K-On! merchandise continues to be produced, with a new Nendoroid figure of Mio Akiyama announced in June 2026. No new anime or manga content has been reported.
Good Smile Company revealed a 2.0 version of Mio Akiyama from K-On! as part of its Nendoroid FUNS Good Smile Fest 2026 lineup on June 4, 2026. The figure was shown as a colored sample or prototype alongside figures from Fate/stay night, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and other franchises. No other K-On! characters were announced in the same event.
The announcement is the only K-On! related news across the stories. No new anime, manga, film, or other media projects for the series have been reported. The franchise's current presence is limited to merchandise, specifically the Nendoroid line.
Earlier stories in the cluster cover unrelated topics such as VTuber collaborations, Attack on Titan merchandise and analysis, Bleach anime trailers, and a Michael Jackson biopic. None of these stories mention K-On! or connect to the series.
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Independent developer Renka announced the mystery visual novel 'Ren: Kujūshima Warabebuta Serial Murder Memorandum' for Steam on July 28, 2026. The game is set on an isolated island where a crime notice is given via a children's song and seven geniuses gather. It features classic locked room mysteries, astrology, and a puzzle of flesh and blood. Renka has released five games in 2026 so far.
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.
Koei Tecmo announced Attack on Titan 3, the next entry in its action game series, will launch this winter on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The game adapts the entire Attack on Titan anime story, including the Nine Titans. MAPPA will produce the opening sequence, which will be added via a later update.
Koei Tecmo will stream an official broadcast for Attack on Titan 3 on July 2 at 7:00 AM, featuring voice actors Yui Ishikawa and Shiori Mikami alongside producer Hideo Suzuki. The game covers the full story up to the climax, including first-time confrontations with the Nine Titans. It will release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with timing and pricing undecided.
MAPPA will exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to 5, showcasing production materials for Chainsaw Man - Reze Arc, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Attack on Titan: The Final Season, and Dorohedoro Season 2. The booth will also sell convention-exclusive goods including happi coats, T-shirts, keychains, skateboard decks, and Mappa caps.
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry selected 19 companies for the first round of the IP360 Subsidy program, including eight anime studios. Aniplex, Wit Studio, Mappa, Trigger, Production I.G, CoMix Wave Films, Twin Engine, and K2 Pictures will receive funds for projects ranging from new theatrical works to sustainable production systems, with a maximum subsidy of 1.5 billion yen per company.
TELASA announced it will exclusively live-stream the M Countdown Stage from KCON LA 2026 in Japan. The event runs August 15-17 Japan time from the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. Headliners NCT 127, ZEROBASEONE, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER each get one-hour sets. The stream costs 990 yen with archive viewing planned.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' held the number one spot at the Japanese box office for the third consecutive week, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha's June 26-28 rankings. Three new films entered the top five: 'Supergirl' at second, a new 'Keroro Gunsō' theatrical feature at fourth, and the latest 'Anpanman' film at fifth.
COSPA is now accepting reservations for an Attack on Titan jinbei featuring the Wings of Freedom emblem and Survey Corps text, along with a matching mini pouch with carabiner. Early sales begin in early August 2026 at the Attack on Titan Hita Cafe, the Attack on Titan in HITA Museum ANNEX, the COSPA Official Shop, and G Store Dot Com. The basic reservation period runs until July 20, 2026.
Kodansha will hold its interactive pop-up event "KODANSHA HOUSE 2026" in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 12, 2026, marking the first time the event is held on the US West Coast. Newly drawn visuals by the creators of "Blue Lock," "Attack on Titan," "Witch Hat Atelier," and "FAIRY TAIL" have been released for the event, which runs alongside Anime Expo.
Kotobukiya's OSHI WORKS brand is now accepting pre-orders for an Eren Yeager figure based on Attack on Titan: The Final Season. Priced at 8,800 yen, the figure captures Eren's determined expression and his back as he resolves to carry out the Rumbling. Shipping is scheduled for December 2026.
Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Namco Pictures issued an apology for including an unapproved reference to Attack on Titan in the new Sgt. Frog movie. The rights holders had clearly stated their objections beforehand, but a communications breakdown within the companies allowed the reference to remain. The companies promised to tighten internal verification systems.
MegaHouse's G.E.M. Series has unveiled first color samples of Attack on Titan palm-sized Eren and Levi figures, plus first prototypes of Bungo Stray Dogs Dazai and Naruto Shippuden Minato. Re-releases of Naruto, Demon Slayer, and Gintama figures were also announced, alongside a Premium Bandai lottery event.
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.
Koei Tecmo Games announced on June 19 that MAPPA, the studio behind the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season, will produce the opening animation for the upcoming tactical hunting action game Attack on Titan 3. The opening will be a completely new animation that depicts the story of Attack on Titan from beginning to end. The game is planned for release on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Further details, including the release date and the first look at actual gameplay footage, will be revealed during an official web program airing on July 2 at 19:00 JST. The program will feature voice actors Yui Ishikawa (Mikasa Ackerman) and Shiori Mikami (Krista Lenz), along with development producer Eisei Suzuki as a commentator. According to Game Spark, the opening animation will not be included in the main game at launch but will be added in a later update.
Kotobukiya's Oshi Works figure brand is releasing a scale figure of Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan The Final Season. The figure captures Eren with eyes hiding his resolve to start the Rumbling and his lonely back. It uses magnets for positioning and stands about 230mm tall. Pre-orders are open at 8,800 yen for a December 2026 release.
MAPPA celebrated its 15th anniversary on June 14 with a special website, a June 19 lineup presentation stream, and a fall 2026 exhibition. The studio, founded in 2011 by Masao Maruyama, has produced major hits including Attack on Titan The Final Season, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man. The presentation will feature new title information and a commemorative movie with a song by PEOPLE 1.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' debuted at #1 in Japan's box office for June 12-14, 2026, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha. Other new entries include 'Osomatsu-san: The Human Scum-ification Plan!!!!!?' at #3, 'Bluey in Cinema: The Sign' at #8, and 'Temporary Extra Service: Milky☆Subway Local Train to the Theater' at #9.
Producer Graham King revealed in a Japan interview that the team discussed recreating Disneyland's 'Captain EO' attraction for the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael.' The attraction, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and executive produced by George Lucas, was ultimately cut due to time constraints and rights issues. King noted a sequel is in development, leaving the possibility open.
Indoor Astronaut released the full version of the cooperative multiplayer railroad construction game Unrailed 2: Back on Track on June 11, 2026, for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5. The game exited early access after about a year and a half. The official release adds a seventh biome called the Underground Unit, described as a secret research facility of the United Railway Bureau, which features laser barriers and hidden buttons. A new enemy, the floating AI Manager of the United Railway Bureau, also appears. The game supports up to four players in classic and endless modes, and up to eight players in time attack, sandbox, and versus modes. Cross-play is supported across all platforms. A packaged version published by Beep Japan includes a reversible cover, a character sticker sheet, and a Cat Set DLC code. A limited edition adds a board game, an original soundtrack CD, and acrylic character stands. The Steam version is priced at 3,000 yen, while the Nintendo Switch and PS5 versions cost 3,190 yen. A launch trailer was also released.
Koei Tecmo Games announced Attack on Titan 3 on June 6. The tactical hunting action game, developed by ω-Force, is the sequel to 2018's Attack on Titan 2. It will release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, and aims to cover the series story from beginning to end.
A special video titled 'Becoming Michael' has been released for the biographical film 'Michael', which opens in Japan on June 12. The video shows lead actor Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's real-life nephew, discussing the grueling preparation for the role. Jackson said he rehearsed for hours until his feet bled and went numb, and that every morning he had to remind himself that Michael would not take a day off. The video also includes comments from director Antoine Fuqua and producer Graham King. Fuqua praised Jackson's attention to detail, saying Michael's dance moves are not easy to imitate. The film had advance IMAX screenings in 62 Japanese theaters starting June 5, with 278 limited screenings over three days. Many screenings sold out, especially in urban areas. The film earned 103,825,600 yen over the weekend, with 24 sold-out screenings. Worldwide, the film has reached $890 million in cumulative box office as of June 8. The film depicts Michael Jackson's early career, including his relationship with his father and the creation of his iconic songs.
Koei Tecmo announced Attack on Titan 3 during Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6, with a release date of July 1, 2026. The tactical hunting action game will cover the Marley Arc through the final chapter of the original manga, featuring evolved graphics as shown in the released promotional video. The game is planned for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This is the third installment in the Attack on Titan game series, where players use Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to fight Titans. Further information is scheduled to be released on July 1. The announcement was part of the Summer Game Fest 2026 event, which began streaming at 6:00 AM on June 6.
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.
VTuber Kson and smartphone case brand Rhinoshield have announced the limited collaboration series "KSON DREAMY REVEAL." The lineup includes shock-resistant phone cases, AirPods cases, and a MagSafe-compatible ring grip featuring two new visuals themed "June Bride" and "Goddess of Myth." All items are made to order and limited in quantity, with early shipments expected around late June 2026. Purchase bonuses include random trading cards based on order totals.
Bandai Spirits announced the Ichiban Kuji Attack on Titan ~Dedicate Your Heart~ lottery, featuring MASTERLISE figures of six Survey Corps members. The lineup includes A Prize Eren MASTERLISE, B Prize Mikasa MASTERLISE, C Prize Armin MASTERLISE, D Prize Erwin MASTERLISE, E Prize Hange MASTERLISE, and the Last One Prize Levi ~Humanity's Strongest Soldier~ MASTERLISE. The lottery will be sold at stores starting October 24, 2026, at 850 yen per play. Additional prizes (F through J) and a Double Chance Campaign remain unannounced. The announcement was made via the official Ichiban Kuji Club website. The figures are part of the MASTERLISE line, which emphasizes high detail and presence. The lottery is produced by Bandai Spirits' Lottery Innovation Division.
Anime! Anime!'s annual reader survey on the most memorable traitor characters in anime ranked Wataru Kuon from Blue Lock first, Kanjuro Kurozumi from One Piece second, and Reiner Braun from Attack on Titan third. The poll received 238 responses between May 18 and May 24, 2026.
GeekOut released 'Attack on Titan Tycoon' on Roblox on May 29, 2026, the third official Roblox title based on the Attack on Titan manga. The title was developed by Bulk Games as a winning entry from a 2024 contest. GeekOut sees Roblox as a platform for expanding Japanese IP globally.
Yoshihiro Nishimura, the Japanese film director and special effects artist known for his work on Shin Godzilla, the live-action Attack on Titan film, and his own cult horror films such as Tokyo Gore Police, died on Monday at age 59 after a battle with liver disease. He was in post-production on his upcoming film Geisha War at the time of his death.
A new analysis of Attack on Titan examines six major themes in the series, including the error of demanding answers instead of seeking them, the need to belong creating violence, and everyone being both a devil and a hero. The piece argues the story will stand as a classic alongside Neon Genesis Evangelion.
The main promotional video for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, the fourth and final cour of the anime adaptation, has been released. The trailer opens with an intense battle between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach, and features combat sequences involving Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihouin, the Gotei 13, and Uryu Ishida. The final cour is scheduled to begin airing on Japanese television in July 2026. Ahead of the broadcast, episodes 1 through 3 will be screened in theaters for one day only on June 21. Screenings will take place at six venues across Japan, including Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. A premium stage greeting event at United Cinema Aqua City Odaiba in Tokyo will feature voice actors Masakazu Morita, Noriaki Sugiyama, Shinichiro Miki, Yuichiro Umehara, and Shunsuke Takeuchi. Attendees at the member-exclusive screening will receive a limited sticker drawn by original creator Tite Kubo. The film will also debut in U.S. theaters from June 25 to June 29. Kubo has confirmed that this final part will include additional original material expanding on the manga's ending.
MSI Computer Japan announced a collaboration with VTuber kson and a major update to its DigiME VTuber software. The update adds VRoid Hub integration, high-precision facial tracking, expression presets, and professional lighting controls to lower barriers for new virtual streamers.
Hajime Isayama admitted he feels a sense of insincerity about Attack on Titan's ending, explaining that Eren Yeager's global popularity made him unable to fully commit to depicting the character as purely detestable. The comment appeared in newly updated displays at the Attack on Titan in HITA Museum.
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has released a new clip recreating the 1983 'Billie Jean' performance where the singer first performed the moonwalk. The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, who underwent two years of rehearsal and analyzed original footage frame by frame to match the movements. The scene was filmed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the same venue where the original 'Motown 25' special was recorded. Director Antoine Fuqua said the team felt a responsibility to accurately recreate the historic moment. The film also announces a three-day limited IMAX preview screening from June 5 to 7 at 62 theaters nationwide. Attendees will receive an A3 poster on a first-come, first-served basis. The movie traces Jackson's life from his childhood in the Jackson 5 through his solo career and global fame. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo as father Joseph, Nia Long as mother Katherine, Kendrick Sampson as producer Quincy Jones, and Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca. The screenplay is by John Logan, with Graham King producing. 'Michael' opens nationwide on June 12, distributed by Kino Films.
Crunchyroll announced a partnership with Kodansha USA to add 23 back-catalog manga titles to its Crunchyroll Manga app on May 18, alongside You Chiba's Dricam!! from Shueisha. The additions include major series like Attack on Titan, Tokyo Revengers, and Your Lie in April, marking a significant expansion of the app's library since its relaunch in October 2025.
GKIDS will screen a new 4K remaster of the 2006 anime film Tekkonkinkreet in North American theaters on May 31 and June 1. The two-night event marks the 20th anniversary of the feature, which was directed by Michael Arias and animated by STUDIO4°C. It is the first nationwide U.S. theatrical release for the title. Tickets are on sale now. The screenings will offer both the original Japanese language track and the English dub. A 4K UHD Blu-ray and digital download release will follow later in the year, though no date was given. The film adapts the Eisner Award-winning manga by Taiyo Matsumoto. It won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Animation of the Year in 2008 and the Ofuji Noburo Award at the 2006 Mainichi Film Awards, among other honors. The remaster continues an active period between GKIDS and STUDIO4°C. The distributor released the studio's All You Need is Kill in January and will release ChaO on April 10. Previous collaborations include Mind Game and Children of the Sea.