MegaHouse's Petitrama DX Godzilla-1.0 Repaint Figure Opens Pre-Orders
The repaint figure costs 14,080 yen and ships in March 2027, with each customer limited to three units on Premium Bandai.
Source: animeanime.jp
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Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart Unveils 4DX and Dolby Cinema Posters
Two new poster visuals for the film were revealed, along with a 7,800 yen Arhan cockpit figure dome and a 64-page theatre pamphlet.
Source: animeanime.jp
Spy x Family Season 4 and New Movie Set for 2027
Toho Animation confirmed both projects for 2027, with a teaser visual showing the Forger family and Bond in the city.
Source: cbr.com +7
Chou Kaguya-hime Film Gets SIUNAUS SWEETS Collaboration
Pancakes and pixel-art merchandise for the film are on sale from November 12, 2026 at SIUNAUS SWEETS stores and its online shop.
Source: animeanime.jp
MapleStory anime short DEAR MY HERO screens Japanese dub in Tokyo
The invite-only event at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku marked the first Japan showing of the dubbed version of the 30-minute short.
Source: gamespark.jp
Votoms: The Gray Witch Preview Screens Ahead of November 20 Opening
Director Mamoru Oshii and voice cast Miyuki Sawashiro, Mabuki Ando, Shin-ichiro Miki and Sumire Uesaka attended the completed-film preview at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills.
Source: cinematoday.jp
Crunchyroll Shares New Clip From Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend
The bonus footage, labeled Special Footage #2, features Sakuta and Kaede and arrives ahead of the film's February 2027 North American release.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Ghost in the Shell 4K remaster airs on BS12 TwellV on November 8, 2026
The 1995 film directed by Mamoru Oshii gets a TV broadcast in its 4K remastered form on the Sunday Anime Theater slot.
Source: game.watch.impress.co.jp
Toei Unveils Kamen Rider Animation and Premium Labels
Toei President and CEO Yoshimura Fumio revealed the two initiatives at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest, including plans for standalone films.
Source: denofgeek.com
Mahoyo Anime Film Set for November 20, ufotable Reveals
The film adaptation of the TYPE-MOON story features direction by Hikaru Kondo as chief director and Sho Takeuchi as director.
Source: ascii.jp
THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA to open December 4 with nine new Araki villain illustrations
The Osaka venue will display nine newly drawn villain illustrations by Hirohiko Araki at its entrance and sell them as goods, with free admission.
Source: animeanime.jp
Paradox Live THE MOVIE Gets 2027 Release, Teaser Visual
The first theatrical anime in the Paradox Live franchise is titled Paradox Live THE MOVIE and is set for a 2027 release, with a new teaser visual revealed.
Source: animeanime.jp
Volks unveils 1/4 scale Makinami Mari Illustrious resin kit
The 79.5 cm Zettai Ryouiki assembly kit is priced at 115,500 yen including tax, with orders opening at Hobby Round 35 on November 7, 2026.
Source: inside-games.jp
Haikyu!! Tops JOYSOUND 2026 Oshikatsu Anime Ranking
My Hero Academia placed second and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure third in the survey of 1,414 users; Production I.G is working on a new Haikyu!! film for 2027.
Source: cbr.com
Paradox Live Film Titled Paradox Live the Movie, Opens in 2027
Studio GRAPH77 is producing the film, which features 29 characters across nine teams, according to the franchise's official website.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com +1
Votoms: The Grey Witch Unveils Scene Photos and Theater Goods
New stills, merchandise including a Mamoru Oshii finger puppet, and a Sumire Uesaka world-introduction video arrive before the November 20 opening.
Source: animeanime.jp
Evangelion: 2.0 Ichiban Kuji lottery launches December 5, 2026
Each draw costs 790 yen, with figures of Shinji and Rei, Asuka, Kaworu and an Evangelion Unit-02 Last One prize.
Source: animeanime.jp
Expelled from Paradise, Girls Band Cry Films Launch Joint Project
A new video for Expelled from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart uses the Girls Band Cry opening theme, alongside decade-themed visuals.
Source: crunchyroll.com
PREMICO Opens Orders for Scope Dog Watch Tied to Votoms: The Gray Witch
The mechanical watch is limited to 2,000 units at 59,800 yen, with the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock markers written in Gilgamesh characters.
Source: animeanime.jp
Ninja Skooler Anime Reveals Pilot Film, Images and Song
Shunsuke Takarai directs and supervises the anime, with Hami handling character designs; finishing work is split among several studios.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com +1
Workman launches The Apothecary Diaries goods at all stores
The lineup includes a 980-yen T-shirt and the brand's first medicine notebook case, priced at 1500 yen with tax included.
Source: animeanime.jp
Code Geass: Star-Chasing Aspal to Hold Event Screenings From 2027
A main visual shows Aspal, Zoe and the new mecha Agalmatha, with preview screenings touring five Japanese cities from January 2027.
Source: animeanime.jp +1
Code Geass Star Chaser Aspal Reveals Cast, Visual, January 2027 Screenings
Bandai Namco Filmworks also confirmed Sunrise is animating the series with Kazuya Nomura directing, ahead of a 2027 premiere.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Japan's 2026 Buzzword Award Shortlist Includes Chii-kawa and Voice Rights
Thirty terms are in the running for the 2026 New Word and Buzzword Award, with the top ten due to be revealed on December 1.
Source: animeanime.jp
AGF 2026 confirms 106 exhibitors, up 49% from last year
The anime and game convention runs December 4-6 at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1 in Ilsan, with NCSOFT as main sponsor.
Source: techm.kr
Live-action Wandance film unveils two-minute extended trailer
The trailer shows JO of &TEAM as Kaboku Kotani meeting Hikari Wanda. The film opens on 27 November 2026.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Look Back Anime Film Wins Kineko Grand Prix Teens Feature Award
The Kineko International Film Festival in Tokyo gave its Teens Feature prize to the Tatsuki Fujimoto adaptation, with judges aged 13 to 18 choosing the winner.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Coupang Play, Crunchyroll launch anime pass with Demon Slayer, Chainsaw Man films
Coupang Play's new Crunchyroll Pass bundles the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man Reze Arc movies with series such as Iron Wok Jan, released sequentially.
Source: joynews24.com
Rome's MIA Market Closes With New Animation Gap-Financing Forum
The 12th edition of the Rome market presented over 100 projects from 43 countries and launched a European Investment Hub, according to cartoonbrew.com.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood Sets Blu-ray Release for January 19, 2027
The SASAYURI-produced adaptation of Machiko Kyo's manga will arrive on Blu-ray on January 19, 2027, after a U.S. theatrical run through GKIDS.
Source: screenrant.com
Miyazaki Image Board Collection for Princess Mononoke Due December 3, 2026
Iwanami Shoten will publish the Studio Ghibli-edited volume with 258 image boards, including 90 shown for the first time, on December 3, 2026.
Source: animeanime.jp +1
Bandai's Wing Gundam Zero Renewal Figure Hits U.S. January 22, 2027
The upgraded Gundam Universe figure, already out in Japan for 4,400 yen, includes a Twin Buster Rifle, two detachable Beam Sabers and six hands.
Source: cbr.com
Chiikawa the Movie, Puppet Sunsun Join 2026 FNS Music Festival
Fuji TV announced the first 36 acts for the two-night event, with Chiikawa the Movie performing three songs from its film on December 2.
Source: animeanime.jp
Made in Abyss Film Theme Song Gets Lyric Video
Kadokawa's anime YouTube channel posted a lyric video for "Chain of the Abyss," the theme of Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Fukui Hints REBEL3199 May Continue After Final Chapter
The chief director said in an interview that another Be Forever Yamato: REBEL3199 installment could follow Chapter 7: Rainbow Samsara.
Source: cbr.com
MASHLE live-action film set for Japan release on March 19, 2027
Warner Bros. is producing the adaptation with CREDEUS, and the lead actor's identity is due to be revealed on November 5, 2026.
Source: crunchyroll.com +5
U.S. Copyright Office Weighs Anime Preservation Exemptions
Two petitions seek to legalize personal copies of discs and anime removed from U.S. streaming, cbr.com reports.
Source: cbr.com
Foliascope's Back to Tomioka, Co-Produced by Crunchyroll, Set for 2028
The 2D animated feature, adapted from a graphic novel and directed by François-Marc Baillet, was selected for this year's TIFFCOM.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Jim Rugg Unveils Astro Boy Blacklight Poster for Tezuka Documentary
The limited-edition 18 x 24-inch poster, inspired by 1970s psychedelic designs, is offered through the Kickstarter for TEZUKA! God of Manga.
Source: animecorner.me
Girls Band Cry The Movie Opens in Japan on May 21, 2027
A teaser visual and special trailer were released alongside the announcement, and the film's official site has been renewed for the movie.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Keigo Maki Launches Witch on the Holy Night Manga on November 11, 2026
The adaptation of Type-Moon's visual novel will debut in Weekly Shounen Magazine issue 50, with Kinoko Nasu and Type-Moon credited for the original work.
Source: myanimelist.net
Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE to open in Japan on May 21, 2027
A teaser trailer and a visual by character designer nari Teshima were revealed alongside the release date for the new Girls Band Cry anime film.
Source: cinematoday.jp +4
Super Kaguyahime! Live Event Set for December 26 on YouTube and VRChat
The free online live Tsukuyomi Thanksgiving will stream simultaneously on both platforms, with the YouTube archive starting right after the broadcast ends.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Shochiku Releases Spoiler Clip for 'Kimi e' Anime Film, Sets Fifth Viewer Gift
Shochiku unveiled a scene from the film's climax and announced a fifth wave of viewer bonuses from November 6, the film's fifth week in theaters.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
SAMANTHAVEGA Launches Six-Piece Lady and the Tramp Collection
The Disney-inspired line includes a 23,100 yen handbag and a 16,500 yen folding wallet, with nationwide release from November 11, 2026.
Source: animeanime.jp
Gundam Hathaway's Flash Jewelry Line Opens Pre-Orders
Bandai's STRICT-G label and JAM HOME MADE offer rings, necklaces and bracelets themed on Mafty and the Xi Gundam, priced from 11,000 yen.
Source: animeanime.jp
Chiikawa Film Slips to Fifth in 15th Weekend as Whisper of the Heart 4K Rises
The Chiikawa movie has earned 18.66 billion yen on 12.77 million admissions in 101 days, while the Studio Ghibli 4K remaster climbed four places to sixth.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Princess Mononoke LEGO Ideas build passes 10,000 supporters
Briquette's 'Princess Mononoke - The Forest of Spirits' prototype, a roughly 2,550-piece build, has qualified for LEGO's third 2026 product review.
Source: cbr.com
Netflix to Host First Anime Edition of Creators Dojo in Tokyo
Trigger's Masahiko Otsuka and Studio Colorido's Kazuma Momohara will speak at the free event on November 21, capped at about 150 attendees.
Source: gamebusiness.jp
We Are Aliens Wins Debut-Feature Award at Hawai'i International Film Festival
The anime film directed by Kadowaki follows two childhood friends who drifted apart and later confront their past.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie 4K remaster arrives in Japan
Bandai Namco Filmworks restored the film entirely by hand, and director Shinichiro Watanabe approved the cleanup with one instruction: erase everything.
Source: cbr.com +1
Dive in Wonderland Sets One-Day U.S. and Canada Screening for November 16
Crunchyroll Anime Nights will host the P.A. Works film in North American theaters for a single day, with tickets now on sale.
Source: crunchyroll.com
TIFFCOM Session Puts 2025 Anime Market at ¥4.45 Trillion
Preliminary figures presented ahead of the Anime Industry Report 2026 show overseas spending rising 17.2% to ¥2.54 trillion.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Gao Shan Pictures Wins First Ecoprod-Cartoon Tribute at Cartoon Forum
The French studio also pitched its six-episode series Roots of My Hair to a standing-room-only crowd at the animation event, according to cartoonbrew.com.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Marvelous music and video profit rises 52% in April–September 2026
Segment sales reached 1,887 million yen as anime secondary-use revenue hit a record high, according to gamebiz.jp.
Source: gamebiz.jp
Disney Twisted-Wonderland Savanaclaw anime streams on Disney+ from December 23
The 8-episode series will release one episode every Wednesday, and a new key visual featuring Leona Kingscholar and Heartslabyul students has been revealed.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Nintendo Unveils Hello! Pikmin Shorts, Declares November 1 Pikmin Day
The first episode of the Hello! Pikmin short movie series debuted during Nintendo's livestream, with new episodes planned monthly from December.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest Draws Record 172,000
The three-day Tokyo event ran from October 30 to November 1, 2026, with overseas visitors at 1.7 times the previous year's figure.
Source: animeanime.jp +1
Attack on Titan Returns to Eighth on Crunchyroll Most-Watched Chart
The anime's comeback comes three years after its 89-episode run ended, as a new game and a theatrical re-release keep the franchise active.
Source: movieweb.com
Donguri Sora Lists Jiji Lamp Replica From Kiki's Delivery Service
The battery-powered mini lamp, modeled on Osono's antique oil lamp, costs about 13,200 yen including tax, and Donguri Sora does not ship outside Japan.
Source: cbr.com
Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames previewed at Lucca Comics and Games
Director Naoya Andô and producer Ryo Nakamuray presented the fourth Gintama film in Italy ahead of its theatrical release there.
Source: variety.com
Bocchi the Rock! Prequel Film Hoshi no Ashiato Set for 2027
The film follows Seika Ijichi and the Ijichi sisters' separation ten years earlier, with CloverWorks producing and ANIMEC distributing.
Source: myanimelist.net +3
Bocchi the Rock Film Set for 2027, Centers on Nijika and Seika
CloverWorks returns to animate the film, with Shin Wakabayashi directing and an announcement trailer already released.
Source: animecorner.me +3
TENITOL Homura Akemi Figure Opens Pre-Order at AmiAmi for May 2027
The roughly 300mm non-scale figure costs 10,450 yen including tax, with Furyu's TENITOL brand producing and Tianve handling the prototype.
Source: animeanime.jp
Bandai's Gashapon adds four figures from anime film Choukaguya-hime
The 'Machibouke' set goes on sale in the third week of November 2026 at 500 yen per play, with characters seated and smiling as they wait.
Source: inside-games.jp
Chiikawa winter fur hats and bags go on sale November 6
The lineup includes fur hats in "fluffy Time" and "HAIRSTYLE CHANGE" designs, plus a fur scarf, a knit and a boa blouson.
Source: animeanime.jp
A-1 Pictures and CloverWorks Launch FLINT BASE Training Studio
A-1 Pictures and CloverWorks opened FLINT BASE to train first-year animators; MAPPA and Production I.G join as partners.
Source: cbr.com
Unverified 4chan Post Claims Second Boruto Film in Development
An anonymous October 31, 2026 post also claims a Minato Namikaze one-shot anime, a new game and live-action Naruto cast news, none confirmed.
Source: cbr.com
Audible Sets Nov. 5 Launch for Exoplanet Audio Drama
Benjamin Percy wrote the Audible Original, executive produced by Andy Weir and starring Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose and John Leguizamo.
Source: polygon.com
Solo Leveling Season 3 Listed as Confirmed for 2027–2028
D&C Media's Q4 2025 investor materials mark Season 3 as confirmed, with an expected 2027–2028 window and no premiere date set.
Source: screenrant.com
TIFFCOM Panel Weighs Co-Production as Anime Slate Unveiled
Producers from Asia and Europe compared funding models at the Tokyo festival, where new features and shorts were presented.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Japan's planned anime award for 2027 outlined at TIFFCOM panel
Industry figures discussed the award's goals at a Tokyo International Film Festival market session, with the name and outline due November 2.
Source: variety.com +2
Crunchyroll unveils trailer for The Witch and the Holy Night, in cinemas January 29, 2027
The ufotable-animated film adapts TYPE-MOON's award-winning visual novel and features the theme song Yoru to Ao by supercell.
Source: uk-anime.net
graniph launches 19-item Chainsaw Man Reze Arc collection on November 3
The lineup runs from 1,900 yen boxer shorts to a 16,000 yen mountain parka, with pre-orders closing on November 2.
Source: animeanime.jp
The Apothecary Diaries: The Movie Ichiban Kuji Set for December 5
The lottery line includes Maomao and Jinshi figures in theatrical costumes under the new Dioramiquemaster brand, at 800 yen per draw.
Source: animeanime.jp
Sanrio's Kuromi to Star in First Film, Opening in Japan in 2027
GAGA will release Kuromi the Movie in Japan in 2027, Sanrio announced in a Halloween video message marking the character's birthday.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Naruto Mobile trailer shows Kawaki (Karma II) ahead of November 6 debut
The A-Rank character arrives on November 6, and the trailer recreates his fight with a Momoshiki-possessed Boruto.
Source: cbr.com
Sanrio's Kuromi gets first lead role in 2027 anime film
GAGA will distribute the theatrical film, announced on Kuromi's birthday, with a teaser visual and a special video featuring sidekick Baku.
Source: animeanime.jp +2
Pinkooland trailer debuts after Sitges premiere
Cartoon Brew unveiled the trailer for Luis Usón's 12-minute short, produced by Matte CG in Ecuador and Vanova in Spain.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Tops Netflix Non-English Chart With 6.4M Views
The film added 1.2 million views the following week and held the number four spot in late 2026 weekly charts, according to Screen Rant.
Source: screenrant.com
Pole Princess!! -Croix du Nord- Film Set for January 29, 2027
The roughly 60-minute theatrical anime will screen for two weeks at six theaters in Japan, with the returning cast and director Hitomi Ezoe at Tatsunoko Production.
Source: myanimelist.net +1
Nishigori's Grotesqqque Omnibus Opens in Japan on November 6
The three-segment film, animated by CloverWorks with planning and production by JOEN and Aniplex, is screening at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Dolores stop-motion short debuts on Bang Bang YouTube for Halloween
Cecilia Andalón Delgadillo's dialogue-free short, made largely at El Taller del Chucho in Guadalajara, streams after more than 80 festival selections.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Apothecary Diaries Film Sets Yokohama Stamp Rally and Animate Fair
The collaboration includes a 12-spot stamp rally with life-size standees, a Maomao fireworks display on December 12 and an Animate fair from December 11.
Source: animeanime.jp
Bandai opens pre-orders for Hathaway: The Witch of Circe jewelry
Premium Bandai is taking orders through November 15, 2026 for STRICT-G×JAM HOME MADE rings, necklaces and bracelets in brass and silver.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Tokumaru Shugo Says Tuba in Chiikawa Film Cue Says 'Shimajiro'
The film's music producer posted on X that the tuba in the 'Shimajiro appears' cue voices the character's name, as vocal director Uenome Yasuyuki noted his booklet credit.
Source: animeanime.jp
Toei Animation posts higher first-half sales, lower profit
Net sales rose 3.7% to 46.612 billion yen for April-September 2026, while operating profit fell 8.9% to 15.161 billion yen, the company said.
Source: gamebiz.jp
Apothecary Diaries Film Merch Launches at Animate on December 11
Animate will sell acrylic stands, clear files and more featuring newly drawn Maomao and Jinshi art, with a fair and a Gratte tie-in running into January 2027.
Source: animeanime.jp
The Violinist Found Italian Co-Producers at TIFFCOM, Ervin Han Says
Singaporean filmmaker Ervin Han recounted at a TIFFCOM panel how a 2023 meeting at the Tokyo market brought Italy's Altri Occhi onto The Violinist.
Source: variety.com +1
Japan's anime industry grows 15.8% to record $28.18BN in 2025
The Association of Japanese Animations presented its Anime Industry Report at TIFFCOM, with overseas revenue reaching about 57% of the total.
Source: deadline.com +1
Walküre Announce New Single 'Walküre wa Makerarenai' for March 2027
The Macross Delta idol unit marks its 10th anniversary with a new single featuring jacket art by original character designer Chisato Mita.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Comisma, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank sign anime fund basic agreement
The two companies will jointly set up and run a fund targeting anime production projects; structure is still under discussion.
Source: gamebusiness.jp +2
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Sets February 2027 US, Canada, Australia Release
Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the CloverWorks film to Australian cinemas on February 18, 2027, with US and Canadian screenings on February 21, 23 and 24.
Source: crunchyroll.com +1
Mahoutsukai no Yoru film adds IMAX screens from November 20, 2026
An IMAX visual shows Aozaki Aoko and Kuonji Alice casting magecraft in an amusement park; stage greetings are set for Tokyo and Osaka.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Witch on the Holy Night Film Gets IMAX Release in Japan on November 20
The anime film will open in IMAX alongside its standard Japanese release, with stage greetings in Tokyo and Ueda on November 21 and 22.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Ervin Han Talks Animated Anthology 'A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts'
Robot Playground Media leads the international co-production, with Toonz Media Group handling international sales on the four-story feature.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Living Large and Dog Alone Take Top Honors at 2026 Emile Awards
The fifth Emile Awards were handed out in Krakow during the 33rd Etiuda&Anima festival, with Arco collecting two feature prizes.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- Visual Novel Reveals Naamah, Aradia in New Video
Studio51's visual novel Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- launches November 26 for Switch and PC, with an original story written by Shotaro Teshirogi.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Precure Film Adds 8th Theater Bonus, a Director-Signed Thanks Card
Toei Animation will hand out the Detective Star Thanks Card from November 6, featuring new art and a message from the director and character designer.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Ave Mujica Release 'A Song Of Romance' Music Video
The video features the song from the Ave Mujica prima aurora movie, which is also included on the group's latest mini-album.
Source: animecorner.me
High School Fleet 10th-anniversary talk event set for November 1 at Yokosuka HUMAX
Voice actresses Nozomi Furuki and Yuko Kurose will appear after a screening of the theatrical film; tickets cost 3,500 yen.
Source: gamebiz.jp
Bandai Spirits to launch Reze GLITTER&GLAMOURS figure on October 29
The roughly 22 cm prize figure shows Reze on a night school date with Denji and is part of the GLITTER&GLAMOURS line.
Source: inside-games.jp
Howl's Moving Castle LEGO Ideas Build Reaches 10,000 Supporters
Butterbarr's 5,000-piece model of the Studio Ghibli film's castle has advanced to the LEGO Ideas Review phase, where it will be evaluated later in 2026.
Source: cbr.com
Tokyo Film Festival Features First Animated Competition Entry
Sun Xun's Magic Atlas, handcrafted over a decade, is the first animated feature in Tokyo's main competition as TIFFCOM opens October 28.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Teaser Trailer Debuts for 4K Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
The remastered film marks its 25th anniversary with 4K screenings in Japanese theaters starting October 30, animated by BONES and produced by Sunrise.
Source: crunchyroll.com +1
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Shares Mai Sakurajima Concert Clip
The special video shows Mai Sakurajima, voiced by Asami Seto, performing on stage; the film opened in Japanese theaters on October 16, 2026.
Source: crunchyroll.com
VOTOMS and Expelled from Paradise Films Reveal Joint Mecha Visual
The two films' staffs released a collaboration visual on October 28, 2026, ahead of their Japanese theatrical openings in November.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Rakuen Tsuihou and Armored Trooper VOTOMS Films Announce Collaboration
A co-fighting visual of the Scopedog and the Arhan was unveiled, with standees planned at 30 locations nationwide from October 29.
Source: animeanime.jp
AGF 2026 Red Stage lineup adds Fate/Grand Order, Re:Zero voice actor sessions
The Red Stage timetable lists 11 sessions in Hall 5B on December 5 and 6, with advance tickets on Melon Ticket from November 20.
Source: gamemeca.com
USJ Adds Fullmetal Alchemist, Daemons of the Shadow Realm for 2027
Both collaborations open in spring 2027 as limited-time programs, and Daemons of the Shadow Realm marks its first theme park tie-in.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp +1
SPYAIR Announce 2026 European Tour and BEST OF ANIME Album
The band returns to Europe for the first time in eight years, with six shows starting October 30 in Vienna.
Source: animecorner.me
We Are Aliens Earns Mentions at Rome and Philadelphia Festivals
The anime film received Special Mentions at the 21st Rome Film Festival and an Honorable Mention at the 35th Philadelphia Film Festival.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
LEGO Confirms Daft Punk Set, Archives Interstella Guitarship Idea
The fan-proposed Guitarship project had passed 1,000 supporters before LEGO archived it, citing overlap with the upcoming Daft Punk set.
Source: cbr.com
CosMeet 2026 Draws 130+ Exhibitors to Cove Manila
Cosplay.ph's two-day "Shimmering Sapphire" event at Okada Manila was free to attend, according to Anime Corner.
Source: animecorner.me
cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood hits U.S. digital via GKIDS
The debut feature from director Yukimitsu Ina and studio SASAYURI is streaming on Apple TV and Prime Video, with a Blu-ray due Jan. 19, 2027.
Source: cbr.com
Crunchyroll streams Witch on the Holy Night trailer with supercell theme
The trailer previews "Yoru to Ao" by supercell ahead of the film's November 20 opening in Japan, the same day a smartphone version of the visual novel launches.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
The Animation Showcase Opens 2026 Collection of 15 Shorts
The shorts, running six to 21 minutes, are free to verified animation and film professionals who register with credentials such as IMDb or Vimeo profiles.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Bandai Spirits to Release Reze Cafe Nijou Figure From November 25
The GLITTER&GLAMOURS prize figure shows Reze in her part-time cafe uniform and stands about 22 cm tall, according to animeanime.jp.
Source: animeanime.jp
Donguri Closet to Release Kiki's Delivery Service Jiji Lamp
The lamp, modeled on one seen in Osono's house, lights via a touch sensor and will go on sale on October 31, 2026.
Source: animeanime.jp
Premium Bandai's 82 cm Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah statue pre-orders close October 28
The Legacy Art Noriyoshi Ohrai statue, priced at 472,890 yen including tax, is scheduled to ship in January 2028, Premium Bandai says.
Source: animeanime.jp
Crunchyroll opens Korea launch pop-up at Hongdae
The 16-day store at AK Plaza Hongdae drew more than 3,000 visitors over its first weekend, according to techm.kr.
Source: techm.kr
Zootopia 10th-Anniversary Sweets and Goods Launch at Tokyo Banana
Tokyo Banana and Disney will release Zootopia-themed chocolate sandwiches and Nick Wilde goods, with advance sales at JR Tokyo Station from November 6, 2026.
Source: animeanime.jp
Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Fireworks Set for Yokohama
The November 21, 2026 show at Yamashita Pier pairs series songs with fireworks; premium seats cost 14,500 yen.
Source: animeanime.jp
TBS Anime no Ba Event Adds Giant Evangelion Photo Spot and Idol Guests
TBS has unveiled new details for its November 7, 2026 anime event, including a 6-meter Evangelion Unit-01 photo spot and stage appearances by entertainers and voice actors.
Source: animeanime.jp
Chiikawa the Movie Climbs to Second in Japanese Box Office
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island reaches second place, while In the Clear Moonlit Dusk debuts in the top five.
Source: crunchyroll.com +1
WIA NYC Animation Festival Sets 28-Film Lineup for November 1
The third annual edition at SVA Theatre has the theme Community and hands out awards for best animation, best student animation and best community-themed film.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
BLEACH Anime Ends After 22 Years With The Calamity Episode 50
Episode 50 of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity concluded the anime's run, followed by a special ending movie and a new visual for BLEACH: Mirrors High.
Source: animecorner.me
Maebashi Witches Compilation Film Opens in Japan
The film's theme song "Amehare Make up," performed by the cast, has a music video streaming for a limited time on the show's official YouTube channel.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Bandai Spirits to launch three Demon Slayer MAXIMATIC figures from October 27
The Tanjiro, Giyu and Akaza prize figures can be displayed together to recreate the battle from the Infinity Castle film.
Source: inside-games.jp
Apothecary Diaries Film, Tsumura Nodoame Tie-Up Starts November 2
Buyers of three eligible Tsumura Kanpo no Nodoame products can apply online for a lottery with 1,500 original prizes, per animeanime.jp.
Source: animeanime.jp
Made in Abyss Film Gets Yakiniku Horumon Takeda Collab From November 6
Minamoto's restaurant chain will offer collaboration dishes and goods at 32 locations across Japan, with the Shibuya branch excluded.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Tokyo Dome City to Host 'Choukaguya-hime!' Event From November 27
The collab event runs until January 3, 2027, with advance tickets on sale from October 26 and AR content recreating the film's virtual space.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Patlabor EZY Anime Gets Novelization in 2027 From Fantasia Bunko
Toshihiko Tsukiji is writing the novel, with cover art by franchise character designer Akemi Takada, the label announced at its fan festival.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Star Detective Precure! Film Streams Opening Footage, Insert Song Lyric Video
The official website posted the film's opening sequence featuring the theme song, while the franchise's YouTube channel began streaming a lyric video for "First Step."
Source: crunchyroll.com
HBO Max Brings Back 'Calcifer's Yule Log' on November 1, 2026
The 30-minute ambient video loops Calcifer, the fire demon from Howl's Moving Castle, with sound effects from the Studio Ghibli film.
Source: cbr.com
Gundam Moves to Yearly New Releases, Bandai Namco Chairman Says
Makoto Asanuma told Mediamixi the franchise now puts out some kind of new work every year, a shift from its earlier sporadic schedule.
Source: cbr.com
BanG Dream! MyGO!!!!! // Ave Mujica Anime Sets January 8, 2027 Premiere
A teaser video focused on the Ave Mujica cast also announced the band's 8th live, Discrimen Fati, at K-Arena on May 29-30, 2027.
Source: animecorner.me +3
Date A Live F Last Date Film Opens March 26, 2027
A new trailer and teaser visual for the anime were revealed during the Fantasia Bunko Great Appreciation 2026 Online livestream.
Source: crunchyroll.com +2
The Apothecary Diaries Film Ichiban Kuji Prize Lineup Revealed
Prizes C through H are now confirmed, with most items using newly drawn movie-costume art; sales begin December 5.
Source: cinemacafe.net
Akuma Homura Feather Pen Set Pre-Orders Open October 23
The 6,600 yen set includes a feather pen, stand and 15ml ink, with release scheduled for around February 12, 2027.
Source: animeanime.jp
Dragon Maid film gets first TV airing on BS12 on October 25
BS12 will broadcast Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved free at 19:00, its first television showing.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Noritake My Neighbor Totoro plates restocked on Donguri Sora
Three 23-centimeter bone china dinner plates from the Seasonal/Monthly collection return to Studio Ghibli's merchandise portal at 5,500 yen each.
Source: screenrant.com
Amasian TV Adds Anime Titles, Reaches 250,000 Hotel Rooms
The free streaming service has expanded its catalog with new anime and film titles and secured a hotel television distribution deal.
Source: screenrant.com
Chiikawa Shisa Lottery Opens October 28 With 12 Items
The online lottery runs from October 28 to November 3, 2026, at 1,100 yen per draw, with shipping from late March next year.
Source: cinemacafe.net
Toei unveils 7th bonus card for Pretty Cure film
The Detective Future Card features the four Detective Pretty Cure in Future Form, drawn by director Hanako Ueda, and is given out from October 30.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Detective Precure Film Debuts Opening Video, Reveals Seventh Attendee Bonus
The opening video for the Detective Precure film features the theme song and a group transformation, while the seventh bonus card will be given out for one week from October 3.
Source: animeanime.jp
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack Gets 4K SteelBook Release
Crunchyroll will bring the feature-length compilation to North American home video on January 26, 2027, with pre-orders already open.
Source: cbr.com +1
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Finale Sets October 26 Premiere
Episode #50, "DEATH & STRAWBERRY", streams on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally, with the English dub finale arriving in late November.
Source: screenrant.com +3
Yamato yo Towa ni: REBEL 3199 and Love Live! reveal Akihabara collab visual
The visual shows Sasha and Honoka Kosaka running together through Akihabara, ahead of Chapter 7: Rainbow-Colored Reincarnation's October 30, 2026 release.
Source: animeanime.jp +3
Kaiju No. 8 Anime to Conclude With Film Opening in 2027
The official X account revealed a super teaser visual drawn by art director Shingi Kimura alongside the 2027 release announcement.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Kaiju No. 8 Final Chapter Set as 2027 Film The Final Mission
Production I.G returns to animate Kaiju No. 8: The Final Mission, with Shigeyuki Miya directing and a teaser visual already revealed.
Source: crunchyroll.com +5
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie 25th Anniversary BEAMS Collection Revealed
BEAMS MANGART's Cowboy Bebop apparel line marks 25 years of Cowboy Bebop: The Movie and arrives alongside its 4K remaster.
Source: animeanime.jp
PRIROLL Opens Orders for 'Chokaguyahime!' Christmas Cakes
The officially licensed Xmas Puri Cake 2026 comes in 16 designs at 5,591 yen, each with a matching can badge.
Source: animeanime.jp
STRICT-G and Alpha Industries unveil Amuro Ray leather MA-1 jacket
The sheep-leather jacket costs 132,000 yen, with pre-orders on the Premium Bandai STRICT-G Online Store from October 23, 2026.
Source: animeanime.jp
Rintaro Named Person of Cultural Merit for Fiscal 2026
The Japanese government selected anime director Rintaro among 21 honorees, while game developer Shigeru Miyamoto receives the Order of Culture.
Source: crunchyroll.com +1
Masaya Inaba to Give London Talk on CGI Anime Work
The CGI artist and director will discuss ChaO, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc 3, All You Need is Kill and MUTAFUKAZ at art'otel London Hoxton.
Source: uk-anime.net
Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Animation Lineup With Japanese Premieres
The Animation Selection includes Japanese premieres of Iron Boy and DreamWorks' Forgotten Island, plus screenings of three Japanese features ahead of release.
Source: cartoonbrew.com +1
Your Letter Anime Film Starts Streaming on Crunchyroll
The Korean-animated adaptation of Hyeon A Cho's webtoon is available in Korean with English and other subtitles.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
GROTESQQQUE and Darling in the FRANXX get crossover visuals
Studio TRIGGER posted two collaboration artworks ahead of GROTESQQQUE's November 6 release, pairing Ichigo with Elie and Zero Two with a Yoroshiku★Shoujo heroine.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Black Onyx from anime film to appear at anan AWARD 2026
The pro-gamer group from the anime film will appear via video at the 14 November ceremony, which streams free on the official anan YouTube channel.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Crunchyroll Sets UK Blu-ray Slate for November and December 2026
The schedule runs from 9 November to 21 December 2026 and includes SteelBook editions of Ghost in the Shell, Sailor Moon and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Source: animeuknews.net
Medalist Film Unveils Third Grand Prix Series Collaboration Visual
The collaboration includes a special visual with Grand Prix Series 2026 skaters and new character art for three film characters.
Source: animeanime.jp
VOTOMS: The Grey Witch Reveals Visual, Trailers and Theme Song
The film's main visual by Takashi Kojima and a final trailer showing the Balarant AT Fatty were released, with an opening-day stage greeting set for November 20.
Source: animeanime.jp +5
Two Shōjo Manga Get TV Anime, a Third Gets Live-Action Drama
From Far Away and Red River are headed to television as anime, while Please Save My Earth becomes a live-action drama starring Alice Hirose.
Source: animeanime.jp
Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi Part 1 Opens in Japan
A new key visual shows the Delver group Hail Hex, and a second part of the film series is confirmed to be in production.
Source: crunchyroll.com +2
Apothecary Diaries Tokyo City View Event Adds New Goods Until Oct. 26
The Apothecary Diaries collaboration event at TOKYO CITY VIEW runs until October 26, 2026, with acrylic blocks, badges and other new goods released on October 10.
Source: animeanime.jp
Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi Film Gets Second Part
The official website announced a second part for Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi on the same day the first film premiered in Japan, also revealing five new cast members.
Source: myanimelist.net
Apothecary Diaries Film Sets Theatergoer Bonus Short Story
The film opens December 11, 2026, and a first-wave bonus booklet with a newly written short story is limited to 1.5 million copies.
Source: animeanime.jp
Disney Store to Launch Beauty and the Beast 35th Anniversary Collection
Walt Disney Japan will release the collection on October 30, 2026, with early sales at some locations and online from October 27.
Source: game.watch.impress.co.jp +1
Bandai Spirits Unveils Full Prize Lineup for The Apothecary Diaries Lottery
Maomao and Jinshi lead the prizes in the Ichiban Kuji tied to The Apothecary Diaries the Movie, on sale from December 5, 2026 at 800 yen per draw.
Source: inside-games.jp
Infinity Festival Sets Ninth Edition Lineup With Brad Bird, Travis Knight
The Los Angeles animation festival runs November 12–15 and debuts the ASIFA-Showcase, with a screening of Bird's Netflix/Skydance feature Ray Gunn.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Tangles and Paper Trail Take Top Prizes at Animation Is Film
Leah Nelson's Tangles won the feature Grand Jury Prize, while Don Hertzfeldt's Paper Trail topped the shorts competition at the ninth edition.
Source: cartoonbrew.com
Takopi's Original Sin Compilation Film Trailer Reveals Theme Song
The film compiles the anime about a pink alien octopus and fourth grader Shizuka, which streamed on Netflix and other services in June 2025.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Takopi's Original Sin Film Reveals Tele Theme Song, Trailer
Tele performs "Rabyu-" for the theatrical compilation of the series, and advance Mubic ticket cards go on sale October 23.
Source: animeanime.jp +3
The Apothecary Diaries Gets TV Special Ahead of Film on December 11
Nippon TV's Friday Road Show will air a special cut of the anime's second season's second cour, with new footage, the same day the film opens.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Kenshi Yonezu writes theme song for Apothecary Diaries film
The newly written song "Haru ga Tomori" will feature in the December 11, 2026 release, with a new trailer and key visual also unveiled.
Source: animeanime.jp
The Apothecary Diaries Film Adds TV Special, Preview Screening
The film The Apothecary Diaries: The Treasure of the Late Consort will get a Friday Road Show TV anime special on December 11, its opening day, plus a December 5 preview.
Source: cinematoday.jp
Kenshi Yonezu's 'Haru ga Tomori' set as theme for Apothecary Diaries film
A new trailer, main key visual and character relationship chart for the film were released on October 22, 2026.
Source: cinematoday.jp +3
AI-made feature anime 'Hoshi no Uta ga Kikoeru' released free on YouTube
The 117-minute film was made by a three-person team using tools including Seedance and MiniMax, and is available to watch at no cost.
Source: animeanime.jp
Crunchyroll Adds English Dubs for Two Prince of Tennis Films
The two films, The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game and The Prince of Tennis: A Gift from Atobe, are also available with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Ave Mujica prima aurora Film Gets 30-Second Baddy Baddy Ad
The commercial promotes the currently screening anime film and features the song from Ave Mujica's mini-album released on October 21.
Source: animecorner.me +1
Untitled Crunchyroll/Sony Film Listed for Sept. 15, 2027
A Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures release appears on tracking sites with a 2027 date, but no link to Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 2 is confirmed.
Source: polygon.com
Ghibli Park extends A Night in the Valley of Witches run to June 2027
The 14-minute Studio Ghibli short keeps screening at the Cinema Orion Screening Room, with a Halloween after-hours event set for Oct. 31, 2026.
Source: cbr.com
Grotesqqque Film Reveals JUNNA and Kotoko Satō Song "ZUKIZUKI"
The collaboration track, written and arranged by Yuyoyuppe, is out now on music services alongside a music video with the film.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Attack on Titan Part 1 Interview Released Ahead of 4DX Screenings
Yuki Kaji, Yui Ishikawa and Marina Inoue discuss their roles as the first compilation film returns in SCREENX, 4DX and ULTRA 4DX.
Source: animeanime.jp
Minions & Monsters Starts Rental Streaming in Japan on November 11
U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video will offer the Illumination film as a rental, with no flat-rate streaming date announced.
Source: animeanime.jp
ghost – end of night Film Adds Kenjirō Tsuda as Moby Dick
The official website announced that Kenjirō Tsuda will voice Moby Dick, a man who takes an interest in Neekei, in the Madhouse film.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Ghost film adds Tsuda, Yasumoto and Kamiya to cast
The anime film 'Ghost' has revealed three more voice actors, plus a limited collaboration ticket card with the band that performs its theme songs.
Source: animeanime.jp +2
Lulutto Lilly and Maebashi Witches Share Crossover Visual
The art shows CompatoLilly and Yuina Akagi swapping magic items, with both Tomokazu Sugita-voiced characters alongside them.
Source: crunchyroll.com
Persona anime pop-up store set for Kyoto and Shibuya
The Persona Series The Animation POP UP STORE will sell goods using new CloverWorks illustrations, with purchases of 5000 yen earning a bonus shopper.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Takopi's Original Sin Film Gets Biscuit Line for February 2027
Each biscuit includes one of 15 clip, rubber strap or acrylic charm items, priced at 350 yen (385 yen with tax).
Source: animeanime.jp
Chou Kaguyahime Film Adds Sixth-Wave 'ray' Postcard Bonus
Six random scene-photo postcards from the 'ray' music video go to screenings of the film from October 23, 2026, while copies last.
Source: animeanime.jp
Madoka Walpurgisnacht Rising Unveils Week 9 Art Board Bonus
The ninth-week theatergoer bonus for the Madoka Magica film is a memorial art board showing nine magical girls around Kyubey, given out from October 24, 2026.
Source: news.denfaminicogamer.jp
Krenel opens pre-orders for BUZZmod. Homura Akemi figure
The 12,000 yen figure from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising ships in July 2027, with Good Smile Company orders open until December 9.
Source: inside-games.jp
Madoka, Witch on the Holy Night collaboration art unveiled
The illustration of Madoka Kaname and Aoko Aozaki will appear on a banner at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo from October 17 to 29.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
Parade to Launch 8 Chiikawa Capsule Figures in Late October
The lineup includes four figures in the first set and four in the second, priced at 500 yen each.
Source: inside-games.jp
Cyber Formula Double Feature Trailer Previews February 2027 Release
The double feature pairs EARLYDAYS RENEWAL: MOVIE EDITION with the franchise's 35th-anniversary short ASURADA, directed by Mitsuo Fukuda.
Source: crunchyroll.com
TMS to Stream Lupin III vs. Detective Conan Film Free on YouTube
The English-dubbed crossover film arrives on TMS Entertainment's YouTube channel for a limited time on October 24, with Netflix adding more Detective Conan episodes on November 1.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com
LEGO Ideas Totoro Set Hits 10,000 Supporters, Enters Review
The fan-designed project, with 2,341 pieces and five minifigures, moves into the third LEGO Ideas review of 2026 after passing 10,000 backers.
Source: cbr.com
Grotesqqque's 'Yoroshiku★Girl' Segment Streams Early on Netflix Japan
The segment runs on Netflix in Japan from October 23 to November 5, ahead of the omnibus film's November 6 theatrical opening.
Source: animenewsnetwork.com