Manga launched in 2019, heading towards climax Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/a-sign-of-affection-manga-exceeds-7.8-million-copies-in-circulation-worldwide/.237453
Tomodachi Life stays at #1 for 4th consecutive week, reaches 1 million units sold Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/japan-video-game-rankings-may-4-10/.237450
Projects funded by “K2P Film Fund I” Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-17/k2-pictures-announces-gigant-anime-the-book-of-human-insects-musical-film/.237458
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