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Anime Heroes One Piece Gear 5 Luffy Action Figure Is a Little BendyThe Bandai Namco Anime Heroes One Piece Gear 5 Luffy action figure is a budget-friendly collectible, priced between $19.99 and $23.99, offering basic representation of the character. While the paint job is decent for its price point, the figure suffers from limited articulation and difficulty maintaining poses due to its rubberized limbs and lack of traditional joints, making it less expressive than higher-end alternatives like the SH Figuarts version.
Naruto Card Game TCG Trailer Appears Ahead of Gen Con 2026Bandai Namco Entertainment will release the new trading card game, Naruto Card Game, worldwide in 2027. A first look and playtest opportunities will be available at Gen Con 2026 from July 30 to August 2. The game follows the existing Naruto: A New Chronicle CCG and will feature characters from Naruto Shippuden.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice Getting Switch 2 PortMy Hero Academia: All's Justice is receiving a port for the Nintendo Switch, launching on September 4, 2026. This follows its release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on February 4, 2026. The Switch version will feature an exclusive GameChat online battle mode allowing play with a single game copy.
My Hero Academia Anime 10th Anniversary Plus Ultra Movie SharedTo celebrate the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime, Toho Animation and Bones released a "Plus Ultra Movie" on YouTube. The video highlights Izuku Midoriya's journey from a child idolizing All Might to becoming a hero, featuring key moments with other characters and set to the iconic theme song "You Say Run." The article also mentions the manga's conclusion and the anime's eight seasons, as well as spin-off series and the latest game, My Hero Academia: All's Justice.
New Shonen Jump Manga Hal Formula Is a WF1 Racing SeriesShueisha has launched a new Shonen Jump manga series titled Hal Formula, which centers on a World Formula 1 racing driver named Miharu Suzukaze. Written by Kento Terasaka, the series is available on Manga Plus and Viz Media. The first chapter follows Suzukaze's early races and his relationship with his younger brother, with a second chapter set to release on June 21, 2026.
I’m No Angel Feels Like a Typical Ai Yazawa MangaViz Media has released "I'm No Angel," a shojo manga by Ai Yazawa, which features many of her signature hallmarks. The story follows Midori as she navigates high school, a crush on Akira, and complex relationship dynamics, presenting a realistic and multifaceted heroine. The first volume is available now, with the second set for release on September 1, 2026.
New Frieren FIGURIZMα Figure Is Upside DownSega is releasing a new Frieren: Beyond Journey's End FIGURIZMα figure, a 'Flower Dance' variant, which depicts the heroine upside down. This figure will be available in Japanese arcades on July 24, 2026, and will also see a worldwide release, with pre-orders already open. The figure stands over a foot tall due to its dynamic pose.
Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Manga Volume 1 Out in English Next YearViz Media has announced that the first volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo sequel manga will be released in English in Spring 2027. The series, which takes place nearly 70 years after the original Jujutsu Kaisen, features aliens with sorcerer-like abilities and follows the grandchildren of Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zen’in. All three volumes are already available in Japan, and Mappa previously produced an anime short for the series.
Kagurabachi Anime World Tour Starts at Anime ExpoCyberAgent has announced the initial schedule for the Kagurabachi anime adaptation's world tour, beginning at Anime Expo in Los Angeles in July 2026. The tour will also include stops in Paris and Germany, with a final event in New York later in August. The anime is set to premiere in April 2027, with Viz Media distributing the manga internationally.
Frieren and Fern Dress as Witches in Halloween FiguresSega announced two new Frieren figures featuring the characters Frieren and Fern dressed as Halloween witches, set for release worldwide in Fall 2026. These figures will be part of Sega's Luminasta line and will be available separately. This follows previous seasonal merchandise releases for the popular anime series.
Yu-Gi-Oh Manga 30th Anniversary Music Video Features ‘Overlap’Shueisha has released a music video for the song 'Overlap' to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga, which will occur in September 2026. The video features iconic characters and monsters from the original manga storyline. Konami, which handles the card game, and Viz Media, which handles the manga outside Japan, are also involved in anniversary projects.
Last Volume of Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Appears in EnglishViz Media has confirmed that the final volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen manga, volume 30, is now available in English in North America. Multiple cover variants are available through specific retailers like Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, and Kinokuniya, with some offering exclusive stickers and bookmarks. The manga volume is priced at $11.99.
Zoro Tops Every Region’s One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Weekly ResultsRoronoa Zoro has taken the top spot in the latest weekly results for the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll across all regions. The poll results, released by Shueisha, show Zoro ahead of other characters, with final results to be announced during One Piece Day '26 events in August 2026. Voting for the global poll remains open until June 11, 2026.
Kagurabachi First Popularity Poll’s 10 Most Popular Characters RevealedShueisha has revealed the results of the first Kagurabachi character popularity poll, with Chihiro Rokuhira taking the top spot with 3,930 votes. The poll required obtaining tickets from manga volumes to vote. Viz Media is handling the English release of the manga, with the anime adaptation set to premiere in April 2027.
New Death Note Ryuk Figure May Be More Interested in Noodles Than ApplesFuRyu is releasing a new Noodle Stopper figure featuring Ryuk from Death Note in the first half of May 2026 in Japan. The figure is designed to perch on the edge of shelves or cup noodles and will also be available worldwide through retailers like Amazon and Crunchyroll. Viz Media handles the manga outside Japan, and the anime is available on Crunchyroll.
One Piece World Top 100 2nd Character Poll Midterm Ranking SharedShueisha has released the midterm results for the One Piece World Top 100 2nd character popularity poll. Straw Hat Pirates members continue to dominate the top ranks, with Trafalgar Law, Portgas D. Ace, Shanks, and Uta also securing spots in the top 10. Voting for the poll remains open until June 11, 2026, with final results to be revealed in August 2026.
Mappa Makes Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Anime Video for Final Manga VolumeMAPPA has released a commemorative anime video adaptation for the third and final volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo manga, which launched on May 1, 2026. The brief trailer offers animated glimpses of key moments and characters from the sequel, which is set nearly 70 years after the original series and features the grandchildren of Yuta Okkotsu and Maki Zen’in.
New Frieren Desktop Cute Figure Dressed for SummerTaito has released a new Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Desktop Cute figure in Japan, featuring the character in a summer dress. The figure, standing about five inches tall, is available as a prize in Japanese arcades and will be released worldwide, with a listing on the Crunchyroll store for $24.99, expected by July 31, 2026. This merchandise follows other recent tie-ins for the popular anime and manga series.
The Promised Neverland Special One-Shot Manga on the WayA special one-shot manga for The Promised Neverland will be released in Weekly Shonen Jump in Summer 2026 to celebrate the series' tenth anniversary. The story appears to be set in 2050 and may focus on the character Ayshe. The manga previously ran from 2016 to 2020, with anime adaptations and a live-action film also produced.
Kagurabachi Anime Airs in 2027An anime adaptation of Takeru Hokazono's manga series Kagurabachi is set to premiere worldwide in April 2027, with Cygames' Cypic studio handling production. The announcement includes a first trailer and the opening of an official website. Tetsuya Takeuchi will direct, and Keigo Sasaki will serve as character designer, with Taihi Kimura voicing the lead character Chihiro Rokuhira.