Matsuken Anime, based on Ken Matsudaira’s “Matsuken Samba” songs, will debut on YouTube on August 29. Matsudaira voices Matsuken alongside Sumire Uesaka as his canine counterpart, Matsu Inu.
NHK announced Tuesday that Hayate Ichinose will play Tatsuki Manabe in its live-action Blue Flower, Forest of Vessels series. Rena Matsui will also star.
Clear River Games announced a 2027 rerelease of Terranigma for Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The RPG originally launched in Japan in 1995.
Konami announced 10 English voice actors for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse in a trailer on Monday. Returning performers include Alejandra Reynoso as Sypha, Graham McTavish as Dracula, and Liam O'Brien as Isaac.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind drew an 8.3% rating on NTV on August 14. A Solitary Gourmet live-action special earned 5.7%, while Night on the Galactic Railroad recorded 0.8%.
Rhythm Heaven Groove topped Japan’s August 10–16 game ranking with 83,536 copies sold, bringing its total to 873,839.
Tickets are available for The Sound of Epic Anime in London on September 25 and Birmingham on November 15. Japan Nakama offers discount codes for both concerts.
All four Persona 3 anime films are streaming free on Aniplex USA’s YouTube channel in select regions. Atlus West announced the limited-time release Saturday but gave no removal date.
Jung-woo Ha, Bo-hyun Ahn, Hae-joon Park, and Sung-il Jung will star in Inside Men: The Birth of Villains. The prequel explores the origins of the power cartel in the 2015 South Korean film.
Scandal will end activities on August 21, 2027, with a solo concert at Yokohama Arena. The band announced the decision after its 20th anniversary concert.
Creepy Nuts announced on June 3 that they will appear as special guests at select Asian dates of The Weeknd’s long-running After Hours Til Dawn tour.
CGV Cinemas and Cinépolis Indonesia announced that The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie will open in Indonesia in September. The film debuted in Japan on February 13.
NBC Universal announced Hiroki Nanami as student council president Sadame Mikuriya and Nao Tōyama as vice-president Hachi Ura.
Crossed Hearts announced Studio Hearts with four original titles, 10 licenses, and an English-release partnership with Lily House. An August 24 update added A Novel Press for light novels, novels, and anthologies.
WEBTOON Entertainment announced an agreement on August 10 to acquire a 60% stake in RI Games Holdings. It plans multiple games based on established webtoons with global fanbases over the next four years.
Amasian TV now offers 20 Chiikawa episodes on demand in the United States, with Japanese audio and English subtitles. Viewers can watch free without a subscription.
Point Set announced that Berserk of Gluttony’s second season will premiere in 2027 and released a celebratory message from Fate Graphite’s voice actor.
Two new One Piece anime films are on the way: ONE PIECE FILM GOD VALLEY in summer 2027 and ONE PIECE FILM BAAD in 2029.
Tropics Anime began streaming The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects on YouTube in India on July 31. The channel also uploads Death Note daily.
HIDIVE announced at Anime NYC that Murciélago will debut as a television anime in January 2027. The service will stream it exclusively in five countries.
Anime Limited will release collector’s and standard Blu-rays of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM on Monday, August 24. The collector’s edition includes two books and a numbered art card.
KAZÉ US plans to debut with 3–5 titles in fall 2027 and reach 25–30 annual releases in 2029. Its first announced title is Saxton Moore and Phillip Johnson's SOL Sistah.
Publang announced five upcoming BL releases at its Saturday Anime NYC panel, including manhwa and novel versions of The Hunter's Gonna Lay Low. Further release details have yet to be announced.
GKIDS has acquired North American rights to Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and the live-action adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s 5 Centimeters per Second. Both films will receive theatrical screenings.
Manga Mirai will end service on December 15 (PT). Users can transfer their information and purchases to NTT Solmare’s MangaPlaza, with refunds potentially available in certain cases.
Code Vein II’s “Mask of Idris” DLC arrives September 9. The game launched January 30, following its January 29 release in Japan.
Haikyu!! staff released a teaser for the Where Monsters Go short anime special and visuals for it and Haikyu!! Vs. The Little Giant. Both anime will screen together in theaters next year.
J-Novel Club announced 11 licenses at its Saturday Anime NYC panel. It also scheduled five print releases for March and April 2027.
Ize Press announced Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid, Spanish-language Solo Leveling editions, the Solo Leveling: Ragnarok novels, and a board game.
The anime adaptation of Muchimaro’s four-panel manga premieres October 3. Its staff released the main promotional video on Saturday and announced additional production staff.
Anime India confirmed Luna Goami and Mofmofmo for its 2026 Mumbai concert. The convention will also screen first episodes of Black Torch, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III, and Sparks of Tomorrow.
Tokyopop licensed Lily of the Valley and Magic Soup for release in 2027. Exact release dates and further details will follow.