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Netflix Reveals Summer 2026 Anime Lineup Featuring Blue Lock, My Dress-Up Darling, Shangri-La Frontier, and
Netflix has announced its summer 2026 anime lineup for the United States, featuring new seasons of popular series like My Dress-Up Darling, Shangri-La Frontier, and Assassination Classroom. The slate also includes the sports anime Blue Lock VS. U-20 JAPAN and additional arcs of One Piece, alongside the film Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Movie. Netflix highlighted that over half of its subscribers watch anime, and the company is expanding multilingual support for its releases.
Pokémon's Exceptional Dragonite Anime Short Has Finally Been Dubbed
The Pokémon anime short "Pokémon: Dragonite and the Special Delivery," produced by CoMix Wave Films, has been officially dubbed and released on YouTube. The 14-minute short follows Hana, a girl from Paldea, and her partner Fuecoco as they help a boy named Rio deliver a birthday letter to his father in the Kanto region. The article also briefly mentions a potential leak regarding new Lego Pokémon sets.
Crunchyroll's Month-Long Sale Includes Big Deals Anime Blu-Rays
Crunchyroll is holding a month-long "Two-for-One Ani-May Sale" on anime Blu-rays, offering a discount where the lowest-priced item is free when purchasing three eligible items. The sale includes a wide range of titles, from classic series like Berserk and Dragon Ball Super to newer releases such as Kaiju No. 8 and Solo Leveling, with options for both standard and collector's edition Blu-rays.
Crunchyroll's Month-Long Sale Includes Big Deals Anime Blu-Rays
Crunchyroll is holding a month-long "Two-for-One Ani-May Sale" on anime Blu-rays, offering a discount where the lowest-priced item is free when purchasing three eligible items. The sale includes a wide range of titles, from classic series like Berserk and Dragon Ball Super to newer releases such as Kaiju No. 8 and Solo Leveling, with options for both standard and collector's edition Blu-rays.
ALI and Yoko Kanno added to Anime Expo's J-POP SOUND CAPSULE 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
Musicians ALI and Yoko Kanno have been added to the lineup for the J-POP SOUND CAPSULE 2026 concert at Anime Expo. They will join previously announced performers SPYAIR, Yoko Takahashi, and Roselia. The concert will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from July 2-5, with tickets now on sale.
Macross: Do You Remember Love? screening announced for Anime Expo 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
Anime Expo will host the first-ever official North American screening of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? on July 5th at The Novo. A related industry panel by Big West is scheduled for July 2nd. This screening follows a 2021 deal that allowed more Macross titles into North America.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Animated Shorts Start Airing This Week
Shift Up has announced an animated shorts series for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE titled 'Outpost: Off-Duty Tales,' set to begin airing on May 22, 2026. These shorts will focus on the everyday, relaxing moments of the characters, contrasting with the game's usual tone. The first episode will feature the squad 'The Counters,' consisting of Anis, Neon, and Rapi, alongside Modernia.
Iron Wok Jan! anime reveals premiere date and more in official trailer
The comedy gourmet anime Iron Wok Jan! has revealed its premiere date and official trailer, featuring the opening theme song "Kaen" by Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. Directed by Ei Aoki at TROYCA, the series is based on Saijyo Shinji's manga and follows Jan Akiyama's culinary rivalry. The anime premieres in Japan on July 5th and focuses on traditional Chinese cooking.
Crunchyroll's Ani-May Offer Gets You 3 Months Of Mega Fan Membership For $3 A Month
Crunchyroll is offering a limited-time "Ani-May" promotion where new users can sign up for three months of its Mega Fan membership for $3 per month. This tier provides ad-free anime streaming, access to the Game Vault, and other benefits. The deal is available until May 25 and includes access to popular titles like Jujutsu Kaisen and Solo Leveling.
New Expelled from Paradise Game Is a Visual Novel
Toei Animation has announced a new visual novel titled Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel-, set to release for Nintendo Switch and PC in Winter 2026. The game will feature original characters Angela Balzac and Dingo and depict a story following the 2014 movie. Studio51 is developing the title, which will support Japanese and English languages.
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
As part of the lead-up to the Gundam 50th Anniversary in 2029, Bandai Namco and Sunrise have released a nearly six-minute anime prologue movie titled "A Boy With Gundam." The tribute features a cameo from Amuro Ray and is set in the real world, showcasing people's enduring love for the series, inspired by exhibits like the Moving Gundam.
Gundam 50th Anniversary Project “A Boy With Gundam” Prologue Movie Shared
As part of the lead-up to the Gundam 50th Anniversary in 2029, Bandai Namco and Sunrise have released a nearly six-minute anime prologue movie titled "A Boy With Gundam." The tribute features a cameo from Amuro Ray and is set in the real world, showcasing people's enduring love for the series, inspired by exhibits like the Moving Gundam.
Mullet MadJack celebra 2 anos de lançamento na Steam com aclamação mundial, prêmios e milhares de jogadores
Mullet MadJack, a Brazilian indie boomer shooter developed by Hammer95 Studios and published by Epopeia Games, is celebrating its second anniversary. The game has achieved global acclaim with over 9,000 positive Steam reviews, an 88 Metacritic score on PC, and multiple awards, including Best Brazilian Game at Gamescom Latam 2025. It has sold over 240,000 copies worldwide and is available on PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with a DLC featuring Brazilian voice acting.
Expelled from Paradise: The Stellar Angel announced for Switch, PC
Toei Animation and Studio51 have announced that Expelled from Paradise: The Stellar Angel is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC. The game was initially teased at AnimeJapan 2026.
PS5 Soccer Sequel Captain Tsubasa Takes Its Shot Shortly After the World Cup
The anime soccer sequel, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on August 28th, shortly after the World Cup. Pre-orders will include exclusive kits and early access to the Brazil youth team. The game promises enhanced gameplay with new super moves and features a Story Mode supervised by the original manga creator, Yoichi Takahashi.
Bandai Namco Mega Kawaii Mart Pop-Up Opens in Chicago
Bandai Namco is opening a "Mega Kawaii Mart" pop-up shop at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, Illinois, starting May 15, 2026. The shop will feature MegaHouse anime figures and merchandise from brands like Naruto, One Piece, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia, including special Mega Cat Project items. A mascot character appearance is scheduled for the opening weekend.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters Launching on Consoles August 27, with Steam Release the Following Day - GameHaunt
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters will launch on August 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC release on Steam the following day. The game features a new original story based on the World Youth arc and includes pre-order bonuses such as the Japan National Team home kit. Bandai Namco Entertainment is handling the publishing for this highly anticipated anime soccer title.
CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS TAKES TO THE FIELD ON AUGUST 28, WITH PREORDERS AVAILABLE NOW
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced that Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters will launch on August 28, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A new trailer showcases the game's Super Action Soccer gameplay and Tsubasa Ozora's journey to the World Youth Championship. Preorders are available now, with digital preorders for PC and consoles, and physical preorders for all consoles.
Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide Features Over 300 Gorgeous Pages On The Franchise's History
The Pokémon Company has announced the "Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide," a 336-page book detailing the franchise's 30-year history, including video games, anime, and the Trading Card Game. It features artwork and information on all 1,025 Pokémon and includes a foreword by TPC president Tsunekazu Ishihara. A standard edition costs $59.99, with a special edition available for $199.99.
Votoms: Die Graue Hexe Launch Date and Merchandise Shown
Bandai Namco Filmworks and Sunrise have announced that Armored Trooper Votoms: Die Graue Hexe will be a two-part theatrical series, with the first part premiering in Japanese theaters on November 20, 2026. Original creator Ryosuke Takahashi returns as supervising director, and Kenji Kawai will compose the soundtrack. Merchandise from Bandai Spirits and Megahouse, including model kits and figures, will also be released.
