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Andor × BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War — Exclusive Visual Unveiled Highlighting the Resolve to Believe in Hope

The special collaborative visual for Star Wars: Cassian Andor and BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War has been ...

Awajima Hyakkei Anime Adaptation Set for 2026 Broadcast—Produced by MADHOUSE

The television anime adaptation of Awajima Hyakkei has been officially announced and is slated to air in 2026.

[BREAKING] Sanrio Character Ranking 2025 Midterm Results: Top 3 Dominated by Beloved Dog Trio—Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Poc...

On May 13, Sanrio unveiled the midterm top 20 rankings for its annual character popularity poll, the “Sanri...

Tales of 30th Anniversary Art by Kosuke Fujishima Draws Huge Reaction—Features Cress, Luke, and Sorey in Evolving Style

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tales of series, a special illustration drawn by renowned characte...

Voice Actress Kaori Nazuka Returns to Work After Giving Birth to Third Child in April—Known for Uta in ONE PIECE FILM RED

Voice actress Kaori Nazuka, known for her role as Uta in ONE PIECE FILM RED, has announced her return to wo...

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX to Join North America’s Largest Anime Event, Anime Expo 2025—Live Stream with Director Kazuya Tsur...

Gundam GQuuuuuuX to appear at North America's largest anime event, Anime Expo 2025, with a live panel featu...

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Unveils 4th Trailer — Ai Kayano Joins as Affectionate Knight Rose

The fourth promotional video (PV) for the TV anime From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman has been re...

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Episode 7 Story and Preview Stills Released: Beryl and Mewi Begin Their Life Together

Story summary and preview images released for Episode 7 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, ai...

The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Episode 7 Story & Preview Stills Released: A Hot Spring Trip Where Something Mig...

The story and preview stills for Episode 7 of The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows have been rev...

New Mini-Anime “Juju Sanpo” to Be Included in the Jujutsu Kaisen Recap Film — Stage Greeting Set for May 30

To celebrate the upcoming release of Jujutsu Kaisen: Theater Compilation - Hidden Inventory / Premature Dea...

[Interview] Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuichi Nakamura Analyzes the Rift Between Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto: "A Difference in Sides"

To celebrate the upcoming release of Jujutsu Kaisen: Theater Compilation - Hidden Inventory / Premature Dea...

Winners of the 49th Kodansha Manga Awards Announced: Profiles of Award-Winning Works and Creators in Shonen, Shojo, and General...

The winners of the 49th Kodansha Manga Awards (2025 edition) have been announced across three categories: S...

The Beginning After the End (TBATE) Episode 7 Story & Preview Images Released: Arthur Grows Stronger After 3 Years of Training

The Beginning After the End Episode 7 airs May 15 in Japan. See the story and preview images of this hit re...

"Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (and Proud of It)!" Gets Anime Adaptation Starring Yume Miyamoto and Rumi Okubo

The light novel Heroine? Saint? No, I'm an All-Works Maid (and Proud of It)! is getting a TV anime adaptati...

New Love Live! Project “Ikizulive! LOVELIVE! BLUEBIRD” Revealed: Meet the 10 New School Idols and Watch Their Self-Intro Videos

The Love Live! franchise has unveiled a brand-new project titled “Ikizulive! LOVELIVE! BLUEBIRD”, also know...

New Key Visual and PV Released for Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 1 – Yumiri Hanamori Joins as Dicta Striker 【Comments Inclu...

The prologue arc “Kasamatsu Arc” of the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray has concluded, and it was announc...

Blue Lock Exhibition "EGOIST EXHIBITION the Animation" Heads on Nationwide Tour of Japan – Official Photo Report Released

The flagship anime exhibition Blue Lock Exhibition: EGOIST EXHIBITION the animation, currently being held i...

SPY×FAMILY Joins Forces with Universal Studios Japan for First-Ever VR Coaster, Story Ride, and Quiz Rally

Starting July 1, 2025, Universal Studios Japan will launch three major attractions in collaboration with th...

The Unaware Atelier Master Episode 7 Story and Preview Images Released: Kurt Appears Holding a Girl Who Looks Just Like Him

The story and preview images for Episode 7 of The Unaware Atelier Master have been released. The episode wi...

Once Upon a Witch's Death Episode 7 Story & Preview Cuts Revealed: Meg Encounters a Mysterious Girl Surrounded by Spirits

Preview images and the official synopsis for Episode 7 of Once Upon a Witch's Death have been released. The...