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Mobile Fighter G Gundam Fan Book Released: Features Exclusive Interview with Tomokazu Seki & Youhei Akimoto

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic anime Mobile Fighter G Gundam, the fan book "Mobile Fight...

Demon Slayer Fans Celebrate Sanemi Shinazugawa’s Birthday with Special Illustration

To mark the birthday of Sanemi Shinazugawa, a key character in the hit anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba...

[JUST IN] New Lupin III Movie Announced: 2D Anime Returns in 2025 After 30 Years

A brand-new Lupin III film, titled LUPIN THE IIIRD THE MOVIE, is set to hit theaters in 2025.

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/12/02 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/12/02.

Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of 2024/12/02 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of 2024/12/02.

Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 Premieres January 2025 with New Visual

The highly anticipated second season of the Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc anime is set to premiere on Janu...

"Kirinuki Jump+"(Clip Manga) Feature Now Available on App: Share Your Favorite Scenes on Social Media

The popular "Kirinuki Jump+" feature, which allows readers to clip and share their favorite scenes from Sho...

Borderlands Movie to Premiere on Prime Video: Japanese Trailer Released

The live-action adaptation of the wildly popular game series Borderlands is set to stream exclusively for P...

New 'Precure' Series Adds "Idol" in Title: 'You and Idol PreCure♪' - First Use of '♪' in 14 Years

The title of the 22nd installment of the popular TV anime 'Precure' series (ABC TV, TV Asahi, airing every ...

Ranma 1/2 Episode 9: “I Won't Let Go of This Hand” Story, Preview images, and Teaser video Released, The Day of the Martial Art...

Preview stills, a story, and a teaser video for EP 9 of Ranma 1/2 have arrived. EP 9 is set to air on Novem...

Yoshihiro Togashi Updates Fans on Surgery Amid Ongoing Hunter x Hunter Serialization

Renowned mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi, creator of Hunter x Hunter, took to X (formerly Twitter) on November 28...

Exclusive Anime Adaptation of My Hero Academia’s “A PIECE OF CAKE” Announced for Blu-ray & DVD Release

Fans of My Hero Academia are in for a treat! The upcoming Blu-ray and DVD release of My Hero Academia THE M...

TAAF 2025 Animation Achievement Award Honorees Announced: Kenyu Horiuchi and Legendary Industry Professionals

The Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2025 (TAAF2025) will take place in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from March 7 (Friday) t...

‘The Prince of Tennis II’ Episode 10 Story: Doubles Match Without Partners?!

The story and preview stills for Episode 10 of the TV anime The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFIN...

DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot Japanese Dub Cast Announced

DreamWorks Animation, known for hits like Shrek, The Boss Baby, and How to Train Your Dragon, has unveiled ...

New Pokémon Travel Gear Now Available!

Pokémon-themed travel goods featuring adorable designs, including Mimikyu suitcases and foldable Boston bag...

Anime "DanMachi V" Episode 9 Broadcast Postponed Due to Production Issues; Rescheduled for December 5th Onwards

Caption: The broadcast of "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V" Episode 9 has been postpone...

[Spoiler Alert] Asuka Saito Reflects on Filming Ai’s Scene in Oshi no Ko (Interview Part 2)

Asuka Saito, former Nogizaka46 ace and top idol, takes on the challenging role of Ai in the live-action ada...

Asuka Saito Reflects on Her Role as Ai in Oshi no Ko (Interview Part 1)

Former Nogizaka46 ace Asuka Saito has taken on the challenging role of Ai in the live-action adaptation of ...

Koji Yamamoto Becomes the “Singing Killer T Cell” with a Viral Parody of “Working Cars”!

Koji Yamamoto, who stars as the fierce and battle-hardened Killer T Cell in the upcoming movie Cells at Wor...