Tomodachi Life stays at #1 for 3 weeks straight, SAROS for PS5 debuts at #7 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/japan-video-game-rankings-april-27-may-3/.237447
Group performs “Dōkei” ending theme for series debuting in July Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/trysail-performs-from-overshadowed-to-overpowered-anime-ending-song/.237456
Film staff hosted presentation at Annecy Animation Showcase at Cannes on Sunday Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/keanu-reeves-to-star-in-dwarf-studios-full-length-stop-motion-samurai-film-hidari/.237448
Rock idol group Meishohikokai performs “Ari Kitari na Nichijō to Kōun na Hibi e” Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/i-became-a-legend-after-my-10-year-long-last-stand-anime-reveals-ending-theme-song-artist/.237442
Character designs also revealed for film opening on July 10 for 2-week limited screening Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/shiboyugi-playing-death-games-to-put-food-on-the-table-44-cloudy-beach-anime-film-reveals-new-/.237451
Renowned voice actress died on April 18 at 61 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-05-16/detective-conan-cast-staff-offer-condolences-after-ran-mori-voice-actress-wakana-yamazaki-death/.237424
Drecom Creators Studio to support development of titles, expansion into mixed media Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-16/drecom-announces-new-indie-game-studio/.237443
My Hero Academia: More special ranks at #4 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-16/japanese-animation-tv-ranking-april-27-may-3/.237353
Series casts Kappei Yamaguchi as Hikaru, Yoshiko Sakakibara as Kai Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-16/daemons-of-the-shadow-realm-anime-adds-2-cast-members/.237441