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The inaugural Japan-China International Animation Film Festival (JCIAFF) is set to take place in Japan from May 28 to May 31, 2026, featuring a groundbreaking AI Animation category. The festival, hosted across various locations in Saitama, including Tokorozawa Sakura Town and Kadokawa Musashino Museum, aims to foster international exchange within the animation community and explore
Detective Conan is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a slew of new content, including a highly anticipated one-hour prequel special titled Episode “ZERO” The Shinichi Kudo Aquarium Case, for which a trailer has been released, and the announcement of a completely original two-hour television special, Murder Case No. 30, marking the first such
Tokyo, Japan – The latest television rankings for Japanese animation from December 15 to December 21 show familiar long-running series continuing to dominate viewership in the Kanto region. Sazae-san and Detective Conan once again claimed the top spots, both achieving a 6.4% average household rating. This week also saw the premiere of Blue Miburo season
The upcoming anime adaptation of Yuki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue’s popular Akane-banashi manga has announced Gekidan Exile actor Akihisa Shiono will join its cast, portraying the character Kaisei Arakawa. Shiono’s casting adds to the anticipation for the series, which is set to premiere in April 2026. Shiono to Voice Up-and-Coming Rakugoka Kaisei Arakawa Akihisa Shiono,
The critically acclaimed historical anime series Kingdom is officially returning for its sixth season, set to premiere in October 2025. The announcement was made across the anime’s official website and social media platforms, accompanied by a new teaser visual featuring the tagline, “The Inheritor of Qi Wang’s Spear.” The upcoming season will immerse viewers once
Fans of The Irregular at Magic High School franchise can mark their calendars, as the first teaser for the Yotsuba Succession Arc film has officially announced a May 8, 2026, release date. The upcoming theatrical anime film will adapt one of the series’ most anticipated storylines, delving deeper into the secrets of the powerful Yotsuba
The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Tomato Soup’s manga, “Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia,” has unveiled its first teaser trailer, confirming a July 2026 premiere window and announcing core production staff. The historical josei series, produced by the acclaimed Science SARU studio, is set to bring the 13th-century Mongol Empire to life with a unique
Tokyo, Japan – The latest television ratings for Japanese animation, spanning December 8 to December 14, 2025, show perennial favorites continuing to dominate, with “Sazae-san” once again leading the pack. The finale of “My Hero Academia final season” also made a strong showing, securing a top spot. These rankings are based on household ratings in
The highly anticipated second cour of the “Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube” anime has revealed its creditless opening sequence, offering fans a clear look at the new visuals accompanying the series’ return in January 2026. The new opening features the track “ERASE” performed by THE ORAL CIGARETTES, setting the tone for the upcoming mysteries and
The highly anticipated anime film adaptation of Nowaki Fukamidori’s fantasy mystery novel, “Whoever Steals This Book” (Kono Hon o Nusumu Mono wa), officially premiered in Japan on December 26, 2025. The film has recently revealed its complete cast, a new trailer, and further production details, building excitement for its release. Key Details of the Anime