Anime Franchise

IndustryAug 25

Dragon Ball: Toei Denies Theme Park Plans in France

Toei Animation disputes reports of a Dragon Ball theme park near Paris: no license was granted for the French project.

MerchandiseAug 24

Macross: Lynn Minmay figure arrives in May 2027

A 1/7 figure of Lynn Minmay from "Macross: Do You Remember Love?" is set to release in May 2027. The Arcadia model costs 21,780 yen in Japan and draws on a 2017 concert key visual.

AnimeAug 24

Tokyo Revengers: Three Deities Arc Exclusively on Disney+

The Three Deities Arc of Tokyo Revengers premieres on Japanese television on October 2, 2026, and will be offered exclusively via Disney+ worldwide outside mainland China.

EventsAug 24

Haruhi Suzumiya: String Quartet Concert in September

On September 23, 2026, a public string quartet concert featuring music from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu takes place in Kobe; the recording is planned for a later release through Lantis.

AnimeAug 24

Fate/strange Fake: New anime series officially announced

"Fate/strange Fake" is getting a new anime series. Aniplex has confirmed production and revealed a new PV and a teaser visual featuring Ayaka, Saber and Sigma.

MerchandiseAug 23

Madoka Magica: New Balloon Collection Launches in October

New balloon designs featuring six Magical Girls for "Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht Rising-" will be released on October 24, 2026, together with an Animate Fair offering bonus bromides.