Studio Ghibli Confirms Its First-Ever Store Opening in The US

Studio Ghibli has announced a special exhibition called “Zen and Ghibli” coming this year. Inspired by a book featuring conversations between Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki and a Zen Buddhist monk, the exhibit will present Ghibli’s films in a peaceful, Zen-inspired setting. It will be held exclusively in Kyoto this October, with tickets going on sale on July 18, 2026. Though currently designed for fans in Japan, the exhibition promises a fresh perspective on the studio’s most popular movies. Ghibli has created a dedicated website to share more details and updates about the event.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Returns With an Official New Release Ahead of Season 3

This new story features characters who couldn’t become official, licensed heroes, so they fight crime in secret, protecting areas overlooked by the main heroes. The anime previously introduced Shota Aizawa, a popular character from the original series. While his tragic past involving a close friend was hinted at in the original manga, this spin-off dedicates an entire story arc to exploring Aizawa’s youth and his dreams of becoming a hero.

Stephen Colbert Played One Last Joke on CBS and Got Away With It

So, watching the final moments of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, it was a really sweet scene with Louis Cato and his band playing the classic Peanuts theme, “Linus and Lucy.” Colbert even made a joke about how seriously the copyright holders, Lee Mendelson Film Prods., protect that tune, saying he hoped CBS wouldn’t have to pay. Turns out, he was right to worry! Apparently, the performance wasn’t cleared, and now CBS is footing the bill. It was a fun moment, but a costly one!

Acclaimed Shonen Jump Original Returns With New Look At Beloved Characters Amid Anime Delay

Good news for manga fans! Volume 29 of the series is now available for pre-order, both as a physical copy and digitally, according to Viz Media’s website. Originally released in Japan last July, the English version will arrive on August 4, 2026. This means fans have been waiting nearly three years for a new English release, following Volume 28 which came out in November 2023. The new volume features a striking cover showcasing Lavi – but it’s not the Lavi everyone knows. This Lavi has white hair and wears glasses, and represents a previous member of the Bookman Clan, a group dedicated to preserving the world’s secret history.