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動き出す妖怪展 TOKYO

The 動き出す妖怪展 TOKYO series has no dedicated stories in this cluster; the provided stories cover a range of Tokyo-themed media and events, but none mention this exhibition.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated Aug 11

The provided stories cover a wide range of Tokyo-related media and events, from film releases and game launches to music concerts and anime conventions. None of these stories mention the 動き出す妖怪展 TOKYO series. The cluster includes coverage of the TOKYO MER film franchise, Tokyo Game Show 2026, and various Tokyo-set games and events, but no direct reference to this exhibition.

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Announced
closing its first act at the end of August 2026 · 2026-08-07
Release
movie · 2026-08-10 · exclusive streaming · 2026-08-04
Noted
NEET Tokyo YouTube Channel Restored After Unauthorized Access · 2026-07-08
Noted
Yokai Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO Surpasses 80,000 Visitors · 2026-06-08

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10h ago

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Switch 2 Version Dated, Adds Tokyo Revengers Duo

During the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, SNK announced that the Switch 2 version of the fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will launch as a digital download on October 22, 2026, with a physical package version following on January 21, 2027. The game originally released in February 2025 on other platforms. The announcement also revealed that Season Pass 3 will add Manjiro Sano and Ken Ryuguji from the TV anime Tokyo Revengers to the roster. The two characters are described in the sources as the strongest duo from the series. The base game includes 17 characters, with additional characters available through Season Pass purchases. The Switch 2 version was confirmed during the same Direct that featured other third-party announcements. The sources note that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves has been integrating characters from various companies' IPs, and this collaboration continues that pattern.

13h ago

Travis Japan Duo Join Death Eaters for Harry Potter Studio Tour Show

Travis Japan members Shizuna Yoshizawa and Kaito Matsukura performed a one-night-only "Death Eater Demonstration" at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo on September 9. The special show opened the "Dark Magic Halloween" event, which runs from September 10 to November 8 at the Great Hall.

1d ago

Satoshi Kon Birth Festival 2026 Screens Five Works at HUMAX Cinemas

The Satoshi Kon Birth Festival 2026 runs Oct 9-12 at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas and Shibuya HUMAX Cinema. The lineup covers Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, Paprika, and the TV series Paranoia Agent. Talk events feature Megumi Hayashibara, Junko Iwao, Asami Notomi, and Haruko Momoi. A Paprika 4K remaster screens Oct 12, Kon's birthday, with Hayashibara on stage. A pop-up shop runs through Nov 15.

4d ago

New Kochikame Anime Sets 2027 Fuji TV Airing With Fresh Cast

The new anime adaptation of Osamu Akimoto's long-running comedy manga Kochikame, titled New Kochikame: Katsushika-ku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo, will air on Fuji TV and stream across multiple platforms in 2027. The project marks the 50th anniversary of the original manga's serialization. The main cast was announced during a live-streamed event on September 5 on the Jump Channel, with Fukushi Ochiai voicing protagonist Ryotsu Kankichi, Shouta Aoi as Keiichi Nakagawa, M·A·O as Reiko Akimoto, and Raiko Sakamoto as Daijiro Ohara. Akitaro Daichi directs the series, with animation production by Gallop, the studio behind the earlier Kochikame TV anime. A character PV, which reveals the new cast's voices for the first time, and a key visual were released alongside the announcement. Original creator Osamu Akimoto expressed delight at hearing the characters again, noting the art has evolved to a modern style while remaining impactful and funny. The cast announcement event, titled "Start! Reiwa Kochikame Grand Strategy," remains available as an archive on YouTube.

4d ago

New Kochikame Anime Cast Announced, Ochiai Voices Ryotsu

The cast and staff for New Kochikame, the 50th anniversary anime project based on Osamu Akimoto's Kochikame, have been revealed. Fukushi Ochiai voices Kankichi Ryotsu, with Shouta Aoi, M·A·O, and Raiko Sakamoto in supporting roles. Jiro Akatsuki directs. The series airs on Fuji TV in 2027 and will stream on various platforms.

6d ago

Spine Animation Tool To Hold First Tokyo Offline Event

Esoteric Software will hold 'Spine Connect Tokyo,' the first official offline event for the 2D game animation software Spine, on October 17, 2026, in Kyobashi, Tokyo. The event features lectures from the development team plus a networking reception, with free advance registration for lectures and a paid reception.

Sep 2

ULTRA STORE Opens in Odaiba with Persona, Tokyo Revengers Goods

The ULTRA STORE opens September 4 through 23 at Decks Tokyo Beach in Odaiba, stocking more than 500 products from five game and anime titles. The lineup covers Sonic the Hedgehog and Puyo Puyo at their 35th anniversaries, the Persona series at its 30th, TV anime Tokyo Revengers, and Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-. Anniversary goods and store-exclusive items are on offer.

Sep 2

VIDEOGRAPHERS TOKYO ONLINE 2026 Sets 'Creative Is Dead' Theme

Vook will hold VIDEOGRAPHERS TOKYO ONLINE 2026 from October 6 to 9, streaming 20 sessions free on YouTube Live. The theme is 'Creative is Dead,' a response to generative AI making video and visual generation easy for anyone while the meaning of 'creative' blurs. The sixth edition of the conference, first held in 2019, will question what value video creators produce. Last year's online edition drew 24,028 participants.

Sep 2

Tokyo Ghoul Ichiban Kuji Launches January 30, 2027 with MASTERLISE Figures

BANDAI SPIRITS opened the Ichiban Kuji Club page for Ichiban Kuji Tokyo Ghoul. The lottery launches January 30, 2027. The A prize is a MASTERLISE figure of Ken Kaneki, and the B prize is a MASTERLISE figure of Touka Kirishima. The Last One prize and the Double Chance Campaign prize are both the Owl figure in the MASTERLISE EXTRA line.

Aug 31

LexxPluss CEO Masaya Aso to Join Tokyo Physical AI Summit Panel

LexxPluss CEO Masaya Aso will appear on a panel discussion at the Tokyo Physical AI Summit on September 2, 2026, in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The panel theme is "The Key to Physical AI Co-Creation: What Collaboration Structure Brings Out Startup Potential?" The event is hosted by the Tokyo Consortium and admission is free with advance registration.

Aug 30

Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 Highlights Three 3D Dungeon RPGs

At Tokyo Game Dungeon 13, held August 8, 2026 in Hamamatsucho, three 3D dungeon RPGs stood out. S.O.L, a Steam title released August 13, offers a 50-floor dungeon under a school with SAN-based tension. Dungeon Nox Exotica is a retro-style Steam game with auto-exploration features. HALLOWED CURSE, built in Scratch, is free to play with roguelite deck-building.

Aug 29

Happinet Reveals TGS2026 Lineup With Tokyo Stories and Mononoke no Kuni

Happinet announced its Tokyo Game Show 2026 lineup, featuring six titles at the main booth, including the released Brigandine Abyss and Beast of Reincarnation, the unreleased Tokyo Stories and Mononoke no Kuni, plus two unannounced titles to be revealed in September. The indie corner adds playable stations for Artis Impact and Stray, among others.

Aug 29

DMM GAMES to Bring Largest Booth Ever to Tokyo Game Show 2026

EXNOA announced DMM GAMES will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026 with its largest booth ever, located in Hall 3 of Makuhari Messe. The booth will feature hands-on previews of Touken Ranbu Puzzgiri and Muv-Luv Girls Garden, plus stage events with special guests, including a fripSide live and a Touken Ranbu joint stage.

Aug 28

MeetToMatch Business Matching Event Returns for Tokyo Game Show 2026

MeetToMatch will hold its sixth annual Tokyo Edition from September 17 to 20, 2026, during the Tokyo Game Show 2026 period. The event connects Japanese game companies with overseas counterparts through pre-arranged business meetings. Japan-based companies can participate free of charge, with registration available on the dedicated website. Last year, 571 companies from 45 countries took part, including 120 Japanese firms, and 93% of meetings involving Japanese companies were with overseas partners. So far in 2026, 361 companies have registered on the platform, among them Bandai Namco Entertainment, Sega, Kodansha, Shochiku, Colopl, Drecom, G-mode, Kotobuki Solution, Crunchyroll K.K., 505 Games Japan, Active Gaming Media, Toylogic, and Chorus Worldwide. Meetings can be held at Makuhari Messe booths, public spots, rented rooms, restaurants, or online via Zoom, Google Meet, or a proprietary time-zone-adjusting system. Shochiku's Hiroaki Ishige noted that the most common contact he receives at conferences is from people who found him through MeetToMatch. The service is independent of Tokyo Game Show and not an official TGS offering.

Aug 28

Tokyo Game Show 2026 Offers Free LINE Stamps With Cloud, Sonic, Diana

Tokyo Game Show 2026 announced on August 24 that it will distribute free official LINE stamps in collaboration with popular game characters. The stamps became available on August 25 and will be distributed until November 16. Users can obtain them by adding the official TGS2026 LINE account as a friend. The lineup includes Cloud from Final Fantasy VII, Sonic from the Sonic series, Diana from Pragmata, and Astro from Astro Bot. Also included is Tasha Severskaya from Ace Combat 8, a title that has not yet been released. Each stamp features lines that symbolize the characters, such as "Not interested" and "TOO EASY!" Ahead of the distribution, silhouettes of eight stamps were revealed, hinting at the characters and their catchphrases. The event itself is scheduled to run from September 17 to September 21, spanning five days, the longest in its history. Tokyo Game Show marks its 30th anniversary this year, having first been held in 1996.

Aug 27

Tokyo Revengers War of the Three Titans Arc Trailer, Key Visual, NYCC Panel Announced

The staff of Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, the fourth season of the anime, revealed its fourth trailer and a new key visual on Monday. The arc will premiere on MBS, TBS, and CBC on October 2 at 25:53, effectively October 3 at 1:53 a.m., and will also run on BS-TBS and AT-X. Disney+ will stream the arc worldwide, excluding China. Advance screenings are scheduled for September 6 at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills in Tokyo and September 21 at TOHO CINEMAS Namba in Osaka. New cast members include Mariya Ise as Senju Kawaragi, Naoyuki Shimozuru as Takeomi Akashi, Shinnosuke Tachibana as Wakasa Imaushi, Takanori Hoshino as Keizo Arashi, and Hiroki Yasumoto as South Terano. Maki Kodaira directs at LIDEN FILMS, replacing Kōichi Hatsumi, who now oversees series scripts. JO1 performs the opening theme "IGNITE," and go!go!vanillas performs the ending theme "TRICK STAR." The story follows Takemichi reaching a future where Hinata is alive, but Mikey is missing. Mariya Ise will appear at New York Comic Con, running October 8 to 11, with a panel on October 11.

Aug 27

TOYRISE Reveals Shoji Kawamori Items for Tokyo Toy Show 2026

T-SPARK has previewed TOYRISE items to be announced at Tokyo Toy Show 2026, held from August 27 to August 30 at Tokyo Big Sight. The previews cover four franchises: Mashin Hero Wataru, Mado King Granzort, Absolute无敌 Raijin-Oh, and Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion. A Shinkalion with design concept by Shoji Kawamori was teased via silhouette on August 25 and appears as a gray prototype at the show. The T-SPARK official X account revealed image visuals for all four lines on August 26, with Wataru and Granzort shown together at the T-SPARK booth. The event's business days, August 27 and 28, are for trade visitors only; the general public can attend on August 29 and 30 with advance tickets at 2,000 yen or same-day tickets at 2,200 yen. Dengeki Hobby Web's breaking reports from the Takara Tomy booth confirmed the Kawamori Shinkalion prototype, plus items from Raijin-Oh, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Wataru, and Granzort. Other Takara Tomy displays included a Captain Tsubasa: Tatakae Dream Team and ZOIDS collaboration, SYNEGENEX Evangelion Prime Unit-02, and Transformers-related items such as Adamas Machina Magna Regulus.

Aug 27

Nihon Falcom Reveals TGS 2026 Booth With Trails in the Sky the 2nd Goods

Nihon Falcom has published its exhibition details for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The company's booth will sit inside the Konami Digital Entertainment booth and will center on a display area commemorating the release of Trails in the Sky the 2nd, scheduled for September 17, 2026. The exhibit will show unreleased illustrations and development documents, plus full-scale weapon replicas that visitors can hold for photo opportunities. Official cosplayers Kipi-san and Ojigi-san will appear as Estelle and Joshua. Attendees will receive a non-sale Puni Puni Can Badge set of seven types, with the daily type varying and quantities limited. Outside the venue and near JR Kaihimmakuhari Station, the company will hand out a special booklet and all ten types of an original uchiwa fan during the three public days. A special online live by Falcom jdk BAND will stream on September 19 at 10:30 a.m. and September 20 at 4:00 p.m., featuring popular Trails series songs; no live stage will be held at the venue.

Aug 22

Tokyopop Licenses 7 New Manga Including Garagarapon

Tokyopop announced at Anime NYC on Friday that it has licensed seven new manga, all scheduled for release in 2027. The slate includes Garagarapon, a story about government officials resolving conflicts between the real world and imagined ones, and And Then, She Became Mina., about a girl who receives the heart of a mass murderer. Also licensed: What Goes On Behind the Scenes, SIX: Paths of Horror, The Commander's Proposal Is Out of the Question!, and Breathe Out, Look at Me.

Aug 22

Tokyopop Licenses Lily of the Valley and Magic Soup Manhwa for 2027

Tokyopop announced two new manhwa licenses at Anime NYC: Lily of the Valley by Rangrari and Magic Soup by Kimpeacock and Tropicalarmpit. Both are scheduled for release in 2027 as part of a nine-title licensing lineup that also includes seven new manga titles. English versions of both manhwa are available on Tapas and Tappytoon.

Aug 21

Madoka Magica and CONVERSE TOKYO Launch Collaboration Items

CONVERSE TOKYO and Puella Magi Madoka Magica release their collaboration items on August 21, 2026. The lineup includes T-shirts, acrylic stands, glass necklaces, and original art. Artist Samehoshi drew new artwork of the six magical girls for the project. Sales run at CONVERSE TOKYO stores and the official online store.

Aug 21

AMATA Games Brings Three Horror Titles to Tokyo Horror Special Zone

On August 21, 2026, Amata announced its indie publishing brand AMATA Games will exhibit at the horror content event Tokyo Horror Special Zone!!, held September 11 to 13 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall. The booth will feature playable units for Shinjuku Ihen, Kinki Reimu Kyoku, and Manny's.

Aug 21

Ado Performs 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo' Theme Song 'Raven Sky'

Ado will perform the theme song for the Japan-U.S. co-produced film 'Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo,' starring Shun Oguri and Lily James and directed by Takashi Miike. The song is titled 'Raven Sky.' The main trailer featuring the song has been released. The film opens in Japan on October 23.

Aug 18

Unreal Fest Tokyo 2026 Set for November 3-4 in Ariake

Epic Games Japan announced on August 18 that it will hold Unreal Fest Tokyo 2026 on November 3 and 4 at the TFT Building West Wing (TFT Hall) in Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo. The event is the Japanese edition of Epic Games' official developer conference, where creators and developers from game development, video, film, automotive, architecture, manufacturing, and simulation gather to learn about Unreal Engine and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) technologies and use cases, and to network. Participation in the main event is free, with a first-come, first-served capacity limit. The November 4 schedule includes the official networking party "Unreal Fest Closing Party," which requires a separate ticket priced at 7,700 yen including tax. Registration for participation opened the same day, August 18. Speaker and session details are scheduled to be announced sequentially from around September. The event will also feature an exhibition area, an indie game corner, and "Unreal Hub," a community space where attendees can interact directly with speakers. As in the previous year, applications are being accepted for satellite venues that will broadcast the event live for those who cannot attend in person.

Aug 17

TGS 2026 Marks 30th Anniversary With Special Site, Projects

The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) opened the Tokyo Game Show 30th anniversary special site on August 17, one month before TGS2026 runs from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The site will post a timeline of the show's 30-year history, past posters, and details of anniversary initiatives. CESA, which also turns 30 this year, will open its own anniversary site on August 26, featuring an interactive online quiz about Japan's game industry history. The anniversary projects include a premium ticket with a pure gold medal, a talk stage with producers of milestone titles, a panel exhibition tracing the industry since 1996, and a support message board. The show also announced new sponsors, including Razer for the Creator Lounge and LINE Yahoo as communication partner, plus the appointment of eight new TGS BOOSTERZ ambassadors. The first episode of the official information program "TGS NEWS STUDIO" aired August 17 at 19:00 on YouTube, Twitch, and X.

Aug 17

Tokyo Comic Con 2026 Tickets Go on Sale Through TicketMe

TicketMe has begun selling tickets for Tokyo Comic Con 2026, set for December 11-13 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The platform offers a 3DAY PASS and advance one-day tickets for each day, with sales opening July 27. The event covers movies, comics, games, and cosplay.

Aug 11

Sailor Moon Stage Show Season 2 Review: AI Enemy Queen Valsia

The second season of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- opened August 3 at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Club eX. The new story pits the Sailor Guardians against Queen Valsia, an AI-powered enemy who steals Usagi's heart and alters her friends. New songs and direct gift-giving were added. A double cast splits into Team Gold Moon and Team Silver Moon.

Aug 11

Aooni VR Brings Party Horror to Tokyo Tower for Summer

VR BASE TOKYO returns to Tokyo Tower Foot Town from July 18 to September 6, 2026. Starting August 1, the location-based VR attraction Aooni VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan joins the lineup. The venue previously drew 20,000 visitors. A hands-on report describes the experience as a party game that blends horror with group play, priced at 1,000 to 1,500 yen per session.

Aug 11

Tokyo Valkyrie Deck-Building Roguelite Draws Top Reads in Game Spark Roundup

Game Spark's roundup of the most-read bishoujo game articles from late June 2026 places qureate's deck-building roguelite Tokyo Valkyrie third. The game, available on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for 2,980 yen, features characters who draw cursed swords to unlock their full potential. The roundup also covers miHoYo's BSide: Olivia Lin and a 10-yen sale for Maitetsu.

Aug 10

Pocky-san Named TGS Indie Ambassador for Fifth Straight Year

CESA announced Pocky-san as the official ambassador for indie games at Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking the fifth consecutive year. The eight finalists for Sense of Wonder Night 2026 were also revealed, with the Platinum Award going to Ridlox's Finding Polka. Pocky-san will serve as a judge and present the Pocky Award during the event.

Aug 9

Tohji Announces Tokyo Dome Concert for November, His Final Year in Music

Rapper Tohji announced a Tokyo Dome concert, "Tohji Last Live 'TOKYO MALL'," on November 17, 2026, during his arena show "Volcanic Summer Chojou Dimension" on August 9. Tohji, who announced his retirement from music in 2025, is spending 2026 as his final year. The fastest lottery ticket application has begun.

Aug 7

TOKYO MER Film Postpones August 21 Release After Kumamoto Quake

The production committee and distributor Toho postponed the August 21 release of 'Theatrical Version TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~ CAPITAL CRISIS.' They cited 'comprehensively considering various circumstances' and offered condolences to those affected by the Kumamoto Prefecture earthquake. Advance tickets remain valid, and refund details will be announced later.

Aug 7

Neet Tokyo Ends Its First Act After Nine Years of Street Interviews

SEEDA's interview media Neet Tokyo announced it will close its first act at the end of August 2026. The project started on November 1, 2017, and has published around 4,700 videos, drawing over 430,000 subscribers and more than 300 million total views. The statement frames the move as the end of the first act, not a permanent termination, with no details on what comes next.

Aug 7

Schrodinger's Call Gets First 20% Off Sale With Collab Bundles

Shueisha Games started the first 20% off sale for the novel adventure game Schrodinger's Call on July 25. The Nintendo Switch and Steam versions drop from 2480 yen to 1984 yen. The sale runs alongside two collaboration bundles, a LINE sticker set, soundtrack streaming, and an X campaign.

Aug 6

Third TOKYO MER Film Releases Tense Scene Photos of New Team

Cinema Today published eight scene photos from the third TOKYO MER film, Theatrical Version TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~ CAPITAL CRISIS, which opens nationwide on August 21. The images show the new TOKYO MER team facing a direct earthquake hitting the capital. Returning cast members include Ryohei Suzuki, Kento Kaku, Nanao, Jun Kaname, Riisa Naka, and Yuriko Ishida. New members Eiji Akaso, Hiyori Sakurada, Kenjiro Tsuda, First Summer Uika, and Yoji Iwase join the team.

Aug 6

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast Set for September 17 With FanFest

Microsoft will air the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast on September 17 at 7 p.m. JST, timed to the Tokyo Game Show 2026 opening that day. The stream will present the latest Xbox information and will run alongside the community event Xbox FanFest Tokyo. FanFest applications are open to Japan residents aged 18 and older, with free entry and an August 17 deadline.

Aug 6

Seven Games End Service in August, Led by 12-Year Run of Tokyo 7th Sisters

Seven titles end service in August 2026, led by DONUTS' idol rhythm game Tokyo 7th Sisters, which closes August 12 after roughly 12 years and 6 months. The roundup also covers Tenkei Paradox, the Rosidere puzzle game, Counter:Side, and others, with refund procedures detailed for paid currency.

Aug 4

Prime Video August Lineup Adds TOKYO MER, TOKYO Taxi, Assassination Classroom Film

Prime Video has announced its August 2026 streaming lineup, adding a slate of Japanese films, dramas, anime, and originals. The second theatrical film in the TOKYO MER series, "Theatrical Version TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room - Nankai Mission," will stream exclusively starting August 12. The film, which surpassed 5.29 billion yen at the box office, follows the emergency medical team as they respond to a volcanic eruption and attempt to save 79 people stranded on an island. Directed by Aya Matsuki and written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa, it stars Ryohei Suzuki alongside Kento Kaku, Yuriko Ishida, and new cast members including Yosuke Eguchi and Mahiro Takasugi. Also arriving is Yoji Yamada's "TOKYO Taxi," his 91st film, starring Chieko Baisho and Takuya Kimura, streaming exclusively from August 10. The anime film "Assassination Classroom: Everyone's Time" debuts August 7, marking the 10th anniversary project's third installment. Prime Original "Mystery Arena" premieres August 14, and the second season of "Tomodachi 100-nin Yoberu kana?" arrives August 28. The third TOKYO MER film, "CAPITAL CRISIS," releases in theaters nationwide on August 21.

Jul 21

Tokyo MER Film Draws 45,000 Applications for 4,000-Seat Screening

The completion screening for 'Theatrical Edition TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room - CAPITAL CRISIS' was held at Tokyo International Forum on July 21, drawing 45,000 applications for 4,000 seats. Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki appeared on stage alongside cast members Kento Kaku, Eiji Akaso, Hiyori Sakurada, Kenjiro Tsuda, First Summer Uika, Hiroshi Iwase, Nanao, Riisa Naka, Yuriko Ishida, Jun Kaname, and director Aya Matsuki. Suzuki noted that the 45,000 applications made this the highest number of applicants for a Toho completion screening in the Reiwa era. The film is the third theatrical installment of the 'TOKYO MER' series, which follows an emergency medical team responding to disasters. The story takes place five years after the team's founding, as they face a massive earthquake hitting Tokyo. Suzuki expressed gratitude to the audience, saying he was moved that the series has been embraced by fans from children to the elderly. After the screening, Suzuki, Kaku, and Nanao made a surprise appearance in costume, receiving a standing ovation from the 4,000 attendees.

Jul 20

Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc Reveals Opening Song by JO1

The staff for Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc revealed the opening theme song "IGNITE" by boy band JO1. Advance screenings will be held on September 6 in Tokyo and September 21 in Osaka. The arc premieres on October 2 on MBS, TBS, and CBC, with streaming exclusively on Disney+ worldwide except China. New director Maki Kodaira replaces Kōichi Hatsumi, and new cast members include Mariya Ise as Senju Kawaragi.

Jul 15

Crunchyroll Expands Indian Anime Library With New Hindi, Tamil, Telugu Dubs

Crunchyroll has announced a major expansion of its Indian-language dub offerings, adding Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu audio for a slate of catalog titles and summer 2026 premieres. Naruto Shippuden is now available in all four languages, while Haikyu!! To the Top season four and Haikyu!! Land vs Air debut their dubs on July 16. Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest season two arrives July 15 and season three on August 5. Tokyo Ghoul begins its regional rollout with season one on July 22, followed by season two on August 12 and season three on September 2. New summer series include I Became a Legend after My 10-Year-Long Last Stand (July 24, Hindi weekly), Tomb Raider King and Trapped in a Dating Sim season two (July 29, all three languages), The Elusive Samurai season two (August 7, Hindi), Black Torch (August 29, Hindi), and Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation season three (August 30, Hindi). Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- season four part two launches in Hindi on October 7. Ongoing simuldub Clevatess season two is already rolling out weekly in all three languages. The streamer is doubling down on India's growing anime market by making hit titles available in multiple regional languages alongside their global releases.

Jul 10

Happinet Brings Three Titles to Tokyo Game Dungeon 13

Happinet will exhibit three titles for trial play at the indie game exhibition Tokyo Game Dungeon 13 on August 8, 2026. The adventure game 'Tokyo Stories', developed by Dricom, uses pixel art and 3D visuals and is set in a deserted Tokyo. Also playable are the RPG 'Artis Impact' and the action ADV 'Mononoke no Kuni'. 'Artis Impact' launches on Switch on September 17, 2026, while 'Mononoke no Kuni' is planned for Steam in 2027.

Jul 9

qureate Opens Online Shop to Mark 100 Original Heroines

qureate opened its own online shop on July 9, 2026, to commemorate surpassing 100 original heroines with the release of Tokyo Valkyries. The first products are Tokyo Valkyries merchandise including acrylic stands, can badges, keychains, panels, and tapestries. A purchase campaign offers special cards based on order amount through July 31.

Jul 8

SEEDA's NEET Tokyo YouTube Channel Restored After Unauthorized Access

Rapper SEEDA's hip-hop media YouTube channel NEET Tokyo was restored on July 7 after being temporarily deleted on June 28 due to unauthorized third-party access. The channel, which has 433,000 subscribers, posted a new interview video with artist ksr:3 on the same day as the restoration.

Jul 5

Tokyopop Licenses Five Manga at Anime Expo 2026

Tokyopop announced five new manga licenses during its Anime Expo panel on Sunday, including omnibus editions of How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, a Hololive comic, and three other titles spanning romance, fantasy, and comedy.

Jul 2

Sanrio Characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo Reveals Limited Merchandise

Details have been released for the limited merchandise and exhibition areas at the Tokyo venue of "Sanrio Characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo," an interactive event that was a hit in South Korea. The exhibition, planned by South Korean creative company d'strict, features nine Sanrio characters in a hotel-themed space with room tours, a check-in lobby, a garden party, a ballroom, and a beach area. Limited merchandise includes plushies, keychains, luggage tags, magnets, fans, air fresheners, key rings, and badges, priced from 550 yen to 5,940 yen. The event runs from July 15, 2026, to May 31, 2027, at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Tokyo.

Jul 1

Nagisa Saito Joins Cast of Third 'TOKYO MER' Film

The third 'TOKYO MER' film, 'TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis', has released a new poster and trailer. Nagisa Saito joins the cast as Kotori Wakaba, a part-time worker caught in a tunnel accident during a massive earthquake beneath Tokyo. The film opens nationwide on August 21, with IMAX screenings at 62 theaters.

Jul 1

Coffee Talk Tokyo Accolade Trailer Highlights Critical Praise

Chorus Worldwide Games released the official accolade trailer for 'Coffee Talk Tokyo' on July 1, 2026. The trailer compiles praise from multiple media outlets, including Game*Spark, which called the game "an unforgettable work." The adventure game is set in a Tokyo café where the player serves drinks to customers, including humans, yokai, and ghosts. It is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.