Why Beyblade X Connects Generations, Genders, and Nations: From Toy to Global Language

Since its 1999 debut, Beyblade has shipped over 560 million units across 80 countries. The franchise’s firs...

Why Taisho-Era Romance Manga Trend Rises in Japan’s Digital Comics Scene?

A wave of Taisho-era romance manga is sweeping through Japan’s digital comic platforms.

Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada Talk “JANE DOE,” Ending Theme of Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc

Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada release a special YouTube talk video on “JANE DOE,” the hit ending theme for...

Rumiko Takahashi and Yui Aragaki Reunite after 14 Years for Their First Ranma 1/2 Conversation, Sharing Untold Live Action Stor...

Rumiko Takahashi and Yui Aragaki reunite after 14 years for their first Ranma 1/2 interview, revealing live...

My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON – Akio Otsuka and Hiroshi Kamiya Discuss the Dark Lord All For One

TV anime My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON beginning October 4, a special interview has been released with the ...

Why Osamu Akimoto Set KochiKame in Kameari Instead of Asakusa or Ueno

Osamu Akimoto shares why KochiKame was set in Kameari and reflects on its early days, creative philosophy, ...

A Man Inspired by Dragon Ball's Goku Masters "Flying Technique," Reaching 5.31 Million Views

After over a decade of training inspired by Goku from Dragon Ball, Japanese athlete MASATO achieved a gravi...

Yumiri Hanamori Shares Parents’ Excitement Over Her Role in Cat’s Eye: “They Even Sang the Theme Song!”

Voice actress Yumiri Hanamori revealed her parents’ joy at her casting in Cat’s Eye, a legendary manga-turn...

Mikako Komatsu Approaches the New Cat’s Eye with Respect for the Original: “Keeping What’s Important While Creating Anew”

The article covers voice actress Mikako Komatsu’s reflections on playing Hitomi in the completely new anime...

Live-Action Drama Series "ONE PIECE" Behind-the-Scenes Footage Revealed – Season 2 Promises to Be "Bigger and More Exciting"

Season 2 of ONE PIECE takes viewers into the Grand Line with even larger scale action, powerful emotions, a...

Reina Ueda Appears as “Reze” in the Final Episode of the Chainsaw Man TV Series: “I Was Nervous”

Voice actress Reina Ueda, who plays Reze, shared her thoughts at the world premiere of the movie Chainsaw M...

Kento Yamazaki & Tao Tsuchiya Confident in New Alice in Borderland: "A Precious and Beloved Work"

The cast of 12, including Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya, gathered at Netflix’s global fan event for Alice...

“The Exit 8” Pulls 1.55 Million Viewers in 11 Days-An “Anomaly”-Level Hit, Buzzing at the Toronto International Film Festival

“The Exit 8” Pulls 1.55 Million Viewers in 11 Days-An “Anomaly”-Level Hit, Buzzing at the Toronto Internati...

Netflix “ONE PIECE” – Iñaki Godoy’s Japan Interview: “Luffy Changed My Life”

Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy in the Netflix live-action series ONE PIECE, visited Japan in August to take p...

[PR] “Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME” Finally Launches — Protagonist VA Masaya Fukunishi Reveals the Game’s Unique Appeal, Different from...

Having surpassed one million pre-registrations, “Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME” is at last being released today.

Kazunari Ninomiya Opens Up About Exit 8 and His Creative Role Behind the Scenes

The live-action film Exit 8, based on the globally successful game by KOTAKE CREATE, premieres on August 29.

Japan’s BL Culture Gains Global Momentum, Connecting Asia Through Boys’ Love

BL (Boys’ Love) content is rapidly gaining momentum both in Japan and overseas.

Rociel Kasyou Joins Summer Comiket as Mion Sonozaki from Higurashi: When They Cry—“It Felt So Nostalgic”

Rociel Kasyou joined Comiket 106 as Mion Sonozaki from Higurashi: When They Cry, sharing her cosplay journe...

Viral Masterpiece! Moe Iori’s Bold Ani Cosplay at Comiket—A Stunning Challenge Within the Rules

Moe Iori’s Ani cosplay from Grok at Comiket 106 went viral for its creative design that balanced bold visua...

[INTERVIEW] “Wait, What!?” — Chikuma Mayor Reacts to Turkey! Anime’s Sengoku Time-Travel Twist

The anime Turkey!, set in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, has been drawing national attention since its br...