Code Geass Lost Stories ends service in Japan as the long-running franchise shifts focus toward its 20th anniversary projects. October 7, 2026 The official website for the mobile and PC title Code Geass: Lost Stories announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, that the game will officially… Continue Reading
The Apothecary Diaries returns to Universal Studios Japan for an all-new immersive attraction in 2027 October 4, 2026 The global phenomenon that is The Apothecary Diaries is poised to expand its footprint within the entertainment industry as Universal Studios Japan (USJ) officially… Continue Reading
Japan Society to Host U.S. Premiere of Atsushi Nishigori Original Anime Film Grotesqqque in New York City September 28, 2026 The Japan Society, a premier cultural institution in New York City, has officially announced that it will host the exclusive U.S. premiere of the… Continue Reading
Starbucks Japan Introduces 1st Pokémon Collaboration September 26, 2026 This unprecedented alliance, which officially commences on September 30, represents a significant convergence of lifestyle branding and pop-culture phenomenon. The partnership spans a diverse… Continue Reading
Warner Bros. Japan Announces Kroi to Perform Opening Theme for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run Anime September 23, 2026 Warner Bros. Japan has officially confirmed that the acclaimed rock band Kroi will provide the opening theme song, titled "Spin," for the highly anticipated… Continue Reading
Anime News Network Announces Third Official Japan Tour for 2027 in Partnership with PacSet Tours September 18, 2026 Anime News Network (ANN), the long-standing industry authority on Japanese animation and manga, has officially unveiled its third "ANN in Japan" tour, a curated… Continue Reading
Autism Society Japan calls for cancellation of Mii-chan and Miss Yamada anime adaptation September 12, 2026 The Autism Society Japan (ASJ) has issued a formal, strongly worded statement opposing the production of an upcoming anime adaptation of Nene Azuki’s manga… Continue Reading
Chie Hayakawa’s "Renoir" Explores Childhood Grief Against the Backdrop of Japan’s Bubble Economy July 20, 2026 Director Chie Hayakawa’s sophomore feature, Renoir (2026), offers a poignant exploration of childhood innocence confronting profound loss, set against the vibrant yet complex backdrop… Continue Reading
Burn: A Gritty Portrait of Japan’s Lost Youth Premieres at Sundance and Japan Cuts July 18, 2026 Makoto Nagahisa’s searing 2026 Japanese drama, "Burn," starring Nana Mori in her inaugural solo leading role, has emerged as a powerful cinematic force, offering… Continue Reading
Chie Hayakawa’s Renoir Explores Childhood Grief and Societal Shifts in 1980s Japan July 13, 2026 Chie Hayakawa’s 2026 feature film, Renoir, offers a poignant exploration of preteen Fuki’s (Yui Suzuki) darkening perspective on life as her father confronts a… Continue Reading
