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Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 46 Story and Preview Images Released: Ruka wonders—could Chizuru be hiding a lie from them?

The story and preview images for Episode 46 of the TV anime Rent-A-Girlfriend have been released. This epis...

Tougen Anki TV Anime Premieres with Episode 9 Story & Preview Images: At Kyoto Branch, Mudano, Juji, and Homare work together t...

The official story summary and preview images for Episode 9 of the TV anime Tougen Anki have been released....

GARNiDELiA Announces Indefinite Hiatus, Cancels All Remaining 2025 Tour Dates [Full Comment]

Japanese music unit GARNiDELiA has officially entered an indefinite hiatus as of September 2, 2025, accordi...

[App Store iPhone Game Chart in Japan] “Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME” Debuts at No. 1 (Aug 25–31)

The “App Store iPhone Weekly Game Chart”* is based on the number of iPhone game downloads in Japan over the...

“Chiikawa” Indoor Shoes – First Character Collaboration in 4 Years by Hiraki

Hiraki will launch a new series of indoor shoes featuring the popular character “Chiikawa” starting Septemb...

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...

Kengo Kawanishi & Kenji Akabane Lead Teams in LINE Manga’s Voice Actor Discovery Audition

LINE Manga has announced the return of its large-scale voice actor discovery project. In collaboration with...

New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt #09 (EP19~) Preview Cuts Released

Preview images from #09 of “New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” have been released ahead of the September...

Yuji Itadori vs. Yuta Okkotsu! New Scenes from Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1 Revealed

The anime Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami will begin its long-awaited Season 3 with the “Culling Game Part 1...

Kento Yamazaki Stars in "Golden Kamuy: Assault on Abashiri Prison" – Set for Theatrical Release in March 2026

The second live-action film adaptation of Satoru Noda’s popular manga Golden Kamuy, starring Kento Yamazaki...

New “KING OF PRISM” Film Bonus Announced! 4DX Version to Offer 3rd Round of Audience Gifts Heart Time Capsule Card with Handwri...

The theatrical anime “KING OF PRISM -Your Endless Call- Everyone, Sparkle! Prism Tours” is currently screen...

About 40 Days Until the Expo: New Gundam Development – “Restaurant Bus” to Launch, Featuring Entry Reservation Bonus for Pavili...

It has been announced that the JAL × Gundam Restaurant Bus, which includes a bonus reservation for admissio...

The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming – Episode 10 Story & Preview Images Revealed

Episode 10 of The All-devouring Whale: Homecoming—produced by China’s bilibili —has released its synopsis a...

“HypMic” Celebrates 8th Anniversary with the Release of ‘Kizuna +’ Anniversary Revival Screenings of the Movie Also Begin Today

The music-based character rap project Hypnosis Mic marks its 8th anniversary on September 2nd! To celebrate...

Six Evangelion Theatrical Films to Be Re-released. “Monthly Eva” Special Screenings From October Through Next February, Trailer...

It has been announced that six theatrical films from the Evangelion anime series will be screened again bet...

“Demon Slayer” Fans in Trouble?! New Merch Lottery Sparks Frenzy: “My Wallet’s Dead!” “Either Way It’s a Win!”

It’s been announced that a new WEBSHOP lottery featuring the 4th key visual from the upcoming movie “Demon ...

“New term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry begins at USJ”　Hogwarts Castle Walk Returns

USJ’s Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Walk makes a comeback for the new school term

Box Office Ranking: “Demon Slayer” Movie Tops for 7 Consecutive Weeks, “Exit 8” at No. 2, “The Karate Kid: Legends” Debuts at N...

Box Office Ranking: “Demon Slayer” Movie Tops for 7 Consecutive Weeks, “Exit 8” at No. 2, “The Karate Kid: ...

"Kamen Rider GAVV" Gochizo Special Set: Hapipare Ver. & Stomach Company Ver. Now Available — Shoma and Lango Become “Gochizo”

Bandai Namco Group’s official online store Premium Bandai has announced the release of commemorative mercha...

TV Anime "ONE PIECE" — Popular Figure Series "Portrait.Of.Pirates ONE PIECE" Surpasses 5 Million Units Shipped Worldwide!

MegaHouse Corporation (a Bandai Namco Group company, President & CEO: Akihiro Sato, based in Chiyoda-ku, To...