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[Pokémon] New Moon-Viewing Themed Pokémon Goods Released: Clefairy Glow-in-the-Dark Cushion & Buneary Mug

New Pokémon merchandise featuring Clefairy and Buneary with a moon-viewing theme will be available at Pokém...

[Demon Slayer] 'Demon Slayer' Celebrates Himejima's Birthday with New Illustration: Fans Excited for His Role in Infinity Castle

Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira from the popular anime Demon Slayer, celebrates his birthday today, Augu...

[Pokémon] Pokémon Toasted Hot Sandwich Makers: New Kitchen Items Released by "BRUNO"

On the 23rd, BRUNO, a company known for planning and selling interior goods and lifestyle products, announc...

[Anime Movie] Kenji Kamiyama to Direct Hollywood Epic 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim,' Set 200 Years Before th...

Now, for the first time, the untold story from 200 years before the original trilogy will be brought to the...

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of 2024/08/26 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of 2024/08/26.

Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of 2024/08/26 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of 2024/08/26.

[NETFLIX] Sendhil Ramamurthy Cast as King Cobra! Netflix's Live-Action 'ONE PIECE' Season 2 to Explore the Path to Arabasta

Sendhil Ramamurthy, known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy, Heroes, Covert Affairs, CSI: Miami, and other no...

[Anime Movie] New Scene Photos from 'Fureru.' Reveal Ren Nagase, Ryuta Bando, Kentaro Maeda, and a Mysterious Creature's Shared...

From the latest original feature-length animation Fureru. (releasing on October 4th), directed by Tatsuyuki...

[Voice Actor] Kaori Maeda Ventures into Swimwear for the First Time in Her 2nd Photo Book 'Koi no Kaori,' Set for October Release

Voice actress Kaori Maeda's 2nd photo book, titled "Koi no Kaori" (The Scent of Love), is set to be release...

[25th anniversary] ONE PIECE EMOTION Reveals Top 10 Most Popular Merchandise, Featuring Dr. Vegapunk Keychain and More

The 25th anniversary event of the ONE PIECE anime, titled "ONE PIECE EMOTION," is currently taking place at...

[New Anime] "Mattaku Saikin no Tantei to Kitara Anime Announced for 2025 with Junichi Suwabe and Kana Hanazawa Leading the Cast"

The gag manga Mattaku Saikin no Tantei to Kitara will be adapted into a TV anime, set to air in 2025.

[MHA] "My Hero Academia" Episode 152 Summary - Shoji Mezo's Harrowing Past - Voice Actor Masakazu Nishida Reflects on the Chal...

My Hero Academia voice actor Masakazu Nishida, who portrays Mezo Shoji, reveals, "Honestly, I felt the most...

[Tokusatsu Anime] 'Voltes V' All 40 Episodes to Stream for Free – A Beloved Show in the Philippines

It has been announced that all 40 episodes of the classic anime series Voltes V will be available for strea...

[Happy Birthday] Anime Character Birthdays of Today 22,August

Here are the main anime characters celebrating their birthday today.

[Nintendo] Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp to End Service on November 29 After 7 Years of History

The game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will officially end its service on November 29, 2024, as announced on...

[Original Illustration] "New Visual for The Apothecary Diaries Revealed: Under the Summer Sky, Xiaolan Smiles at Maomao with a ...

The second visual for the new project "Maomao and Jinshi's Seasonal Journeys" from the TV anime The Apothec...

[NETFLIX] ONE PIECE Live-Action Season 2: Dr. Kureha and Dr. Hiriluk Cast Announced!

As promised in a handwritten letter by manga creator Eiichiro Oda, new cast members for ONE PIECE Live-Acti...

[New Anime] Wandance Anime to Air in 2025: A Stuttering Teen's Journey into Freestyle Dance Expression

It has been announced that the manga Wandance will be adapted into a television anime, set to air in 2025.

[Ghibli] Netflix to Stream Studio Ghibli's 'Grave of the Fireflies' Worldwide (Excluding Japan)

On August 20th, it was announced that the animated film Grave of the Fireflies (Japanese title: Hotaru no H...

[New Anime] 'With You and the Rain' Anime Adaptation Set for 2025: Special Illustration Released as Creator Expresses Excitement

The manga With You and the Rain has been confirmed for a TV anime adaptation, set to air in 2025. Alongside...