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MangaAug 4

New Prince of Tennis: Final Volume 48 Hits Shelves in September

Volume 48 of "New Prince of Tennis" goes on sale in Japan on September 4, 2026, bringing Takeshi Konomi's continuation, running since 2009, to its definitive conclusion.

IndustryAug 4

Film Piracy: Operators of Text-Based Portal Sentenced

A Japanese court has sentenced the operators of a portal that reproduced more than 8,000 films almost entirely as text accompanied by images.

EventsAug 3

Hetalia: 20th-anniversary exhibition unveils new key visual

The Hetalia 20th Anniversary Exhibition WorldFesta will show original drawings, color illustrations and a new key visual featuring numerous characters in autumn 2026 in Tokyo and Osaka.

MangaAug 3

Sword Art Online: “Sugary Days” Releases on August 7

“Sword Art Online Material 1: Sugary Days” releases in Japan on August 7, 2026, and runs 264 pages, centering on Kirito and Asuna's shared life in Aincrad.

MerchandiseAug 3

Yuri!!! on ICE: Anniversary box arrives in December

To mark the 10th anniversary of "Yuri!!! on ICE", a limited Blu-ray and CD box with the complete series, music and new figure skating videos will be released on December 23, 2026.

AnimeAug 3

Suikoden: New Key Visual Shows the Main Characters

Suikoden: The Anime unveils a new key visual featuring its central characters. The series is set to premiere in October 2026, preceded in Japan by a cinema screening of the first three episodes.