Grand Blue Dreaming Anime Season 3 Announces Opening Song Artists

FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY'S band performs "Natsuko" opening song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-24/grand-blue-dreaming-anime-season-3-announces-opening-song-artists/.237759

Maebashi Witches Compilation Anime Film Reveals Title, Fall Opening

Film is titled Maebashi Witches Emoemories: Blooming Witches

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-24/maebashi-witches-compilation-anime-film-reveals-title-fall-opening/.237745

Uchi no Otōto-domo ga Sumimasen Anime Reveals Theme Songs, More Cast in 2nd Promo Video

DISH//, Reira Ushio perform themes for 24-episode series debuting on July 3

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-24/uchi-no-ototo-domo-ga-sumimasen-anime-reveals-theme-songs-more-cast-in-2nd-promo-video/.237744

Hana-Kimi Anime Season 2's Promo Video Unveils Theme Songs, July 1 Debut

Omoinotake trio perform opening "Flashbulb," ending "Hanataba"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-23/hana-kimi-anime-season-2-promo-video-unveils-theme-songs-july-1-debut/.237732

Takopi's Original Sin Anime Gets Compilation Film

Film to compile 6 episodes with added scenes

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-23/takopi-original-sin-anime-gets-compilation-film/.237731

Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss Visual Novel to Release in English on Switch, Steam in 2026

Sequel game to Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon visual novel originally released in Japan in April 2015

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-23/meiji-tokyo-renka-twilight-kiss-visual-novel-to-release-in-english-on-switch-steam-in-2026/.237729

Exstetra RPG's HD Remaster Releases on Steam in English on July 30

FuRyu streams game's opening movie

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-23/exstetra-rpg-hd-remaster-releases-on-steam-in-english-on-july-30/.237728

Rich Girl Caretaker TV Anime Reveals July 4 Debut, Promo Video, More Cast

Ami Koshimizu, Takehito Koyasu join cast; angela performs opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-22/rich-girl-caretaker-tv-anime-reveals-july-4-debut-promo-video-more-cast/.237698

The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in October

New season features mostly returning staff at new studio Zero-G

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-22/the-iceblade-sorcerer-shall-rule-the-world-tv-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-october/.237696

The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom Manga Gets TV Anime

Rina Hidaka, Takeo Ōtsuka star in Studio Elle anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-22/the-eccentric-doctor-of-the-moon-flower-kingdom-manga-gets-tv-anime/.237693

ABEMA Announces Sequel of 'Poppin-Play Kitchen' Original Anime Pilot Film

ABEMA released pilot film as part of its "Project PRISMation" for indie animators on January 16

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-21/abema-announces-sequel-of-poppin-play-kitchen-original-anime-pilot-film/.237606

Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Dies at 43

My Hero Academia's Kurogiri, Kingdom's Kan Jou voice actor died on May 14

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-21/voice-actor-takahiro-fujiwara-dies-at-43/.237598

Cyborg 009: Nemesis Anime Casts Kentarō Tone as Cyborg 007

Tone voices Great Britain in series debuting this summer

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-21/cyborg-009-nemesis-anime-casts-kentaro-tone-as-cyborg-007/.237592

Tomo Nagawa's 'Would you like to be a tanuki?' Manga Gets TV Anime

Kingdom's Jun Kamiya helms Nippon Animation anime about tanuki creatures inviting people to try tanuki life

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-20/tomo-nagawa-would-you-like-to-be-a-tanuki-manga-gets-tv-anime/.237542

Home Made Kazoku Hip Hop Group to Return After 10-Year Hiatus

Group performed theme songs for Bleach, Eureka Seven, Naruto Shippūden

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-20/home-made-kazoku-hip-hop-group-to-return-after-10-year-hiatus/.237543

2026 Crayon Shin-chan Film Adds 7 Cast Members

Yūki Kaji, Aya Endō, Hiro Shimono, Inori Minase, Shunsuke Sakuya, Mikako Komatsu, Setsuji Satō join cast

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-20/2026-crayon-shin-chan-film-adds-7-cast-members/.237544

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

TrySail Performs From Overshadowed to Overpowered Anime's Ending Song

Group performs "Dōkei" ending theme for series debuting in July

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/trysail-performs-from-overshadowed-to-overpowered-anime-ending-song/.237456

Keanu Reeves to Star in Dwarf Studios' Full-Length Stop-Motion Samurai Film Hidari

Film staff hosted presentation at Annecy Animation Showcase at Cannes on Sunday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/keanu-reeves-to-star-in-dwarf-studios-full-length-stop-motion-samurai-film-hidari/.237448

I Became a Legend After My 10 Year-Long Last Stand Anime Reveals Ending Theme Song Artist

Rock idol group Meishohikokai performs "Ari Kitari na Nichijō to Kōun na Hibi e"

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-anime-reveals-ending-theme-song-artist/.237442

SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table 44: Cloudy Beach Anime Film Reveals New Visual, Trailer

Character designs also revealed for film opening on July 10 for 2-week limited screening

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/shiboyugi-playing-death-games-to-put-food-on-the-table-44-cloudy-beach-anime-film-reveals-new-/.237451

Dorohedoro Season 2 ‒ Episode 9

Shin and Noi are my OTP. They are hard-working, cold-blooded killers, and together, they make the cutest couple I've ever seen.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/dorohedoro-season-2/episode-9/.237406

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 8

I felt icky by the end of this episode.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/go-for-it-nakamura-kun/episode-8/.237404

Witch on the Holy Night Anime Film Reveals Returning Main Cast

Haruka Tomatsu, Kana Hanazawa, Yūsuke Kobayashi star in film opening later this year

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-16/witch-on-the-holy-night-anime-film-reveals-returning-main-cast/.237420

Iron Wok Jan! Anime Reveals More Cast, July 5 Debut in Main Promo Video

M.A.O, Taishi Murata, more join cast; Genin wa Jibun ni Aru performs opening theme

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-15/iron-wok-jan-anime-reveals-more-cast-july-5-debut-in-main-promo-video/.237389

Expelled from Paradise Visual Novel Reveals Title, English Release

Visual novel launches for Switch, Steam in winter 2026

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-15/expelled-from-paradise-visual-novel-reveals-title-english-release/.237377

GATE 2: Tides of Conflict Anime Unveils New Visual, Vocaloid Event Collaboration for Ending Song

Winning submission for VOCALOID Collection Summer 2026 will be anime's ending song

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-15/gate-2-tides-of-conflict-anime-unveils-new-visual-vocaloid-event-collaboration-for-ending-song/.237373

Seven Seas Licenses Pendulum: The Beastmen Omegaverse Saga, The Cat Who Didn't Believe in 'What-ifs,' Goetia Shock, More Titles

Also licensed: Good Night, My Little Bird; The Tomorrow I Want to See with Kako: A Time-Loop Romantic Comedy; Wandmaker of the Ruined World; more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-14/seven-seas-licenses-pendulum-the-beastmen-omegaverse-saga-the-cat-who-didnt-believe-in-what-ifs-/.237351

Patlabor EZY Anime's Video Highlights SV2 Members

1st of 3 films debuts on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-14/patlabor-ezy-anime-video-highlights-sv2-members/.237342

Writer Mujirushi Shimazaki, Artist Rika Kamiyoshi Launch New Manga

Yami Ochi Reijō wa Maō no Musume Alice ni Tenseishita no de Ōto de Anyaku suru Koto ni Shimashita debuted on May 6

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-14/writer-mujirushi-shimazaki-artist-rika-kamiyoshi-launch-new-manga/.237283

New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Reveals 3 More Cast Members

Kaori Ishihara, Sayuri Sadaoka, Takashi Matsuyama to appear in episode 8

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-13/new-hokuto-no-ken-fist-of-the-north-star-anime-reveals-3-more-cast-members/.237320

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration Anime Adds 2 More Cast Members

Ryōhei Kimura, Ryōta Suzuki join cast of July series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-13/the-duke-son-claims-he-wont-love-me-yet-showers-me-with-adoration-anime-adds-2-more-cast-members/.237318

New Fairy Tail Manga Miniseries to Start 1 Week Sooner on July 29

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for manga creator Hiro Mashima reported on Wednesday that his new Fairy Tail manga miniseries will launch...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2026-05-13/new-fairy-tail-manga-miniseries-to-start-1-week-sooner-on-july-29/.237317

Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 6

You'll have to forgive me for being less than enthralled by Minato's struggle.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ramparts-of-ice/episode-6/.237268

Witch Hat Atelier ‒ Episode 7

Agott curls around her pain, holding it tight like an anti-security blanket.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/witch-hat-atelier/episode-7/.237266

Osamu Tezuka's Autobiographical War Manga, Postwar Life Get Live-Action TV Special

"Tezuka Osamu no Sensō" to recount Paper Fortress manga, Tezuka's creative struggles in 1970s

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-12/osamu-tezuka-autobiographical-war-manga-postwar-life-get-live-action-tv-special/.237229

'With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess' Light Anime Gets 2nd Season in October

Saya Fukase directs season 2 at IMAGICA Infos / Imageworks Studio, replacing 1st season director Chisaki

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-12/with-vengeance-sincerely-your-broken-saintess-light-anime-gets-2nd-season-in-october/.237277

Gachiakuta, Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me, The Darwin Incident Win 50th Kodansha Manga Awards

Gachiakuta wins Best Shōnen Manga, Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me wins Best Shōjo Manga, The Darwin Incident wins Best General Manga

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/gachiakuta-re-living-my-life-with-a-boyfriend-who-doesnt-remember-me-the-darwin-incident-win-50th-/.237244

Masami Yūki Draws New Patlabor 1-Shot Manga

Yūki drew Patlabor manga from 1988 to 1994

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/masami-yuki-draws-new-patlabor-1-shot-manga/.236864

Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 6

For once, the CG wasn’t the biggest problem I had here.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/snowball-earth/episode-6/.237201

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2's New Promo Video Teases Next Arc

New arc starts in next episode on May 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-10/wistoria-wand-and-sword-season-2-new-promo-video-teases-next-arc/.237222

Nagisa Furuya's The Summer of You Boys-Love Manga Gets Live-Action Series

Series streams early in Japan on June 24, airs on TV Tokyo on July 1

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-10/nagisa-furuya-the-summer-of-you-boys-love-manga-gets-live-action-series/.237219

Netflix Lists Akane-banashi Anime's English Dub Cast, Staff Members

First 2 episodes' English dub streams on May 17

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-10/netflix-lists-akane-banashi-anime-english-dub-cast-staff-members/.237218

Ring Author Koji Suzuki Dies at 68

Novelist also known for Dark Water, Spiral, Loop, Birthday, S, Tide, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-09/ring-author-koji-suzuki-dies-at-68/.237204

True Love Fades Away When the Contract Ends Volume 1-2 Novel Review

If you're looking for an accomplished heroine, a hero with more feelings than he's aware of, and a comfortably realized world, this is the series for you.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/true-love-fades-away-when-the-contract-ends/volume-1-2/.210885

HoYoFair 2026 "Once Upon a Time" Fan Concert LA

“Once Upon HoYoFair” offers fanservice from the fans themselves. But how well were fans served in the end?

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-05-09/hoyofair-2026-once-upon-a-time-fan-concert-la/.237078

Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Console Prices in Japan, U.S., Canada, Europe

Nintendo also raises Switch prices, Switch Online prices in Japan

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-08/nintendo-raises-switch-2-console-prices-in-japan-u.s-canada-europe/.237182

Tokyo 7th Sisters Idol Raising Smartphone Game Ends Service After 12 Years

Game launched in 2014, inspired 2021 anime film

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-08/tokyo-7th-sisters-idol-raising-smartphone-game-ends-service-after-12-years/.237169

Steins;Gate Re:Boot Game Reveals August 20 Release

Game will launch for PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-07/steins-gate-re-boot-game-reveals-august-20-release/.237154

Seven Seas Licenses Record of Chrono's War, The Dangers in My Heart Spinoff, 7 More Titles

Also licensed: A Serious Error in Chihaya-chan's Reputation, The Horizon Will Soon Shine, The Clingy New Hire Keeps Asking Me Out, more

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-07/seven-seas-licenses-record-of-chrono-war-the-dangers-in-my-heart-spinoff-7-more-titles/.237136

Exploring the DAN DA DAN Exhibit: Can You Outlast the Paranormal Exhibition

While fans must wait until 2027 for the third season, they can stave off their need for DAN DA DAN at the DAN DA DAN Exhibition taking place at Matsuya Ginza between April 22 and May 11.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-05-05/exploring-the-dan-da-dan-exhibit-can-you-outlast-the-paranormal-exhibition/.236967

Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 5

This time, we have a very intimate view into how Akane’s performance can impact one individual that she isn’t even 100% aware of in the audience.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/akane-banashi/episode-5/.237110

New Hokuto no Ken -Fist of the North Star- Anime Casts Takanori Hoshino

Hoshino voices GOLAN's leader Colonel in episode 7 on Friday

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-06/new-hokuto-no-ken-fist-of-the-north-star-anime-casts-takanori-hoshino/.237117

Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 5

A series that deals with the emotional fallout of a bad breakup? That’s unique and interesting.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/ramparts-of-ice/episode-5/.237080

Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 5

The music festival has become more than just the Misfit Class’ last chance to hold onto Royal One. It’s their chance to let Purson shine in his own way and for Purson to stand up for who he wants to be.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/welcome-to-demon-school-iruma-kun-season-4/episode-5/.237068

Tekken 8 Game Reveals Gameplay Trailer for DLC Character Kunimitsu

Kunimitsu launches on Early Access on May 28 in Japan, May 27 in U.S.; launches generally on June 2 in Japan, June 1 in U.S.

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-04/tekken-8-game-reveals-gameplay-trailer-for-dlc-character-kunimitsu/.237041

The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World TV Anime Reveals Opening Theme Artist

Girl group INUWASI performs "Butterfly" opening song for July anime

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-04/the-forsaken-saintess-and-her-foodie-roadtrip-in-another-world-tv-anime-reveals-opening-theme-artist/.237055

Yumi's Cells Webtoon Sees 13-Fold Increase in Views Following Season 3 Release

Increase has been particularly pronounced among women in 20s, 30s

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-03/yumi-cells-webtoon-sees-13-fold-increase-in-views-following-season-3-release/.237031

Crunchyroll Adds Galaxy Kickoff!! Soccer TV Anime

2012 anime centers on boy who starts new team after soccer club breaks up

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-03/crunchyroll-adds-galaxy-kickoff-soccer-tv-anime/.237026

Tezuka: God of Manga Documentary Film Streams Trailer

Director Jason Andrew Cohn, Bread & Butter Films to launch Kickstarter campaign for feature-length documentary about Osamu Tezuka

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-03/tezuka-god-of-manga-documentary-film-streams-trailer/.237018

The Quintessential Quintuplets Franchise Gets New TV Anime, New Original Video Anime

TV anime of sequel novel, OVA of previously unanimated manga chapters

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-02/the-quintessential-quintuplets-franchise-gets-new-tv-anime-new-original-video-anime/.237016

Korea's Largest Illegal Webtoon Site Newtoki Shuts Down Ahead of Crackdown

Operator of Newtoki announced all affiliated platforms would cease operations

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-02/korea-largest-illegal-webtoon-site-newtoki-shuts-down-ahead-of-crackdown/.236871

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Game to Add Mr. Karate as DLC Character

Character launches in May as part of game's Season Pass 2

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-02/fatal-fury-city-of-the-wolves-game-to-add-mr-karate-as-dlc-character/.237013

Melty Blood:Twi-Lumina 2D Fighter Game Revealed for Release in Early 2027

Game to launch for PS5/4, Switch 2/Switch, Xbox One, PC via Steam

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-02/melty-blood-twi-lumina-2d-fighter-game-revealed-for-release-in-early-2027/.237011

'100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You' Season 3 Slated for July 5

The website for the third television anime season based on Rikito Nakamura and Yukiko Nozawa's The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really,...

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2026-05-01/100-girlfriends-who-really-really-really-really-really-love-you-season-3-slated-for-july-5/.236993

A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even Anime Announces More Cast, Song Info, AX Preview

Ikumi Hasegawa, Yui Ogura, Ayumi Uehara co-star with songs by Ogura, Aguri Onishi

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-01/a-livid-lady-guide-to-getting-even-anime-announces-more-cast-song-info-ax-preview/.236991

Dinners with My Darling Fantasy Romance Manga Has Anime in the Works

Anime adapts Toi Ishino's manga based on Mugi Mameta's novel series

source https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-01/dinners-with-my-darling-fantasy-romance-manga-has-anime-in-the-works/.236990