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ORICON Announces Its First Favorite Male Voice Actor Ranking: Kenjiro Tsuda Tops the List for His Roles as Novak in Orb and Ken...

Kenjiro Tsuda has been crowned No.1 in ORICON NEWS’ inaugural Favorite Voice Actor Ranking Male Edition, re...

One Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 Confirmed for 2027 Broadcast as New Footage Reveals Details of the Anime 10th Anniversary Exhibition

One Punch Man Season 3 Part 2 is confirmed for a 2027 broadcast, with new teaser footage and details reveal...

Fern in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End: Complete Profile Guide

This article introduces Fern, one of the central characters of the series, covering her profile, background...

RuriDragon Anime Adaptation Announced With First PV, Produced by Kyoto Animation

RuriDragon anime adaptation announced with a first PV, produced by Kyoto Animation. The popular Weekly Shon...

Frieren in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End: Complete Profile Guide

This article introduces the protagonist Frieren, covering her profile, background, abilities, and voice act...

Chanmina Performs Opening Theme for Oshi no Ko Season 3: “TEST ME” to Premiere with Anime in January 2026

Chanmina will perform the opening theme for Oshi no Ko Season 3, which premieres in January 2026. The rappe...

Gachiakuta Stage Adaptation Faces “Various Opinions”; Official Statement Says There Is “No Discriminatory Intent Whatsoever”

On the 27th, the production committee for GACHIAKUTA the Stage released an official statement on its websit...

A Witch's Life in Mongol Anime Set to Premiere in July 2026 with Teaser PV Visual and Main Staff Revealed

A Witch's Life in Mongol anime premieres in July 2026, revealing a teaser PV, visual, and a star studded st...

Detective Conan Announces Three New Anime Specials Including First Two Hour Episode in 10 Years and Collaborations With Birdman...

Detective Conan has announced the production of three special new anime episodes, including its first two h...

Detective Conan Updates Its Iconic Brick Door Eyecatch for the First Time in 25 Years Starting January 3, 2026 Broadcast

Detective Conan will refresh its iconic brick door eyecatch for the first time in 25 years, with updated fo...

SPY x FAMILY Announces Major Event in November 2026 After 2.5 Years, Eight Main Cast Members to Attend, Sequel Still Unconfirmed

The final episode of Season 3 of the TV anime SPY x FAMILY aired on the 27th, and following the broadcast, ...

Kingdom Season 6 Sequel Anime Confirmed as Yang Duan He and Bajio Visuals Are Revealed

The Kingdom Season 6 sequel anime is confirmed with new visuals of Yang Duan He and Bajio, as the battle fo...

Anime Tougen Anki Season 2 “Nikko–Kegon Falls Arc” Announced — Teaser Visual & Commemorative PV Released

Following the broadcast of Episode 24 of the anime Tougen Anki on Friday, December 26 at 11:30 p.m. (JST), ...

[Final] With You, Our Love Will Make It Through Episode 12 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Tsunagu Struggles Alone With the Deci...

The story and preview images for Episode 12 of the TV anime With You, Our Love Will Make It Through have be...

The Holy Grail of Eris Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: The Framed Viscount’s Daughter and the Supposedly Executed Vill...

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime The Holy Grail of Eris have been revealed. This ...

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Episode 10 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Yuzuki Faces Her Past With Resolve

The story and preview images for Episode 10 of the TV anime Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle have been revea...

Voice Actor of the Year’s Biggest On Air Blunder Announced: “Is This an Honor?” as Major Comedian Joins Say You to Yo Asobi

Say You to Yo Asobi wrapped up 2025 with a special year end broadcast on ABEMA, where viewers voted for the...

Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Part 2 Reveals Key Visual and New 60 Second PV Ahead of January 2026 Release

Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! has unveiled the key visual and a new 60 second promotional...

Pac-Man Marks 45th Anniversary With a Dream Conversation With Sonic Two Iconic Characters Reflect on Their Journeys Across Gene...

Pac-Man, celebrating his 45th anniversary this year, and Sonic, who will mark his 35th anniversary next yea...

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Light Novel Ranking Dec 26 2025

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of Dec 26 2025.