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MAPPA Enters Music Industry with New Label “mappa records”

MAPPA has announced the launch of its new music label, mappa records, aiming to enhance anime storytelling ...

Yankees Star Jazz Chisholm Jr Goes Off While Rocking ONE PIECE Gear: “That’s Real ONE PIECE Power!”

On March 31, MLB's official Japanese Instagram highlighted Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s explosive performance while ...

Kana Arima from "Oshi no Ko" Named Ambassador for Miyazaki’s Greenzaurus Peppers [April Fools' Joke]

Kana Arima from "Oshi no Ko" becomes ambassador for Miyazaki's "Greenzaurus" green peppers. Season 3 of the...

Kyoto Animation’s “Live-Action Dragon Maid” with Sachiko Kobayashi Shocks Fans [April Fools' Joke]

This article covers an April Fools’ Day gag. Kyoto Animation has announced its (fictional) first-ever hybri...

Global Fans Select 77 Must-Read Manga for 2025, Featuring Kagurabachi and More

MyAnimeList unveils the 2025 edition of "You Should Read This Manga," highlighting 77 titles recommended by...

The Beginning After the End (TBATE) Episode 1 Story & Preview Images Released: The Rebirth of the King

The Beginning After the End Episode 1 airs April 3 in Japan. See the story and preview images of this hit r...

The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Episode 1 Story & Preview Released: A prequel to Natsuhiko Kyogoku’s “Hyakki Yako”...

Episode 1 of The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei airs April 8. Story details and preview images ha...

Monster Hunter Wilds Breaks Franchise Record with 10 Million Units Sold in One Month

Capcom announced on March 31 that its latest title, Monster Hunter Wilds, released on February 28, has surp...

Actor Shinya Owada Shocks Fans with Spot-On Professor Oak Cosplay: “It’s Too Real!”

Veteran Japanese actor Shinya Owada (77) has taken the internet by surprise with his impressively accurate ...

Hajime no Ippo Creator George Morikawa Stuns Fans with Impressive Gunpla Builds: “Talent on Full Display”

George Morikawa, renowned manga artist behind Hajime no Ippo, has captivated fans on X (formerly Twitter) w...

INTERVIEW: Agatha Christie's Masterpiece Gets First-Ever Manga Adaptation – Young Artist Behind the Project Shares Insight: “It...

Eighty-six years after its original publication, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie—one of the mos...

Haikyu!! FAN PARK Unveils Exclusive Merch and Exhibition Area Details – Featuring New Art by Haruichi Furudate

The special event Haikyu!! FAN PARK, celebrating the beloved volleyball manga Haikyu!!, has revealed exciti...

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (TBHK) Continues: Season 2 Sequel Premieres in July

The second season sequel of "Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun" is set to air in July. A rebroadcast of the first sea...

Shangri-La Frontier Season 3 Confirmed—Suited-Up Cast Gathers in New Visual

Shangri-La Frontier anime confirms Season 3 with a new visual featuring Sunraku and friends in sharp suits....

YAIBA: Samurai Legend Episode 1 Story and Preview Cuts Revealed: YAIBA Appears!

"YAIBA: Samurai Legend" premieres April 5 at 5:30 PM JST. The long-awaited anime remake reveals its first e...

The Unaware Atelier Master Episode 1: Story and Preview Images Released

Episode 1 of The Unaware Atelier Master airs April 6 on TOKYO MX. Kurt, ousted from his party, discovers a ...

Kijin Gentosho Episode 1 Story and Preview Images Released

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of Kijin Gentosho have been released. The first episode is sched...

Kaiju No. 8 Cast Toasts with Fans at “Hoshina’s Day Off” Celebration Event

A stage greeting event was held to commemorate the theatrical release of the Kaiju No. 8 Season 1 compilati...

GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Sin Meets Girl at Forbidden Wedding

GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS, is set to premiere on Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 PM JST. Story details and...

Medalist Anime Season 2 Announced with Stunning New Visual and PV

The official synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 13, the final episode of the Medalist TV anime, have bee...