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Frieren Mini Anime Episode 14 Released: Übel and Land Debut with New Setting Illustrations

A brand-new mini anime episode from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End—titled “Frieren – ●● Magic” Episode 14: T...

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Launches October 2—Explore a Cross-World RPG of Time, Bonds, and Digital Monsters

Bandai Namco Entertainment has officially announced that Digimon Story: Time Stranger, the newest entry in ...

Silent Hill f Releases on September 25 for PS5: A New Horror Tale Set in a Haunting Showa-Era Japan

Konami has officially announced that Silent Hill f, the newest installment in the iconic survival horror fr...

Capcom's New Sci-Fi Action Adventure 'PRAGMATA' Set for 2026 Release with First Contact Trailer Revealed

Capcom has officially revealed that its completely new IP, PRAGMATA, will launch in 2026. Alongside this an...

Dekin no Mogura Announces Aki Toyosaki & Mafia Kajita as New Cast Members in Latest PV Reveal

The second promotional video for the upcoming TV anime Dekin no Mogura, set to premiere on July 7, has been...

Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- Returns to Theaters with Exclusive Booklet Featuring Matchu’s Maid Outfit and Unseen Concept Art

A nationwide re-release of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- (originally premiered on January 17) ha...

Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 9 Reveals New Characters and Mecha: Lalah Voiced by Hina Youmiya, Plus “The Rose of Sharon” Design

The critically acclaimed anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX has revealed new setting materials from Episode...

USJ Pokémon Halloween 2025: Unstoppable DJ Party by DECO*27, Daytime Shows, and Trick-or-Treat Fun for All Ages

Universal Studios Japan (USJ), located in Osaka’s Konohana Ward, has officially announced the daytime lineu...

Chainsaw Man Returns to USJ Halloween 2025: 4D Chaos, Backward Coasters, and a Real-Life Devil Encounter

Universal Studios Japan (USJ), located in Konohana Ward, Osaka, has announced its 2025 Halloween event line...

Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Episode 10 – Witness the Strongest in Action

Episode 10 of the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, titled “Japanese Derby,” will air on June 8 across TBS...

Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? Episode 10 Story & Preview Stills Released: Yuu seeks "Summer Memories" with Himari and Rion

The story and preview images for episode 10 of Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? have been released. The e...

XG Stars in New Coca-Cola Commercial, Showcasing Explosive Dance Performance and Passion-Fueled Energy [With Comments]

The HIP POP/R&B girl group XG is featured in Coca-Cola’s brand-new commercial titled "Muchu Zenkai. XG", wh...

Let’s Play TV Anime Announced for 2025: Kana Hanazawa Cast as Lead, PV and Teaser Visual Released

The webcomic Let’s Play has officially been announced for a 2025 TV anime adaptation. The animation will be...

Rock Is a Lady's Modesty Episode 10 Story & Preview Stills Released: Lilisa and Otoha Trade Insults After the Gig

The story and preview stills for Episode 9 of Rock Is a Lady's Modesty have been revealed. The episode is s...

Kowloon Generic Romance Episode 10 Story and Preview Cuts Revealed: Reiko glimpses memories through mysterious glasses

The preview images and story summary for Episode 10 of the TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance have been relea...

TO BE HERO X Episode 10 Story & Preview Stills Released: Misfortune strikes and trust crumbles. Cyan stands alone

Episode 10 of the new anime TO BE HERO X, co-produced by bilibili and Aniplex, airs Jun 8 in Japan. Story a...

Kenshi Yonezu Launches “Gundam GQuuuuuuX” Photo Spot and Live Photo Exhibition for 15th Single "Plazma / BOW AND ARROW" Release

To celebrate the release of his 15th single “Plazma / BOW AND ARROW” (dropping June 11), singer-songwriter ...

Nippon Animation Celebrates 50th Anniversary: Honoring a Legacy of Emotionally Enriching Masterpieces

Nippon Animation Co., Ltd.—a studio renowned for anime classics such as A Dog of Flanders and Future Boy Co...

"The Book Thief’s Testament" Novel to Receive Theatrical Anime Adaptation in 2026, Directed by Daiki Fukuoka and Produced by Ka...

The popular novel The Book Thief’s Testament—a 2021 Honya Taisho nominee—is officially getting a theatrical...

Shonen Jump+ Launches “Villain Manga Award” to Find the Most Compelling Bad Guys

Shonen Jump+, the digital manga platform by Shueisha, has launched a brand-new manga competition titled the...