Hime appears as a character in the Gridman Universe franchise, featured in new illustrations for an office-style popup event in July 2026, and is also the title character of the Netflix film Super Kaguya Hime!, which ended its theatrical run in June 2026 after earning over 2.5 billion yen.
Hime is a character in the Gridman Universe franchise, appearing alongside Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, and Mujina in newly drawn illustrations for the Gridman Universe Office Style POPUP event. The popup, announced by QINOCOP, is held at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to July 26, 2026, and features the characters in office lady outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, acrylic stands, and business card holders, with purchase bonuses for attendees.
Hime is also the title character of the Netflix original animated film Super Kaguya Hime!, a modern adaptation of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter set in a virtual space called Tsukuyomi. The film ended its initial theatrical run on June 18, 2026, after four months, during which it drew over 1.2 million viewers and earned more than 2.5 billion yen at the box office. Revival screenings in enhanced formats including MX4D, 4DX, and Dolby Atmos begin September 18, 2026. The film's deluxe limited edition Blu-ray sold out its initial 100,000-unit allocation and received a second reservation window for another 100,000 units.
Super Kaguya Hime! has also expanded into merchandise collaborations, including a fashion line with WEGO releasing July 10, 2026, and Nendoroid figures of Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo announced at Good Smile Fest 2026. The film's success has been attributed in part to a targeted social media strategy, as detailed by publicity producer Misaki Hashimoto.
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Movic opened pre-orders for a FUSHI plushie and a Dog DOGE plushie keychain from the Netflix film Cosmic Princess Kaguya!. The items ship around October 30, but reservations close July 26 or when the limit is reached. FUSHI is 3,300 yen, Dog DOGE is 2,420 yen.
Amazon Kindle has launched a large-scale sale offering up to 50% points back on select Kadokawa manga titles, running from July 7 through July 13 for the Kadokawa campaign and until July 23 for the Summer Super Point Fair. The promotion coincides with Amazon Prime Day and covers dozens of series, including Delicious in Dungeon, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon, Nichijou, Persona 3, Persona 4, Persona 5: Mementos Mission, and Gunslinger Girl. For Delicious in Dungeon, all 14 volumes (excluding volume 10) are eligible; buying the full set costs 10,742 yen and yields 5,012 yen in points. The Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: Adventurer's Bible Complete Edition and Ryoko Kui's sketchbook Daydream Hour are also included. The Persona manga adaptations are similarly discounted: all 11 volumes of Persona 3 cost 6,897 yen with 3,454 points back, all 13 volumes of Persona 4 cost 8,173 yen with 4,092 points back, and all 3 volumes of Persona 5: Mementos Mission cost 2,057 yen with 1,029 points back. Other notable titles in the sale include Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Today's Menu for the Emiya Family, A Bride's Story, Neon Genesis Evangelion, The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Erased, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, and The Eminence in Shadow.
Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.
Good Smile Company released the third trailer for Patlabor the Case Files, a 3D action game from developer Chime Corporation. The trailer highlights three primary modes: Main Mission, Another Side Mission, and Simulator Mode. The game launches this summer for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, with support for Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean languages.
TikTok held the First Half Trend Awards 2026 ceremony on June 30, awarding the Entertainment Category to the official account of Netflix anime film Super Kaguya Hime!. The award recognized fan-made videos like choreography, illustrations, and cosplay that spread on the platform. Producer Kenji Nagasaka accepted and announced revival screenings from September 18 and a December event.
QINOCOP announced the Gridman Universe Office Style POPUP in OIOI, held at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to July 26, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office lady outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchases of 3,000 yen or more earn a random Cheki-style card, with bonuses for Epos Card users.
The Netflix animated film Super Kaguya Hime! is not a Vocaloid-themed work, but it has drawn strong support from Vocaloid fans. The article argues the film's structure-a creator, a singer, and a virtual space diva-mirrors the ontology of Vocaloid culture, where Hatsune Miku is sustained by a community of creators rather than a single author.
The Netflix film "Super Kaguya Hime!" is collaborating with fashion brand WEGO on a line of apparel and goods releasing July 10, 2026. The collection includes T-shirts, necklaces, pouches, keychains, acrylic stands, aurora acrylic keychains, hanafuda-style cards, and can badges. The T-shirts feature a "COSMIC" logo in two colors and are priced at 4,399 yen including tax. The hanafuda-style cards and can badges come in 12 random types, available in packs or boxes. An online made-to-order Dog DOGE mascot keychain is also available for order from July 10 to August 10, with delivery scheduled for late October to early November. The collaboration uses newly drawn original illustrations by WEGO, and items worn by characters in those illustrations are sold as actual products. The goods will be available at select WEGO stores across Japan and the WEGO ONLINE STORE.
The upcoming television anime adaptation of the light novel series The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power released its third promotional video, announcing additional staff members and the theme song performers. Kaya performs the opening theme "Windmaker," while Utahime Dream All Stars performs the ending theme "Unknown Me." The anime premieres on AT-X on June 30.
The TV anime "The Unaware Saint She Continues to Unconsciously Leak Power Today" released its third promotional video, revealing the opening theme "Windmaker" by Kaya and the ending theme "Unknown Me" by Utahime Dream All Stars. The anime begins broadcasting on June 30.
The Steam version of Melty Blood: Type Lumina, a fighting game set in the Tsukihime universe, is 70% off until June 26. The game features over 10 characters, a story mode written by Kinoko Nasu, and Fate collaboration fighters like Saber and Mash. A new title, Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, was announced at EVO Japan 2026.
Twin Engine announced on June 19 that the anime film "Super Kaguya Hime!" will return to theaters for revival screenings starting September 18. The film, which ended its initial theatrical run on June 18 after four months, will be shown in multiple enhanced formats including MX4D, 4DX, ScreenX, ULTRA 4DX, and Dolby Atmos. Standard screenings will also resume. The announcement came during a stage greeting event held on June 19, the day after the film's scheduled conclusion. The original theatrical run began on February 20 following a Netflix release on January 22, during which the film drew over 1.2 million viewers and earned more than 2.5 billion yen at the box office. A special trailer for the revival screenings has been released. The film is a modern adaptation of "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" set in a virtual space called Tsukuyomi, where characters Kaguya and Ayaha connect through livestreaming and music. Animation production was handled by Studio Colorido and Studio Chromato, with direction by Seishirou Yamashita. The voice cast includes Yuko Natsuyoshi, Anna Nagase, Saori Hayami, and others.
The animated film Super Kaguya Hime! surpassed 2.5 billion yen at the box office as of June 18, 2026. Publicity producer Misaki Hashimoto discussed the SNS strategy that helped drive the film's success, including the approach of enjoying the internet alongside fans and the use of scene cuts, Live2D Kaguya, and postable screenings.
Tokyo's Cinema City announced on June 8 that the final week of Super Kaguya Hime! (June 12-18) will include all five welcome announcements and both music videos for "ray Super Kaguya Hime! Version" and "Reply" screened together. The film has been running for about four months and is approaching the theater's all-time top 10 in attendance.
Good Smile Company streamed its 'Nendoroid FUNS Good Smile Fest 2026' on June 4, 2026, unveiling a wide range of new Nendoroid figures. The event showcased colored samples and prototypes for numerous upcoming releases. Highlights included a 2.0 version of Mio Akiyama from 'K-On!', Saber in casual wear from 'Fate/stay night', and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'. Vocaloid characters such as Neru Akita and Haku Yowane also received new Nendoroid forms. Newly announced figures span multiple franchises: from 'Final Fantasy XIV', characters Alphinaud, Yotsuyu, and Emet-Selch were confirmed; from 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE', Velvet; and from 'Danganronpa 1·2 Reload', Celestia Ludenberg. The 'Super Kaguya-hime!' series added Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo. Other reveals included Femto from 'Berserk', Godzilla (2023) from 'Godzilla Minus One', and Magolor from 'Kirby of the Stars'. The 'Nendoroid Surprise' blind-box line will feature sets for 'Blue Archive', 'The Apothecary Diaries', and 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. Pre-orders opened for several items immediately after the stream.
QINOCOP announced a Gridman Universe popup at Shinjuku Marui Men from July 11 to 26, 2026. New illustrations feature Rikka Takarada, Akane Shinjo, Yume Minami, Borr, Hime, and Mujina in office-style outfits. Goods include life-sized tapestries, extra-large acrylic stands, and business card holders. Purchase bonuses include polaroid-style illustration cards, with extras for Epos Card users.
Amazon announced the June lineup of free PC games for Prime members via Amazon Luna. Titles include 'Mafia III: Complete Edition', 'Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered', and 'XCOM: Chimera Squad', with 12 more games rolling out weekly. The free distribution is available from Japan, but the cloud gaming service is not.
Three members of the idol group AVAM-Nanami Saeki, Hana Kikyo, and Yuka Himemiya-have been cast in the anime film "Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to." They will voice classmates of the protagonist Makoto Natsume, played by Shori Sato of timelesz. The film is based on the novel by Matoka, published under Shogakukan's Gagaga Bunko. Directed by Kei Suzuki, the animation is produced by SynergySP and Answer Studio, with planning and production by Shin-Ei Animation. The story is a love drama set against the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Display in Niigata. It follows Makoto, who is approached by classmate Aki Hayama, who says her great-grandmother told her he would draw a picture for her. The film is scheduled for nationwide release on July 17, 2026. Saeki commented that voicing a theatrical anime was a goal of hers. Kikyo noted she lived in Niigata as a child and would watch the Nagaoka fireworks annually. Himemiya expressed hope the film becomes everyone's "unforgettable summer."
The anime film adaptation of Kaori Mado's novel series You, Fireworks, and Our Promise announced three new cast members on Tuesday. AVAM group members Nanami Saiki, Hanaka Kikyō, and Yuka Himemiya will voice classmates of protagonist Makoto Natsume. The film opens in Japanese theaters on July 17.
The Netflix original animated film 'Super Kaguya Hime!' will end its theatrical run on June 18 after a four-month engagement that began as a one-week limited release. The film surpassed 2.5 billion yen in box office revenue. A commemorative stage greeting with the cast and director will be held on June 19.
The deluxe limited edition Blu-ray for the Netflix film "Super Kaguya-hime!" sold out its initial 100,000-unit allocation within days. After promising increased production, the official store will accept additional reservations from May 28 to June 11, with a second 100,000-unit cap for later shipping.
The manga adaptation of Mochiko Mochida's original story, Shiki-hime, Hajimemashita, has ended. Square Enix's Manga UP! service published the third and final part of the final chapter on May 20. The series ran from 2022 and follows a 34-year-old woman summoned to another world to rule spring.
The upcoming theatrical anime film Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend has released a new memorial visual and promotional video focusing on Sara Himeji, voiced by Konomi Kohara. The film is scheduled to premiere in Japan on October 16, 2026. Soichi Masui returns as director, with Masahiro Yokotani as story composer, Satomi Tamura as character designer, and fox capture plan composing the music. CloverWorks is handling animation production. The voice cast includes Kaito Ishikawa as Sakuta Azusagawa, Asami Seto as Mai Sakurajima, and others. The film is the latest entry in the Rascal Does Not Dream anime series, adapting the 15th and final main volume of Hajime Kamoshida's light novel series. Yen Press has licensed the light novels and manga adaptation for English release. Crunchyroll streams the previous anime series and films. A second short story collection for the light novel series will be released in Japan on October 9, 2026.