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    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD. Source: IDW Publishing   IDW Publishing has shared a look at Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, August 12th.  For information on how to acquire IDW comics and graphic novels, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.    Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #1 Release Date: August 12, 2026Price: $4.99Pages: 32   She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world. Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a

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    Photo courtesy of courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. ©khara. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release Fields Corporation (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Eiji Yoshida), a consolidated subsidiary of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Hidetoshi Yamamoto), is pleased to announce the release of a new pachislot machine, Ⅼ PACHISLOT GODZILLA VS EVANGELION２ (Lパチスロ ゴジラ対エヴァンゲリオン ２, L Pachisuro Gojira Tai Evangerion 2), to pachinko halls throughout Japan starting November 2026, targeting a wide audience including pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts as well as movie and anime fans. Godzilla, the legendary "King of the Monsters," boasts overwhelming recognition and popularity both in Japan and abroad. And the Evangelion series, a groundbreaking anime franchise, continues to be a massive social phenomena, captivating not only anime enthusiasts but also a broad, diverse audience.  Approximately three years have passed since the release of

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    Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©Yoshito Usui/Futabasha･SHIN-EI Animation･TV Asahi･ADK 2026 Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://www.shinchan-movie.com/ (Japan)  Toho has provided information and images from the new anime film, CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: SPOOKY! MY YOKAI VACATION (映画クレヨンしんちゃん奇々怪々! オラの妖怪バケーション, Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon), opening today in Japan. Crayon Shinchan (クレヨンしんちゃん, Kureyon Shin-chan) is a hugely popular manga that has been loved by people of all ages since its serialization began in Manga Action (漫画アクション, Manga Akushon) in 1990 and its TV anime broadcast started in 1992. Since the first theatrical film, The first movie, CRAYON SHINCHAN: ACTION MASK VS. LEOTARD DEVIL (クレヨンしんちゃん アクション仮面VSハイグレ魔王, Kureyon Shinchan: Akushon Kamen tai Haigure Maō), was released in 1993, a total of 32 2D anime films have been released to date. In CRAYON SHINCHAN THE MOVIE: SUPER HOT! THE SPICY KASUKABE DANCERS (映画クレヨンしんちゃん　超華麗！灼熱のカスカベダンサーズ, Eiga Kureyon Shinchan Chō

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    Image courtesy of AnimEigo. Discotek Deep Dive initiative continues with acclaimed titles available now for pre-order purchase from the MediaOCD website Source: AnimEigo  Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab)   MediaOCD has announced an array of fresh anime titles for July from the classic anime company, Discotek Media, which are now available for direct purchase via the MediaOCD website as part of the ongoing DISCOTEK DEEP DIVES initiative. Under this ongoing initiative, MediaOCD is offering scores of classic anime titles on Blu-ray from Discotek Media’s extensive catalog. A fresh selection is being released each month, and anime fans are invited to check back regularly for newly added titles. Some of the notable Blu-ray titles for July include a collection of Lupin the Third OVAs and TV releases, several releases for the sci-fi magical girl anime, Symphogear, along with Mazinger Z, the Saint Seiya Classic

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    Photo courtesy of 33 USA Inc. © Yuki Ikeda, KODANSHA/”Thunder 3” Production Committee Source: 33 USA Inc. press release Official Site: https://thunder3-anime.com/ (Japan), https://www.netflix.com/title/82736186 (US)Special Thanks to Lucas DeRuyter   Photo courtesy of 33 USA Inc. © Yuki Ikeda, KODANSHA/”Thunder 3” Production Committee Fuji TV's THUNDER 3 Premiere Panel with Production Staff electrified attendees at Anime Expo 2026 on July 4, as a packed Room 408AB experienced the world premiere of the English dub of the THUNDER 3 anime, with staff sharing their insights into one of the most visually distinctive anime of the summer. Hosted by MC Justin Rojas, the 80-minute panel featured Chief Director Hiroyuki Seshita and Series Composition/Script Writer Hiroshi Seko. The world premiere of the English dub of the first two episodes had the audience laughing at

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    Photo courtesy of Anime Ltd. ©1988 MASH・ROOM / AKIRA COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. WORLD-FIRST NEW PRINT IN DECADES - ON TOUR STARTING THIS SUMMER Source: Anime Ltd. press release Official Site: https://akirafilm.co.uk/Special Thanks to Josh Stevens, Fetch Publicity   Anime Limited are excited to announce an unprecedented celebration of an influential masterpiece with an experience you can only find in cinemas. After breaking records to become the highest-grossing classic release of the year, Katsuhiro Ôtomo’s revolutionary AKIRA returns on a brand new 35mm print struck from the 4K master - the first new print of the film created worldwide in decades. Premiering at BFI Southbank from 14-19th August, the brand new 35mm print will tour selected cinemas across the country throughout the year. One of the most influential Sci-Fi stories ever told, AKIRA first introduced audiences in the UK & Ireland to anime in 1991, and continues to be

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    Image courtesy of Sugoi Co. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved Source: Sugoi Co Official Site: https://www.conan-movie.jp/2026/ (Japan), https://sugoi.co/films/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway (Aus/NZ)Special Thanks to Sylvester “Sly” Ip   Image courtesy of Sugoi Co. © 2026 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Earlier this year, SciFi Japan postted Toho's official press notes for the 29th Detective Conan anime feature film, DETECTIVE CONAN: FALLEN ANGEL OF THE HIGHWAY (名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使, Gekijō-ban Meitantei Konan Haiwei no Datenshi). The movie is now receiving a theatrical release in Australia and New Zealand from distributor Sugoi Co. The following text, images and trailer are courtesy of Sugoi Co...   Sugoi Co are pleased to release DETECTIVE CONAN: FALLEN ANGEL OF THE HIGHWAY exclusively in cinemas from July 23 across Australia and New Zealand. Sugoi Co are thrilled to be the

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2016 Your Name. Film Partners Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, GKIDS Brings Acclaimed Director Makoto Shinkai’s Beloved Romantic Fantasy to a New Generation of FansSource: GKIDSOfficial Site: https://gkids.com/films/your-name/ Special Thanks to Adrian Figueroa   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2016 Your Name. Film Partners GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of acclaimed and artist-driven animation from around the world, announced it will bring a new 4K remaster of YOUR NAME. (君の名は。Kimi no Na wa., 2016) to North American theatres nationwide beginning August 14th in both its original Japanese language and English dub, with tickets on sale later this month. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the globally beloved film from acclaimed director Makoto Shinkai, GKIDS also revealed new key art at its 2026 Anime Expo industry panel. Last month, GKIDS announced it will release brand new issues of

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    Takeru Shinozukas Directorial Debut Selected for Fantasias Satoshi Kon Award Competition and Multiple Academy Award-Qualifying FestivalsSource: Toei Animation Inc. Special Thanks to Scott Barretto   Photo courtesy of Toei Animation. ©TOEI ANIMATION Co., Ltd. As Toei Animation celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026, the company today announced the global festival debut of ETERNA Animation, its original animation production brand dedicated to discovering and nurturing emerging creative voices, through its inaugural short film, FOXING: KITSUNÉ-TSUKI (きつねつき). Launching its international festival journey, the film has received official selections at multiple prestigious North American film festivals. Among the first announced selections are the Satoshi Kon Award for Excellence in Animation at the Fantasia International Film Festival at the Fantasia International Film Festival, the Official Selection at the Academy Award-qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival, Presented by Heartland Film, and the Official Selection of the Regina International Film Festival & Awards

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©1997 khara/Project EVA Tickets Now on Sale for EVANGELION 30th Movie Fest, Featuring EVANGELION:DEATH (TRUE)² & REBIRTH and THE END OF EVANGELIONSource: GKIDSOfficial Site: http://gkids.com/evangelion/30th-movie-fest Special Thanks to Adrian Figueroa   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©1997 khara/Project EVA GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of globally beloved animation, announces EVANGELION 30th Movie Fest this summer. In celebration of the historic property’s 30th anniversary, GKIDS will be releasing EVANGELION:DEATH (TRUE)² & REBIRTH and THE END OF EVANGELION in theatres for two nights only, on July 21st and 22nd. Tickets for EVANGELION 30TH Movie Fest are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting http://gkids.com/evangelion/30th-movie-fest, or at participating theatre box offices. (Theatre participants are subject to change). Created by Hideaki ANNO, the EVANGELION franchise is considered one of the most influential animated sagas of all time. Since

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©️ 2006 Taiyo Matsumoto/Shogakukan, Aniplex, Asmik Ace, Beyond C., dentsu, TOKYO MX Fan-Favorite Cult Classic Makes 4K UHD Debut September 1, 2026Source: Radial Entertainment Special Thanks to Sarah J. De Bruin Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©️ 2006 Taiyo Matsumoto/Shogakukan, Aniplex, Asmik Ace, Beyond C., dentsu, TOKYO MX Celebrating its 20th anniversary, TEKKONKINKREET (鉄コン筋クリート, Tekkonkinkurīto, 2006), the beloved cult classic based on the acclaimed manga by three-time Eisner award winner Taiyo Matsumoto, is making its 4K UHD debut as part of a two-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray set this September. GKIDS announced at its Anime Expo 2026 Industry Panel that the prize-winning feature, directed by Michael Arias, and animated by STUDIO4°C, will be available on a 4K UHD Blu-Ray and digital download on September 1, 2026 and is now available to pre-order. Black, a boy who seeks to bend the city

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    Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Source: GKIDS Official Site: https://gkids.com/ghiblifest/ Special Thanks to Will Teare   Image courtesy of GKIDS. © 1988 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 tickets are now on sale for MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, a classic magical tale for the whole family from Oscar winning director Hayao Miyazaki. When Satsuki and her sister Mei move with their father to a new home in the countryside, they find country life is not as simple as it seems. They soon discover that the house and nearby woods are full of strange and delightful creatures, including a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, who can only be seen by children. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus. The charming countryside adventure returns to

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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yoshimurakana/SQUARE ENIX,MURCIÉLAGO Project Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://murcielago-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group)   Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Yoshimurakana/SQUARE ENIX,MURCIÉLAGO Project It was announced at Anime Expo 2026 that MURCIÉLAGO (ムルシエラゴ, Murushierago), the provocative and wildly popular manga series created by Kana Yoshimura, will receive a long-awaited adaptation into a TV anime in 2027. Serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gangan, MURCIÉLAGO debuted in August 2013 and has now surpassed 2.3 million copies in circulation worldwide and currently spans 28 volumes in Japan (26 volumes internationally). Today’s announcement is being made simultaneously around the world. HIDIVE, the popular anime service from AMC Global Media, will stream MURCIÉLAGO exclusively as part of its 2027 line-up and be available to subscribers throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as in key overseas markets including U.K., Ireland, Australia and New

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    Photo courtesy of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team. ©2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE Source: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEEOfficial Site: https://www.theghostintheshell-anime.jp/ (Japan), https://www.theghostintheshell-anime.jp/en/ (English)Special Thanks to Aiko Hinokuma / THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team   THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team has provided SciFi Japan with press notes, promotional artwork and images from the highly-anticipated new anime series, THE GHOST IN THE SHELL (攻殻機動隊, Kōkaku Kidōtai). The show will premiere internationally July 7, 2026, on Prime Video. The following text is courtesy of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team... Photo courtesy of THE GHOST IN THE SHELL -Promotion Team. ©2026 Shirow Masamune/KODANSHA/THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION The Legendary Cyberpunk Saga ReturnsA Brand-New Anime Series Produced by Science SARU “Ghost in the Shell” is a landmark work of cyberpunk

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    Image courtesy of Toho. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release TSUBURAYA FIELDS HOLDINGS INC. has announced that their consolidated subsidiary, FIELDS CORPORATION, will support and collaborate with MAPPA Co., LTD. (hereafter “MAPPA”) for their exhibition booth at Anime Expo 2026. The event will be held in Los Angeles, USA, from July 2nd to 5th, 2026. FIELDS strongly endorses MAPPA’s vision for this booth —which aims to deliver unprecedented excitement and inspiration to fans worldwide—and details of this collaboration are outlined below. ■ About Anime Expo 2026 Anime Expo is one of North America’s largest festivals of Japanese pop culture, held annually in Los Angeles, California. The 2026 event will take place over four days, from Thursday, July 2nd to Sunday, July 5th, primarily at the Los Angeles Convention Center. As one of the most globally influential events of

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Takeru Hokazono/SHUEISHA,Project Kagurabachi The Upcoming Series from Creator Takeru Hokazono Will Premiere on CrunchyrollSource: CrunchyrollOfficial Site: https://anime.kagurabachi.jp/ (Japan)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Takeru Hokazono/SHUEISHA,Project Kagurabachi Following the official announcement, Crunchyroll has announced it will stream the upcoming anime adaptation of KAGURABACHI (カグラバチ), based on the manga by Takeru Hokazono. The series is slated to premiere in April 2027 and will stream on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Japan, Mainland China, North Korea and South Korea. Kagurabachi has quickly emerged as one of the most talked-about new titles in Weekly Shonen Jump, drawing strong fan anticipation for its stylized action and striking visual identity. The previously released teaser trailer and visual offer a first look at protagonist Chihiro Rokuhira and the enchanted blade, Enten, setting the stage for the story’s unfolding conflict. The anime adaptation is directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with

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    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Kumo Kagyu, Drecom/Blade & Bastard Project. ©Drecom Co.,Ltd. Wizardry™ is a trademark of Drecom Co.,Ltd. Widely-Anticipated Adaptation of Light Novel Series Created by Kumo Kagyu and Based on the Global Hit Video Game Franchise “Wizardry” to Stream Exclusively on Popular Anime ServiceSource: HIDIVE Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group)   Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Kumo Kagyu, Drecom/Blade & Bastard Project. ©Drecom Co.,Ltd. Wizardry™ is a trademark of Drecom Co.,Ltd. Action and adventure awaits for fans next year with today’s news that AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE will present the highly-anticipated new dark fantasy BLADE & BASTARD (ブレイド＆バスタード, Bureido & Basutādo) as part of the fast-growing anime service’s 2027 line-up. BLADE & BASTARD is adapted from Creator Kumo Kagyu’s popular light novel series, which itself is based on Wizardry, the legendary hit video game franchise that helped shape the video game industry’s evolution and gave birth to modern day role-playing video games. Set to premiere during 2027, BLADE & BASTARD will stream exclusively on HIDIVE and be available to subscribers throughout the U.S. and Canada as well

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kamome Shirahama/KODANSHA/ Witch Hat Atelier Committee The Critically Acclaimed High Fantasy Series Will Return With its Second Season Exclusively on CrunchyrollSource: CrunchyrollOfficial Site: https://tongari-anime.com/ (Japan), https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GT00258001/witch-hat-atelier (US)   Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Kamome Shirahama/KODANSHA/ Witch Hat Atelier Committee Global anime brand Crunchyroll today announced the season two acquisition of the critically acclaimed WITCH HAT ATELIER (とんがり帽子のアトリエ, Tongari Bōshi no Atorie), based on Kamome Shirahama's award-winning manga. Picking up after the sinister Brimmed Caps attack the apprentices in the Serpentback Cave, the series is slated to premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. In a world where only born witches can cast spells, WITCH HAT ATELIER follows the adventures of Coco, a bright-eyed girl determined to become a witch in a world where magic is a closely guarded secret. After a tragic accident while attempting forbidden magic, she is taken in

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    Photos courtesy of HIDIVE. HELL MODE ©Hamuo/ESE/Hell Mode Production Committee. THE WORLD IS DANCING ©Kazuto Mihara, KODANSHA/The World Is Dancing Production Committee. THE FORSAKEN SAINTESS AND HER FOODIE ROAD TRIP ©2026/Yoneori,Akane Nitou/KADOKAWA/The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip in Another World Project Popular Streaming Service Celebrates Upcoming Summer 2026 Season Line-up with Full Schedule of Premiere Screenings Plus Japanese Guest Q&A Panel Source: HIDIVE Official Site: https://darksummoner.deregula.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto (AMCN Entertainment Group) July 4th weekend is synonymous with Anime Expo and AMC Global Media’s HIDIVE will be there once again — entertaining fans with top properties at the North America’s largest annual anime convention in Los Angeles, Calif. For this year’s Anime Expo 2026, HIDIVE returns to the L.A. Convention Center to showcase its summer slate of new and returning exclusive simulcast series streaming this season. This summer, the popular anime streamer known

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release Crunchyroll has announced its Summer 2026 anime season lineup, featuring 50+ new and returning titles! See below for the titles simulcasting weekly on Crunchyroll this summer!  For updates, check out Crunchyroll News.   CRUNCHYROLL SUMMER 2026 ANIME CALENDAR    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24   Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. © Atekichi, TO Books. / All-Works Maid Project HEROINE? SAINT? NO, I'M AN ALL-WORKS MAID (AND PROUD OF IT)! (EMT Squared) Melody may be the saint destined to save the world–but all she wants is to become the perfect maid! (Official Trailer) Dubs include: Thai                      THURSDAY, JUNE 25   Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Arata Shiraishi,Kentarou,Uodenim/SQUARE ENIX,From

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