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USO
The USO exhibition by Hajime Ueda is open in Shibuya through a two-phase format, while the short anime series Uso Tantei Tomanto is airing an updated version on NTV's ZIP! program.
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Jun 12
The entity USO covers two separate projects: a solo exhibition by artist Hajime Ueda and a short anime series. Hajime Ueda's solo exhibition "USO" opened June 13 at Déesse space caiman shibuya in Tokyo, running in two halves with new works added between them. The show features newly drawn pieces themed around "Oni no Ko" and "Hell Nurse," plus unreleased illustrations, rough sketches, three-dimensional objects, and the artist's first silkscreen goods. Admission is 500 yen with a Cheki card or 1,500 yen with an acrylic stand. The gallery is closed Mondays through Wednesdays.
The short anime series Uso Tantei Tomanto began airing an updated version weekly on NTV's ZIP! program on March 30. Natsuki Hanae joined the cast as the ace detective Lemonade. Mariya Ise, who voices Mamango, also voices a new character named Ichigo Berryry. The updated version expands the cast beyond the original TRAIN TV run.
No other stories in the provided set relate to either the exhibition or the anime series. The remaining stories cover unrelated topics: Kuusou's virtual mini live, the film Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to, Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!!, and Frieren merchandise and attractions.
Key facts
- Exhibition opening date
- June 13 ↗
- Exhibition venue
- Déesse space caiman shibuya in Tokyo ↗
- Exhibition format
- Two halves with new works added between them ↗
- Exhibition admission price
- 500 yen with a Cheki card or 1,500 yen with an acrylic stand ↗
- Anime series updated version start date
- March 30 ↗
- New voice actor for Lemonade
- Natsuki Hanae ↗
- New character voiced by Mariya Ise
- Ichigo Berryry ↗
Timeline
- Jun 12, 2026 Hajime Ueda's Solo Exhibition USO Opens in Shibuya With Two-Phase Format
- Jun 10, 2026 Kuusou to Stream First Solo Virtual Mini Live on YouTube and Z-aN
- Jun 2, 2026 AVAM Members Join Anime Film Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to
- Jun 1, 2026 Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!! Anime Gets Free YouTube Release, 2 Episodes Per Week
- Jun 1, 2026 Frieren and Ubel Prize Figures in Loungewear Announced for June 2026
- May 31, 2026 Frieren Collaboration at The Farm Resort Features Replica Merkuur Pudding
- May 29, 2026 Frieren Voice Actors Atsumi Tanezaki and Nobuhiko Okamoto Attend USJ Attraction Opening
- May 25, 2026 Natsuki Hanae Joins Uso Tantei Tomanto as Detective Lemonade
- May 19, 2026 Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to Film Adds Cast, Staff, Theme Song, Trailer
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May 25
The staff for the Uso Tantei Tomanto short anime announced that Natsuki Hanae will voice the ace detective Lemonade in the updated version of the series. Mariya Ise, who voices Mamango, will also voice a new character named Ichigo Berryry. The updated version began airing weekly on NTV's ZIP! program on March 30.
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The official website for the anime film adaptation of Kaori Mado and Akamoku's light novel *Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to* revealed additional cast, staff, the theme song, a key visual, and the first trailer on Tuesday. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japanese theaters on July 17. Rie Takahashi joins the cast as Haru, and Natsuko Yokosawa voices Yukari Natsume, the mother of protagonist Makoto Natsume. The idol group timelesz performs the theme song "Kienai Hanabi," which is previewed in the new trailer. Akira Suzuki directs the film at SynergySP and The Answer Studio, with a script by Kohei Mori and character designs by Yuuji Watanabe. The light novel was published in December 2025 under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko imprint. The story follows Makoto, who becomes involved with classmate Aki Hayama, who possesses a mysterious fireworks artwork and was told by her great-grandmother that she would meet someone named Makoto Natsume.