Tokyo Anime Dispatch

On June 24, 2026 , San-X and the official Rilakkuma anime site announced a new set of materials for the TV anime Rilakkuma , including a second promotional video and a new key visual for the season titled てくてく世界旅行 . The announcement is now live on PR TIMES and the official anime site, and it arrives while the series continues its broadcast run on TBS and affiliated stations. What Was Announced The update is straightforward but meaningful: the anime has a fresh promotional push built around a travel motif. The new visual puts Rilakkuma and friends in a more journey-oriented setting, while the second PV leans into the same feeling of movement and seasonal change. Rather than resetting the project, this looks like a visual refresh that gives the current season a clearer identity. The official materials also connect the anime to its ongoing broadcast window. According to the official site, Rilakkuma is airing every Saturday at 9:25 a.m. JST on TBS and local stations across Japan. Th...

On June 30, 2026, TAITO GEAR&GOODS put three DRESSTA figures from Yu Yu Hakusho up for preorder: Yusuke Urameshi, Hiei, and Kurama. All three listings are marked as TAITO GEAR&GOODS exclusives, and each one is priced at 8,800 yen including tax. The preorder window is the same across the line: June 30, 2026 at 11:00 JST through August 14, 2026 at 23:59 JST. TAITO lists shipment for November 2026. That gives collectors a clear window if they want to secure one of the figures directly from the official store rather than waiting for aftermarket stock. What Was Announced DRESSTA is TAITO's display-focused figure brand, and this release leans hard into motion, color, and character-specific effects. The three figures are built around the series' best-known trio: Yusuke Urameshi - about 195 mm tall including the base, with blue spirit-energy effects. Hiei - about 190 mm tall including the base, presented with dark, high-contrast energy effects. ...

What Tokyo Skytree Announced On June 16, 2026, Tokyo Skytree announced that it will host a second Chiikawa collaboration from July 10 to October 31, 2026. The event is called Chiikawa☆Starry SKYTREE® and the Secret Island in the official English page, and it is timed to the July 24, 2026 release of CHIIKAWA THE MOVIE: THE SECRET OF THE MERMAID ISLAND . The collaboration will take over the TEMBO DECK, TEMBO GALLERIA, and related spaces, making the tower itself part of the story. The official English page says visitors can expect event-original visuals, themed display decorations, photo spots, a special photo service on Floor 445, a special video on the SKYTREE ROUND THEATER® screen on Floor 350, limited cafe menus at SKYTREE CAFE on Floor 340, and limited merchandise at SKYTREE SPACE on the first floor and the online shop Chiikawa Market. The event also includes special lighting. In other words, this is not just a merch drop; it is a full tower-wide experience built around t...

On June 29, 2026, Chugaionline and Marion Crepes announced a World Trigger collaboration that will run from July 3 to July 26, 2026. The campaign brings character-themed crepes, limited goods, and store bonuses to 30 Marion Crepes locations across Japan, with online reservations handled through Chugaionline. What Was Announced The official campaign pages say the collaboration will launch on Friday, July 3, 2026, and continue through Sunday, July 26, 2026. The main store rollout covers 30 Marion Crepes locations, while Chugaionline will handle preorder sales for online-only goods. The collaboration visual shows the cast in matching aprons, which sets the tone for the menu and merchandise line. The collaboration menu includes three crepes, each priced at 1,100 yen. A random coaster from six designs is included with each collaboration crepe purchase. In stores, shoppers who spend 2,000 yen on related goods receive a random pearl sticker from six designs. The goods lineup includes a...

On June 30, 2026, the TV anime adaptation of "Kashita Maryoku wa [Ribo Barai] de Kyosei Choshu" moved another step toward its fall debut. The new update adds a second teaser visual and confirms that Kotobukiya will produce a 1/1-scale figure of support fairy MP. Coming after the June 17 announcement that the series is scheduled for October 2026 on TV Asahi's NUMAnimation block and BS Asahi, the project now looks firmly in its pre-broadcast rollout phase. What Was Announced The June 30 press release focuses on two concrete items. First, it unveils the second teaser visual for the anime. Second, it adds merchandise news: Kotobukiya will make a 1/1-scale figure of MP, the support fairy at the center of the series' promotional art. The combination matters because it shows the adaptation is being promoted not just as a title announcement but as a character-driven property with a recognizable mascot. The earlier June 17 release had already set the broadcast window for ...

On June 29, 2026, SNK announced that Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star is now available in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as the final Season 2 DLC character. The same release says Season 3 will begin in July 2026, with more details promised later. In practice, that makes the announcement more than a character drop: it is a live roadmap update for a game that is still being actively expanded after launch. What Was Announced The official SNK page is clear on the headline facts. Kenshiro has joined the roster as a Season 2 DLC character, and SNK is already pointing players toward the next phase of support with a Season 3 start window in July 2026. The release uses a strong “available now” visual, which makes the message easy to read even before the player clicks through to the full post. SNK also presents Kenshiro as a full gameplay addition rather than a decorative crossover cameo. The company describes him as a technical fighter built around fast but heavy strikes, ...

Witch Hat Atelier Season 2 Confirmed At 11:30 p.m. JST on June 29, 2026, avex pictures announced that production of Witch Hat Atelier season 2 has been decided. The news was posted on the official anime site and echoed in a PR Times release. To mark the announcement, the project also published a new end card drawn by the original manga creator, Kamome Shirahama, along with comments from Shirahama and director Ayumu Watanabe. What Was Announced The official news page says season 2 is now in production. It presents the announcement as a direct follow-up to the ongoing TV anime and pairs it with new material from the creative team. The same release adds that Shirahama provided a newly drawn end card and that both Shirahama and Watanabe shared comments to celebrate the decision. The PR Times release gives the same core message and adds a concrete timeline for the home-video rollout. Blu-ray volume 1 is scheduled for July 29, 2026, and volume 2 is scheduled for September 3...

On June 30, 2026, TOPPAN's Akihabara shop TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA began a collaboration with Shin-Ei Video, the animation studio marking its 50th anniversary this year. The official Shin-Ei announcement was posted on June 16, and the rollout is structured as a real-world fan experience rather than a simple logo placement: original goods, a digital photo booth, and a special display. What Was Announced The collaboration covers three 2026 works: Ginga Tokkyu Milky☆Subway: Kakueki Teisha Gekijouiki , Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to , and Pai no Mi no Oshi no Mori e Yokoso! Shin-Ei says TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA will sell original goods created for the shop, and the announcement specifically calls out a more interactive setup for Ginga Tokkyu Milky☆Subway . Visitors will be able to take photos alongside the on-screen characters in a digital photo booth, and the space will also include a special figure display. The same announcement adds that some of the goods are also planned for ...

On June 29, 2026, the official site for Tenmaku no Jadugar posted a fresh update just days before the anime's July 4 debut. The release says Queen Bee's new song "Star" will serve as the ending theme, and it also unlocks a new pre-broadcast PV, a full-scene key visual, the first episode's synopsis, and advance stills. Taken together, the update turns a simple music announcement into a clear pre-premiere package for the series. What Was Announced The core news is straightforward: the TV anime is using a new Queen Bee track titled "Star" as its ending theme. The song title is the English reading of the Japanese word "星", and the release frames the track as part of a wider launch push. The official news post also highlights the new PV and the full-scene version of the main visual, both of which show how the production wants viewers to read the show before the first episode even airs. The official on-air page sets the broadcast sched...

On June 29, 2026, KADOKAWA and the official site for The Kept Man of the Princess Knight confirmed that the series will begin airing as a TV anime in January 2027. The announcement landed with a teaser PV, a teaser visual, and a freshly updated official homepage, so the project is now moving from a title fans had heard about into a title with a visible public rollout. The source material is a dark-fantasy light novel that won the Grand Prize in the 28th Dengeki Novel Prize, chosen from 4,411 submissions. According to the official site, the first volume arrived in February 2022, the manga adaptation followed in 2023, and a second manga part began in 2025. That progression matters because it shows the property has already been sustained across multiple formats before the anime even begins. The official synopsis frames the story as an isekai noir centered on a labyrinth city, a princess knight named Alwyn, and Matthew, the former adventurer who lives as her kept man while operating i...

On June 26, 2026, Animate reopened its Beijing store in the Wangfujing district, moving the branch into one of the city's busiest commercial and tourist corridors. The press release makes clear that this is more than a simple address change: the new shop adds a books section, expands the mix of goods on the floor, and will later introduce Gratte food-and-drink service. What Was Announced According to Animate Holdings, Animate Beijing relaunched at Wangfujing Joy City B2F, 301 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, with business hours from 10:00 to 22:00. The store now sells character goods alongside comics, art books, and magazines, giving the branch a broader fan-retail profile than a standard merchandise shop. The release also highlights Animate Print, the in-store card-printing service that lets visitors create a card with a chosen design in about one minute. To mark the reopening, the store sold several kinds of lucky bags on day one, and the company said...

BLT2026 Preview Report Highlights a Massive BL Event in Ikebukuro On June 27, 2026, a PR TIMES report from Animate Holdings put a spotlight on Boys Love Tokyo 2026 , better known as BLT2026 , a two-day BL event in Ikebukuro's Sunshine City. The report reads less like a simple event notice and more like a snapshot of how far BL fandom spaces in Japan have evolved: they now combine exhibitions, stage programs, creator participation, photo-friendly installations, and limited-time goods into a single, carefully staged experience. The event runs on June 27 and 28, 2026, in Sunshine City Exhibition Halls A and B. According to the official site and the press release, BLT2026 brings together more than 50 BL creators, with a line-up built around original artwork, curated displays, and fan-facing spaces that are designed to be explored rather than merely browsed. The press release also points to 81 characters featured across the event's illustrated materials, which gives the s...

On 2026-06-29, Joyfull announced that it will launch a collaboration campaign with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba across its nationwide restaurant network on 2026-07-14 at 15:00 JST. The release is framed as a larger follow-up to the chain's 2024 crossover, which Joyfull says passed 1,000,000 total menu sales. What Was Announced The campaign is built around 13 limited collaboration menu items, each designed to echo the world of the series rather than simply adding character art to standard dishes. Joyfull also said that customers will be able to collect limited novelties with qualifying orders: 330,000 clear files in 12 designs and 370,000 acrylic keychains in 20 designs, both distributed on a first-come basis while supplies last. Beyond the menu itself, the company is extending the collaboration into several parts of the restaurant experience. Joyfull says there will be app and social-media promotions, a drink bar with ufotable-illustrated original goods, a collaboration l...

On June 27, 2026, Toei Animation announced that KISS OF LIFE will perform the new ending theme for DIGIMON BEATBREAK . The official news post shows the title BREAK IT , and the series homepage highlights the same update. It is a straightforward but notable crossover: a major K-pop act is now part of the anime’s rollout. What Was Announced The new ending theme for DIGIMON BEATBREAK is BREAK IT . KISS OF LIFE is the performing artist. The announcement was published on June 27, 2026. The official series page and the news detail page both carry the update. The news is simple on its face, but it matters because Digimon has always been a franchise that pays attention to its musical identity. An ending theme is not just background decoration; it is part of how a show frames its tone, and here Toei is pairing the anime with an act that has strong international visibility. Why It Matters For international anime fans, this is the kind of announcement...

On June 28, 2026, the official website for Mushoku Tensei: Chronicle of Echoes posted a new campaign notice that does two things at once: it confirms the game is heading toward release on Monday, July 27, 2026, and it puts the opening movie in front of fans as part of the launch push. The same page also says pre-registration is still open, which means the project is now in the final stretch rather than the announcement stage. The announcement matters because it gives the game a concrete date after a long period of teaser-style marketing. The site presents Chronicle of Echoes as a smartphone and PC 3D battle RPG tied to the franchise’s current anime momentum, so this is not just a generic mobile tie-in. It is being framed as a live extension of the Mushoku Tensei world, with familiar characters, the same broad fantasy setting, and a launch window that sits close to the anime’s third season. What Was Announced The official news post says the opening movie has been unveiled and th...

What Was Announced On June 26, 2026, TAITO updated its official Anime Expo page to confirm that it will exhibit again at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles from July 2 to July 5, 2026. The company says the booth will be built around the theme TAITO PLAY BASE , which is meant to turn the booth into a hands-on space where visitors can experience TAITO content rather than just look at it. The official page also gives a concrete booth number, SH-2126 , and outlines two of the main activities planned for the show floor. Visitors will be able to try BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons Boosted , an update tied to one of TAITO's most recognizable classic game brands, and they will also have a chance to see Bubbleun in a meet-and-greet format. TAITO's own banner image for the event, which appears at the top of this post, comes from the official Anime Expo page. Why It Matters This is a straightforward announcement on paper, but it says a lot about how Japanese entertainment compa...

What Was Announced On June 26, 2026, Gree Entertainment announced a 10-year collaboration agreement with Saetta for multiple anime planning and production projects. The release does not name a single new title. Instead, it describes a long-term framework designed to keep a steady pipeline of anime moving over time. According to the official release, Gree Entertainment will take the planning and production-committee lead, while Saetta will handle production. The companies also name Hayabusa Film as the main production line. That suggests the deal is meant to rest on real studio capacity, not just a branding announcement. Announcement date: June 26, 2026 Scope: multiple anime projects over 10 years First new project under the framework: already in full development for a 2030 broadcast Main production line: Hayabusa Film Why It Matters For anime fans, production schedules are the hidden infrastructure behind everything we eventually watch. A long...

On June 26, 2026, THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, published a fresh update on its collaboration stay with Frieren: Beyond Journey's End . The new details focus on what guests actually receive on site: a collaboration postcard set and a special Himmel-and-Frieren acrylic stand made from newly drawn artwork. The collaboration carries a long title, Omoide o Tsuzumu, Hoshi to Takibi no Tabiji - roughly, “A Journey of Stars and Campfires That Weaves Memories.” That matters because the project is clearly being framed as a stay experience, not a simple merch drop, and the official site also shows themed displays such as a Mimic photo spot and a life-size Himmel figure. What Was Announced According to THE FARM's press release, the new guest-only perks are a postcard set and a special acrylic stand using original illustrations made for the collaboration. The artwork places the characters in a farm setting, which fits the resort's rural, outdoors-first identity. The official collab...

On June 28, 2026, Sanrio announced Sanrio Kawaii Me Live! , the first smartphone title under the company’s Sanrio Games brand. The new rhythm-and-dance game is planned for a 2027 release on iOS and Android , and Sanrio says the project will launch in both domestic and overseas markets. The same day, the official site and a Japan-only closed beta signup page went live. What Was Announced Sanrio describes the project as a music-focused game built around its characters, stage styling, and outfit coordination. The official site highlights two play modes: Performance Mode , which is designed to be easy to pick up, and Technical Mode , which is meant for players who want a more traditional challenge. The site also teases stage customization and a growing song list. Among the tracks Sanrio has already shown are KAWAII FESTIVAL (game remix), Welcome to this World of Dream (game remix), Greedy Greedy , and Pompom Beat☆ . The company says more songs will be revealed over time, so the la...

On June 28, 2026, the official website for LONA confirmed that the original TV anime will air in Spring 2027. The reveal matters because it gives the project a broadcast window and, just as importantly, positions the series as a fully original work: there is no manga backlog to catch up on and no earlier anime season to follow. Instead, WIT STUDIO is introducing a new property built around a science-fiction premise and a clearly assembled creative team. The English site describes LONA as an original TV anime series by Akiko Nogi and director Takashi Katagiri. Nogi is known for Unnatural , MIU404 , and Last Mile , while Katagiri previously drew attention for SPY×FAMILY CODE: White . The project also brings together Posuka Demizu for original character design, Hiroko Sebu for music, Kazuki Yamanaka as animation producer, and WIT STUDIO for planning and animation production. The teaser materials released on the same day show that the title is already being presented as a full pu...

On June 19, 2026, Matsuya Foods announced a nationwide collaboration with the TV anime ONE PIECE . The campaign starts on 2026-06-30 at 10:00 JST and runs until 2026-10-06 at 09:59 JST. It is a fast-food promotion, but it is also a familiar part of Japanese anime culture: a popular series becomes a limited-time real-world event with collectible goods attached. What Was Announced Matsuya says the promotion is tied to the current ONE PIECE story line in Elbaf. The headline menu items are the “Giant Serving Set” and the “ONE PIECE Set.” Every qualifying order comes with one random acrylic block chopstick rest from a set of 12 designs. During the first phase, children’s menu orders receive a sticker. During the second phase, they receive an original name charm. Matsuya is also running a web lottery for a collaboration donburi and a follow-and-repost campaign on social media. Why It Matters This is not an anime production update. It is a commercial tie-in, and that is exactly why i...