Summer has already started as Crunchyroll is offering fans an opportunity to watch Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You ahead of its July premiere. A collection of 12 mini-episodes, 10 minutes in length, comprise the first six episodes of the …
Crunchyroll offers sneak-peak of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
New Roy hero arrives in Fire Emblem Heroes
Nintendo is celebrating Roy Day with a new edition of Roy in its mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes. For a limited time this month, players can add Roy: Of Binding to their teams. Roy: Of Binding returns as a five‑star …
Fall 2026 premiere for Gen Narumi short confirmed
First revealed at the Kaiju No. 8 panel during Jump Festa last December, an anime short detailing the workday of the First Division Captain Gen Narumi is scheduled for a Fall 2026 release. Similar in style to the 2025 short …
New key visual highlights the 10th anniversary of Yuri!!! on ICE
Anime studio MAPPA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of ice-skating series Yuri!!! on ICE not with a film, but a new illustration, commemorative Blu-ray box set and a winter exhibition. The illustration incorporates the main characters of the series with …
Start June off with summer edition of popular Japanese marketplace
Next month, downtown Vancouver is set to buzz with activity, starting with the return of the city’s favourite Japanese marketplace filled with food, artisan goods, and live entertainment. Japan Market sets up shop in the North Plaza of the Vancouver …
My Hero Academia takes home top honour in 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards
The winners of the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards were revealed during a star‑studded gala at Tokyo’s Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa on the evening of May 22nd, 2026. This year, a staggering 73 million votes—a new record—were cast over a …
New Gundam SEED movie and Mobile Suit Gundam remaster revealed ahead of franchise’s 50th anniversary
In 2029, Mobile Suit Gundam will celebrate its 50th anniversary. A special Gundam Conference was streamed on YouTube, revealing a number of new projects coming in the months and years ahead, including a new movie and a remaster of the …
Four additional artists announced for 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards
With the tenth annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards ceremony around the corner, four new musical artists have been announced ahead of the gala later this month. This year’s newest presenters include Thai K‑pop rapper BamBam from GOT7, American pianist and songwriter …
Legend of Zelda film premiere date moved up a week
In a surprise for Zelda fans, Nintendo has announced that the upcoming Legend of Zelda film will arrive in theatres worldwide earlier than expected. The theatrical release date has been moved up from May 7th, 2027, to April 30th, 2027. …
Crunchyroll announces JUJUTSU KAISEN-theme fitness challenge with The Conqueror
Train like a sorcerer in a new JUJUTSU KAISEN–themed workout programme from Crunchyroll and The Conqueror. Starting at 12:00 pm PDT on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, fans can participate in three unique challenges inspired by Gege Akutami’s hit series: the …