With the release of the trailer for the film adaptation of the space-themed comedy series Uchū Nanchara Kotetsu-kun, it has been announced that singer Shōko Nakagawa will perform the theme song. The film will be released in theaters in Japan on September 11.
Round1 announced its first simultaneous <strong>One Piece</strong> collaboration across a total of 159 locations in the United States and Japan, offering fans exclusive prizes and experiences.
Musician Taiiku Okazaki, known for unforgettable themes of Naruto, Noragami and other popular productions, announced that he will cancel all events and concerts throughout 2026 to focus on his health.
Anime studio MAPPA is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the 'MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary' exhibition held at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM in Tokyo. The exhibition will be open to visitors from September 16 to December 7.
Studio Ghibli's anti-war cult classic Grave of the Fireflies will be re-released on Netflix in Japan starting July 15. Additionally, a composition project where viewers can share their feelings after the film and a special program to support school screenings have been announced.
Universal Studios Japan has announced the One Piece Premier Summer 2026 event, to be held from July 30 to November 19, 2026. The event has been enhanced compared to the previous year with action shows and character meet-and-greets.
The 48-year deep-rooted history of Star Wars fandom in Japan is honored with an emotional animated short film titled "Okaeri, Star Wars," narrated by famous actor Hideaki Itō.
Chiikawa, one of Japan's most beloved characters, is launching a massive collaboration with McDonald’s; the characters will meet fans in the roles of restaurant managers and staff.
McDonald's Japan is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary anime series Saint Seiya with a special menu and a fun "Pegasus Fantasy"-themed advertising campaign.
ANIAFF, the new breath of fresh air in Japan's animation world, is preparing to meet audiences in Nagoya this November for its second edition.
Japan's long-standing jewelry brand Star Jewelry is celebrating its 80th anniversary with the legendary anime icon Doraemon.
Gōshō Aoyama's beloved series Detective Conan's 29th film, 'Fallen Angel of the Highway', exceeded 10.8 billion yen at the Japanese box office, becoming the series' fourth consecutive film to surpass this threshold, and its creator Aoyama celebrated this achievement with a special illustration.