Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of March 31 2025 Announced by Oricon
Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of March 31 2025.
Shohei Ohtani Hits Home Run! Hollywood Star Tom Hanks Caught on Camera in Pure Joy
On March 28, Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit his second home run of the season in the MLB U.S....
Live-Action Film “Exit 8” Starring Kazunari Ninomiya Premieres August 29 — Directed and Written by Genki Kawamura
Exit 8, the live-action adaptation of the viral “spot-the-anomaly” endless loop game that surpassed 1.4 mil...
Blue Box Season 2 Announced with New PV Narrated by Chinatsu's Voice Actress Reina Ueda
The beloved anime adaptation of Blue Box will return for a second season. A new promotional video, narrated...
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Tomodachi Life Returns with First New Game in 13 Years, Launching in 2026
Nintendo reveals Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the first new entry in the series in 13 years, set to la...
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Rhythm Heaven Returns with Brand-New Game "Groove" in 2026
Nintendo reveals Rhythm Heaven: Groove, the first brand-new title in the beloved music game series in years...
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Set for 2025 Release, Revealed in Nintendo Direct
Nintendo announces "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond" for 2025 during its Nintendo Direct, marking the return of Sam...
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Arrives in 2025 with a Mysterious New Character
Nintendo announces the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest I & II for 2025. The new trailer teases a mysterious ne...
Dr. STONE Final Season Part 2 Premieres in July – New Visual Featuring Senku and Xeno Unveiled
The second cour of the final season of the TV anime Dr. STONE, titled Dr. STONE: SCIENCE FUTURE, is officia...
NARUTO Teams Up with seven oops for “Lovers” JUMP MV Premiere
ABEMA announces the top 5 anime titles most popular with teens on its official TikTok, with "Re:ZERO" toppi...
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Animator Masaaki Mori, Known for Clay Animation, Dies at 69
Masaaki Mori, a pioneering animator who brought characters to life through clay animation in beloved commer...
Fire at Akita Shoten Building Raises Concern Amid Baki-Themed Renovation: “This is no joke now.”
A fire broke out near Akita Shoten’s former headquarters, currently under renovation with a popular Baki-th...
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The Apothecary Diaries" Episode 36 (Season 2 EP12) Story and Scene Cuts Released: Cour 2 Details to Be Revealed After Broadcast
The synopsis and scene cuts for Episode 36 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) have been rele...
ABEMA Reveals Top 5 Most Popular Anime Among Teens — “Re:ZERO” Takes the Crown, Followed by “The Apothecary Diaries”
Streaming platform ABEMA has revealed the Top 5 Most Popular ABEMA Anime Among Teen Boys and Girls via its ...
Cartoon Grand Prize 2025 Awarded to Alice, To the Universe — A Story of the First Japanese Woman to Become a Spaceship Captain
The award ceremony for the Cartoon Grand Prize 2025—an annual manga award selected by bookstore staff and m...
Kenshi Yonezu's "BOW AND ARROW" Music Video — A Commentary on Yuzuru Hanyu's Skating for the TV Anime Medalist Opening Theme
The opening theme for the anime Medalist, titled “BOW AND ARROW”, has received a music video unlike any bef...
Isao Takahata Exhibition to Open in Tokyo with Studio Ghibli's Support
Honoring Isao Takahata’s 90th birthday, a major exhibition will open in Tokyo this summer, exploring his le...
"The 100 Girlfriends" Final Episode 24 Story and Scene Cuts Released: Still 89 Girlfriends to Go!
The story and scene cuts for Episode 24 of "The 100 Girlfriends" have been released. Episode 23 is schedule...
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SPY×FAMILY Debuts First-Ever VR Coaster at Universal Studios Japan After Two-Year Return
For the first time in the franchise’s history, SPY×FAMILY will receive a VR coaster attraction titled SPY×F...
Shohei Ohtani Stars in Stunning MLB Anime Short Created by ONE PIECE and Fullmetal Alchemist Artists
On March 27, Major League Baseball (MLB) shared a new anime-style video titled "Heroes of the Game" on its ...
