https://us.oricon-group.com Official global media of ORICON NEWS. We deliver the latest Japanese anime & manga updates. en (c) oricon ME inc. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:55:18 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8966/ Frieren: Beyond Journey's End drew major attention after its official X account posted a thoughtful illustration honoring Japan’s national soccer team. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:09:17 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8962/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Season 2 have been revealed. This episode will air on Wednesday, July 8 at 11:45 PM (JST) Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:20:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8965/ HUNTER×HUNTER returned with its latest chapter, Chapter 411, in Issue 31 of Weekly Shonen Jump, released today, June 29. It marks the first new chapter in about one and a half years since Chapter 410 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:07:38 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8960/ The story and preview images for Episode 13 of the TV anime Eren the Southpaw have been revealed. This episode will air on Wednesday, June 30 at 12:00 AM (JST) Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8964/ The Kept Man of the Princess Knight TV anime is set to premiere in January 2027. A teaser PV has also been released. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:48:11 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8963/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Iron Wok Jan have been revealed. This episode will air on Sunday, July 5 at 5:30 PM (JST) Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:29:17 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8961/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power have been revealed. This episode will air on Monday, June 30 at 10:00 PM (JST) Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:01:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8954/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Draw This, Then Die! have been revealed. This episode will air on Friday, July 3 at 11:30 PM (JST) Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:00:02 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8959/ HUNTER×HUNTER returned to Weekly Shonen Jump today with its latest chapter, Chapter 411, marking the manga’s first new installment in about a year and a half. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:48:18 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8958/ Howl's Moving Castle voice actor Takuya Kimura has paid tribute to singer and actor Akihiro Miwa, who died on June 20 at the age of 91. His death was announced on June 28, prompting many messages from Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:02:22 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8957/ The second cour of Ace of Diamond act II Second Season, the sequel to the TV anime Ace of Diamond act II, is set to air from October on TV Tokyo affiliates. The theme songs have also been announced, w Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:25:04 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8956/ The third season of the TV anime Wistoria: Wand and Sword has been confirmed. To commemorate the production decision, a newly drawn celebratory visual by character designer Sayaka Ono and a special an Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:10:26 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8955/ The original TV anime LONA, written by renowned Japanese screenwriter Akiko Nogi, will premiere in spring 2027. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:40:56 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8953/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Goodbye, Lara have been revealed. This episode will air on Monday, July 6 at 12:30 AM (JST) Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:07:20 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8952/ Sanrio has announced the final rankings for the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, its popular voting event for Sanrio characters. The total number of votes reached a record high of 70,647,379, marking 11 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:34:15 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8951/ The TV anime Daemons of the Shadow Realm has confirmed that its second cour will air from July 4 at 11:30 p.m. on TOKYO MX and other networks. Along with the announcement, a new key visual and main tr Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:15:16 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8950/ The main PV for Season 3 of the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has been released. The video reveals the character voices of Yamame Yasashiki, Momiji Momi Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:35:15 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8949/ Kill Blue Season 2 has officially been confirmed, along with a handwritten illustration and comment from original creator Tadatoshi Fujimaki. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:28:16 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8948/ HUNTER×HUNTER Volume 39 has revealed its cover illustration on Shueisha’s official website ahead of its scheduled release on July 3. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:49:01 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8947/ It has been officially decided that a second season of the TV anime Snowball Earth will be produced. Along with this announcement, a promotional video (PV) has been released, as well as celebratory il Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:35:17 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8946/ It has been announced that the second cour of Fist of the North Star, the first completely new Hokuto no Ken anime in 18 years, will be broadcast and streamed in 2027. Alongside the announcement, a pr Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:12:30 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8945/ The story and preview images for Episode 22 of the new anime Star Detective Precure!, have been revealed. The episode will air on June 28 at 8:30 AM. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:04:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8944/ Record of Ragnarok Season 4 has officially been confirmed. Alongside the announcement, a special teaser PV and a newly drawn illustration for Season 4 were unveiled. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:48:33 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8943/ It has been announced that the Cohabitation Arc of the TV anime Rent-A-Girlfriend, also known as KanoKari, will be produced as Season 6. Along with the announcement, a newly drawn Season 6 illustratio Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:41:29 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8942/ The story and scene cuts for Episode 142 of Pokémon Horizons have been officially unveiled. This new episode will air on July 3. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:17:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8941/ The story and preview images for Episode 12 of the TV anime Yowayowa Sensei have been revealed. This episode will air on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00 PM (JST) Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:01:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8940/ The story and preview images for Episode 24 of the TV anime Wistoria: Wand and Sword have been revealed. This episode will air on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM (JST) Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:50:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8939/ The story and preview images for Episode 13 of the TV anime Witch Hat Atelier have been revealed. This episode will air in Japan on Monday, June 29 at 11:00 PM (JST), Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:38:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8938/ The story and preview images for Episode 13 of the TV anime Ace of Diamond act II Second Season have been revealed. This episode will air on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM (JST Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:34:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8937/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime The Villager of Level 999 have been revealed. This episode will air on Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 AM (JST), Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:25:51 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8936/ Steel Ball Run: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure 2nd STAGE, the continuation of the latest anime in the popular JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series, will stream worldwide exclusively on Netflix in 2026. To mark t Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:05:54 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8935/ Bandai Namco Filmworks and Bandai Namco Pictures apologized on June 25 on their official website for mishandling during the production process of Sgt. Frog the Movie: Revival! The Fastest Way to Destr Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:43:13 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8934/ Kagurabachi has announced a new cast member for the TV anime, which is scheduled to air in April 2027. Katsuyuki Konishi will voice Togo Shiba. A character visual and character PV were also revealed. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:24:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8931/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Kaiju Girl Caramelise have been revealed. This episode will air on Friday, July 3 at 1:28 AM (JST) Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:00:05 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8929/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 have been revealed. This episode will air on Monday, July 6 at 10:00 PM (JST), Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:00:01 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8932/ The first cour of the TV anime Aoashi Season 2 is set to air on NHK E TV every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. starting October 4, 2026. Alongside the broadcast announcement, the main visual has been unveiled. It Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:00:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8933/ The story is set in a world where “Awakened Ones,” people with special abilities, operate behind the scenes. It follows Yu Kazahaya, a kindhearted high school student who has lived while hiding his aw Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:35:17 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8921/ Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of Jun 29 2026. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:30:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8922/ Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of Jun 29 2026. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:30:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8930/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Sparks of Tomorrow have been revealed. This episode will air on Sunday, July 5 at 11:00 PM (JST), and will later be available on various int Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:42:51 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8928/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime The Cat and the Dragon have been revealed. This episode will air on Saturday, July 4 at 9:00 PM (JST). Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:07 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8927/ The final episode of the final season of the TV anime Dr. STONE, titled "The One to Induce the Future," aired on June 25 on TOKYO MX and other stations. This marks the end of a 7-year history that beg Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:41:05 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8926/ Getting Shots on Flying Pan, the popular manga serialized in Comic Newtype, will be adapted into a TV anime scheduled to air in 2027. Animation production will be handled by J.C.STAFF. A teaser visual Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:16:48 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8925/ The story summary and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance, the first new entry in the series in eight years, have been revealed. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:58:49 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8924/ A short anime for Kenshi Yonezu’s new song “Karasu,” written specifically as the “2026 NHK Soccer Theme,” has been released. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:47:47 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8923/ Super Mario Bros. has set a new milestone in video game collecting, with an unopened early production copy selling for 3 million dollars. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:41:39 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8915/ The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime The Falled Sage's Academy Domination have been revealed. This episode will air on Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 AM (JST). Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:00:01 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8920/ The official X account for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX was updated on June 25, marking one year since the final episode aired. To commemorate the occasion, the account released a video that Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:55:42 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8919/ The story and preview images for Episode 13 of the TV anime Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 4 have been revealed. This episode will air on Saturday, June 27 at 6:25 PM (JST), Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:23:00 GMT https://us.oricon-group.com/news/8918/ The production of the TV anime Classroom of the Elite 5th Season (commonly abbreviated as You-Zitsu) has been officially announced. Along with the confirmation of the sequel, a newly drawn anime visua Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:46:21 GMT