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[Obituary] Manga Artist Ryoichiro Kezuka Dies at 36; Record Journey Drew Attention from Music Fans

Record Journey manga artist Ryoichiro Kezuka passed away in late May at the age of 36. The editorial depart...

Kore-eda’s Look Back Trailer Debuts, New Cast Revealed

The live action Look Back film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda has announced six additional cast members, inc...

Jump Manga Artist Recalls Harsh Reality Nearly 30 Years Ago: Ranked No. 2 Behind ONE PIECE but Still Denied a Hiatus

Hanasaka Tenshi Ten-Ten-Kun creator Kazumata Oguri has shared the harsh reality he faced as a Weekly Shonen...

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Various Motives Swirl at the Inn

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of the TV anime Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 have been revealed....

Jump Manga Creators Gather for Dinner, Fans Stunned by Masanori Morita’s Illustration: “What an Incredible Lineup”

Masanori Morita, the manga creator known for Rokudenashi Blues and Rookies, updated his X account on July 1...

From Far Away Gets First Anime Adaptation in October 2026, with Full Supervision by Creator Kyoko Hikawa

The From Far Away anime will begin airing in October 2026 on TOKYO MX, ABC TV, and WOWOW. A teaser visual, ...

The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Elma Joins a Raid Quest, But...

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of the TV anime The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the Sy...

Goodbye, Lara Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Mari's Peaceful Life Changes After Meeting Lara

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of the TV anime Goodbye, Lara have been revealed. This episode w...

You and I Are Polar Opposites Episode 15 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Suzuki Visits Tani's House on New Year's Day and Panics...

The story and preview images for Episode 15 of the TV anime You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 have bee...

[Tensura] That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 87 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Laplace and Allies Make Co...

The story and preview images for Episode 87 of the TV anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season ...

Voice Actor Daisuke Namikawa Announces New AI Voice Project to Distinguish Licensed Content From Pirated Versions

Stay Luck, the talent agency headed by voice actor Daisuke Namikawa as representative director, announced o...

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Episode 2 story & Preview Cuts Released: Sasaki Learns "Something" from Tayama

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You have bee...

THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Kusanagi and the Squad Begin Operations Under Public Security

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime THE GHOST IN THE SHELL have been revealed. This ...

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Signs of Change for Mewi

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Sea...

Wound and Bandage Anime Set for January 2027, Produced by J.C.STAFF

The Wound and Bandage manga will receive a television anime adaptation beginning in January 2027. J.C.STAFF...

The World is Dancing Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Oniyasha Freezes Under Pressure Before the Grand Stage

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of the TV anime World is Dancing have been revealed. This episod...

ONE PIECE Card Included with Jump as Shueisha Prints 500,000 Extra Copies: A Move to Curb Reselling?

A special ONE PIECE Card featuring Monkey D. Luffy has been included with the latest issue of Weekly Shonen...

Blue Box Manga Ends After Five Years as Shonen Jump Romantic Comedies Continue to Conclude

The Blue Box manga reached its final chapter in Issue 33 of Weekly Shonen Jump, released in Japan on July 1...

Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Lunch trades and secret confessions

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her have been revealed...

Star Detective Precure! Episode 24 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Rei Kaneda Investigates Mysterious Incidents at School, Perfu...

The story and preview images for Episode 24 of the new anime Star Detective Precure!, have been revealed. T...