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GKIDS Acquires NA Rights for Poignant Wartime Anime 'Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood'
GKIDS has secured all North American theatrical and distribution rights to the acclaimed anime drama 'cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood,' bringing the Ghibli-tinged wartime story to U.S. and Canadian theaters starting September 4.
6/16/2026
KyoAni Ignites 'Sparks of Tomorrow' with Fresh Cast and Third Key Visual
Kyoto Animation drops a bold new key visual, pre-broadcast trailer, and five additional voice talents for its long-awaited steampunk adventure just weeks before the July 5 debut.
6/16/2026
Cyborg 009: Nemesis Casts Yamaji and Nara as Key Scientists
Veteran seiyuu Kazuhiro Yamaji and Tōru Nara step into the pivotal roles of Dr. Gilmore and Dr. Golbert for the classic franchise's summer anime revival.
6/16/2026
Naoki Urasawa Returns with 'The Final Manga Classroom' This August
Legendary mangaka Naoki Urasawa is launching a new series that confronts creativity, craftsmanship, and human purpose in an AI-dominated era.
6/16/2026
MAPPA Marks 15th Anniversary with Moody New Reze Key Visual
The acclaimed studio has released the first in a series of special anniversary key visuals, spotlighting Reze in a dramatic new illustration for the Chainsaw Man film.
6/16/2026
Science SARU Steers Ghost in the Shell's TV Comeback This July
Science SARU takes the lead on a major new Ghost in the Shell TV anime with a star creative team and simultaneous Prime Video global debut on July 7.
6/16/2026
Wistoria: Wand and Sword S2 Tops AniTrendz Spring 2026 Week 9 Charts
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 has claimed the No. 1 spot on AniTrendz's Spring 2026 Week 9 Top Anime Rankings, reflecting strong fan momentum in a stacked season.
6/16/2026
Sgt. Frog Returns to Theaters After 16 Years with New Anime Film
The chaotic Keronian invaders storm back onto the big screen June 26 as the first Sgt. Frog theatrical film in 16 years brings fresh music from ano and a massive-scale story.
6/16/2026
Black Clover Season 2 Locks October 2026 Premiere with Tanemura Directing
After more than five years away, Asta and the Black Bulls are officially returning to TV screens this fall as the long-awaited second season gets its broadcast window and key staff reveal.
6/16/2026
HIDIVE Snaps Up Short-Form Rom-Com 'I'm Dating a Dark Summoner' for Fall
HIDIVE has secured exclusive streaming rights to the cheeky short anime adaptation of Shaoh's fantasy romance manga, arriving in October across North America and select regions.
6/16/2026
Silver Link Promotes In-House Talent for Sasaki and Peeps Season 2
Silver Link studio is refreshing its leadership ranks for the sequel, elevating a familiar assistant director to helm the October 2026 premiere of the office-worker fantasy hit.
6/16/2026
American Manga Awards 2026 Nominees Spotlight Craft and Standouts
Japan Society and Anime NYC unveiled nominees for the third American Manga Awards, honoring top titles, translators, letterers, and designers shaping English-language manga.
6/16/2026