Koei Tecmo is developing a new action game project tentatively titled 'Fuji,' listed on a Japanese government grant program page as a new IP with 'oriental' visuals. No further details have been released.
Koei Tecmo Games is developing a new game project tentatively titled 'Fuji,' according to a listing on the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's IP360 project page. The entry describes the project as a new IP that draws on the company's expertise in oriental expression and action games. The IP360 initiative is a government grant program that aims to boost overseas sales of Japanese content to 20 trillion yen by 2033, and also funds projects from other major publishers like Square Enix and Sega.
The listing, which appeared in late June 2026, is the first public acknowledgment of the project. It is distinct from Koei Tecmo's established series such as Nioh and Nobunaga's Ambition. No staff, platforms, release window, or further details have been announced. The project remains in development with no additional information available.
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Advance scene cuts for episode 12 of TV anime Mushoku Tensei III have been released. Titled The End and the Beginning, the episode reveals the identity of a mysterious old man who tells Rudeus he came from the future and speaks of tragic events about to befall him. The released photos show Rudeus's surprised expression.
The live-action Look Back, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, received a standing ovation lasting more than 12 minutes after its screening at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Sep 7. The film, one of 21 competing for the Golden Lion, stars Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Furi Nanase, and Rokka Okada. It opens in Japanese theaters on Sep 11.
The Doraemon official website is offering Fujiko F. Fujio's SF short manga 'The End of Old Age' free until September 22. The story follows Ikeda, a boy who left Earth 6000 years ago and reached Raglang Star, waking from artificial hibernation to find humanity entering its 'old age' as a species, with falling birth rates. Advances in technology mean the return trip to Earth now takes only 60 days, a blow to Ikeda after his long journey.
The television anime of Nao Iwamoto's The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom manga has revealed a second trailer, new cast members, and its opening theme. Miyuki Sakurai, Natsumi Fujiwara, Takehito Koyasu, Kazuyuki Okitsu, and Daisuke Namikawa join the cast, and yama performs the opening song "Sayonara wa Iwanai." The anime premieres on October 3.
The official website for the live-action Look Back film released a new clip Friday showing Kyomoto and Fujino creating manga together. Hirokazu Kore-eda directs, edits, and writes the screenplay. Aju Makita plays Kyomoto, and Natsuki Deguchi plays Fujino. The film opens September 11 in Japan, with GKIDS releasing it in 2026 in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland.
The advance cuts and synopsis for episode 11 of the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Get Reincarnated in Another World were released on September 2. The episode, titled Turning Point 4, airs September 6 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels at 24:00, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. In the episode, Rudeus and his party shake off the pursuit of Atoferatofe and obtain Sokasu grass, said to be effective against Drain Disease, in the hope of curing Nanahoshi's illness. On the night Rudeus returns home after a long absence, Hitogami appears and offers advice. When Rudeus moves to follow that advice, a mysterious figure appears. The released cuts show Rudeus hugging Sylphie and Perugius gazing at a Ruijerd doll. The series is based on Rifujin na Magonote's novel, serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 with a cumulative circulation of 18 million copies. Studio Bind handles animation, with Shibuya Ryosuke directing.
Netflix announced on September 1 that its original series Fujiyama Boy will premiere worldwide in January 2027. Wataru Ichinose stars as Kakuhata Kanta, a man who has been a shut-in for eight years and has zero romantic experience. Suzu Hirose plays Hamamiya Mami, Japan's top idol, whom Kanta vows to marry after his dying mother tells him she dreamed of the union. The story follows Kanta's sudden declaration that he will marry the idol and his subsequent struggle to make that happen. Ichinose, who previously starred in the Netflix series Sanctuary, said he was surprised to hear Netflix wanted him for a love story and that he felt obligated to give his all since Netflix changed his life. Hirose described the project as quite funky and said she wondered why she was cast, but praised the explosive strength of her character. The series is directed by Yu Irie, known for the SR Saitama no Rappers films and An no Koto, with scripts by Shigeki Kaneko, who won the 38th Kuniko Mukoda Award for Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai. Executive producer Yuta Fukui said the story is about a man who recklessly pursues a love everyone calls impossible.
Manga Up! Global added two Square Enix manga to its English catalog this week. Fumi Ito's Escape from the Seventh Night, a supernatural mystery based on Takuma Sakai's light novel, arrived Monday. Ume Koshida's Daughter of the Dragon God arrived Tuesday. Escape from the Seventh Night ran on Gangan Online from October 2023 to 2025. Daughter of the Dragon God has run in Shonen Gangan since December 2023, and Square Enix Manga & Books will release it in print starting March 2027.
Kadokawa announced on Wednesday that the television anime of Syuu and Nanna Fujimi's light novel series Victoria of Many Faces will receive a second season and a new special episode. The announcement came alongside a new visual. The first season premiered on TV Tokyo and its affiliated channels on July 7 and concluded with its ninth episode on Tuesday. A recap episode is scheduled for next Tuesday. The anime is directed by Nobukage Kimura at Studio DEEN, with Naohiro Fukushima overseeing series scripts and Mina Osawa designing the characters. The cast includes Chika Anzai as Victoria, Shion Wakayama as Nonna, Yōhei Azakami as Jeffrey, and Kenji Nojima as Lancome. Haku. performs the opening theme song "Isshin," and KI_EN performs the ending theme song "En no Tsuki." The light novel series began on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in December 2021, and Kadokawa published the fourth volume on June 25. A manga adaptation by Komo Ushino launched on Kadokawa's Flos Comic website in December 2022, with its seventh compiled volume shipped on July 17. Yen Press publishes both the light novel and manga in English.
Advance scene cuts for episode 10 of the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Get to Another World have been released. The episode introduces the new character Atoferatofe, the Immortal Demon King, voiced by Nanako Mori. The series airs every Sunday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and others.
Bandai Namco Filmworks will release the Season 2 Blu-ray Volume 1 of the TV anime 'Wistoria: Wand and Sword' on August 26, 2026, priced at 22,000 yen. Volume 2 follows on November 27. The limited edition includes a special booklet with a newly written short story by Fujino Omori, a voice drama CD, and cast audio commentaries.
Clear River Games announced a remaster of the 1995 Super Famicom action RPG Terranigma during the Pixel Arcadia showcase on August 25, 2026. The game, developed by Quintet and originally published by Enix, will launch in early 2027 for PC (Steam and GOG.com), PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. PLAION will handle publishing for the domestic packaged version. The remaster is licensed by Square Enix, with key members of the original development team participating. Character designer Kamui Fujiwara returns as an advisor, providing new key visuals and in-game designs, while composers Miyoko Kobayashi and Masanori Hikichi contribute new arrangements of some tracks. The game will also include convenience features suited to modern playstyles. Terranigma follows a boy named Ark as he restores life to a desolate surface world, tracing Earth's history from the birth of life to modern civilization. The original game never received an official North American release, and fans have long called it a hidden gem. A 2021 Change.org petition sought archival distribution, with Fujiwara and Kobayashi among its supporters. The remaster will be exhibited at gamescom 2026, which starts August 26 in Cologne, Germany.
A limited edition Zippo featuring Bunta Fujiwara from Initial D has opened pre-orders, capped at 150 units. It is the first item in the CAMSHOP Zippo series to use Bunta as a motif. The black nickel body carries laser-engraved comic scenes and an individual serial number.
Sega announced the guest lineup for the Stranger Than Heaven stage at its Sega/Atlus booth during Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The event spans five days, with both special stages and gameplay stages scheduled. Actor Tsuyoshi Ukaji is set to appear on the September 18 special stage, while professional wrestler Kenny Omega joins the gameplay stage on September 19. Voice actor Akio Otsuka takes the special stage on the same day. The September 20 lineup includes streamer kson on the gameplay stage, with the special stage guest still listed as coming soon. The final day, September 21, features Ushizawa on the gameplay stage and a special last stage with actors Yu Shirota and Dean Fujioka. Sega plans to stream each stage program on the RGG Studio official YouTube channel.
The production committee for the TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Be Serious When I Go to Another World" released advance scene cuts for episode 9, titled "Lamentation," on August 19. The episode is scheduled to air on August 23 at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous distribution on ABEMA and d Anime Store. In the episode, Nanahoshi suddenly vomits blood and collapses on the Chaos Breaker. The cause is the "Draine Disease," an illness that should have been eradicated 7,000 years ago. Nanahoshi falls into despair, and Rudeus offers to help her, asking Perugius for assistance. They then set out to find someone who might know about the disease. The released cuts depict Nanahoshi, afflicted by the mysterious illness, revealing her inner feelings. The production asks viewers to pay attention to her performance. The city built inside a huge crater is also visible in the cuts. The anime is based on the novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has been serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 and has a cumulative series circulation of 18 million copies. The third season marks the fifth anniversary of the anime adaptation in 2026.
ATS-MODELS has released a 1/64 scale pre-painted assembly diorama of the Fujiwara Tofu Shop from Initial D. The kit recreates the storefront, signboard, roof, balcony, ladder, and surrounding wall. It includes USB Type-C powered interior lights and is priced at 11,880 yen on Amazon.co.jp, with release scheduled for January 31, 2027.
The official website for the Reincarnated as a Sword anime announced on Sunday that the second season will debut on the ABEMA streaming service on September 30, followed by a television premiere on Tokyo MX and ABC TV on October 7. HIDIVE released an English-subtitled trailer previewing the opening theme song "Dream of Butterfly" by FZMZ and revealing the ending theme song "Baribari Buddy" by Hanabie. The season will stream on HIDIVE as it airs in Japan, with availability in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. HIDIVE will also host the North American premiere at Anime NYC on August 22, featuring a panel with director Shinji Ishihira and producers Yosuke Shimada and Genta Ozaki. Shinji Ishihira returns to direct at C2C, with Takahiro Nagano writing and supervising scripts, Atsuko Saito designing characters, and Yasuharu Takanashi composing music. The cast includes Ai Kakuma as Fran, Shinichiro Miki as Master, and Yuma Uchida as Jean du Vix. A manga spinoff titled Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita My Dish by Itsuki Fujioka will launch on Micro Magazine's Comic Ride service on September 30.
At the Tokyo premiere for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on July 30, Mrs. GREEN APPLE appeared as special guests. The band performed the Japanese theme song 'Brand New', which was written after meetings with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, producer Amy Pascal, and director Destin Daniel Cretton. Vocalist Motoki Omori said they put 120% of their feelings into the song.
Episode 5 of Draw This, Then Die! has the girls seeking parental permission to attend a manga event, which means talking to their parents about the manga club. Yasumi's conversation plays for comedy, while Fujimori's is the serious one, built on episode two's setup. Fujimori's manga expresses her feelings, and her mother agrees after reading it, though the review finds the confrontation resolves too easily. The episode also reveals Hikaru was held back a year and that her mother may be the manga artist Miss Teshima met when she was younger.
The fourth season of the Fate/Grand Order: Ritsuka Fujimaru Doesn't Get It anime shorts was announced at the FGO Fes. 2026 event. It launches August 7 within the Club Chaldea FGO Radio Station program at 9:00 p.m. JST, with new episodes every two weeks. The shorts adapt Tsuchida's slapstick comedy manga about humanity's last master Ritsuka Fujimaru.
The TV anime "Mushoku Tensei III: I'll Seriously Try When I Go to Another World" released the synopsis and advance cuts for Episode 7, titled "Fourth Stage," on August 5, 2026. The episode depicts the graduation ceremony at Ranoa Magic University, where Rinia and Pursena attend as graduates. After the ceremony, Norn is invited by Ariel to join the student council, and Nanahoshi continues her research on summoning objects from another world. Nanahoshi also makes a proposal to Rudeus, though the details are not disclosed in the synopsis. The advance cuts show Rinia and Pursena fighting, and Nanahoshi devoting herself to research. The series airs every Saturday at 24:00 on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels, with simultaneous streaming on ABEMA and d Anime Store. The anime is based on the novel by Rifujin na Magonote, which has been serialized on Shosetsuka ni Naro since 2012 and has over 18 million copies in circulation. The third season adapts from volume 13 of the original novel.
HIKKY announced on July 28 that it released the Fujikyu Highland-themed VR space "Virtual FUJIQ" on VRChat on July 27. The world is part of the XR Annual Project marking the 100th anniversary of Fujikyu Railway's founding. Visitors can enter for free 24 hours a day from VR devices or Windows PC by searching for "Virtual FUJIQ" within VRChat. The space keeps attractions from Virtual Market 2026 Summer, held July 11 to 26, playable after the event ended. These include the VR coaster "Super FUJIYAMA!," which accelerates the more the player screams, and the water attraction "Sugoku Nagashimasuka," a two-choice quiz about Fujikyu Highland trivia. HIKKY states this is the world's first VR coaster that accelerates with screams, based on its own research from February to June 2026. Beyond serving as an event archive, the space is a hub for the Fujikyu Highland virtual community "FUJIQ VIRTUAL PLAZA," which has drawn over 10,000 members within about two weeks of recruitment. Community members interact on Discord and will help plan the Virtual Market 2026 Winter exhibition. New attractions and content are planned, incorporating member feedback.
Ashi Productions announced on July 22 that it will release "Magical Princess Minky Momo: To the Dream of Longing: Duet of Sincerity," a completely new OVA and the first animated entry in the Minky Momo series in 32 years. The project commemorates the studio's 50th anniversary. A teaser trailer and key visual were released alongside the main cast. Kurumi Yoki voices the protagonist Momo/Minky Momo. Fukushi Ochiai plays the dog Dettabook, Natsumi Fujiwara plays the monkey Chamocha, and Rie Kugimiya plays the bird Pipirupi. The trailer opens with the incantation "Prirura prirura dejirinpa, doririmu doririmu dejipappa" and shows the land of dreams and hope called Dejinasa. The story follows Momo, who awakens as Minky Momo on her 12th birthday and collects dream energy to save Dejinasa from a crisis caused by humans losing hope. The key visual carries the catchphrase "Having dreams is wonderful," inheriting the theme of past series. The OVA is directed by Ayumu Watanabe, with a script by Deko Akao and character designs by Hiroshi Watanabe and Mari Tominaga. It will screen in theaters nationwide starting November 13 at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other venues. Advance tickets with a limited flake sticker sheet bonus go on sale July 24.
Netflix is streaming the new live-action GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka series in North America with English subtitles. The first episode debuted Monday, with new episodes releasing weekly. Takashi Sorimachi reprises his role as the 52-year-old Onizuka, who now faces a school system driven by rankings, tablets, and social media.
KADOKAWA will have a booth at Fate/Grand Order Fes. 2026 Chaldea School Festival on August 1-2, 2026, at Makuhari Messe. The booth will sell advance items from 14 Fate-related works, including newly illustrated goods for Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka Doesn't Get It, Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Silver Blue, and others. Venue-limited clear cards and purchase bonuses are also planned.
Fujimi Model announced the 1/150 Train-NEXT Series, a new N scale plastic kit line with snap-fit assembly requiring no glue or paint. The first two releases are 2-car sets of the Enoden 1000 Series and Enoden 1100 Series, each using pre-colored molded parts and stickers for color separation. Bonus parts and compatibility with TOMYTEC railway model parts are included. Both kits are priced at 4,400 yen and release on October 28, 2026.
At GAME FUTURE SUMMIT 2026, KLab and Next Ninja shared practical strategies for overseas expansion and AI utilization. KLab's Toshi Fujiyoshi detailed how Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team achieved high sales in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East through simultaneous global release, Discord community management, and offline world tournaments. Next Ninja's Seiko Yamagishi emphasized direct fan engagement. The panel also revealed that AI has automated 86% of customer support work, cutting response time from five days to five minutes.
The BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita television anime is getting a manga adaptation titled BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita Arale∞Arabu-ration, drawn by artist Kuunerin. It launches on Bushiroad Works' Comic Growl website on July 24. Mugendai Mewtype keyboardist Miyako Fuji also launched a new manga, Magical Physical Kululu, on Shogakukan's Ciao Plus website on July 2.
A special talk video for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' features Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and Japanese band Mrs. GREEN APPLE, who wrote the theme song 'Brand New.' Holland nearly spoils a scene inspired by the song before Zendaya and Batalon stop him. The band is invited to the Los Angeles world premiere.
The fantasy anime Wistoria: Wand and Sword has been greenlit for a third season. The announcement came at the end of Season 2, which aired from April 2026. A commemorative visual by character designer Saya Ona was released. No further details on Season 3 have been revealed yet.
Four characters from the manga and game franchise The Prince of Tennis will appear on the back cover of the July 15, 2026 issue of the magazine anan (issue 2504). The cover features Ryoma Echizen, Kunimitsu Tezuka, Syusuke Fuji, and Ryoga Echizen in casual summer clothing, described as an anan-exclusive special gravure. The collaboration promotes the July 30 release of two remastered romance adventure games: The Prince of Tennis: Motto Gakuen-sai no Ouji-sama ♡ -40 and more... and The Prince of Tennis: Gyutto! Doki Doki Survival Tie break ♡ game. These are updated versions of PlayStation 2 titles originally released between 2005 and 2007, and they will be compatible with Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam. The magazine's back reading pages will include a report on the games. The Prince of Tennis manga by Takeshi Konomi began serialization in 1999, and its sequel The New Prince of Tennis will conclude in the September 2026 issue of Jump SQ. on August 4, ending a 27-year run. The anime adaptation, which started in 2001, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with projects planned through December 2027. A fan event called Tenipuri Surprise Summit is scheduled for July 19 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring Konomi and voice actors.
In an interview, anime critic Ryota Fujitsu argues that anime's growing popularity is leading to its commodification, turning it into a mass-produced product indistinguishable from other entertainment. He warns that anime will lose its artistic identity and become interchangeable, with generative AI tools accelerating this trend. The piece also addresses the Japanese government's recent funding initiative, which encourages AI translation to combat piracy, a move some outlets have misread.
Bandai is releasing a CSM Transformation Belt Typhoon Old No. 1 Edition to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider. The belt replicates the original design from episodes 1-13 of the 1971 series, using new molds to capture the distinct shape of the Typhoon windmill, side buckle, and back. It includes voice lines by Hiroshi Fujioka, sound effects, and BGM. Pre-orders open July 3, 2026, on Premium Bandai for 55,000 yen, with delivery scheduled for November 2026.
The official website for the To You in the Beyond anime film announced that Naohito Fujiki has joined the cast as Nishina, the homeroom teacher of protagonist Kazuki Tsukigase. The film, directed by Junichi Wada at TMS Entertainment, opens in Japan on October 9.
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry revealed through its IP360 project that Koei Tecmo is developing a new game project tentatively titled 'Fuji.' The listing describes it as an action game with 'oriental' visuals. The IP360 initiative is a government grant program aiming to boost overseas sales of Japanese content to 20 trillion yen by 2033.
A new game tentatively titled 'Fuji' from Koei Tecmo Games has been listed on the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's IP360 project page. The entry describes it as a new IP that draws on the company's expertise in oriental expression and action games. No further details are available yet.
The official website for the Wistoria: Wand and Sword anime announced on Sunday that production on a third season has been green-lit, immediately after the second season's 12th episode aired in Japan. The second season premiered on April 12 on TBS and 27 affiliated channels, and concluded on June 28. A commemorative visual drawn by character designer Sayaka Ono and a production decision trailer were released alongside the announcement. The first season's director Tatsuya Yoshihara served as general director for the second season, with Hideaki Nakano as director at studios Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures. Sayaka Ono returned as character designer and chief animation director, and Yuki Hayashi composed the music. Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired, including an English dub. The manga, written by Fujino Omori and illustrated by Toshi Aoi, launched in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in December 2020 and has 15 published volumes. The anime's second season topped the weekly Spring 2026 ranking three times, according to Anime Corner.
The television anime adaptation of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's manga Kill Blue will receive a second season. The announcement came immediately after the first season's 12th and final episode aired in Japan on Saturday. Fujimaki, best known for creating Kuroko's Basketball, drew a commemorative illustration to mark the news. The first season, directed by Hiro Kaburagi at studio CUE, premiered on April 11 on multiple TV Tokyo stations and began streaming the same day. The series follows legendary hitman Juzo Ogami, who after a mission is transformed into a 13-year-old boy and must infiltrate a middle school. South Korean girl group aespa performed the opening theme "ATTITUDE," and boy band RIIZE performed the ending theme "KILL SHOT." The manga ran in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump from April 2023 to September 2025, spanning 13 volumes. Viz Media publishes the series in English. Fujimaki is scheduled to attend Anime Expo 2026 next week for a panel and autograph session.
ASCII.jp reviews the Switch package version of Doraemon's Dorayaki Shop Story, a management simulation where players run a dorayaki shop in a town populated by characters from Fujiko F. Fujio's works. The game, originally released digitally in 2024 as part of the Fujiko F. Fujio 90th birthday project, now has a physical edition with a permanent bonus guide. The reviewer notes the game's relaxed pace and the appeal of seeing characters from multiple Fujiko series appear.
The manga 'Roadside Fujii' (Robō no Fujii) by Nabe Kurao is having a 50% point-back sale on all six volumes on Amazon Kindle as part of the Amazon Manga Weekend Sale. The sale runs for three days from June 26 to 28, 2026. The series follows Mamoru Fujii, a non-regular employee in his 40s who lives without caring about others' opinions, prompting those around him to reconsider their own standards of happiness.
The live-action film adaptation of Mika Yamamori's manga "In the Clear Moonlit Dusk" has added two new cast members. Former Nogizaka46 member Yūki Yoda will play Yoshiko, the childhood friend of protagonist Kohaku Ichimura. Naohito Fujiki will portray Seiichi Takiguchi, the father of the other lead Yoi Takiguchi and the owner of a curry restaurant called "Nasu Oyaji." The film stars Shunsuke Michieda as Kohaku Ichimura and Seira Anzai as Yoi Takiguchi, with additional cast including Rintarō Mizusawa, Yuna Hoshino, Sayu Suzukawa, Takato Ōkura, and Tatsumi Asa. Kentarō Takemura is directing from a script by Yuichi Tokunaga, with music by Shū Kanematsu. TBS TV is overseeing production at TBS Sparkle, and TOHO is distributing. The film is scheduled to open in Japan on October 23. The manga, which began serialization in 2020 in Kodansha's Dessert magazine, has 10 compiled volumes and received an anime adaptation that premiered in January.
VTuber/virtual singer Fuji Aoi announced on June 22 that she will hold an exhibition and pop-up store around December 8, the anniversary of her YouTube channel. The venue is planned for Tokyo. A new song and music video are also in production for a fall 2026 release.
The first stage play adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's 'Chainsaw Man', performed in 2023, will be streamed for free on the Jump Channel from June 26 to 28. The free release commemorates the upcoming second stage play, 'Chainsaw Man: The Stage: Reze Arc', which runs in Tokyo and Kyoto from July 25 to August 12, 2026.
MAPPA will produce the anime adaptation of Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion manga, with a worldwide Netflix release scheduled for 2027. The announcement came during the studio's 15th anniversary livestream on June 19, which also revealed a teaser visual, a first trailer, and the main staff and cast. Yuki Komada directs the series, with Misaki Morie handling series composition and scripts. Kazunori Aoki is the character designer and chief animation director. Shuichiro Umeda voices protagonist Tatsuhiko Hirayama, a former aspiring animator who reconnects with his craft after meeting indie musician Nico Kashiwagi, played by Aya Gomazuru. The manga ran in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from February 2023 to January 2025, spanning six volumes. It originated as the grand prize winner of Shueisha's Million Tag competition, which guaranteed the winner a serialization and an anime adaptation. Viz Media and MANGA Plus publish the manga in English. The livestream also included new information on Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, and other MAPPA projects.
MAPPA released the second teaser PV for Chainsaw Man: Assassin Arc on June 19 during the studio's 15th anniversary lineup stream on YouTube. The PV shows assassins from around the world moving to target protagonist Denji, with glimpses of new characters. Alongside the PV, MAPPA announced a smartphone game project for Chainsaw Man. The opening theme for the arc is a new song by Maximum the Hormone titled ALL THE LYNCH!! ALL THE MINCE!!. A 1-minute 29-second version of the song plays in an opening movie produced by MAPPA. Maximum the Hormone's Maximum the Ryo-kun said the full version is already complete at about 4 minutes 30 seconds, calling it a masterpiece and a future staple of the band's live performances. The smartphone game's official X account is running a follow-and-retweet giveaway to commemorate the announcement. The Assassin Arc was announced last year as the story following the Reze Arc. The theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, released in September 2025, recorded 7.1 million domestic viewers and 10.8 billion yen at the Japanese box office, with a worldwide total exceeding 29.78 billion yen.
The staff for the new live-action GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka series released a 90-second trailer and a new visual on Thursday. Takashi Sorimachi returns as Eikichi Onizuka, now 52, working at a school where teachers are ranked by students via tablets. The series premieres July 20 on Kansai TV and Fuji TV.
The preview images and synopsis for Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Episode 10 (Episode 22 overall) have been released. The episode, titled "Hoping, Blooming, Thundering," is scheduled to premiere on June 14. In the episode, Will and Julius attempt the Second Bloom. Under the watch of the tower high mages and the Magia Vander, Will confronts a Wors Ooze again. He recalls the origin of his sword and the magic he created with Elfaria when they were young, and calls forth Wis through his own power. The first season was animated by studios Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures, with Tatsuya Yoshihara as director. Yoshihara returned for the sequel as Chief Director, with Hideaki Nakano as director. The anime is based on the manga by Fujino Omori (author of Danmachi) and illustrated by Toshi Aoi. The manga has been serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine since December 2020, with 15 volumes published. It surpassed 3 million copies in February 2026. Kodansha USA licensed the manga in English, and Crunchyroll streams the anime worldwide.
The New National Theatre announced the full cast for the world's first stage adaptation of Fujiko F. Fujio's 1969 sci-fi short manga 'The Minotaur's Plate'. Seishiro Kato plays the protagonist crew member, Future Uchida plays the girl Minoa. The play runs December 10-28 at the New National Theatre's Small Theatre in Tokyo. Takuro Suzuki handles adaptation, choreography, and direction.
A new Doraemon collaboration with fashion brand LAD MUSICIAN launches June 13 at the Shibuya PARCO flagship store and THE DORAEMON STORE. The collection features DJ and band-themed designs, including 10 T-shirt styles showing characters as musicians, plus record shoulder bags, caps, and acrylic key rings. Online sales begin June 15.
TOHO Movies revealed a new live-action Kaiji film titled Kaiji: Jinsei Revenge Game, opening January 29, 2027. Tatsuya Fujiwara returns as Kaiji Itou, Tōya Satō returns to direct, and Yūgo Kanno composes the music. Masatoshi Yamaguchi wrote the script with assistance from creator Nobuyuki Fukumoto.