YOASOBI’s New Album THE BOOK for, Arrives with Overwatch Collab and North American Tour
J-Pop duo YOASOBI releases THE BOOK for, featuring the Overwatch-inspired track “Orion.”
Category: Japanese
Contra Comic Series Coming January 2027 from Mad Cave Studios
Konami partners with Mad Cave Studios for a 12-issue Contra comic series, debuting January 2027.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE Drops “Brand New,” Official Japanese Theme for Spider-Man: Brand New Day
J-Pop trio Mrs. GREEN APPLE release “Brand New,” the official Japanese theme song for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day, ahead of the film’s July 31 release.
AX 2026: Anime Expo 2026 Wraps 35th Edition with 422,000 Attendees and $115 Million Economic Impact
Anime Expo 2026 concludes its 35th anniversary with over 422,000 attendees from 65+ countries, 1,400+ hours of programming, and a sold-out four-day celebration of Japanese pop culture.
SDCC 2026: TOKYOPOP, 247 Comics Heads to SDCC 2026 with Exclusives, Signings, and a Card Chase
TOKYOPOP brings convention-exclusive comics, creator signings, and a collectible card chase to San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Visit Booth #1837 from July 23-26.
Marriagetoxin Announces Season 2 for January 2027
Season 2 of Marriagetoxin comes out in January 2027.
Toei Animation’s ETERNA Brand Debuts with “FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki” on Festival Circuit
Toei Animation just launched a new brand called ETERNA — and the debut short FOXING: Kitsuné-tsuki” is already festival-bound.
2026 Harvey Awards Nominees: Best Manga and Best International Book
The Harvey Awards announce 2026 nominees for Best Manga and Best International Book.