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Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Episode 19 Story and Preview Images Released: Jinya Enjoys Peaceful Days, but Human L...

The story and preview images for Episode 19 of Kijin Gentosho have been revealed. This episode will air in ...

ANISAMA FRIENDS Perform “Butter-Fly” in One Take on THE FIRST TAKE, Featuring angela, Masayoshi Oishi, Masami Okui, TrySail, an...

ANISAMA FRIENDS perform “Butter-Fly” from Digimon Adventure in a powerful one-take on THE FIRST TAKE for An...

“Wandance” Anime Unveils Main Visual and Announces Key Staff and Advance Screening Event

Wandance anime reveals main visual, staff, and September 27 advance screening with cast ahead of its Octobe...

Voice Actress Aki Toyosaki, Known for Playing Yui Hirasawa in K-On!, Restricts Some Activities Following Sudden Death of Her Sp...

Aki Toyosaki, known as Yui Hirasawa in K-On!, restricts activities after her spouse’s sudden passing, askin...

[Final] Chuhai Lips Canned Flavor of Married Women Episode 8 Story & Preview Images Released: Next Married Woman Is a Downer-Ty...

Episode 8 of “Chuhai Lips Canned Flavor of Married Women” premieres August 20 on TOKYO MX. Watch the “Compl...

Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of August 18 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of August 18 2...

Latest: Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of August 18 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of August 18 2025.

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...

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Episode 7 Story & Preview Images Released: Testicle Hammer Challenge Begins for College Credits

The story and preview images for Episode 7 of the TV anime Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 have been revealed....

The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 7 Story and Preview Images Released: Yoshiki and Hikaru Skip School to See a Movie

The story and preview images for Episode 7 of the TV anime The Summer Hikaru Died have been released. The e...

Haikyu!! Day Special: 10th Anniversary Program Premieres on YouTube with Behind-the-Scenes Look at Anime Production and Editing

Haikyu!! marks its 10th anniversary on August 19 with a one-day YouTube special, behind-the-scenes visits, ...

“Let’s Go Karaoke!” Anime Original Episode Announced – Depicts Events After the Karaoke Contest

It has been announced that Episode 5 of the TV anime Let’s Go Karaoke! will feature an anime-original episo...

‘Captivated, by You’ Main PV Reveals Anime Scenes & Character Voices by Kensho Ono and More, Featuring Suda Keina’s Opening Theme

The main promotional video (PV) for the TV anime Captivated, by You—premiering on TOKYO MX and other networ...

Hotel Inhumans Episode 7 Story and Preview Images Released: Sara and Ikuro Each Embark on a Mission for Their Cherished Guest

The story and preview images for Episode 7 of the TV anime Hotel Inhumans have been revealed. The episode w...

Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse Episode 7: Story and Preview Images Revealed: Naoto and Yukari Go on a Zoo Date, but S...

The story and preview images for Episode 7 of the anime Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse have been...

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...

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 17 Story & Preview Images Released: Narumi and Kikoru Make Their Resolve After Isao’s Death

The story and preview images for Episode 17 of the anime Kaiju No. 8 have been released. This episode is se...

Anime Medalist Voice Actor Natsumi Haruse, a 15-Year Skating Fan, Masters Figure Skating for Her Role: “Just a Skating Otaku” —...

Natsumi Haruse and Takeo Otsuka share behind-the-scenes stories at the Medalist Exhibition in Tokyo, reveal...

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7 Anime Progress Update: Episode 1 Sound Work Completed with the Concept “Dance with Steel Ball Run”

On August 13, Yoshikazu Iwanami, sound director for the TV anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, ...

TO BE HERO X Episode 20 Story & Preview Stills Released: NICE and E-SOUL Launch a Surprise Attack on the Investigation Team!

The story and preview stills from Episode 20 of the all-new original anime TO BE HERO X, co-produced by bil...