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Toei

Toei is spreading across animation, tokusatsu, games, and distribution in 2026. Its most recent moves include a free memorial stream of the Kakuranger 30th anniversary sequel after Hiroshi Tsuchida's death and a 2027 date for the Tsuburaya co-production Kaiju Decode: The Ring of Aidara.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 2h ago

Toei's 2026 is a set of launches rather than a single line. Toei Animation turned 70 on July 31 and marked it with a retrospective video, a production history, and a message from president Katsuhiro Takagi. The same studio stood up Eterna Animation, an in-house brand for original works whose first short, Foxing: Kitsune-tsuki, premiered at Fantasia. Toei Games announced April 21 alongside Sanrio Games, then took trial builds to Tokyo Game Show 2026 and a DEBUG NEPHEMEE demo to Pixel Art Park 9. The Aranami Project, running since October 2024, added the mascot Arainami T081 on Toei Day.

The tokusatsu side runs on anniversaries and labels. Shirakura said the V-Cinext label has no continued production plans for now, with Kabuto 20th likely to be its last. TTFC kept producing supplementary series in step with the main broadcast, from Hunters' Silence Record with Gavvan to a house-cat Rido spin-off, and the Kakuranger 30th anniversary sequel returned to YouTube free for three days after Hiroshi Tsuchida's death on October 11. On the page, DC and Toei announced Batman x Kamen Rider ZERO-ONE LEGENDS UNITE.

Catalog work is steady. Toei V Anime put 14 HD remasters on d Anime Store from October 10, the Toei Animation Museum Channel began all 50 episodes of Ashita no Nadja on September 23, and older Agito and Precure material returned on YouTube, TOKYO MX, and TVer. On the film side, Lionsgate became Toei Animation's U.S. distribution partner starting with Monkey Quest in 2027, and a Thai-language adaptation of Junji Ito's The Hanging Balloons is in production with 13 Studio. The studio also denied any license for a reported Dragon Ball park in France, saying the circulated art belongs to the Qiddiya project announced March 22, 2024.

Key facts

Kakuranger anniversary sequel free stream
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger Part 3: Middle-Aged Struggle Edition ran free on the Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official channel from 1:00 p.m. October 21 to 11:59 p.m. October 23. ↗
Kaiju Decode film debut
Kaiju Decode: The Ring of Aidara, from Tsuburaya Productions and Toei Animation, has a 2027 debut. Aya Yamane plays Maru and Karin Takahashi plays Coco. ↗
Toei V Anime remaster rollout
14 HD remastered Toei V Anime works began streaming on d Anime Store from October 10, 2026, with further batches on October 24, November 7, and November 21. ↗
Toei Games at Tokyo Game Show 2026
Toei Games exhibited for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with trial versions of HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. DEBUG NEPHEMEE released on Steam on September 10 and HINO on September 17. ↗
Aranami Project mascot
Arainami T081, the anthropomorphized form of Toei's distribution mark, was announced October 8, 2026, drawn by Ryosuke Takeuchi. ↗
V-Cinext status
Producer Shin-ichiro Shirakura said on X on September 20 that V-Cinext has no plans for continued production for the time being, and that Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: The One Who Inherits the Heavens, opening November 6, will likely be the last. ↗
DC and Toei crossover title
Batman x Kamen Rider ZERO-ONE LEGENDS UNITE was announced at a Batman Day fan event in Tokyo on the 19th, with an original DC comic and Bandai merchandise planned. ↗
Lionsgate U.S. distribution deal
Lionsgate is Toei Animation's new U.S. distribution partner for anime projects, beginning with the Monkey Quest film in 2027. ↗
Dragon Ball France park denial
Toei Animation said it has not granted a license for a planned Dragon Ball theme park in France and that circulating concept art came from the Saudi Arabia park announced March 22, 2024. ↗
Eterna Animation launch
Toei Animation established Eterna Animation in 2025 as an in-house brand for original IP, with its first short, Foxing: Kitsune-tsuki, directed by Takeru Shinozuka and premiered at Fantasia. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Announced
Toei Games (April 21, 2026) · 2026-10-05
Announced
Batman and Kamen Rider Zero-One project (Batman Day fan event in Tokyo) · 2026-09-19
Announced
mini-drama series 'Super Space Sheriff Gabban Infinity Gaiden' · 2026-07-19
Announced
participation in the second Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake, held at TIFFCOM 2026 · 2026-08-29
Announced
2026 edition of fan-vote-driven Blu-ray project with 10 candidate tokusatsu works · 2026-07-08
Noted
represented at Tokyo Game Show 2026 panel on game publishing · 2026-10-05
Noted
V-Cinema (V-Cinext) label, which makes sequels and spin-offs of Kamen Rider works, has no plans for continued production for the time being · 2026-09-20

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ninja sentai kakuranger 30th anniversary, the hanging balloons, angel densetsu, kamen rider mice, kamen rider kabuto the one who inherits the heavens, kamen rider heisei generations forever, super sentai 199 hero great battle, new transformation, project r e d, omega horn, kamen rider zezt sayonara no mission, kamen rider zezt, metalder, kubutack, barom 1
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toshinari yanaka, akira yamamoto

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Claim activity

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  • Confirmed Toei produces The Hanging Balloons Oct 14 · source
  • Confirmed Toei produces Angel Densetsu Oct 4 · source

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3d ago

Toei Streams Kakuranger 30th Anniversary Sequel Free After Hiroshi Tsuchida's Death

Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club posted a memorial comment on its official X account on October 21 and put its original production Ninja Sentai Kakuranger Part 3: Middle-Aged Struggle Edition on the Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Official channel free for three days. The stream runs from 1:00 p.m. on October 21 until 11:59 p.m. on October 23. The work is an official sequel made for the 30th anniversary of Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, the 18th Super Sentai series, which aired from 1994 to 1995. It streamed on TTFC in 2024 and reunites the original cast 30 years later as middle-aged versions of their roles. Hiroshi Tsuchida, who played Saizou, also called NinjaBlue, died of heart failure on October 11 at age 54, a death his agency 81 Produce announced on October 20. TTFC said it wanted as many people as possible to see his work and to give viewers a chance to remember him, and thanked the parties who consented to the stream.

6d ago

Kaiju Decode: The Ring of Aidara Sets 2027 Debut With Teaser Trailer

The official website for Tsuburaya Productions and Toei Animation's Kaiju Decode CG project revealed a teaser trailer, a new teaser visual, and a 2027 debut for Kaiju Decode: The Ring of Aidara on Sunday. Aya Yamane plays Maru and Karin Takahashi plays Coco. The story is set in Sakai in Osaka prefecture, with Katsuie Shibata writing the screenplay and Masayuki Gotou designing the monsters.

Oct 15

Digimon Concert Reveals 38-Character Key Visual And Two-Act Program

Toei Animation has revealed the key visual and details for "DIGIMON CONCERT ~2026 Anniversary & BEATBREAK~," set for December 28 and 29 at Tokyo International Forum Hall C. The visual gathers 38 characters, protagonists and partner Digimon from Digimon Tamers, Digimon Savers, Digimon Universe: App Monsters, Digimon Ghost Game and Digimon Beatbreak, in formal attire. Act one covers anniversary theme songs, act two features Beatbreak music arranged under Arisa Okehazama.

Oct 13

Toei and 13 Studio Adapt Junji Ito's The Hanging Balloons as Thai Film

Toei and Thai production company 13 Studio are producing a Thai-language feature film of Junji Ito's horror short "Kubitsuri Kikyu" (The Hanging Balloons), announced Tuesday. Thai director Taweewat Wantha is directing. The film moves the story's setting to Thailand while keeping the original's eerie worldview. The short debuted in Asahi Sonorama's Monthly Halloween in 1994 and inspired a Japanese live-action film in 2000 and a 2023 Netflix anime episode.

Oct 12

Toei V Anime Marks 40 Years With 14 HD Remasters on d Anime Store

HD remastered versions of 14 works from Toei Video's OVA label Toei V Anime are streaming on d Anime Store, rolled out from October 10, 2026. The launch batch is Teito Monogatari, Desert Rose: Yuki no Mokushiroku, Elf 17, and HEN. Further batches follow on October 24, November 7, and November 21, including titles never released beyond VHS.

Oct 9

Toei Games to Bring DEBUG NEPHEMEE Demo to Pixel Art Park 9

Toei Games will run a booth at Pixel Art Park 9 powered by Kumax Koumuten on October 11 at Pacifico Yokohama Hall A. Visitors can play the latest demo of the 2D adventure game DEBUG NEPHEMEE, which Toei Games is publishing. Merchandise goes on sale, including a newly drawn acrylic stand, a logo T-shirt, and a Dot Aranami Acrylic Keychain.

Oct 8

Toei's Aranami Project Adds Distribution Mark Character Arainami T081

Toei's Aranami Project, running since October 2024, announced a new character on October 8, 2026, this year's Toei Day. Arainami T081 is the anthropomorphized form of Toei's distribution mark, drawn by illustrator Ryosuke Takeuchi, who has worked on art for Pokemon and Monster Hunter. The name's T081 reads as TOEI through wordplay.

Oct 5

Sanrio, Toei, and PARCO Explain Their Game Publishing Plans at Tokyo Game Show

At Tokyo Game Show 2026 in Chiba on September 17, representatives from Sanrio, Toei, and PARCO discussed why they entered game publishing. Sanrio announced Sanrio Games on April 21, 2026; Toei announced Toei Games the same day; PARCO announced PARCO GAMES on August 19, 2025. Each cited global expansion, fan growth, and owning their own IP as aims.

Oct 4

Toei Animation Museum Channel Streams All 50 Episodes Of Ashita no Nadja

The Toei Animation Museum Channel began streaming all 50 episodes of Ashita no Nadja on September 23, with episode 1 premiering at 18:00 and one episode following each Wednesday. Every episode stays free for two weeks. The 2003 Toei Animation original series follows Nadja, a girl raised in an orphanage in early 20th-century Europe, searching for her mother.

Oct 4

Darkroom Streams Angel Densetsu OVA

Darkroom began streaming the two-part original anime video adaptation of Norihiro Yagi's Angel Densetsu manga on Friday. The OVA originally debuted in September 1996. It follows Seiichiro Kitano, a gentle transfer student at Hekikuu High School whose pale skin, sharp features, and awkward mannerisms lead classmates and local thugs to mistake him for a violent delinquent. Polite attempts to be friendly are repeatedly misread as threats, and through coincidence he accidentally knocks out the school's top fighters, earning the title of supreme delinquent and "School Guardian." The comedy comes from the gap between Kitano's reputation and his actual personality. Yukio Kaizawa directed the anime at Toei Video Co., Ltd., with scripts by Naoyuki Sakai and music by Ryuichi Katsumata and Tsuyoshi Ito. Yagi launched the manga in Shueisha's Monthly Shonen Jump in February 1993, and the 15th and final volume shipped in April 2000. Darkroom is a subsidiary of distributor Synergetic Films.

Oct 3

Toei Reveals Aladia And Naama For Rakuen Tsuiho Visual Novel

Toei Animation on September 24, 2026 named two new characters for Rakuen Tsuiho -The Stellar Angel-, its visual novel sequel to the 2014 film Rakuen Tsuiho -Expelled from Paradise-. Aladia, voiced by Hiromi Sakurai, is a former Deva security officer who stole the top-secret file Gray Goo and fled to the surface. Naama, voiced by Yui Sakakibara, is a rookie officer ordered to capture her. The game ships November 26, 2026 on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, with Japanese and English text switchable in-game. Shotaro Teshirogi writes the scenario. Rie Kugimiya returns as protagonist Angela Balzac, who now lives on the surface with Dingo, voiced by Shinichiro Miki. The setting is the year 2400, where parallel plants spread across the ruined surface and giant worms attack nearby settlements. The core K2-SYSTEM asks players at key points to pick between Kizuna and Kakugo, shaping Angela and branching the story toward multiple endings. A repost campaign for original QUO cards runs from September 24 to October 1.

Sep 20

Capcom Announces Street Fighter 6 and Detective Pretty Cure Collaboration

Capcom announced on September 20, 2026 that the fighting game Street Fighter 6 and the anime Detective Pretty Cure are crossing over. The reveal came at the Capcom Stage Live <DAY-2> event at Tokyo Game Show 2026. A four-episode original collaboration story is scheduled to be distributed starting December 17. In the story, an incident occurs in which arcade cabinets in the Battle Hub are broken and their screens go completely black, and Cure Answer and the others investigate the truth behind it. A key visual and part of the story were shown at the stage event. Game screens also showed Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly from Street Fighter 6 drawn in a Precure-style touch. Capcom said further details will be announced in the future. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

Sep 20

Shirakura Says Kamen Rider V-Cinext Has No Plans For Now

Toei producer Shin-ichiro Shirakura said on X on September 20 that the V-Cinema (V-Cinext) label, which makes sequels and spin-offs of Kamen Rider works, has no plans for continued production for the time being. He said Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: The One Who Inherits the Heavens, opening November 6, will likely be the last.

Sep 20

Kamen Rider Rido Gets a House Cat Spin-Off with Rie Shibata

Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club announced on September 20 that "Obasan to Rido" will stream from the morning of September 27 as episode four of the Kamen Rider Mite: Twelve Signs, Ten Colors series. Rido, a Kamen Rider modeled on a black cat, is turned into a house cat and lives with a grandma played by Rie Shibata, whose last Toei tokusatsu role was in 1993. Twin acrylic stands of Rido and Kamen Rider Mao as cats are also planned.

Sep 19

Batman And Kamen Rider Zero-One Cross Over in DC And Toei Project

Toei and DC Comics announced a Batman and Kamen Rider Zero-One project at a Batman Day fan event in Tokyo on the 19th. The title is Batman x Kamen Rider ZERO-ONE LEGENDS UNITE. Toei producer Shinichiro Shirakura called the tag team a historic event. An original DC comic and Bandai merchandise are planned, with more news promised at events including Tokyo Comic Con.

Sep 12

Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn: Hunters' Silence Record with Gavvan NO.08 Streams September 13

The TTFC supplementary series Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn: Hunters' Silence Record with Gavvan starts NO.08 at 10:00 on September 13, 2026, the day the main episode 8 airs. The episode follows Gennou, played by Hiroto Sakuraba, confined for a reason the article does not give, whose room is infiltrated by Basser, played by Kaoru Mitsumune. Highlights for NO.09 on September 20 and NO.10 on September 27 were also revealed.

Sep 8

Lionsgate Partners With Toei Animation for U.S. Distribution of Anime Projects

Lionsgate is partnering with Toei Animation as its new U.S. distribution partner for anime projects, beginning with the Monkey Quest film in 2027. The company will be considered for future co-productions with Toei. The film, a 2D-3D hybrid loosely based on Journey to the West, is in post-production and aiming for a 2027 release. Charades will distribute the film worldwide outside the U.S.

Sep 5

Toei Animation Confirms No License for French Dragon Ball Theme Park

Toei Animation issued a statement confirming it has not granted a license for a planned Dragon Ball theme park in France. The studio said concept art and videos used in reports on the French project were originally made for a Saudi Arabia park announced in March 2024 and are unrelated. Rights holders Bird Studio and Shueisha have not commented.

Sep 3

Toei Animation Denies Reports of Dragon Ball Theme Park in France

Toei Animation issued an official statement on August 31 denying media reports that a Dragon Ball theme park is planned for construction in France. The company said that neither Toei Animation nor the relevant rights holders have granted any licenses for such a project, and that the company is not aware of any facts supporting the reports. Toei Animation also addressed concept images and footage circulated alongside the claims, stating that all of the material originated from the Dragon Ball theme park project announced with Qiddiya Investment Company on March 22, 2024. Those visuals are for the planned Dragon Ball theme park at Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia and have no connection to the reports concerning France. The reports began circulating after French President Emmanuel Macron announced on August 24 that three manga-related theme parks were planned for Cergy-Pontoise, France, involving EUR 6 billion in investment and the creation of 22,000 jobs. Macron did not name Dragon Ball or any other specific franchise in his announcement. Valérie Pécresse, president of the Paris regional council, later posted a video claiming the property was coming to the area.

Aug 29

Anitsuku 2026 Sets October Date in Akihabara With Toei, MAPPA, Orange Sessions

The anime production technology event Anitsuku 2026 will take place October 3 at UDX GALLERY NEXT and UDX GALLERY in Akihabara, Tokyo. Admission is free with prior registration, and web applications open the same day. The 12th edition carries the theme 'Passing the Power of Creation to the Next Generation' and plans 14 sessions from studios including Toei Animation, MAPPA, Orange, and Sanzigen.

Aug 29

UniJapan Names Eight IP Holders for Second Tokyo IP Market

UniJapan announced on August 20, 2026 the first batch of IP holders for the second Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake, held at TIFFCOM 2026. Eight publishing and film companies, including KADOKAWA, Shochiku, Toei, and Square Enix, will meet film producers from Europe, the U.S., and Asia seeking live-action adaptation and remake rights for Japanese IP. The event runs October 28-30 in Tokyo.

Aug 28

Omega Horn Producer Kuji on the Future of Toei's [PROJECT R.E.D.]

Reito Kuji, producer of the tokusatsu video series [PROJECT R.E.D.], discussed the response to Ultra Gavan Infinity and what comes next with Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn. He described the crossover between Omega Horn and Ultra Gavan as unfolding like pieces being unearthed little by little, with plans to keep the project moving forward.

Aug 28

Toei Games Brings HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE Trial Versions to TGS 2026

Toei Games will exhibit for the first time at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. The booth will feature special trial versions of HINO, KILLA, and DEBUG NEPHEMEE. DEBUG NEPHEMEE hits Steam on September 10, HINO on September 17, while KILLA is available only at the venue. A crane game offers TGS-exclusive mugs, and a forum lecture with Sanrio and PARCO is scheduled.

Aug 14

Toei Animation Marks 70th Anniversary With Retrospective Video

Toei Animation turned 70 on July 31 and released a special video celebrating its history, decade by decade. The studio also opened a 70th anniversary website with a production history and a message from president Katsuhiro Takagi, who thanked fans and staff and framed the milestone as a step toward the studio's 100th anniversary.

Aug 9

Yes! Pretty Cure 5 Movie Airs on TOKYO MX With Miracle Light Debut

TOKYO MX will broadcast 'Eiga Yes! Pretty Cure 5: Kagami no Kuni no Miracle Daibouken!' on August 9 at 19:00. The 2007 film introduced the Miracle Light support item and the dark warrior team Dark Pretty Cure 5, whose members were voiced by actors later cast in other Pretty Cure series.

Aug 8

Precure Films From Hugtto, Star Twinkle, Healin' Good Start Free TVer Run

TVer began a limited free streaming run of three Precure films on August 2: Hugtto! Precure, Star Twinkle PreCure, and Healin' Good PreCure. The end date is not yet announced. The lineup includes the 15th anniversary crossover film featuring 55 Precure characters with original voice casts.

Aug 7

Toei Launches Eterna Animation With Original Short Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki

Toei Animation established Eterna Animation in 2025 as an in-house production brand for original IP development. Its first production, the short film Foxing: Kitsuné-tsuki, premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. Director Takeru Shinozuka, a veteran animator, makes his directorial debut with the film.

Aug 3

One Piece Day '26 Adds X and LINE Livestreams, World Top 100 Prediction Campaign

Bandai Namco Entertainment, Shueisha, and Toei Animation announced on Sunday that the One Piece Day '26 event will stream worldwide on YouTube, with X and LINE added as free livestream platforms this year. The two-day event takes place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on August 22-23. The August 22 stream runs from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. JST, and the August 23 stream runs from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. JST. The livestream will be archived for a limited time. The event includes the final results of the second WORLD TOP 100 character popularity poll, with rankings 100 through 31 announced on August 22 and the top 30 on August 23. A prediction campaign called WORLD TOP 100 The King of Guesses launched August 3 on the ONE PIECE BASE app, letting fans predict the final top 30 characters for digital rewards and a chance at prizes. The August 23 program features three One Piece News segments, a One Piece Card Game special panel, the finals of the 8th One Piece Knowledge King competition, an Elbaf Arc voice cast panel, and a live concert with Hiroshi Kitadani, Maki Otsuki, Aina The End, and 36km/h.

Jul 26

Kamen Rider Zezt Agent Dream Designers Detail Movie-Exclusive Form

Toei producer Toshinari Yanaka and PLEX designer Akira Yamamoto discussed the creation of the movie-exclusive form Kamen Rider Zezt Agent Dream in an interview with Cinema Today. The form appears in the film "Kamen Rider Zezt: Farewell Mission," which opens July 24 as a double feature with "Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Cried." Yanaka said the design team deliberately changed the face for the first time in a movie-exclusive form, breaking from the TV series approach of keeping the face consistent across forms so global audiences would recognize the character. Yamamoto explained that bubble-like motifs on the body represent the "fleeting dream" of the CODE agents, who unite only briefly. The form also introduces a waist cape, a first for Kamen Rider Zezt. The base color is white, which Yamamoto proposed to convey that the powers of the differently colored agents mix into white light, while turquoise accents maintain Zezt's identity. The design process for the series as a whole pursued a "subtractive" approach, removing accumulated armor details to emphasize the modified-human aesthetic of Kamen Rider. Yanaka noted that placing the transformation belt on the chest, another series first, made bike scenes easier to film from multiple angles.

Jul 19

Super Space Sheriff Gabban Infinity Gaiden Mini-Drama to Stream from August 2

Toei announced a mini-drama series 'Super Space Sheriff Gabban Infinity Gaiden' set after the TV series finale. It will be distributed from August 2 on YouTube and the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club. The episode holds the key to a crossover between 'Super Space Sheriff Gabban Infinity' and 'Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn'. A mysterious red Arc Gaburion appears. The second PROJECT R.E.D. series 'Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn' begins July 26, with Kohei Nagata returning as Iron Wall Rage.

Jul 17

Kitaro Film Lottery Vol.2 Features New Beach Art by Yokatabe

The second online lottery for 'The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe' opened July 17, 2026, with a summer beach theme. Character designer Yokatabe Tōko drew new illustrations of Kitaro's father and Mizuki relaxing on the beach. Prizes include foil-stamped acrylic art boards, acrylic stands, keychains, clear file sets, and hologram badges. The lottery runs through August 16, 2026, at 880 yen per play.

Jul 14

Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle Airs on TOKYO MX July 19

The 1987 Dragon Ball theatrical film Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle will air on TOKYO MX on July 19, 2026 at 20:00. It is the second broadcast in a series following last year's airing of the first Dragon Ball film. The film features Goku and Krillin rescuing a sleeping princess from demons.

Jul 10

Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th Film Theme Song Performed by Original Cast Trio

The main poster visual, main trailer, and story for V Cinema Next 'Kamen Rider Kabuto: 20th - Heir to the Sky' have been unveiled. The theme song 'NEXT LEVEL Pass the tofu Version' is performed by Yuki Sato, Hidenori Tokuyama, and Kazuki Kato, their first vocal collaboration in 20 years. The film will screen in theaters from November 6, 2026, with a Blu-ray/DVD release on February 10, 2027. An experiential event 'Kamen Rider Kabuto World 20th CAST OFF' will be held starting September 19, 2026.

Jul 9

FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki Short Screens at Festival Circuit

Toei Animation's Eterna Animation brand short film FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki will screen at three festivals, including a competition slot at Fantasia IFF for the Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation. The film follows character designer Shinano as she encounters her discarded creations. Takeru Shinozuka makes his commercial directorial debut, writing and designing the characters. The short also screens at Indy Shorts Film Festival and RIFFA. Eterna Animation launched this year for Toei's 70th anniversary, focusing on original works.

Jul 9

Toei Games to Present Business Strategy at Taiwan's TGDF 2026

Toei Games, the game business brand of Toei, will hold a seminar at the Taipei Game Developers Forum 2026 in Taiwan on July 16. Manager Hiroaki Nagashima will discuss the company's business strategy, the current state of the game business from Toei's perspective, and the relationship between Japanese and Taiwanese game markets. The event runs July 15-16.

Jul 8

Toei Tokusatsu Blu-Ray Project 2026 Edition Opens Voting With 10 Candidates

Toei Video announced the 2026 edition of its fan-vote-driven Blu-ray project, selecting 10 candidate tokusatsu works including Superhuman Barom-1, Inazuman, Metalder, and Kabutack. Fans vote in two rounds; one or more titles will receive a new 4K negative scan HD remaster and Blu-ray release. The first voting period runs July 8-16.

Jul 6

Toei Streams All 49 Episodes of Hell Teacher Nube for Free on YouTube

Toei announced on July 6 that it will stream all 49 episodes of the 1996-1997 TV anime Hell Teacher Nube for free on its Toei Animation Museum Channel on YouTube, starting July 20 with 8 episodes released weekly. The free streaming celebrates the anime's 30th anniversary. A new anime adaptation aired in summer 2025.

Jun 27

Toei Animation Details 2D-3D Hybrid Film Monkey Quest for 2027

Toei Animation presented its next film project, the 2D-3D hybrid animated film Monkey Quest, at the Annecy Festival. Studio SANZIGEN is handling the 3D animation. The film follows a girl and her brother who free a forgotten protector of Earth. The cast includes Adam Devine, Elsie Fisher, and J.K. Simmons. The film is in post-production and aiming for a 2027 release.

Jun 27

Toei Tokusatsu YouTube Streams 5 Classic Films Free for 2 Million Subscriber Milestone

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.

Jun 14

Koichi Sakamoto Wants To Bring Back Space Squad At TTFC

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.

May 30

Toei Animation Retrospective Set for 35mm Screenings in Tokyo

The National Film Archive of Japan (NFAJ) will host a retrospective of Toei Animation this summer, screening 50 theatrical features on 35mm film prints. The program runs from late July through early September. It offers a rare chance to see the studio's films in their original format at a time when most archival screenings have moved to digital. The NFAJ has not published a full lineup, but a teaser flyer confirms the selection spans more than four decades of Toei's output. Early works include The Tale of the White Serpent (1958), considered Japan's first color animated feature, Magic Boy (1959), and Alakazam the Great (1960). The retrospective also features The Little Norse Prince (1968), Isao Takahata's feature that launched a 50-year creative partnership with Hayao Miyazaki, who worked on scene designs and key animation. Later decades are represented by Galaxy Express 999 (1979) and Adieu Galaxy Express 999 (1981). The program highlights Toei's shift into franchise filmmaking with Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (1989) and Sailor Moon R: The Movie (1993). More recent selections include Digimon Adventure (1999) and One Piece: The Movie (2000).

May 30

Netflix Expands One Piece Slate With Wit Studio Reboot and LEGO Special

Netflix announced a slate of new One Piece projects on April 7, headlined by The One Piece, a new anime series from Wit Studio that will re-adapt the East Blue saga from Eiichiro Oda's manga. The series is produced in collaboration with Toei Animation and Fuji Television. Unlike the original 1999 anime, this version is described as a reimagining using contemporary production techniques and updated visuals, suggesting a more compact, seasonal approach. Netflix also previewed LEGO One Piece, a two-part animated special premiering September 29. Produced with The LEGO Group, Shueisha, and Atomic Cartoons, it retells the story of the live-action series' first two seasons in LEGO form. The company confirmed that live-action Season 3, titled One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta, is in production for a 2027 release. Additional franchise expansions include a podcast, and merchandise lines from Moose Toys, NERF, Quiksilver, Funko, Netflix Shop, Penguin Random House, Hot Topic, and Primark.

May 28

One Piece Night Returns to Dodgers Stadium on July 2

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toei Animation will host another One Piece Night at Dodger Stadium on July 2, 2026, during the team's home game against the San Diego Padres. The event, which follows a successful 2025 collaboration, will include a stadium-wide hat giveaway for the first 40,000 ticketed fans. Pregame activations are planned at Centerfield Plaza, along with a ceremonial first pitch and a postgame drone show featuring characters from the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Lon Rosen, the Dodgers' Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, said the collaboration has quickly become a can't-miss event. Lisa Yamatoya, Senior Director and Head of Marketing at Toei Animation Inc., called last year's promotion one of the franchise's biggest in 2025 and said the company looks forward to welcoming a record crowd. The announcement follows Toei Animation's recent reveal of the first One Piece Fest 2026 in Los Angeles, further expanding the franchise's North American presence.

May 26

Toei Streams Classic Precure Detective Episode on YouTube

Toei Animation is streaming five detective-themed episodes from past Precure series on YouTube, starting with 'Yes! Precure 5 GoGo!' Episode 9, where Cure Mint plays detective over a missing cake. Each episode is available for two weeks.

May 22

Toei Animation GM Says Anime Is No Longer Exclusively Japanese

Toei Animation general manager Asama Yosuke told Variety at Cannes that the era of anime being made only by Japanese people is over, saying the studio aims to create works rooted in local cultures with creators worldwide. The remark from a foundational studio executive signals a potential shift in the industry's self-definition.

May 17

Zoro Leads Every Region in One Piece World Top 100 2nd Poll Weekly Results

Roronoa Zoro has taken first place in every region in the latest weekly results of the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll, overtaking Monkey D. Luffy who led the midterm rankings. The data covers votes from April 27 to May 3, 2026. Final results will be announced at One Piece Day '26 in August 2026.