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Kuroko's Basketball Hits Karaoke no Tetsujin Vol.5—Aloha Merch Drop
Generation of Miracles swap jerseys for aloha shirts as the fifth Karaoke no Tetsujin collab teases exclusive summer goods for early September.
8/12/2026
Otakuthon 2026 Hits Record ~37K—Anisong, Seiyuu & 2027 Dates
Montreal’s bilingual anime mega-con closed its 2026 run with a new attendance high, packed concerts, and next year’s calendar locked.
8/12/2026
Patlabor EZY File 3 Locks March 5, 2027—Teaser, Visual & First-Squad Cast
As File 2 hits theaters this week, the mecha classic’s third theatrical chapter lands a firm date, teaser, and two new Special Vehicles officers.
8/12/2026
Crunchyroll Locks Global Rights to Makoto Shinkai’s Next Film
Sony’s anime streamer and Sony Pictures will co-distribute the director’s untitled follow-up outside most of Asia, with India included.
8/12/2026
Otakon 2026 Clocks Record 47,049—Swords, Square Enix & Summerween Tease
D.C.’s fan-run giant closed its swords-and-sorcery weekend at a new high, then locked Aug 6–8, 2027 for a spooky Summerween encore.
8/12/2026
Glasses With a Chance of Delinquent Locks 2027 Debut, Staff & Dual Teasers
Naruki’s Bessatsu Friend hit Megane, Tokidoki, Yankee-kun unveils main staff, twin teaser visuals, a first PV, and a 2027 TV window.
8/12/2026
J.C.Staff Locks Oct. 3 for Marronnier Kingdom With First PV & Full Knight Cast
Veteran studio J.C.Staff rolls out the first promo, key visual, and voice lineup for Nao Iwamoto’s josei fantasy as NHK E-Tele sets October 3.
8/12/2026
Tank Chair Locks Oct. 4 Debut With Main PV, SiM OP & Fresh Cast
Polygon Pictures’ violent sci-fi hit rolls out a full promo package: premiere date, theme songs, new voices, and a menacing Sensei visual.
8/12/2026
HIDIVE Locks Biggest MBS Output Deal, Leads With Nia Liston Simulcast
The streamer expands its Mainichi Broadcasting alliance into HIDIVE’s largest content pact yet, opening with the October isekai Nia Liston.
8/11/2026
Otakon Bookworm Panel: Staff Energy, Battle PV & Witch Hat Collab
At Otakon 2026, Ascendance of a Bookworm’s team brought aisle-running hype, combat footage, and a surprise Witch Hat Atelier collab cut.
8/11/2026
Tanya the Evil II Tops ANN Weekly Episode Polls as Summer Charts Lock In
ANN readers crown Saga of Tanya the Evil II for the week of July 29–Aug 4, while Jaadugar still leads the season cumulative board.
8/11/2026
Shueisha Launches MANGA MILLION: Free Million-Page Library in 100+ Languages
For its 100th anniversary, Shueisha opens a free global platform with ~400 titles and one million pages—no signup required.
8/11/2026