Story of high schooler caught up in blackmail, murders premieres in June Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-28/oddtaxi-writer-kazuya-konomoto-spinner-bait-suspense-manga-gets-live-action-show/.236861
Ministry of Justice expert panel: Voices fall in same category as portrait rights, publicity rights Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-27/japan-government-panel-moves-to-protect-voices-from-unauthorized-generative-ai-use/.236785
Asahi Beer presents new video, real-life Seventh Heaven bar in Tokyo during Golden Week holidays Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-27/final-fantasy-sephiroth-enjoys-liquor-with-twist-of-lemon/.236840
Gyakusatsu Kigen series debuts on May 25 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-27/shiwasu-hoshikawa-yuichiro-momose-launch-new-manga-together/.236814
Game launched on iOS, Android on February 5 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-27/sakuna-of-rice-and-ruin-smartphone-game-ends-service-shelves-pc-release/.236849
Annecy International Animation Film Fest will take place in France from June 21-27 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-27/koji-yamamura-haru-no-umi-more-japanese-short-films-compete-at-2026-annecy/.236843
“KAGURABACHI” Set for TV Anime Adaptation by Cypic in April 2027! Teaser Visual and Trailer Unveiled; World Tour Confirmed, Culminating in Japan with the… Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2026-04-27/kagurabachi-set-for-tv-anime-adaptation-by-cypic-in-april-2027/.236851