Paranormal Agent Adashino on Friday. Venus in December is a completed two-volume BL series about an illustrator and a novelist. Paranormal Agent Adashino, a supernatural action manga, finished at three volumes. Wazawa also created The Morose Mononokean.
The summer movie for Kamen Rider Zeets has been officially titled Kamen Rider Zeets: Sayonara no Mission, with its main trailer and poster released on June 14. The film is part of a double feature alongside Cho Uchuu Keiji Gavan Infinity: Taiyou ga Naita Hi, both set for a July 24 nationwide release. In the Zeets movie, Shunta Sono (of the group M!LK) plays Kudo Soma, who transforms into the antagonist Kamen Rider Yumemi and seeks to turn the real world into a daydream. The trailer shows the full CODE team assembling for the first time, including Nox (Yuki Furukawa) who tells the protagonist Baku that it is his turn to save him. YUTA (NCT 127) performs the theme song Dreams Never Sleep, continuing his role from the TV series. The song was composed by Hi-yunk (KENJI03 of BACK-ON) with lyrics by Seiko Fujibayashi. YUTA said he was incredibly happy to be involved with a franchise he loved as a child. The Gavan Infinity half of the double bill features Kohei Osada as Reiji Nushiro facing off against Tsutomu Takahashi as Gavan Killer.
Director Koichi Sakamoto, who has made numerous original tokusatsu works for Toei's streaming service TTFC, said in an interview marking the service's 10th anniversary that he wants to produce a sequel to the 2017-2018 crossover series Space Squad. He also expressed interest in reviving Metal Hero series and rebooting past heroes on the platform.
Kadokawa released the main promotional video for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 on Friday, previewing the ending theme song by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa voice actor Kenshō Ono and confirming the anime's July 2 premiere on Tokyo MX and d Anime Store. The second season adapts Kanaineko's spinoff manga featuring chibi versions of the Bungo Stray Dogs cast, with returning director Toshihiro Kikuchi at BONES and Nomad.
The television anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga "Kagurabachi" has released the first character visual and character promotional video for protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira, voiced by Taiki Kimura. The anime is scheduled to begin airing in April 2027. The character PV shows Chihiro with a piercing gaze and includes his line, "I cannot overlook scum like you wielding a sword." He is depicted in a black coat accompanied by a black goldfish. The series is a neo-Japanese sword action story set in a world where a mysterious sorcerer organization called Hishaku steals six powerful Enchanted Blades and kills Chihiro's father, a renowned swordsmith. Chihiro takes up the seventh blade, Enten, to seek revenge and reclaim the stolen swords. The original manga has surpassed 4 million copies in cumulative circulation including digital editions. The anime is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with character designs by Keigo Sasaki, and animation production by studio Cypic. The production committee includes Shochiku and CyberAgent.
Famitsu's latest weekly sales chart for May 25-31 shows Tomodachi Life on Switch in first place with 52,483 copies sold, bringing its total to over 1.25 million. New releases include 007 First Light on PS5 and Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered on both PS5 and Switch.
Manga creator Masaki Ando and voice actor Honoka Kuroki announced their marriage on social media on Sunday. Ando, known for Yatogame-chan Kansatsu Nikki, and Kuroki, whose roles include Shiharu Itemae in the same series, posted statements expressing mutual respect and gratitude. Their announcements received over 100,000 combined likes.
Shueisha Games announced during the Future Games Show on June 7, 2026, that the exploration action-adventure game Chronoscript: The Endless End, developed by DeskWorks, will launch in fall 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A prologue trailer debuted at the showcase, revealing for the first time the 3D character designs of the vampire writer Viola S. Chambers and the protagonist editor Frederick G. Müller, as well as a new stage set in Ancient Egypt. The game follows an editor who, after finishing a long-running series, receives a strange editing request and becomes trapped inside a manuscript world written by a vampire who has lived for a thousand years. Gameplay alternates between 2D spaces drawn on manuscript paper and 3D-rendered mansion interiors, with Metroidvania-style exploration and combat. The creative team includes Mari Shimazaki, known for Bayonetta and Ōkami, handling 3D character design, and composer Yasunori Mitsuda of Chrono Trigger and Xenogears fame, leading music production alongside Procyon Studio members Shunsuke Tsuchiya, Mariam Abounnasr, and guest composer Manami Kiyota.
2K Games announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 that the expansion Man of Honor for Mafia: Origin - The Betrayed Homeland will release on August 14, 2026. The expansion covers Salieri's rise in Sicily before his Lost Heaven days, includes two new story chapters and free ride content, and supports Japanese. Sales up to 85% off on the base game and previous Mafia titles are ongoing across Steam, Epic Games Store, and PS Store.
The new Magic Knight Rayearth anime has added three cast members, the production announced on June 5. Saori Hayami will voice Princess Emeraude, Yuki Ono will play the priest Zagato, and Mika Kikuchi will voice the creature Mokona. The anime is set to premiere in October 2026 on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block. A world premiere screening of episodes 1 and 2 will take place at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4, with appearances by voice actors Rie Takahashi and Saori Hayami. The series is directed by Yui Miura in his series directorial debut, with E&H Production handling animation. Shigeru Murakoshi is writing the series scripts, Satomi Watabe is designing the characters, and Yuki Kajiura, Takumi Ozawa, and Shiho Terada are composing the music. UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS is producing the project. Previously announced main cast members include Ayane Sakura as Hikaru Shido, Rumi Okubo as Umi Ryuzaki, and Rie Takahashi as Fuu Hoji.
Koji Yamamoto, planning producer for the Mononoke film trilogy, announced his retirement from producing on Friday and apologized for the handling of Takahiro Sakurai's unannounced cameo in the third film. Sakurai, who was replaced after a 2022 scandal, reprised the original Medicine Seller role without prior disclosure, sparking controversy among fans.
Game Spark published a play report on Enter the Chronosphere, a PC game that combines roguelite structure, turn-based commands, and bullet-hell shooting. The player controls protagonist Marsha, dodging enemy fire in real time while each of her actions consumes one turn. The game is available now on Steam.
In its sixth weekend, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie remained at #2 at the Japanese box office, earning 205 million yen. Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi held at #4 in its eighth weekend, while the third Mononoke film, Gekijōban Mononoke Dai-San-Shō: Hebigami, opened at #6 with 117 million yen in its first three days.
The stage play adaptation of Shō Aimoto's Kemono Jihen manga has revealed its full cast, with Sōshō Tomimoto playing Kabane Kusaka and Shūhei Izumi as Kohachi Inugami. The play, subtitled Tokyo Arc, runs September 17-27 at Theater H in Tokyo, directed by Nobuhiro Mōri with a screenplay by Chong Gwangsong.
Amanita Design's puzzle adventure Phonopolis, released May 20 on PC, holds a Metacritic score of 86 based on six reviews. Critics highlight the hand-drawn cardboard aesthetic and dark themes of mass manipulation, while noting short playtime and occasional unfair puzzles.
The weekend box office rankings for May 29-31, 2026, show 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' retaining the top spot with 243,000 admissions and 425 million yen. Three new entries debuted in the top 10: Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'The Sheep in the Box' at No. 5, the final 'Mononoke' film at No. 6, and 'TOKYO BURST - Crime City -' at No. 8.
VTuber Shinonome Megu, who ended her activities on May 31, 2026, announced during a 24-hour final stream that her voice will be turned into a Vocaloid named 'MOGU.' The project is planned for a winter 2026 announcement at the earliest, realized through negotiations with Yamaha. Megu stated the Vocaloid is a different entity from her character.
COVER Corporation and iRocks have launched a collaboration featuring hololive talent Shirakami Fubuki. The lineup includes a K85R PRO triple-mode mechanical keyboard and a T29 flagship ergonomic chair, both with exclusive Fubuki-themed illustrations and design elements. The products are available now through iRocks.
The anime adaptation of Atekichi and Yukiko's light novel series revealed a new promotional video, visual, and three additional cast members: Yūki Ono, Shun Horie, and Shūgo Nakamura. The series will stream one week early on June 24 on d Anime Store and ABEMA before its July 1 TV debut on Tokyo MX.
The anime adaptation of KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! has been officially announced for a fourth season, now in production. The announcement was made on January 13, 2026, by the series' official Twitter account, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the anime. The series follows Kazuma Satō, who is reincarnated into a fantasy world after his death and chooses the goddess Aqua as his companion, only to find her largely useless. He is joined by the masochistic crusader Darkness and explosion-obsessed mage Megumin. The third season aired in 2024, and the wait for the fourth season has been shorter than the gap between the second and third seasons. A premiere date for the new season has not yet been announced.
A web lottery for the third and final chapter of the theatrical Mononoke trilogy, "Mononoke: Chapter 3 - Snake Goddess," launched on May 29, 2026, the same day the film opened in Japanese theaters. The lottery, offered through the online service "WEB Kuji" and at physical storefronts under the "WEB Kuji Shucchojo" banner, features prizes made from newly commissioned illustrations. The artwork includes two full-body depictions of the Medicine Seller and Kamiyori holding cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, as well as chibi-style character art paired with Japanese sweets. Prize tiers include a large wall hanging (A prize), an A3 clear poster (B prize), an acrylic stand (C prize), a wood key holder (D prize), an A5 illustration board (E prize), a shikishi board collection (F prize), and a large can badge (G prize). Store-exclusive last-win prizes include a large acrylic stand set. Online-exclusive last-win prizes are acrylic visual panels. Each lottery ticket costs 770 yen, and the sale period runs through July 10, 2026. The film series began with "Mononoke: The Phantom Chapter 1 - The Umbrella" in 2024, followed by "Chapter 2 - The Fire Rat" in March 2025. Both earlier films won the Audience Award for Best Animated Feature at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada.
A detailed production review from Sakuga Blog argues that My Dress-Up Darling season 2 represents a significant creative and technical upgrade over the first season. The piece traces the improvement to multiple factors: series director Keisuke Shinohara's growth into his role, the addition of assistant series director Yusuke Yamamoto (Nara) who brought a more eclectic comedic sensibility from Bocchi the Rock, and a healthier production environment at CloverWorks compared to the post-Wonder Egg Priority exhaustion that constrained season 1. The review highlights how the sequel broadens its depiction of cosplay and otaku culture, giving fuller treatment to in-universe fictional works and exploring more diverse perspectives including crossplay and age-related identity struggles. It notes that animation producer Shouta Umehara stepped down to a production desk role, allowing Shou Someno to take over as producer, which the review frames as a positive development for the team's long-term health. The piece singles out episodes directed by Nara and a return from Shin Wakabayashi as particular highlights, while also noting that the season's small-team approach to animation required careful management to avoid burnout.
The staff for the Victoria of Many Faces television anime announced eight additional cast members on May 29, 2026. The new additions include Kenji Nojima as Lancome, Daisuke Ono as Edward Asher, Saeko Akiho as Yolana Haynes, Hiroshi Yanaka as Bernard Fitcher, Makoto Furukawa as Zaharo, Kensho Ono as Cedric Ashbury, Ryota Osaka as Conrad Ashbury, and Megumi Han as Clark Anderson. They join previously announced leads Chika Anzai as Victoria, Shion Wakayama as Nonna, and Yohei Azakami as Jeffrey. The anime is scheduled to premiere in July 2026 on TV Tokyo and its affiliates. Nobukage Kimura directs the series at Studio DEEN, with Naohiro Fukushima handling series composition and Mina Osawa designing the characters. The light novel series by writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi began on the Shosetsuka ni Narou website in December 2021. Kadokawa has published three novel volumes in print as of January 2024, with a fourth volume scheduled for June 25, 2026. A manga adaptation by Komo Ushino launched in December 2022 and has six compiled volumes. Yen Press publishes both the light novel and manga in English.
Effort Star's turn-based bullet hell roguelike Enter the Chronosphere entered early access on May 26 and quickly earned a 99% positive rating on Steam, achieving Very Positive status. The game combines top-down shooting with time-stopping tactics, letting players pause to plan moves. Three characters and five biomes are available, with more content planned during the six-month early access period.
Czech studio Amanita Design, known for Machinarium and the Samorost series, released its latest work Phonopolis on May 20, 2026. The game is a point-and-click puzzle adventure set in a cardboard-built surveillance state controlled by a leader who broadcasts commands through speakers. Players control Felix, a garbage worker who uses headphones to resist brainwashing.
The television anime adaptation of Tomato Soup's manga A Witch's Life in Mongol, titled Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, has received a second promotional video and a main visual. The video previews the opening theme song "Stella" by SEKAI NO OWARI. The anime will premiere on July 4 at 11:00 p.m. JST on TV Asahi's IMAnimation W block and 23 affiliated channels, as well as on BS Asahi. The first two episodes will air consecutively as a one-hour special. Four new cast members were announced: Kenji Nojima as Jochi, Ami Koshimizu as Töregene, Hiro Shimono as Ögedei, and Daisuke Namikawa as Chagatai. The anime is produced by Science SARU, with Naoko Yamada as chief director and Abel Gongora as director. Kenichi Yoshida handles character design and animation chief duties, and Kanichi Kato oversees series scripts. The anime will screen in competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in the TV Films category. A world premiere of the first three episodes is set for June 13 at United Cinemas Aqua City Odaiba. Anime Expo will host a U.S. premiere screening on July 3, with Yamada and Gongora in attendance.
AmiAmi has started accepting pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Hanekawa Tsubasa from the Bakemonogatari manga. The figure stands on a bone-strewn base and carries a funeral lantern with built-in LEDs. It is priced at 43,780 yen.
The official website for the Hell Mode anime announced four new cast members for its second season on May 20, 2026. Reiji Kawashima will voice Keel, a boy with a strong attachment to money. Kiyono Yasuno will play Sophialohne, the princess of an Elven kingdom. Hikaru Midorikawa will voice Volmaar, Sophialohne's guard. Miyu Tomita will play Meruru, a dwarf with exceptional military leadership skills. The second season is scheduled to premiere in Japan in July 2026 on Tokyo MX, MBS, and BS Nippon Television. The staff previously announced that Takahiro Sakurai will join the season as Helmios. Masato Tamagawa directs the anime at Yokohama Animation Lab, with Daishiro Tanimura handling series scripts and Kei Tsushima designing characters. The first season aired 12 episodes in Winter 2026. HIDIVE streamed the first season and is also streaming an English dub. The light novel series by Hamuo and illustrated by Mo began on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in November 2019 and is published in print by Earth Star Entertainment. J-Novel Club licenses the light novel and manga adaptation for digital English release.
Twin Engine released the final PV for Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 3 - Snake God on May 19, condensing the Ooku's karma and horror from the trilogy's first two chapters. The concluding film opens nationwide in Japan on May 29, centering on the Ooku's greatest secret and the series' most terrifying mononoke.