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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the anime, and to celebrate, a beautiful new illustration by character designer Tadashi Hiramatsu has been revealed. Along with this, a special, limited-edition Blu-ray & DVD box set is being released to commemorate the milestone. The set, which includes the complete anime series and soundtrack, will go on sale in Japan on December 23rd, 2026 – exactly ten years after the anime finished airing. While exciting, this special release is currently only confirmed for fans in Japan, and an international release hasn’t been announced yet. More details about bonus content will likely be shared soon.

Mattel’s initial DC figures, part of their main line for kids, have been revealed. Thanks to In Demand Toys, we’re getting a first look at figures including Batman (with a different outfit), Nightwing, Bane, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), and Mr. Freeze. Images also show additional figures of Batman, a Joker-themed Batman, Superman, and another Green Lantern (John Stewart).

The anime series Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs first aired in 2022, and a second season is coming this summer. A new character poster has been released, giving fans a preview of the updated character designs and what to expect in the new episodes. You can see the poster below.

From classic black and white series to shows with complex, non-traditional plots and intense action, here are seven fantastic superhero TV shows that dared to be different.

LEGO’s next video game will be set in the world of Ninjago, called LEGO Ninjago Destiny’s Bounty Adventures. Up to four players can choose to play as Kai, Nya, Cole, or Zane, working together to protect the Destiny’s Bounty from Ninjago’s villains. To succeed, you’ll need to use each ninja’s unique skills, improve those skills, and team up to reach master level before the Great Devourer is finished. The game comes out on July 17, 2026, so you won’t have to wait long to play!

The film Number One, adapted from Sora Uwano’s novella The Number of Times You Can Eat Your Mother’s Cooking is 328, tells the story of Ha-min (Choi Woo-shik) who begins to see numbers appear over his mother’s (Jang Hye-jin) head each time he eats her cooking. He soon discovers, through a dream about his deceased father, that these numbers count down to the day his mother will pass away. Determined to save her, Ha-min starts avoiding her meals, making excuses and even moving to a different city. Director Kim Tae-yong explains he was drawn to the story because, amidst many intense narratives, it highlights the preciousness of life.

I’ve noticed the main anime series hasn’t gotten a new season in quite a while. They announced a four-episode special back in 2022 for the 20th anniversary, but it’s been indefinitely postponed due to problems with production. We haven’t heard any updates since then – it’s been about four years! With another big anniversary approaching, I’m expecting some exciting news for fans. Recent investor meetings with TV Tokyo hinted at a major plan to celebrate this milestone, which definitely suggests something is in the works.

Many consider “Hardhome,” the eighth episode of Season 5 of Game of Thrones, to be the show’s peak, especially when compared to the widely criticized “The Long Night.” This episode excels on multiple fronts: we see Tyrion Lannister advising Daenerys, leading to her famous “break the wheel” speech, and Theon Greyjoy finally explains what happened to Bran and Rickon Stark. However, it’s the battle at Hardhome itself that the episode is best known for – a truly terrifying display of the horrors to come with the arrival of the undead.

Bandai Namco is releasing its first major Ace Combat game in seven years. It features intense aerial combat with a focus on squadron dynamics, stunning graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, and a story centered around a compelling legend. Details about multiplayer and the game’s launch date haven’t been announced yet.

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run is moving forward, and more details about its production will be revealed at a special panel during Anime Expo 2026 on July 3rd. The panel will include guest speakers and exclusive behind-the-scenes information about the anime’s progress, offering fans a significant update as they await the release of the second part.