Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN is a limited anime series in active production, with a trailer debut scheduled for July 3 at Anime Expo, and a larger project that includes a blockchain game and NFT art.
Yoshitaka Amano's ZAN anime project, based on his DEVA ZAN art, has been in development for over a decade. Originally announced as a film in 2010, it was rebooted as a series in 2022. In June 2026, Amano announced he had established Yoshitaka Amano Inc., a Los Angeles-based company, and that production had begun on ZAN as a limited anime series. The project is part of a larger ZAN initiative that includes a blockchain game and NFT art.
On July 2, 2026, the project named its staff, featuring several mecha anime veterans: Ryōsuke Takahashi, Masashi Ikeda, Tōru Yoshida, Moriyasu Taniguchi, and Kunio Ōkawara. The first trailer for the series is set to debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 3. The staffing announcement and trailer debut mark a concrete step toward production after years of development.
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At Anime Expo 2026, a panel of veteran creators including Ryōsuke Takahashi and Tōru Yoshida discussed the history of mecha anime and the influence of Moriyasu Taniguchi. The panel also touched on the upcoming ZAN project by Yoshitaka Amano. Takahashi shared memories of working with Osamu Tezuka during the 1980s 'Golden Age' and warned against overwork.
Dark Horse announced during Yoshitaka Amano's panel at Anime Expo on Friday that it is releasing a second edition of Amano's Deva Zan artbook novel. Amano is illustrating a new cover for the release. The first edition was released in English in hardcover in January 2013.
Yoshitaka Amano's long-gestating anime project ZAN, based on his 2010 art collection DEVA ZAN, has revealed its staff and will premiere a pilot film at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 3. The project, now listed as a limited anime series, was originally announced as a film in 2010 and rebooted as a series in 2022. The staff includes several mecha anime veterans who previously worked together on Armored Trooper Votoms. Shigeyasu Yamauchi and Toru Yoshida are directing. Ryosuke Takahashi is handling series composition. Moriyasu Taniguchi is chief animation director. Kunio Okawara is mechanical designer. Minoru Nishida is art director. The story follows a young samurai named ZAN from Sengoku-era Japan who is guided by a mysterious girl, Uzume, into a different world governed by the life symbol Trope and its ruler RIKKA. Alongside the announcement, Amano launched a new US-based company, Yoshitaka Amano Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, which will focus on animation production, art management, and licensing. An immersive exhibition called AMANO is also planned for global expansion starting in 2027.
Artist Yoshitaka Amano announced he has established Yoshitaka Amano Inc., a Los Angeles-based company, and that production has begun on ZAN, a limited anime series based on his DEVA ZAN art. The project, previously announced as a film in 2010 and rebooted as a series in 2022, will debut its first trailer at Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 3. The anime is part of a larger ZAN project that includes a blockchain game and NFT art.
IzanagiGames and Good Smile Company released the mystery adventure game 'Dark Auction Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' on June 11, 2026. The package version costs 6,040 yen, and the download version costs 5,050 yen. Owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can upgrade for 100 yen via an Upgrade Pass. The game features an original story and scenario by Rika Suzuki, known for 'Another Code' and 'Wish Room', with character design by Kohsuke, the manga artist of 'GANGSTA.'. Music is by Yuko Komiyama, who worked on the 'Monster Hunter' series, and Tsukasa Masuko, known for the 'Megami Tensei' series. The Switch 2 Edition offers improved resolution, higher frame rate, and faster loading times. The game is set in 1981 Europe, where protagonist Noah, voiced by Kengo Kawanishi, searches for his missing father Leonardo, voiced by Rikiya Koyama, who disappeared after attending a mysterious auction. Players explore a castle and participate in an auction where memories are used as currency. The game was previously released on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam in January 2026.
The official Oishinbo X account announced a special compilation for the official YouTube channel titled "A Little Kind Kaibara Yuzan Special." It compiles episodes where the strict gourmet advisor Yuzan Kaibara shows kindness. The special premieres on June 12 at 8:00 PM.
Izanagi Games released a free demo of the live-action suspense game AKIBA LOST on Steam on June 5, 2026. The demo covers the morning of the first in-game day and lets players control all seven main characters, including protagonist Taiki Shinjo played by former Kis-My-Ft2 member Hiromitsu Kitayama. The game is set in Akihabara and revolves around the unsolved disappearance of six girls 13 years ago, an incident called the Akiba Kamikakushi. Players switch between characters using a zapping system, make choices that affect character fates, and explore scenes with a 360-degree camera. Save data from the demo carries over to the full version, scheduled for release on September 17 on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The demo also includes a preview of the theme song BUGlitch performed by Kitayama. The full game features over 20 hours of video footage and approximately 100,000 still images. A live-action drama adaptation of AKIBA LOST is currently airing, with six episodes designed to complement the game.
Good Smile Company announced a POP UP PARADE figure of Devil Nira-chan (Zanki) from Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.'s music video for the song 'Zanki.' The non-scale painted plastic figure stands about 170mm tall and includes a base. It is scheduled for release in November 2026 at 6,500 yen.
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 official website for the new Sgt. Frog 20th anniversary anime film, Shin Gekijōban ☆ Keroro Gunsō Fukkatsu Shite Sokkō Chikyū Metsubō no Kiki de Arimasu!, announced seven additional guest voice cast members on Tuesday. The film opens in Japan on June 26. The new guest cast includes Tomokazu Seki as Warrior #7, Natsuki Hanae as an alien, Kōichi Yamadera as the Space Police Chief, JO1 member Keigo Satō and FANTASTICS member Yūsei Yagi as men in Shibuya, Suzanne as a Kumamoto announcer, and Hinatazaka46 member Rina Watanabe as a woman in Shibuya. Watanabe's role marks her first voice acting work. Jesse of the idol group SixTONES voices brothers Aruru and Deruru from planet Keron. Singer ano and comedian Soshina, who perform the opening theme song "Mata Kaettekita KERO! to MARCH," also appear as guest cast: ano plays a researcher robot, and Soshina plays a man in Shibuya. Yūichi Fukuda is supervising director and scriptwriter, with Fumitoshi Oizaki directing at Bandai Namco Pictures. A new Sgt. Frog television anime with a brand-new cast will debut in fall 2026.
The six-episode Takopi's Original Sin anime, which premiered in June 2025, is being re-edited into a theatrical compilation film. The project was announced on May 23, 2026, via the anime's official website. The film is titled Takopi's Original Sin -Thank You, See You Tomorrow- and will include newly added scenes alongside the compiled episodes. No release date has been set. The television series was directed by Shinya Iino (Dr. Stone) at studio ENISHIYA, with character designs by Keita Nagahara and music by Yoshiaki Fujisawa. The voice cast includes Kurumi Mamiya as Takopi, Reina Ueda as Shizuka Kuze, Konomi Kohara as Marina, and Anna Nagase as Azuma. The series streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other platforms. The original manga by Taizan 5 ran in Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ from December 2021 to March 2022, spanning two compiled volumes. VIZ Media holds the English license. The anime received seven nominations at the 10th Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2026, including Anime of the Year.