June 12:

Book releases

• 2007 – Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase volume 7 (in North America) by Keitarō Arima
• 2012 – Encouragement of Climb volume 1 by Shiro
• 2012 – Tsugumomo volume 8 by Yoshikazu Hamada
• 2014 – Encouragement of Climb volume 6 by Shiro
• 2018 – Tsugumomo volume 21 by Yoshikazu Hamada

Manga serialization

• 2010 – Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa finishes serialization in Monthly Shōnen Gangan
• 2017 – Re:Creators One More! by Yūki Kumagai begins serialization in Monthly Shōnen Sunday

Film releases

• 2015 – Yowamushi Pedal Re: ROAD

OVA/ ONA series

• 1987 – Shin Kabukicho Story Hana no Asuka-gumi!

Television series and specials

• 2004 – Samurai 7 begins airing on Animax
• 2010 – The Monster Kid finishes airing on NTV and Yomiuri Television

Births

• 1988 – Margaret McDonald, American voice actress

Anniversaries and events

• 2015 – The Chinese Ministry of Culture bans 38 manga and anime, including Deadman Wonderland, Attack on Titan, Psycho-Pass, Sword Art Online II, Death Note, and Elfen Lied