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HIDIVE Launches “Summer of Dubs” 2026 With Major Anime Line-Up Across Isekai, Rom-Com, Fantasy & More
HIDIVE is kicking off the summer anime season with a major programming push designed to keep fans engaged week after week. The AMC Global Media-owned streaming service has officially announced its 2026 “Summer of Dubs,” a seasonal rollout of new and continuing English-dubbed anime episodes spanning multiple genres including isekai, rom-com, fantasy, slice-of-life, action, and historical drama. The initiative comes ahead of HIDIVE’s showcase at Anime Expo 2026 and will run throughout the summer across the U.S., Canada, and select…
Did Joy Boy Outsmart Imu? This One Piece Theory Says Yes
Eiichiro Oda has kept One Piece fans guessing for years by revealing that Joy Boy was defeated by the alliance of 20 kingdoms around 800 years ago. These kingdoms were ruled by 20 monarchs who joined forces to wage war against the Ancient Kingdom during the Void Century and are widely believed to have played a key role in Joy Boy’s downfall. While most fans believe Imu emerged victorious in the final battle, one popular theory suggests that Joy Boy…
Prime Video Debuts New ‘Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers’ Episode Featuring WNBA Star Sabrina Ionescu
Prime Video has released a new installment of its Emmy-nominated sports series Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers, this time featuring New York Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu in a hidden-camera surprise at her alma mater, the University of Oregon. The episode premiered on June 29, arriving just ahead of Prime Video’s live coverage of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Final between the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces. Alongside the episode, Prime Video also revealed the official trailer and…
Round1 and ONE PIECE Announce First-Ever Simultaneous U.S.-Japan Collaboration Launching July 18
Anime fans will soon have a new way to celebrate ONE PIECE as Round1 has officially announced its first-ever simultaneous collaboration between the United States and Japan. Launching on July 18 and running through October 17, 2026, the campaign will transform 159 Round1 locations—including 59 venues in the United States and 100 in Japan—with exclusive merchandise, collectible trading cards, themed attractions, and limited-time entertainment experiences. According to Round One Entertainment, the collaboration marks the company’s largest cross-border anime partnership to…
SUPER JUNIOR-83z Announces Debut Mini Album Promise, Sets July 13 Release and Asia Fan-Con Tour
SUPER JUNIOR is expanding its long-running lineup of sub-units with the official debut of SUPER JUNIOR-83z, a new duo featuring LEETEUK and HEECHUL. Announced by SM Entertainment, the unit will release its first mini album, Promise, on July 13, marking a new milestone for one of K-pop’s most influential groups. The debut project brings together two members born in 1983, giving the unit its name while highlighting the contrasting personalities and performance styles that have made both artists fan favorites…
Action Taimanin July 2026 Update Revamps Shisui, Su, and Astaroth, Adds New Mini-Game and Summer Events
Action Taimanin is set to receive one of its biggest content updates of 2026 on July 7, with developer Gremory Games introducing extensive gameplay improvements alongside a packed lineup of seasonal events. The July update focuses on reworking three playable characters—Amamiya Shisui, Su Jinglei, and Astaroth—while also expanding the game with a brand-new mini-game, limited-time costumes, story content, and multiple reward events. The hack-and-slash action RPG, based on Lilith’s long-running Taimanin franchise, continues to evolve with combat refinements designed to…