Events
Oct 30, 2025
AnimeJapan 2026 Opens Voting for Most Wanted Anime Adaptations
AnimeJapan has launched the ninth edition of its popular "Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking," inviting fans to nominate manga titles they want adapted into anime. Past winners include hit series like SPY×FAMILY, The Apothecary Diaries, and Oshi no Ko, proving the ranking's influence in bringing beloved manga to the screen.
Oct 28, 2025
Dragon Ball 40th Anniversary Genkidama Matsuri Event Set for January 2026 with Masako Nozawa and Hiroshi Kitadani
Dragon Ball celebrates its 40th anniversary with the massive "Genkidama Matsuri" fan event on January 25, 2026 at Makuhari Messe. Masako Nozawa and Hiroshi Kitadani headline the free admission event featuring franchise announcements, gaming experiences, and exclusive merchandise.
Oct 27, 2025
Universal Studios Japan Announces 25th Anniversary Theme
Universal Studios Japan will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026 with the theme "Discover U!!!" The year-long celebration launches March 4, 2026, promising special entertainment programs and featuring popular characters in a commemorative performance at Osaka's Midosuji Runway 2025 event on November 3.
Oct 24, 2025
Hatsune Miku Returns to North America for 15-City Tour in 2026
Virtual singer Hatsune Miku will embark on a 15-city North American tour starting April 2026, marking her first return to the continent in two years. The "HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2026 North America" tour begins April 13 in Chicago and continues through May 19 in Mexico City, with tickets going on sale October 31, 2025.