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Frieren Licca-chan Doll Announced — Special Ear Parts Under Patent Application Recreate the Elf Look

A collaboration between the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and the iconic dress-up doll Licca-chan has...

[Interview Part4] Demon Slayer’s Akira Ishida on Hakuji’s Gentle Voice in Family Scenes: “It Happened Naturally”

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns is now playing in theaters n...

[Interview Part3] Demon Slayer’s Akira Ishida on Akaza’s Emotional Depth: “The Contrast at the End Makes His Story Powerful”

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Infinity Castle Arc Part 1: Akaza Returns is now in theaters across Ja...

World’s First Dragon Ball Store Opens in Tokyo on November 14 — Exclusive Goods Revealed

The world’s first official Dragon Ball store, DRAGON BALL STORE TOKYO, will open on November 14 at Tokyo St...

Fans React to New “Three Witches” Visual from Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe — “The Youngest One Is Married?” “Shi...

To celebrate the January 30, 2026 release of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, a new...

Chainsaw Man: The Reze Arc Earns $47.9 Million in Japan, Tops U.S. Box Office with $17.9 Million Opening

The anime film Chainsaw Man – The Reze Arc, released on September 19, has earned $47.9 million in Japan aft...

SPY×FAMILY Season 3 Episode 42 Preview Cuts Released: Melinda, Voiced by Kikuko Inoue, in “Mom Friend Operation”

The preview images for Episode 42 of the TV anime SPY×FAMILY have been revealed. This episode will air on S...

Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of November 3 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of November 3 ...

Latest: Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of November 3 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of November 3 2025.

Roshidere Unveils Halloween Visual of Alya and Yuki; Special Program with Kohei Amasaki and Sumire Uesaka Announced

The TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, which has a confirmed second season for 2026, re...

Yūki Kaji Responds to Reports of Super Sentai Series Ending: “I Haven’t Heard Anything Official Yet”

Amid reports that the long-running Super Sentai series will conclude with the current show, Number One Sent...

My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's Episode 5 Story & Preview Cuts Released: The Party Encounters a Survivor ...

The story and preview images for Episode 5 of the TV anime My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the H...

Ranma 1/2 Episode 17 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Martial Arts Delivery Race Begins! Ranma, Akane, and Shampoo Join the Compe...

The story and preview images for Episode 17 of the TV anime Ranma ½ have been revealed. This episode will a...

One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 28 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Genos Left Out of the Raid on the Monster Association

The story and preview images for Episode 28 of the TV anime One-Punch Man Season 3 have been released. This...

Five Voice Actors Gather in Shibuya on the Eve of the “Shibuya Incident” for Jujutsu Kaisen Special Screening Event; Film Runti...

On October 30, a special pre-screening event for Jujutsu Kaisen The Movie: Shibuya Incident Special Compila...

Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Reveals Returning Cast Comments and New Character Visuals by MAPPA

Hell’s Paradise Season 2 premieres in January 2026 with returning cast comments and newly illustrated chara...

Evangelion Composer Shiro Sagisu Reveals Astonishing Royalties and Global Luxury Homes

Evangelion composer Shiro Sagisu shares details about his royalties and nine global homes, including a 260-...

Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Character Visuals Revealed for Crown Prince Ei Gyoumei and Palace Official Shinu

New character visuals have been released for the upcoming TV anime Though I Am an Inept Villainess: The Tal...

The Apothecary Diaries Reveals Fluffy Werewolf Versions of Gaoshun and Basen in Halloween 2025 Visual and Mini Voice Drama Vol. 2

The Apothecary Diaries Halloween 2025 Vol. 2 features werewolf versions of Gaoshun and Basen, along with a ...

My Hero Academia Final Season Episode 5 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Deku Faces Shigaraki in the Ultimate Battle

The story and preview images for Episode 5 (overall Episode 164) of the TV anime My Hero Academia Final Sea...