Anime
6/18/2026
New Key Visual and Episode 1 Preview Released for Hana-Kimi Season 2
The long-awaited second season of the Hana-Kimi anime adaptation has excited fans with a brand-new promotional visual and first episode preview.
Anime
Anime
6/18/2026
GKIDS Announces North American Premiere and Digital/Home Video Release Date for War-Themed Anime Film Cocoon
GKIDS has announced that the war-themed anime film 'Cocoon', which will have its North American premiere at the JAPAN CUTS festival in July, will be released on home video and digital platforms on September 4.
Anime
6/18/2026
First Trailer of Final Fantasy Artist Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN Anime Series to Be Shown at Anime Expo
Legendary Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano announced the establishment of his own studio, Yoshitaka Amano Inc., and will show the first trailer of his limited anime series ZAN at Anime Expo on July 3.
Anime
6/18/2026
English Voice Cast Announced for Persona 4 Revival Game
Nazeeh Tarsha, Paul Castro Jr., Anne Yatco, Brianna Knickerbocker, and Ari Thrash join the English voice cast of the Persona 4 revival game releasing on February 18.
Anime
6/18/2026
TV Asahi Announces Short Animation Brand PicoAni: First Series 'Shirotan'
TV Asahi, one of Japan's leading channels, is launching PicoAni, a special brand for short animations. The first project will be a series featuring the adorable seal character Shirotan, brought to life by the voice of renowned voice actress Yuki Aoi.
Anime
6/18/2026
Black Clover Season 2 Arrives in October 2026: Director and Main Team Return
Long-awaited Black Clover's second season has an official release date: October 2026. Moreover, the names behind the series continue with the same team.
Anime
6/17/2026
Four Classic Ghibli Films at Once in Kyoto: Director Isao Takahata Special Screening Begins
Starting July 31, 2026, Kyoto's Demachiza cinema will screen four feature films by Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata in succession. This special event, featuring masterpieces such as 'Only Yesterday' and 'Pom Poko', once again highlights Takahata's unique legacy in animation cinema.
Anime
6/17/2026
Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad's Demo is Out – Here's the Gameplay Trailer
The highly anticipated playable demo of Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad has been released on PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC. The new trailer brings players back to Aincrad with five different missions.
Anime
6/17/2026
Hideshi Hino's Classic Horror Manga 'Kaidan! Shiniku no Otoko' Adapted into Film Entirely with AI
Japanese horror manga legend Hideshi Hino's work 'Kaidan! Shiniku no Otoko' is being released as a film entirely produced using AI, opening in Japan on July 24.
Anime
6/17/2026
Sazae-san's Chief Director Hiromitsu Morita Passes Away
Hiromitsu Morita, the chief director of the long-running anime classic Sazae-san, passed away in June 2026. Morita had been leading the creative team of the series since 2011.
Anime
6/17/2026
Kiki's Delivery Service Becomes Live Action Series: BBC Studios and Kadokawa Partnership
The Studio Ghibli classic Kiki's Delivery Service is being adapted into a live-action television series in partnership with BBC Studios, Kadokawa, and Wheel in Motion. The project will be based on both Eiko Kadono's novel and the famous film.
Anime
6/17/2026
First Trailer for Psyren Anime Released: Starting October 2026
The long-awaited first teaser trailer for the Psyren anime adaptation has been released, and the series is announced to start in October 2026. The trailer features the first look at anime footage.