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New Lupin the IIIrd Movie to Premiere Worldwide as Koike’s Anime Series Reaches Its Finale—Kurita Hopes for a Sequel

The new LUPIN THE IIIRD movie marks the series’ finale and will be released worldwide. Director Koike calls...

Akio Otsuka Wows with Goemon Impression Once Voiced by His Father—Daisuke Namikawa Jokes, “He Might Take My Role!”

Akio Otsuka stuns with a Goemon impression at the Lupin the IIIrd film event, echoing his father's legacy—N...

Jujutsu Kaisen x Sunshine City Prince Hotel: Immersive Collaboration Restaurant Featuring Themed Dishes and Afternoon Tea

Sunshine City Prince Hotel teams up with Jujutsu Kaisen for a limited-time collab restaurant offering 47 th...

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 Premieres in April 2026: PV Reveals the Sweet Romance After Amane and Mahiru Beco...

The anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten will return for its second season in April 2026. A teaser pr...

[Final] My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 13 Story and Preview Images Released: Still No Clue About the “Trigger” Mastermind

The Episode 13 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, the spin-off anime series set to premiere on June 16, has b...

Chuhai Lips Canned Flavor of Married Women Episode 1 Story & Preview Images Released

Episode 1 of “Chuhai Lips Canned Flavor of Married Women” premieres July 2 on TOKYO MX. Watch the “Complete...

[Final] Anime LAZARUS Episode 13 Story and Preview Images Revealed: Will Lazarus Be Able to Take Back the World from Skinner?

The story and preview images for Episode 13 of LAZARUS, produced by MAPPA, have been revealed. With Shinich...

Uglymug, Epicfighter Episode 1 Story & Preview Stills Released: A Hideous Face Reincarnates into Power!?

Episode 1 of Uglymug, Epicfighter reveals its story and preview images. A man reincarnates with an extremel...

New Details Revealed for EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX: Store Exclusives and Bonus Footage Highlights

EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Blu-ray BOX releases Dec 10 with exclusive store bonuses and rare footage—pre-o...

Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Episode 14 to Air on July 15; Broadcast on Hold for Two Weeks. Recap Special to Air B...

The story and preview images for Episode 13 of Kijin Gentosho have been revealed. This episode will air in ...

Super Mario Joins Baskin-Robbins Japan Again with Yoshi & Mystery Block Sundaes

Baskin-Robbins Japan is once again bringing Nintendo magic to its freezers with the third wave of its Super...

Phainon from Honkai: Star Rail Graces anan Cover in Exclusive Feature

In a groundbreaking crossover between fantasy and fashion, anan magazine’s July 2 Special Edition features ...

Studio Khara to Unveil New Short Animation at Japan Expo 2025

Studio Khara, renowned for the Evangelion series, is set to announce a new short animation at Japan Expo 20...

Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of June 30 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of June 30 2025.

Latest: Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of June 30 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of June 30 2025.

Fist of the North Star Returns After 18 Years with New Anime in 2026

The legendary manga Fist of the North Star is getting a brand-new anime adaptation titled Fist of the North...

A Witch's Life in Mongol Anime Set for 2026 with Stunning Visual Reveal

The critically acclaimed historical manga A Witch's Life in Mongol is officially being adapted into a TV an...

Hell Teacher Nube Premieres with 1-Hour Special: Episodes 1 & 2 Air Back-to-Back. Story & Preview Cuts Revealed—Tamamo, Yukime,...

Hell Teacher Nube airs July 2 with a 1-hour special. Opening video and scenes feature Tamamo, Yukime, and s...

DIGIMON BEATBREAK to Premiere This October: 10th TV Series Features 15-Year-Old Protagonist Tomoro Tenma and Partner Digimon Ge...

DIGIMON BEATBREAK, the 10th Digimon anime series, premieres in October 2025 with Tomoro Tenma and partner D...

“I Don’t Care” Ending Animation Reaches Peak Meaning in Gundam GQuuuuuuX Finale

The final episode (Episode 12) of the popular TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX aired late at night on ...