Sanrio favorites My Melody and Kuromi are starring in their first-ever collaboration with John Masters Organics, which will see the launch of a limited collection of hair care essentials inspired by the beloved duo.
VIZ Media has officially confirmed that RWBY Volume 10 is now in production, bringing an end to years of uncertainty surrounding the future of the popular animated series.
ATLUS has confirmed that acclaimed animation studio MAPPA will produce the anime cutscenes for the upcoming RPG remake Persona 4 Revival.
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MegaHouse has opened orders for a new version of one of the most popular entries in its Game Characters Collection DX figure series, with Persona 5's iconic Arsène returning in a special 30th Anniversary Edition.
A new Gundam art book is set for release for the first time in North America this month, giving fans a closer look at the work of renowned illustrator Hidetaka Tenjin through a dedicated collection arriving in both standard and collector-focused editions.
Good Smile Company has officially unveiled Hatsune Miku Starry Party, a brand-new party action game starring the world-famous virtual singer that is scheduled to launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam.
Japan's Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) has officially announced Tokyo Anime Next, a brand-new anime event that will include a new awards program celebrating the industry's achievements from a distinctly Japanese perspective.
Kadokawa has confirmed that Delicious in Dungeon will return for a second anime season, with Studio Trigger's acclaimed fantasy series scheduled to premiere worldwide in October 2027 exclusively on Netflix.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed two brand-new original Soul Reapers for its upcoming mobile game BLEACH: Mirrors High as closed beta registration gets underway.
The official Pokémon Center has launched a brand-new merchandise collection called "Soaring Dreams," bringing together a lineup of fan-favorite flying Pokémon across a wide range of exclusive collectibles and everyday accessories.