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New Banner Visual Featuring 17 Characters from Cells at Work! Movie Released Alongside Scene Photos

The highly anticipated film Cells at Work!, starring Mei Nagano and Takeru Satoh, has unveiled a stunning b...

SPY×FAMILY Musical Returns in 2025 with New Cast Members

The musical adaptation of SPY×FAMILY, first staged in March 2023, will return in 2025 with new cast members...

Jujutsu Kaisen Café 2024: Shibuya Incident Themed Café to Open in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya

Fans of Jujutsu Kaisen are in for a treat! Following the success of Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and the second season'...

Sonic and Shadow Take on Tokyo in ‘Sonic × Shadow TOKYO MISSION’ (Sonic The Hedgehog 3)– New Action-Packed Stills Revealed

SEGA's iconic blue hedgehog, Sonic, returns to the big screen in the latest installment of the Sonic the He...

Ranma ½ Episode 3: “Because I Have Someone I Like” – Akane's Feelings and Ranma's Realization

The synopsis, scene previews, and teaser for Episode 3 of the brand-new Ranma ½ TV anime have been revealed.

"Aquarion" Returns with New Series After 10 Years: ‘Aquarion Myth of Emotions’ Set to Air in January, Set on Enoshima Island

The highly anticipated fourth season of the Aquarion anime series, titled Aquarion Myth of Emotions, will p...

Legendary Kaiju Sculptor Keizo Murase Passes Away at 89, Directed the Recently Released Tokusatsu Film Brush of the God (Kami n...

Keizo Murase, a legendary sculptor known for his work in iconic special effects films like Godzilla, Gamera...

Obituary: Beloved Children's Author Rieko Nakagawa Passes Away at 89, Known for Guri and Gura Series

Rieko Nakagawa, the celebrated children's author behind the iconic Guri and Gura series, passed away on Oct...

Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS to Screen Alongside Short Film Hopper 1's Spring Break Featuring Rare Chemie Voiceovers

The upcoming V-Cinema Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS, set for a limited theatrical release on February 21...

New V-Cinema Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS Unveils Guest Cast, Including Return of Lead Alchemist Namarizaki Bolt

The upcoming V-Cinema project Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS, following the popular TV series that aired ...

Global Release of First Jujutsu Kaisen Smartphone Game, Phantom Parade, Set for November 7, 2024

On October 17, 2024, Toho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda, Tokyo; President: Hirotaka Matsuoka) announced ...

"Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase" to Stream on October 23, 2024: When and where can watch it?

Capcom has announced that the Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase, a digital event revealing new information abou...

Konatsu Kato Stuns in Suit and Uniform for Rare Gravure Appearance with Wingman

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the manga Wingman by Masakazu Katsura, which has been adapted into a...

My Hero Academia: Your Next Surpasses ¥3.52 Billion ($23.5 million USD) at the Box Office, Becoming the Franchise's Top-Grossin...

The fourth theatrical installment of the anime My Hero Academia (Boku no Hero Academia) titled My Hero Acad...

New Japanese Trailer for 'Moana 2' Features Opening Song "We Are Back"

Disney Animation Studios has released a new trailer for its upcoming film Moana 2, set to open in Japan on ...

DreamWorks Unveils Japanese Trailer for 'The Wild Robot' – A Heartwarming Adventure Set for Release

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

‘The Prince of Tennis II’ Episode 4 Recap: Schneider’s Skill Shocks Everyone in U-17 World Cup Semifinals

The synopsis and scene cuts for Episode 4 of the anime The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup Semifinal ha...

Prominent Voice Actors, Including Ryūsei Nakao and Kōichi Yamadera, Speak Out Against Unauthorized AI Usage: "My Voice Was Sold...

On October 15, a group of voice actors launched the “NOMORE Unauthorized AI Generation” campaign, addressin...

Blue Box Anime Episode 3: Hearing Haryū call Chinatsu by a nickname, Taiki feels uneasy. But what will Chinatsu do...? – Story ...

The synopsis and preview images for the episode 3 of the TV anime Blue Box (airing on TBS from October 3) h...

Niconico Announces 2024 Fall Anime Early Performance Rankings!

Dwango Co., Ltd. has revealed the top 10 early performance rankings for the 2024 fall anime season on its v...