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.

Joe Hisaishi Scores His First Hollywood Film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Out in Japan Dec. 19

Composer Joe Hisaishi takes on his first Hollywood film with A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, set to open in J...

Princess Mononoke Iconic Scenes Shared Ahead of August 29 NTV Broadcast — What's Your Favorite?

Studio Ghibli’s anime film Princess Mononoke will be broadcast on Nippon TV’s Friday Road Show on August 29.

Chainsaw Man The Movie Reze Arc to Screen in IMAX, New Bonus Episode “Chainsaw Biyori” Animated, Special Program and Compilatio...

Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc reveals new scene cuts and announces a fireworks festival collaboration....

Star Wars x Coca-Cola Launches 45 Limited Designs Featuring 18 Characters from September 1

Coca-Cola is launching a special collaboration with Star Wars, offering 45 limited edition product designs ...

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns Theater Goods to Be Sold Online After Sellouts

On August 25, ufotable announced that theater goods from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle A...

Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns Hits 21.1 Million Viewers and ¥29.9 Billion ($199.9 M) in 45 Days

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns has drawn over 21.1 million movi...

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Film Surpasses ¥28 billion ($1.87 Billion), Ranks 3rd All-Time in Japan

The latest Demon Slayer film, Infinity Castle Arc: Part 1 – Akaza Returns, has reached a domestic box offic...

Gamera 60th Anniversary Project Launches with Heisei Trilogy Returning in Dolby Cinema

First released in 1965 with Gamera: The Giant Monster, the kaiju franchise has spanned eight Showa-era film...

Analysis: Why Did Japan Become the Kingdom of Characters?

Pokémon, Hello Kitty, and Godzilla are cultural icons known worldwide, all originating in Japan.

Golden Kamuy Theatrical Pre-Screening “Sapporo Beer Factory Arc” Main Trailer Released — Theme Song by Awich × ALI: “An Anthem ...

Golden Kamuy pre-screening “Sapporo Beer Factory Arc” main trailer released, featuring theme song Kogane no...

Summer Wars Sacred Site: 400-Year-Old Sake Brewery in Nagano Featured on Japanese TV

The sake brewery Takeshige Honke Shuzo in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, has been revealed as the model for ...

Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada’s Rare Two-Shot Draws Attention with Chainsaw Man ED Theme

Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada have collaborated on the ending theme "JANE DOE" for Chainsaw Man – The Movi...

Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns Tops ¥25.7B ($171M), Ranks 4th All-Time in Japan

The latest Demon Slayer film, Infinity Castle Arc: Part 1 – Akaza Returns, has earned over ¥25.7 billion (~...

Demon Slayer Unveils New Visual & PV: Shinobu Kocho Faces Doma in an Intense Battle – “ALL IN FOR THIS ONE STRIKE”

Demon Slayer’s new key visual & PV reveal Shinobu Kocho vs. Doma in Mugen Castle Arc Part 1: The Return of ...

New Gintama Movie “Yoshiwara in Flames” Set for 2026 Release – Hideaki Sorachi Delighted: “A Writer’s Dream, Watching My Bankbo...

Gintama’s new movie “Yoshiwara in Flames” hits theaters in 2026 with a brand-new story and visual by Hideak...

Disney’s Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Now Streaming Digitally – Watch the First 8 Minutes for Free

Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch launches digitally with an 8-minute free preview, featuring the first me...

Director of the Animated Trilogy Returns for Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ – Behind-the-Scenes Stories and Casting Sec...

Dean DeBlois shares behind-the-scenes stories and casting secrets of the live-action How to Train Your Drag...

Hikaru Utada & Kenshi Yonezu to Perform “JANE DOE” as Ending Theme for Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Film

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc premieres September 19 with “JANE DOE” by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada as its endi...

Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns Surpasses ¥22 Billion, Overtakes ONE PIECE FILM RED to Rank 6th in Japan’s All-Time Box Office

In its first 17 days, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc the Movie: Akaza Returns has ear...