Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 7

There’s something about that giant auditorium and expansive void beyond the stage that is intimidating in a way that smaller performances simply are not.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/akane-banashi/episode-7/.237513

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity Anime Presents Main Trailer

Anime's first 3 episodes play in advance in U.S. theaters on June 25-29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-19/bleach-thousand-year-blood-war-the-calamity-anime-presents-main-trailer/.237517

3rd Mononoke Film Streams Special Trailer

Film opens in Japan on May 29

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-19/3rd-mononoke-film-streams-special-trailer/.237521

Wasted Chef Anime Film Unveils Teaser Visual

Anime film project was recently featured at Cannes' Annecy Animation Showcase

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/wasted-chef-anime-film-unveils-teaser-visual/.237488

2nd Gundam Hathaway Film Earns Estimated US$810,000 in U.S. Opening Weekend

Also: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ranks at #6 in its 7th week; Labyrinth film's 2-night screening earns US$39,935

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/2nd-gundam-hathaway-film-earns-estimated-usd810000-in-u.s-opening-weekend/.237482

KAMUI: He's Behind You Anime Reveals Ending Song Artist in New Teaser Video

KOTOKO performs "SAY-BYE!!" ending song for July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/kamui-he-behind-you-anime-reveals-ending-song-artist-in-new-teaser-video/.237480

Junji Ito's 'The Long Hair in the Attic' Manga Gets Live-Action Film

Thailand's Sitsiri Mongkolsiri directs Japanese-Thai-S. Korean co-production

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-18/junji-ito-the-long-hair-in-the-attic-manga-gets-live-action-film/.237473