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[Obituary] Nobuyo Oyama Passes Away at 90 Due to Natural Causes – Served as the Voice of Doraemon for 26 Years [Full Announcement]

Voice actress Nobuyo Oyama passed away on September 29 at the age of 90, as announced by her agency on Octo...

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/10/14 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/10/14.

Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of 2024/10/14 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of 2024/10/14.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Seal Lottery Launches – Featuring Original Art and 8 Designs Including a Secret

The new product, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Seal Lottery, using original artwork from the manga, was rel...

Teasing Master Takagi-san Series Ends: Final Spin-Off Volumes Released Simultaneously

The popular spin-offs of the manga Teasing Master Takagi-san, Teasing Master (Former) Takagi-san Volume 23 ...

Dragon Ball DAIMA Premieres Today: First Late-Night Series in Franchise History Begins at 11:40 PM

The new series Dragon Ball DAIMA of the Dragon Ball anime franchise begins airing tonight, October 11, at 1...

New Gintama Anime 'Gintama 3-Z Class Ginpachi-sensei' to Air in October Next Year - PV Released with Tomokazu Sugita Saying 'Le...

A new TV anime based on the spin-off novel 'Gintama 3-Z Class Ginpachi-sensei,' an extra chapter of the pop...

Zantetsu Tsurugi in Blue Lock: Complete Profile Guide

This article provides an in-depth explanation of Zantesu Tsurugi a character from Blue Lock. It includes de...

Danmachi: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V: Goddess of Fertility Arc - Episode 1 Synopsis, Scene Stills & Ep...

The anime "Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V: Goddess of Fertility Arc" premiered on Octo...

[MHA] Anime My Hero Academia Final Episode – Toga’s Surprising Action Toward Uraraka Revealed, Series Finale Recap

The synopsis and scene cuts for Episode 21 (overall Episode 159) of the 7th season of My Hero Academia, tit...

Ranma 1/2 Episode 2 Introduces Original Character Ichirou, Voiced by Tomokazu Seki – Full Synopsis Inside

The synopsis, scene cuts, and preview video for Episode 2 of the brand-new Ranma 1/2 TV anime have been rev...

Ultraman Heroes EXPO 2025 Announced – Special 15th Anniversary Supporter Seat for Ultraman Zero

Tsuburaya Productions has announced the Ultraman Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival in Tokyo Dome City, whi...

[Dragon Ball DAIMA] At 87, Masako Nozawa Reflects on 300+ Roles: Dragon Ball’s Goku Lives On Inside Me [Past Interview]

Last year, Masako Nozawa, the voice of Son Goku in the popular Dragon Ball series, was recognized by Guinne...

Animator Toshinari Yamashita Passes Away – Known for Nanako Kaitai Shinsho and Divergence Eve Character Designs

Animator Toshinari Yamashita passed away on October 1. This was announced by Zero-G Co., Ltd. on their offi...

Takeru Satoh's All-White "White Blood Cell" Look in Cells at Work! Film Creates Buzz on Social Media

Actor Takeru Satoh made an appearance on Warner Bros. Japan's official Instagram by October 10, drawing att...

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End – Top Quotes and Scenes Revealed for Fern, Stark, and Frieren in Anniversary Poll

The results of the 1st Anniversary survey for the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End TV anime have been announce...

KONAMI and FIFA Announce eSports Collaboration: FIFAe World Cup Featuring eFootball Coming in 2024

KONAMI Digital Entertainment (hereafter "KONAMI") announced on October 10 that it has signed a partnership ...

Kirby Graces the Cover of anan with Exclusive Stickers – Special Edition Available October 16

It has been revealed that Kirby and Waddle Dee from the popular game series Kirby will grace the cover of t...

[Happy Birthday] Celebrate Anime Birthdays 10,October : Naruto and Sae Itoshi and Gintoki's Special Day!

Here are the main anime characters celebrating their birthday today.

Lycoris Recoil x Sumida Aquarium Collaboration: Limited-Edition Goods and Drinks Available from Oct 25

On the 9th, Sumida Aquarium announced that it will collaborate with the TV anime Lycoris Recoil from Octobe...