Toei Animation

Detective Precure franchise expansion and event updates

12 clusters · 20 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Detective Precure! film release features JR Central collaboration

In late August 2026, the “Detective Precure!” franchise expanded through new episode developments, character evolutions, and live event announcements. Following the revelation of Crea and Ruruka’s backstory in episode 29

McDonald's Happy Meal character collaborations

7 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: McDonald's Mexico launches SpongeBob SquarePants and One Piece Happy Meal

McDonald's has announced several upcoming Happy Meal collaborations featuring character crossovers. In the United States, a promotion starting August 18, 2026, features eight collectible toys mashing up Sanrio character

Japanese gaming and anime earnings and structural trends

7 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Japanese gaming industry shifts to cost-cutting and AI to drive profits

The Japanese entertainment and gaming sectors continue to show a mix of significant growth and localized financial challenges. Building on earlier reports of strong performance from Capcom, Konami, and Koei Tecmo, recent

One Piece media franchise expansions

9 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: One Piece undergoes scheduling and release changes

The One Piece franchise continues to expand through various media adaptations, merchandise, and ongoing series content. Netflix and the LEGO Group previously announced a non-canonical animated special, ‘LEGO One Piece,’

Ichiban Kuji merchandise lottery releases in Japan

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Bandai Spirits announces new anime and film lottery collections

Various Ichiban Kuji merchandise lottery series are scheduled for release in Japan throughout late 2026. September releases include the ‘Disney Princess: Enchanted Glow’ series starting September 5, featuring Belle and

Burger King Dragon Ball Super collaboration

5 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Burger King launches Dragon Ball Super collaboration in Chile and Bolivia

Burger King has launched a limited-time menu collaboration with Toei Animation featuring the ‘Dragon Ball Super’ franchise. In the United States and Canada, the promotion includes a ‘Dragon Ball Super Power Up Pack’ for

Galaxy Express 999 anniversary commemorations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Galaxy Express 999 50th Anniversary Stage Play Announced for 2027

Commemorative events for Leiji Matsumoto’s ‘Galaxy Express 999’ have been announced in Japan. In December 2026, a 4K remastered version of the anime film ‘Farewell to Galaxy Express 999: Andromeda Station’ is scheduled f

One Piece Elbaf arc: Imu’s power clashes with Luffy

25 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: One Piece Elbaph arc shifts power dynamics for Straw Hat crew

The Elbaf storyline has accelerated. Episode 1169, aired on 12 July 2026, introduced Luffy’s search for a key to free Loki and an elder hinting at island revelations. Previews for episode 1170 suggested a showdown betwee

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus anime production and release

4 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Dragon Ball Super remake schedule may delay Galactic Patrol arc

Details regarding the upcoming anime series ‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’ have emerged, highlighting its role as an ‘enhanced’ edition of the franchise. Early reports suggested the series might consist of 19 to 20 episodes

Proposed Dragon Ball theme park in France

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Toei Animation denies Dragon Ball theme park license in France

Reports initially surfaced regarding a major leisure project in the Cergy-Pontoise region near Paris, proposed by the Saudi Arabian Qiddiya Investment Company. The project, potentially involving several billion euros in

Saudi-led theme park project in France faces licensing विवाद

4 clusters · 149 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Toei Animation denies Dragon Ball theme park plans in France

France and Saudi Arabia have formalized an agreement for a €6 billion ($7 billion) investment to develop three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris. The project, led by Qiddiya Investment Company, was anno

One Piece character collectible releases

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: One Piece: New Roronoa Zoro collectibles released

New collectible merchandise for the One Piece series has been announced, focusing on key characters from the franchise. In late August 2026, a high-end Gear Fourth Luffy figure was announced as part of the Portrait. Of.

One Piece franchise global celebrations

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: One Piece franchise holds major global events in Japan and the US

The One Piece franchise conducted a series of global celebratory events in August 2026. Initially, organizers announced the schedule for One Piece Day, a two-day event at Makuhari Messe in Japan featuring a worldwide liv

Dragon Ball Super manga and anime developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Dragon Ball Super manga signals return with new chapters

The Dragon Ball Super manga series is navigating a period of transition and expansion. Following a hiatus caused by the death of creator Akira Toriyama in March 2024, the series is expected to return. While an official d

Saudi-French theme park development project

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Saudi Arabia to invest 6 billion euros in French theme park project

France and Saudi Arabia have entered a memorandum of understanding to develop a massive theme park complex near Paris in the Cergy-Pontoise area. The project, situated on the former site of Mirapolis, involves an estimat

Japanese anime and gaming merchandise releases

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Japanese entertainment sector announces new anime, games, and anniversary goods

Japanese entertainment companies continue to announce various merchandise releases and updates across the anime, gaming, and digital goods sectors. Recent developments include a product recall by BANDAI SPIRITS for the

One Piece franchise film and series announcements

3 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda announces manga extension and new films

During the One Piece Day 2026 event, creator Eiichiro Oda provided updates on the franchise’s future, including new film and television projects. Toei Animation announced two theatrical films. ‘One Piece Film: God Valle

AFK Journey and Digimon Adventure collaboration

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: AFK Journey to host Digimon Adventure collaboration event

The fantasy RPG AFK Journey announced a collaboration event with the anime Digimon Adventure. The crossover, scheduled to run from August 18 to mid-September 2026, features characters such as Tai (Taichi), Agumon, Yamato