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2h ago
CCMC Co., Ltd. announced a free update for Koro-san's Home WAN! Derby, the hololive fan-made action game on Steam. The update adds Kuma-rin's Home WAN! Derby Mode, where players control Houshou Marine's mascot Houshou Kuma-rin, plus new magic pitches, pitchers, arranged BGM, and an RTA ranking function. A 20 percent off sale runs from August 8 to August 17, 2026.
20h ago
The web preview, advance cuts, and two episode posters for episode 5, "The Never-Ending Night," of the TV anime I Want to Love You Until I Die have been released. The episode follows Sheena and Mimi as they search for a way to undo resurrection magic during the Return Day. The series begins broadcasting on August 4, 2026.
3d ago
Tohakusha opened details for the fifth Identity V creator collaboration, themed Okinawaneo. Original goods using newly drawn illustrations go on sale August 8 at Don Quijote Akihabara, with online orders starting August 31. Four illustrators contribute character art.
5d ago
DOUKUTSU PENGUIN CLUB released a free demo for the 3D exploration puzzle adventure game A Tiny Wander on Steam on August 7, 2026. The demo covers roughly the first 10 percent of the story and includes signature puzzles plus a coffee-making experience around a campfire. The game follows Buu, a traveling pig delivery person who accepts a job to deliver to the Forest of No Return, a giant tree forest where people frequently get lost. Players explore a nighttime forest by lighting dark signs with a lantern, listening to people's stories, and carrying materials to build bridges. As the player learns about the world, the game's 'memories' system increases, revealing connections between objects and events. The game is a spin-off of the art book Wokashi na Tatemono Tankyuki by Nonohara, who is the director and main illustrator. The demo supports Japanese, English, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with Korean translation handled by the team's Korean programmer. Save data from the demo will not carry over to the full version. The full game is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2027 for PC on Steam and STOVE.
5d ago
Producer Ena Hamabe discussed the early production of This Monster Wants to Eat Me in an interview with Anime Herald. She credited a trust-based team-building process and noted the anime has concluded while the manga continues. Hamabe also confirmed a collaboration with Ehime prefecture for its fireworks festival.
5d ago
Episode 5 of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day focuses on the philosophical weight of war, using Gratitude Day to show how loss lingers in the items left by dead students. The episode also reveals that Mimi's mother used the resurrection spell, and explores Mimi's naive understanding of death.
6d ago
Seven Seas Entertainment announced seven new manga licenses on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, spanning isekai adventures, supernatural horror, and a yuri romance. The slate includes The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World, Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons!, Wandmaker of the Ruined World, The Kaiju Autopsy, The Moon Cries at the Final Wish, My House Cat Became the World's Strongest?!, and It's a Secret, Shirotae-sama. Each series will debut in English print between February and May 2027, with volume 1 priced at $13.99 USD / $18.99 CAD. Several titles are manga adaptations of existing light novels, including Wandmaker of the Ruined World, which is based on a novel by Hagane Kurodome with art by Nori Kazato and Kayahara. The Berserker NPC and Influencer Hero also originate from light novels, with the former's novel already available digitally from Seven Seas. The Kaiju Autopsy, a standalone work by Mado Saito, follows a scientist investigating a colossal kaiju corpse. The Moon Cries at the Final Wish, by Suu Minazuki, centers on a vampire angel and the Seven Luminaries. My House Cat Became the World's Strongest?! features a giant cat leading its owner through dungeons, while It's a Secret, Shirotae-sama is a vampire academy romance under the Seven Seas GL imprint.
6d ago
Episode 4 of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day leans into the foreboding atmosphere left by the previous episode's reveal. The show does not directly answer whether Mimi is truly alive or human, but hints at a forbidden resurrection spell that grants immortality. The episode also develops the teachers' dynamic, showing the main professor's stoicism as a fragile façade.
6d ago
The official website for the live-action film adaptation of Coffee's Wandance manga released the full trailer and a teaser visual on Friday. The trailer previews the theme song "For us" by the group &TEAM. The film stars JO as Kaboku Kotani and Anji Ikehata as Hikari Wanda, and opens in Japan on November 27.
6d ago
The staff for Baki THE GRAPPLER STAGE announced on Tuesday that the spinoff manga Baki Gaiden: Retsu Kaioh wa Isekai Tensei Shitemo Ikkō ni Kamawan is getting a stage play adaptation. The show runs March 19-22, 2027 at Owl Spot in Tokyo, with Riku Noma reprising his role as Retsu Kaioh.
6d ago
Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine announced on July 24 that Ryuto's The Faceless Mercenary Wants to Settle Down light novel series is getting a manga adaptation, drawn by Daichi Matsuse, launching in the magazine's next issue on August 25. Seven Seas Entertainment will publish the first novel volume digitally on October 27.
Jul 27
TOHO announced the English dub cast for the Though I Am an Inept Villainess anime, which begins streaming July 26 on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Disney+. Brianna Knickerbocker leads as Kou Reirin. The series premiered July 12 on TV Tokyo after a production delay from April.
Jul 27
Anime News Network reviewed the first three episodes of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day, noting the show focuses on the relationship between students Sheena and Mimi in a vague magical war rather than on world-building. Episode three provides downtime that establishes their friendship, and the review highlights the implication that Mimi may be a reanimated human who regenerates lost limbs.
Jul 25
Square Enix held the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin on July 25, unveiling a wave of new details for the upcoming expansion pack Silver Wanderer, scheduled for release in January 2027. The keynote, led by producer and director Naoki Yoshida, introduced the new tank job Bastion, which wields a weapon called Magic Armor that functions as both a shield and a cannon, capable of switching between melee and ranged attacks. Bastion is an ancient martial art inherited by the royal family ruling Elsrend Island and starts at level 90, with its job quest beginning in Limsa Lominsa. The expansion is set in the Fourth World, an ice-bound realm where humanity lives on five giant airships called Continent Ships. Walkthrough videos showcased two of these ships: the Water Continent Ship Naglfar and the Fire Continent Ship Flinghorni. A new main quest system allows players to tackle branching areas in any order, with a Balance Adjust system automatically scaling monster levels in dungeons and FATEs to accommodate level differences. The main quest Part 2 arrives as Patch 7.56 on September 8, leading into the expansion. Post-launch, Patch 8.0 will introduce customizable teleport and job action animations, with further customization and expanded race-specific options like nose darkness for Lalafell and Viera and horn changes for Au Ra arriving in Patch 8.1.
Jul 22
The live-action film adaptation of Coffee's Wandance manga has revealed four new cast members: Kira Yamaguchi as On Miyao, Ran Mazzel as Iori Itsukushima, Tsukki as Gaku Kabeya, and Aloha Takamatsu as Usen Takumi. The film opens in Japan on November 27.
Jul 20
The live-action film adaptation of Coffee's Wandance manga has revealed Anji Ikehata will play Hikari Wanda, the dancer who inspires protagonist Kaboku. A teaser trailer and character visual were released alongside the announcement. The film opens in Japan on November 27.
Jul 17
Japanese retailer Geo is running a storewide game sale through July 20 that includes several Nintendo Switch 2 titles at discounted prices. The most notable deals are four games all priced at 3,278 yen: Momotaro Dentetsu, Etrian Odyssey I·II·III, Shiren the Wanderer 6, and Super Robot Wars Y. The sale covers both Switch 2 native software and Switch titles playable via backward compatibility, as well as Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades of earlier Switch games. Other discounted Switch 2 titles include Mario Kart World (7,128 yen), Donkey Kong Bananza (5,478 yen), Poko a Pokemon (6,578 yen), Kirby's Air Rider (4,928 yen), and Hyrule Warriors: Sealed Chronicles (5,478 yen). Switch 2 Edition games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (6,028 yen) and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (3,828 yen) are also on sale. The on-site investigation by Inside Games and Game Spark confirms the prices are available at physical Geo stores while stock lasts.
Jul 16
Crunchyroll announced English dub casts and premiere dates for four anime series on Thursday: Kaiju Girl Caramelise, The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System, Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2, and Hana-Kimi season 2. The dubs feature returning and new voice actors, with staff credits provided for each production.
Jul 15
Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures revealed the television format, first promotional video, teaser visual, main cast and staff, and the January 2027 debut for the anime adaptation of Fire head's Mercedes and the Waning Moon light novel series on Wednesday. Anna Nagase stars as the titular Mercedes Grunewald. Kunihisa Sugishima directs the anime at studio Teddy. Jun Kumagai handles series composition, Nami Shoyama designs the characters, and R.O.N and Shuhei Mutsuki compose the music. The story follows Mercedes, a reincarnated vampire child who takes up dungeon crawling to support her family after being disowned. J-Novel Club publishes the novel series in English digitally. Fire head launched the series on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in 2018. TO Books began publishing the novels with illustrations by KeG in 2021. A manga adaptation by Pochi Edoya launched in 2021 on TO Books' Corona EX website.
Jul 14
Anime Feminist reviews the first episode of Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life, where former Demon King Ryusei and Hero Meteor are reincarnated as a teacher and high school student. The review praises the show for handling the age-gap romance with self-awareness, avoiding ickiness by having the characters view each other as former enemies rather than teacher-student. The reviewer found it charming and hilarious, already preordering the manga.
Jul 12
An Inside article highlights three Chinese games not yet released in Japan: WANGYUE, an open-world action RPG whose new trailer reached 5.7 million views on bilibili in two days; Yuanye Twelve Tales, a folklore strategy RPG that began its first closed beta test on July 8; and Lord of Mysteries, an MMORPG confirmed for an August 21 release with a gameplay video reaching 10.18 million views.
Jul 11
Crunchyroll announced the English dub cast and staff for the television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life. The same-day dub will premiere on July 11, with Kelly Greenshield and Mauricio Ortiz-Segura among the cast. The anime debuts on Japanese TV and streams on Crunchyroll in multiple regions. LIDEN FILMS handles animation production.
Jul 11
Anime Feminist reviews the premiere of I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day, set at an academy where orphans are trained as weapons and emotion is suppressed. The episode introduces Sheena, who struggles with grief after her roommate's death, and Mimi, a cheerful but deadly student. The review highlights the brutal worldbuilding and complex yuri dynamic.
Jul 10
The fantasy anime Wistoria: Wand and Sword has been greenlit for a third season. The announcement came at the end of Season 2, which aired from April 2026. A commemorative visual by character designer Saya Ona was released. No further details on Season 3 have been revealed yet.
Jul 10
Hideaki Nakano, who storyboarded and directed episodes in Wistoria: Wand and Sword season one, was promoted to director for season two after chief director Tatsuya Yoshihara became too busy. Nakano focused on maintaining consistent quality across the season, personally reworking layouts on episode 21 and using art boards to control mood and coloring. He cited Takahiro Ōmori's precise layouts as an influence.
Jul 10
Real Akiba and Dwango have launched the joint project 'Uta Odori Dai Taiban,' targeting creators who post singing and dance covers on Nico Nico. An audition live called 'CHALLENGE STAGE' will be held on September 22, 2026 at ANTHEM AKIBA. Legendary creators Sekihan and xxx project will judge the singing and dance divisions. Outstanding performers will earn a spot at the 'Uta Odori Dai Taiban 2026' event on December 5.
Jul 10
The Taiwanese live-action adaptation of the webtoon Itaewon Class, titled Fired Up!, will debut on HBO Max on July 31. The series stars Eric Chou as Luyong Zhou, who fights to uncover the truth behind his father's death while protecting his family's restaurant. The adaptation reimagines the story in a Taiwanese cultural setting, retaining core themes. The original webtoon has over 430 million cumulative views as of January 2025.
Jul 8
Angel Clover has released a collaboration watch line based on Michiharu Kusunoki's Wangan Midnight. Two models are available, one inspired by the Devil Z (Fairlady Z S30) and one by the Blackbird (Porsche 911 Turbo). Pre-orders opened July 8, with a release date of August 7, 2026, at ¥36,300 each.
Jul 6
Meta Chief AI Scientist Alexandre Wang revealed that the company's Muse Spark model will be updated under the internal codename Watermelon, which has achieved benchmark scores comparable to OpenAI's GPT-5.5. The update focuses on coding and agent capabilities, with internal tests showing a deliberation mode can improve scores by 8%.
Jul 6
In an interview with Game Spark, The Wandering Band designer Zach discusses the aerial city-building game Airborne Empire, released April 18 for PC and Mac. The game evolved from a hotel simulator concept into a flying city that moves to gather resources. Zach cites influences including Frostpunk, Studio Ghibli films, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Jul 5
The staff of the second season of the Black Clover anime revealed a new promotional video on Sunday, July 5, 2026, which previews the opening theme song by rock band WANIMA. The video debuted at Anime Expo 2026 on Saturday, July 4, where the first episode of the new season also had its world premiere. The opening song is titled "Kienai Riyuu" (The Reason That Won't Disappear). The second season will debut on TV Tokyo in October 2026. Ayataka Tanemura, who directed episodes 153-170 of the original Black Clover anime and the 2023 film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, will direct the new season. Studio Pierrot returns to animate the season. Crunchyroll will stream the anime. The Black Clover anime originally aired 170 episodes from October 2017 to March 2021. The manga, created by Yuki Tabata, launched in Weekly Shonen Jump in February 2015 and concluded on May 1, 2024, after transferring to Jump GIGA in 2023.
Jun 29
The anime adaptation of Hekiru Hikawa's manga 'Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life' released its second promotional video on June 24, 2026. The trailer previews the opening theme 'High Maintenance Girl' by Masayoshi Ōishi and the ending theme 'Very Good Encounter' by Maaya Uchida, who also joins the cast as Meru Tsumugina. The anime stars Jun Fukuyama as Ryusei Narukami and Akira Sekine as Meteor Hanaori. The supporting cast includes Seena Hoshiki, Hitomi Ueda, Sora Tokui, Nene Hieda, Rie Takahashi, Hiromi Igarashi, Ayasa Itō, and Yōko Hikasa. Hideyo Yamamoto directs the series at LIDENFILMS, with series composition by Yukie Sugawara and character design by Yousuke Okuda. The story follows Ryusei, a former demon king reincarnated as a NEET gamer, who reunites with the hero who defeated him, now a high school girl. The anime is scheduled for a global release in July 2026, with advance streaming in Japan on d Anime Store and ABEMA.
Jun 28
The official website for the Wistoria: Wand and Sword anime announced on Sunday that production on a third season has been green-lit, immediately after the second season's 12th episode aired in Japan. The second season premiered on April 12 on TBS and 27 affiliated channels, and concluded on June 28. A commemorative visual drawn by character designer Sayaka Ono and a production decision trailer were released alongside the announcement. The first season's director Tatsuya Yoshihara served as general director for the second season, with Hideaki Nakano as director at studios Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures. Sayaka Ono returned as character designer and chief animation director, and Yuki Hayashi composed the music. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired, including an English dub. The manga, written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Toshi Aoi, launched in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in December 2020 and has 15 published volumes. The anime's second season topped the weekly Spring 2026 ranking three times, according to Anime Corner.
Jun 27
CyberStep released the fully voiced visual novel "Wantama☆Life: Inuyama Tamaki's School Trip Survival" on June 25 for Nintendo Switch and PC at 3,960 yen including tax. The game stars VTuber Inuyama Tamaki as the main character, with fellow VTuber Kagura Mea and manga artist Tsukudani Norio appearing as themselves. The story is a slapstick comedy in which Tamaki, who harbors the secret of being a "male-girl," participates in a school trip, and the player takes on the role of a teacher who must protect that secret through events like sightseeing, yukata, and hot springs. A luxury package version called the "Special Box" is available for 14,300 yen including tax exclusively at the CyberStep official shop and Rabbit Foot official BOOTH, with a paid-bonus version at 18,700 yen. Future releases for smartphones, PS4, and PS5 are also planned.
Jun 23
The television anime adaptation of Eiko Mutsuhana's light novel Hello, I Am a Witch and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion! has revealed its voice cast, production team, and an October premiere. Mikako Komatsu leads as Rose, Yōhei Azakami as Harij. Keizō Kusakawa directs at diomedéa, with Wataru Watari handling series scripts.
Jun 23
Anime News Network's review of Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 episode 11 calls the Zeo vs. Elfaria fight the season's best spectacle, marking Elfaria's first time as the heroine. However, the episode is padded with unnecessary commentary from onlooking characters, which undercuts the pacing and detracts from the action.
Jun 21
A live-action film adaptation of Coffee's manga "Wandance" has been announced, with JO of the nine-member boy group &TEAM starring as protagonist Kabo (Kaboku Kotani). The film is set for a nationwide release on November 27, 2026. The story follows Kabo, a young man who struggles with a stutter and suppresses his feelings to avoid standing out, until he meets Hikari Wanda, who dances freely without caring what others think. Inspired by her, Kabo enters the world of dance as a novice. The manga, serialized in Monthly Afternoon, has 15 volumes published and received a TV anime adaptation in 2025. JO makes his film debut and first lead role with this project. He commented that he initially felt shock rather than joy at the casting, but after reading the original work he found similarities between himself and Kabo. The film is directed by Naoya Kusaba, known for "Yukiko a.k.a.," with a script by Keiichi Kobayashi. Dance supervision is handled by Charisma Kantaro, founder of the professional dance league D.LEAGUE. Two character visuals and a character video have been released. Filming took place in winter 2025, and the film is currently in post-production. The production and distribution is handled by Happinet Phantom Studios.
Jun 21
Inside reports on three Chinese games not yet released in Japan: new gameplay footage for open-world action RPG Wangyue, the full Russian-voiced sci-fi military RTS Xuesong launching June 22, and the Girls' Frontline spin-off Zhijian Tuwei, a casual hack-and-slash mobile game released in Traditional Chinese regions on June 9.
Jun 21
A review of Wistoria: Wand and Sword volumes 11 and 12 from Anime UK News reveals a major character death that reshapes the ongoing arc. In volume 11, protagonist Will Serfort has joined the Thunder Faction under Zeo Thorzeus Reinbolt after the events of volume 10. The new students are tasked with investigating their clans to find a traitor from the Goetia organization who aided a previous attack. During the investigation, Julius Rainberg, a key ally who became friends with Will, is killed off-screen by an enemy mage named Shade. He leaves behind a clue for Will before dying. Volume 12 deals with the aftermath: the cast grieves while still needing to identify remaining traitors. Will receives one-on-one training from Zeo but struggles to concentrate due to distrust. The review gives the two volumes a 7 out of 10, praising writer Fujino Omori's realistic depiction of grief but expressing disappointment at the abrupt off-screen death of a character who had been important to the story since early volumes. Artist Toshi Aoi continues to illustrate the series, with translation by Alethea and Athena Nibley and lettering by AndWorld Design. The manga remains ongoing in Japan with 15 volumes published, and English volume 13 is scheduled for September.
Jun 17
The TV anime adaptation of the light novel series "The Strongest Drained Prince's Covert Imperial Succession Battle" will premiere on July 6 on TOKYO MX and BS Fuji. A key visual and second promotional video were released, along with the opening and ending theme performers: BUDDiiS and Kurawan.
Jun 15
A review of episodes 8-10 of Wistoria: Wand and Sword season 2 finds the arc works better watched all at once. The episodes focus on Will bonding with Julius under the witch Cerridwen, reliving memories of Elfaria, and returning to the Bloom. The flashback to Will defending Elfaria is a highlight, and the show finally puts their relationship front and center, though the dynamic remains shallow and cliche.
Jun 12
Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed eight manga, six novel series, and one box set for release in December 2026. The slate includes new titles such as Witches Can't Be Collared, Your Castle's Little Helper, Tale of the Wizrain Kingdom, Mafia, and Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Episode Asfi, among others.
Jun 12
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.
Jun 12
The main promotional video for Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 features the full cast of the spin-off series and previews the ending theme song "Bokura ~Ryunosuke Akutagawa Ver.~" performed by Kensho Ono. The anime begins airing on TOKYO MX and other channels on July 2, 2026, with streaming on d Anime Store the same day. The first season will also be rebroadcast starting July 2.
Jun 11
The preview images and synopsis for Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Episode 10 (Episode 22 overall) have been released. The episode, titled "Hoping, Blooming, Thundering," is scheduled to premiere on June 14. In the episode, Will and Julius attempt the Second Bloom. Under the watch of the tower high mages and the Magia Vander, Will confronts a Wors Ooze again. He recalls the origin of his sword and the magic he created with Elfaria when they were young, and calls forth Wis through his own power. The first season was animated by studios Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures, with Tatsuya Yoshihara as director. Yoshihara returned for the sequel as Chief Director, with Hideaki Nakano as director. The anime is based on the manga by Fujino Omori (author of Danmachi) and illustrated by Toshi Aoi. The manga has been serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine since December 2020, with 15 volumes published. It surpassed 3 million copies in February 2026. Kodansha USA licensed the manga in English, and Crunchyroll streams the anime worldwide.
Jun 11
IzanagiGames and Good Smile Company released the mystery adventure game 'Dark Auction Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' on June 11, 2026. The package version costs 6,040 yen, and the download version costs 5,050 yen. Owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can upgrade for 100 yen via an Upgrade Pass. The game features an original story and scenario by Rika Suzuki, known for 'Another Code' and 'Wish Room', with character design by Kohsuke, the manga artist of 'GANGSTA.'. Music is by Yuko Komiyama, who worked on the 'Monster Hunter' series, and Tsukasa Masuko, known for the 'Megami Tensei' series. The Switch 2 Edition offers improved resolution, higher frame rate, and faster loading times. The game is set in 1981 Europe, where protagonist Noah, voiced by Kengo Kawanishi, searches for his missing father Leonardo, voiced by Rikiya Koyama, who disappeared after attending a mysterious auction. Players explore a castle and participate in an auction where memories are used as currency. The game was previously released on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam in January 2026.
Jun 9
The television anime adaptation of Nachi Aono's manga I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day will premiere on July 7, the staff announced on Tuesday alongside a second promotional video, key visual, and theme song details. ReoNa performs the opening theme "Amore," while sajou no hana provides the ending theme "Éternel." The anime debuts on AT-X at 9:30 p.m. JST, followed by broadcasts on Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, and BS11. Yasushi Tomoda directs at studio ROLL2, with Takudai Kakuchi serving as creative advisor. Jukki Hanada supervises and writes the series scripts, Kyoko Yufu designs the characters, and Yukari Hashimoto composes the music. The cast includes Rie Takahashi as Sheena, Rina Hidaka as Mimi, Kagari Asami Seto as Lizzy, and Yui Ishikawa as Ali Maud. Newly announced additions Yumi Uchiyama and Ai Kayano join as Fran and Omi, respectively. The manga, which began serialization in Comic Yuri Hime in 2018 before moving online, is published in English by Kodansha USA. The ninth compiled volume ships on July 16.
Jun 9
The television anime of Hekiru Hikawa's Hanaori-san Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life manga will premiere on July 11 on the Animazing!!! block across ABC TV, TV Asahi, and 22 affiliate channels. Crunchyroll will stream the series in multiple regions worldwide.
Jun 5
MoN Takanawa, the experimental cultural museum in Tokyo, announced a new music project called SWAN, centered on two-man live performances. The first edition on July 4, 2026, at Box300 will feature Meg Bonus and Aya Noguchi, with lighting by Madoka Sato. Tickets go on sale June 6.
Jun 5
The anime Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! 2 will hold a collaboration campaign with tapioca shop Bull Pulu from June 11 to June 28, 2026. The event features newly illustrated mini-characters of Atsushi, Dazai, Akutagawa, and Chuuya on themed drinks, food, and merchandise including badges, keychains, and acrylic stands. Online sales run through July 5.