Koi is an illustrator and character designer whose recent work includes a 1/7 scale figure of Cocoa from Is the Order a Rabbit? based on his dress illustration, and whose ongoing projects include the MAPPA-produced anime Koi seyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo, set for 2027.
Koi's recent output spans merchandise and anime production. In August 2026, Luminous Box began taking orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Cocoa from Is the Order a Rabbit?, based on a dress illustration Koi drew for the Gochiusa exhibition. The figure stands about 212mm tall, includes a dedicated base, and is priced at 26,100 yen with a May 31, 2027 release date.
On the anime side, MAPPA is producing the television adaptation of Coco Uzuki's manga Koi seyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo, with a teaser visual and PV released on June 19 during the MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Presentation. The romantic comedy follows Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae, two students hiding their true selves. The anime is scheduled to air in 2027, with Yasutomo Okamoto directing, Mariko Oka handling character design, and Yohei Yamazaki writing series composition.
Koi's involvement in the Is the Order a Rabbit? franchise continues to generate commercial products, while his name is attached to a major studio's upcoming romantic comedy. The two threads show an illustrator working across both collectible merchandise and anime adaptations.
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Bandai Namco Pictures unveiled the first main promotional video for Keroro Gunsō, an all-new Sgt. Frog television anime, revealing its new cast, full staff, and October 3 debut on TV Tokyo and affiliates. The series features an all-new cast, including Makoto Koichi as Sergeant Keroro, and will air at 9:30 a.m.
Motoki Omori will appear in the TBS October Tuesday drama "Iroha no Koi wa Toki o Kakeru," starring Mone Kamishiraishi. It is his first TBS drama. His role is described as important and central to the story, but details stay under wraps until the first episode. Omori also recently made his film debut and appeared in the NHK morning drama "Anpan."
TELASA began streaming a second making-of special for the drama "Natsuiro no Kumo ga Koi to Arashi wo Makiokosu" on September 5. The special gathers the Takemiya family cast, including Ryusei Fukada, Koki Ukisho, Momoko Tanabe, Michiko Haneda, and Yasuharu Inoue. In the footage, Fukada shares behind-the-scenes stories about his co-star Ukisho, and the cast holds a family meeting segment. The drama faces its final episode.
The TV anime Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai has released the WEB preview, advance cuts, and two episode posters for episode 10, titled "Wasurenai Hi". The episode follows Shina as she begins learning healing magic from Fran-sensei to stay by Mimi's side. Mimi, bored with less time together, meets classmate Haru and grows complicated feelings when Shina tends to Haru's fever.
TV Asahi's classical music program "Music Concert Without a Title" will broadcast a special "Dragon Quest Concert conducted by Koichi Sugiyama" on September 26 at 10:00. The program will feature the late composer appearing via VTR, delivering famous tunes he conducted himself along with exclusive talk, according to the official website. Koichi Sugiyama composed music for the Dragon Quest series from its first installment, creating well-known pieces including "Overture (Roto's Theme)" and "To Fly in the Sky." He passed away on September 30, 2021. The scheduled songs for the broadcast have not been announced as of the time of writing. The Dragon Quest series marks its 40th anniversary this year, and a commemorative exhibition is running in Harajuku, Tokyo until September 6. The program is part of the regular "Music Concert Without a Title" series on TV Asahi, which typically features classical music performances and commentary.
TV Asahi announced that Kotaro Koizumi and Dori Sakurada will guest star in the annual Doraemon Birthday Special on September 6. Koizumi plays Howard Richie, a 22nd-century billionaire whose gem is stolen, and Sakurada plays Konrobo, a fox robot officer trying to catch the wanted Doraemon.
The October 2026 issue of Gundam Ace, on sale August 26, opens with Mobile New Century Gundam X FLASH, a completely new work by Koichi Tokita that continues the story from NEXT PROLOGUE. The issue also carries a Gundam X 30th anniversary feature with cast interviews and a look back at the series.
Koichi Tokita's sequel spin-off manga Mobile New Century Gundam X FLASH starts serialization in the October 2026 issue of Monthly Gundam Ace, out August 26. Newly drawn cover illustrations for Mobile New Century Gundam X Record Compilation A.W. 30th Chronicle were revealed: a DREAMS cover by character designer Nobuyoshi Nishimura and a Resolution cover by mechanical designer Kunio Okawara. The compilation releases January 2027.
Dentsu Group, with GeekOut and Studio Koi Koi Inc., announced on August 3 that it will handle planning and production for the Roblox adventure RPG Egg Hunt 2026: The Grand Eggspress. The game inherits the spirit of the community event Egg Hunt, sending players aboard a train through six worlds to find over 100 eggs.
Luminous Box is taking orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Cocoa from Is the Order a Rabbit?, based on a dress illustration Koi drew for the Gochiusa exhibition. The figure stands about 212mm tall, includes a dedicated base, and is priced at 26,100 yen with a May 31, 2027 release date.
viviON will hold a goods fair for the TV anime Kimi to, Mienai Koi wo Shita. at 174 GEO stores nationwide from August 21 to September 24, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations of heroine Koharu Fuyutsuki appear on acrylic stands, keychains, badges, and more. Mail order via viviON BLUE runs September 7 to 30.
Haruto Hino will launch a new manga titled Mizuki no Koibito (Mizuki's Lover) on Shogakukan's Manga ONE service on August 30. The story follows two famous former child actors, Mii-chan and Kei-kun, who become lovers. Hino previously wrote Takunomi., which ran on Manga ONE from August 2015 to June 2018 and inspired a 12-episode anime in January 2018.
The original television anime Vertex Force, directed by Strike Witches and Vividred Operation creator Kazuhiro Takamura, will premiere on October 3 at 11:30 p.m. on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, with streaming on U-NEXT and other services in Japan. The announcement came on July 24 via the anime's official website, which also released a main promotional video, key visual, and the full main cast. Makoto Koichi voices protagonist Akira Todo, a 13-year-old middle school student living in Okinawa who feels inferior for lacking the "Engine" power his older sister Haruka inherited from their father. Kaede Hondo plays Haruka Todo, a cheerful 16-year-old high school girl who hides her power. Ami Koshimizu voices Eleanor Northbrook, an 18-year-old from the United States; Megumi Han plays Lala Zudenstein, a 16-year-old from Switzerland; and Rie Takahashi voices Yoko Nishina, a 16-year-old from Hokkaido. The story follows Akira and his family as strange events begin occurring worldwide, with unidentified enemies approaching. Takamura is directing at SMDE, with Gorō Kuji as assistant director. Kanetake Ebikawa handles engine design, and JNTHED handles ENIA design.
The TV anime 'I Want to Love You Until You Die' has released a preview and two episode posters for episode 3, titled 'Friends.' A three-volume Blu-ray release will begin October 28. A special fan distribution event at AKIHABARA GAMERS on August 8 and the second web radio episode on July 24 were also announced.
Kodansha released 'Hamukoi - Hamster ni Tensei Shita Boku to Sanshimai no Amaama na Hibi' on July 17 for PC via Steam and Epic Game Store. The live-action romance sim places the player as a hamster pampered by three sisters, played by gravure idols. The game faced multiple Steam bans before release, which developers discussed in an interview with Automaton.
Kodansha's Morning magazine announced that Shū Okimoto and Koichi Suzuki's manga 'Vote Counter Victoria' (Hyōyomi no Victoria) will conclude in two chapters. The series, which launched in June 2024, follows an election consultant and a new politician challenging a long-serving mayor. The seventh compiled volume ships on July 22. Real-life political consultant Kumiko Suzuka supervised the story.
Solafune CEO Ren Uechi participated in a roundtable with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and other officials at the IVS2026 startup conference in Kyoto on July 1. The meeting, which Koizumi also posted about on social media, involved discussions on the company's AI-driven geospatial intelligence platform. Solafune focuses on integrating GEOINT, OSINT, and SIGINT for policy support and business development.
The visual novel brand OVERLAP GAMES released 'Koi Shikarubeki ~Mayoigoe Kara no Tegami~' on July 10. The Nekoneko Soft-developed title has earned 97% positive reviews from about 50 Steam user ratings. The story is set in 1972 and follows a student who reunites with a supernatural girl. The game is praised for its Showa-era atmosphere, full voice acting, and character writing. Notably, many reviews come from Chinese-speaking regions, aligning with the brand's overseas expansion goals.
Koi Shikarubeki ~Mayoiga Kara no Tegami~, a visual novel set in 1972 Japan by Narcissus writer Tōma Kataoka and developer neko neko soft, has launched on Steam. It is the first title from publisher OVERLAP GAMES' new visual novel brand. The story follows a boy who returns to a forbidden shrine and a girl trapped there. Full voice, chapter-based, 7-10 hours playtime.
The live-action series of Keiko Kinoshita's BL manga 'Koi o Suru Nara Nidome ga Jōtō' (Love is Better the Second Time Around) will return for a second season on September 1. Makoto Hasegawa and Robin Furuya reprise their roles. The new season is an original story set two years after the first season, with the couple living together. Returning and new directors, a composer, and an LGBTQ advisor are attached.
Director Takushi Koide appeared at Anime Expo 2026 after a screening of the first episode of his original anime Goodbye, Lara. The project, five years in the making, uses hand-painted backgrounds and thick-lined character designs to evoke 1990s anime aesthetics. Koide worked with Studio Pablo for the hand-drawn backgrounds and emphasized traditional methods over 3D-CG or AI-assisted art.
A pop up shop for the Dengeki Bunko light novel series Adachi and Shimamura and Even Replicas Fall in Love opened at Yurakucho Marui on June 20, 2026. The shop sells new goods featuring bunkobon cover illustrations by original illustrator raemz, and an autographed illustration board is on display. Pre-orders for character fine graphs with reproduced signatures are available at Kadostore.
Toei's official YouTube channel, Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official, has surpassed 2 million subscribers. To mark the milestone, the channel will stream five classic tokusatsu films for free as premium premieres starting July 4. The lineup includes "Kamen Rider vs. Shocker," "Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: Bomb Hurricane," "Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Goseiger: Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle," "Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars," and "Heisei Kamen Rider 20th Anniversary: Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER." Each film will be available for about two weeks from its premiere date. The channel will also premiere two special "Kamen Rider x Super Sentai" videos on June 27 at 19:00, directed and composed by Koichi Sakamoto. The "Drama Ver." features suit actor Seiji Takaiwa, his son Taisei Takaiwa, and Ruka Shibata, while the "Music Ver." is an archive-footage montage. The channel launched in 2011.
Mikase Hayashi's Soredemo Otōto wa Koishitagaru manga will receive a 47-page epilogue chapter in the next issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine on July 24. The chapter is set three years after the main story's ending, which concluded on May 22. The series, which launched in February 2022, follows step-siblings Nao and Rihito.
The romantic comedy manga "How to Make a Girl in Love" (Koisuru (Otome) no Tsukurikata) by Bansei Azusa is getting a TV anime adaptation. The series, serialized on comic POOL, follows a cosmetics-loving high school boy who applies makeup to his childhood friend. It has surpassed 600,000 copies in print and won top awards in web manga polls. An official X account has launched for updates.
MAPPA is producing the television anime adaptation of Coco Uzuki's manga Koi seyo Mayakashi Tenshi-domo, with a teaser visual and teaser PV released on June 19 during the MAPPA 15th Anniversary Lineup Presentation. The romantic comedy follows Otogi Katsura, a student known as the perfect beautiful girl who hides her true self, and Toki Ninomae, a seemingly perfect classmate who also conceals his real nature. After Toki discovers Otogi's hidden side, the two form a secret accomplice relationship. The manga has been serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Dessert since 2023 and has cumulative circulation exceeding 2.25 million copies. The anime is scheduled to air in 2027. Director Yasutomo Okamoto leads the staff, with Mariko Oka handling character design and Yohei Yamazaki writing the series composition. Additional staff includes art director Takumi Hashimoto, color designer Kana Tanabe, photography director Shunsuke Taniguchi, editor Ayumu Takahashi, and animation producer Yuriko Waki. The teaser PV includes Otogi's character voice for the first time.
Director Koichi Sakamoto, who has made numerous original tokusatsu works for Toei's streaming service TTFC, said in an interview marking the service's 10th anniversary that he wants to produce a sequel to the 2017-2018 crossover series Space Squad. He also expressed interest in reviving Metal Hero series and rebooting past heroes on the platform.
The television anime adaptation of Amara's light novel series The Cat and the Dragon has announced its July 4 premiere date, along with a first promotional video and three additional cast members. The series will debut on Tokyo MX on July 4 at 9:00 p.m. JST, followed by broadcasts on BS NTV, Yomiuri TV, Nagasaki Culture Broadcasting, and AT-X throughout the following week. Streaming will be available on d Anime Store in Japan. The newly announced cast includes Yu Serizawa as Haneko, a well-behaved cat who assists a prince struggling with magic; Makoto Koichi as the kind-hearted prince; and Kazuya Ichijo as the king, who must negotiate with the dragon. The first PV shows the dragon visiting a human town and requesting an audience with the king, along with glimpses of Haneko teaching magic to a child. The anime is directed by Jin-Koo Oh at OLM, with series composition by Mitsutaka Hirota, character designs by Rie Nishino and Chiaki Kurakazu, and music by Takahiro Obata. The original web novel debuted on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in September 2013, and the series has sold over 1.4 million copies across its light novel and manga editions.
A detailed production review from Sakuga Blog argues that My Dress-Up Darling season 2 represents a significant creative and technical upgrade over the first season. The piece traces the improvement to multiple factors: series director Keisuke Shinohara's growth into his role, the addition of assistant series director Yusuke Yamamoto (Nara) who brought a more eclectic comedic sensibility from Bocchi the Rock, and a healthier production environment at CloverWorks compared to the post-Wonder Egg Priority exhaustion that constrained season 1. The review highlights how the sequel broadens its depiction of cosplay and otaku culture, giving fuller treatment to in-universe fictional works and exploring more diverse perspectives including crossplay and age-related identity struggles. It notes that animation producer Shouta Umehara stepped down to a production desk role, allowing Shou Someno to take over as producer, which the review frames as a positive development for the team's long-term health. The piece singles out episodes directed by Nara and a return from Shin Wakabayashi as particular highlights, while also noting that the season's small-team approach to animation required careful management to avoid burnout.
The upcoming "New Theatrical Version ☆ Keroro Gunsō: Revival and Immediate Crisis of Earth's Destruction!" has announced seven new guest voice actors, including Keigo Sato (JO1), Yusei Yagi (FANTASTICS), Suzanne, Rina Watanabe (Hinatazaka46), Tomokazu Seki, Natsuki Hanae, and Koichi Yamadera. The film commemorates the anime's 20th anniversary and is the first new movie in 16 years, directed by Yuichi Fukuda. It opens nationwide on June 26.
The television anime adaptation of Ayune Araragi's manga Isshiki-san wa Koi o Shiritai (Ms. Isshiki Wants to Know About Love) has received a teaser trailer that announces its main cast, additional staff, and a January 2027 broadcast window. The teaser, released on May 22, 2026, confirms that Riko Akechi will voice the protagonist Isshiki Rinna Milford, an elite police inspector who has never experienced romantic love. Shuichiro Umeda will play Meishi Rokutanda, a kind but scatterbrained detective who becomes her pseudo-boyfriend. Kazuya Komai is directing the series at studio Sakura Create. Deko Akao is handling series composition, and Shohei Hamaguchi is designing the characters. Additional staff include prop designer Noriyasu Murata, CG director Satomi Nakajima, and music composer MICHIRU. The romantic comedy manga originally launched under the title Rinna Keibu wa Kokyu ga Dekinai in 2016 before relaunching in Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace in 2020. Nine compiled volumes have been released, with a tenth due on May 25, 2026. Yen Press has licensed the manga for English release.