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Sanrio x Neighborhood Story Collab Unveils Plushies and Pop-Up Tour
Ai Yazawa's fashion manga joins Sanrio for an exclusive line of plush, apparel and collectibles at a traveling Japanese pop-up starting in July.
6/17/2026
Akimine Kamijyō Returns with 'KILLER+SITTER' in Shonen Magazine
Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine announces that veteran mangaka Akimine Kamijyō will launch his new family drama series KILLER+SITTER on June 24.
6/17/2026
Persona 4 Revival Gets All-New English Voice Cast
Atlus reveals a fresh English ensemble for the 2027 remake, swapping in new talent while keeping the Japanese voices intact.
6/17/2026
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Main Trailer Drops for October 16
CloverWorks unleashes the main trailer for the concluding Rascal Does Not Dream anime film, promising to wrap the beloved series in Japanese theaters on October 16.
6/17/2026
American Manga Awards 2026 Nominees Spotlight Urasawa, Mokumokuren & Classics
Japan Society and Anime NYC unveil the nominees for the third American Manga Awards, honoring standout new releases, ongoing series, and craft excellence in English-language manga.
6/17/2026
Seiko x Fullmetal Alchemist Watch Honors Edward Elric in Style
Seiko and Fullmetal Alchemist team up on a detailed chronograph watch packed with references to Edward Elric and the series' alchemy lore.
6/17/2026
SHAFT Adapts 'Just Like Mona Lisa' in Bold New TV Anime
A million-copy manga about a genderless teen forced to confront love and identity gets the SHAFT treatment, with first trailer and cast due at AnimagiC.
6/17/2026
Kingdom Vol. 79 Tops Oricon’s May Manga Sales Chart
Oricon’s monthly figures crown Yasuhisa Hara’s Kingdom the best-selling manga title in Japan for May as its 79th volume moves 356,559 copies.
6/17/2026
Prime Video Secures Global Streaming for Science SARU's 'The Ghost in the Shell'
Prime Video will exclusively stream the new Ghost in the Shell TV anime worldwide in over 240 countries starting July 7, with episodes dropping just 30 minutes after Japan's broadcast.
6/17/2026
L'étoile de Paris en Fleur Wins Top Audience Award at Animafest Zagreb
Gorō Taniguchi's original anime film about two Japanese girls chasing dreams in 1910s Paris claims the Mr. M Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the major Croatian festival.
6/17/2026
Main PV Drops for 'I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand'
Studio Gekkou unleashes the full main trailer for the hit light novel adaptation, revealing theme songs and a July premiere date.
6/17/2026
'Magic Repo Man' Casts Reiji Kawashima as Lent for October 2026
A kind-hearted mage gets betrayed by his party and his power to lend magic turns into a brutal collection scheme, with a sassy fairy by his side.
6/17/2026