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Gundam Pavilion Marks Closing of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai with Message of Gratitude and Final Image

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai came to a close on October 13. On the same day, Bandai Namco Holdings’ GUNDAM NEXT ...

Fumiya Takahashi Cast as Shin Asakura in Live-Action SAKAMOTO DAYS Film Starring Ren Meguro

Fumiya Takahashi has been cast as Shin Asakura, the partner of protagonist Taro Sakamoto, in the live-actio...

A Wild Last Boss Appeared! Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Lufas Decides to Teach Aries a Lesson

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of the TV anime A Wild Last Boss Appeared! have been revealed. T...

Gintama Creator Hideaki Sorachi Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Akira Toriyama, Filling New Anime with Dragon Ball Jokes: “I’m a Mang...

Gintama: Class 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei Episode 1 overflows with Dragon Ball tributes as creator Hideaki Sorachi...

[Editor's Picks] Looking Back on Summer 2025 Anime: 5 Must-Watch Recommendations

As the summer 2025 anime season comes to an end, we look back at the standout titles that defined these pas...

This Monster Wants to Eat Me Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Hinako asks Shiori if she truly intends to eat her

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime This Monster Wants to Eat Me have been revealed....

Baki Series Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Teaser Visual Featuring Baki and Yujiro Hanma

The Baki series celebrates its 35th anniversary with a new teaser visual and logo unveiled at New York Comi...

Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc Surpasses 5.4 Billion Yen ($35.5M) at the Box Office, Beating Expectations; Third Bonus Visu...

Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc surpasses 5.4 billion yen ($35.5M) in 24 days as a new Tatsuki Fujimoto–...

Super Psychic Policeman Chojo TV Anime Announced for 2026, Produced by Arvo Animation

Superjun! Senpai Chojo anime announced. Directed by Junichi Yamamoto and produced by Arvo Animation, the se...

[This Week in Japan] Manga Creator Hisashi Eguchi Faces Backlash Over Tracing Scandal

This week, Japan was abuzz over a controversy involving manga artist and illustrator Hisashi Eguchi, known ...

My Awkward Senpai Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Kannawa Tries to Help Kamegawa but Ends Up Overdoing It

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of the TV anime My Awkward Senpai have been revealed. This episo...

“Dorohedoro” New Season Reveals Shocking Yet Playful Key Visual, Streaming Worldwide in Spring 2026

The continuation of the 2020 TV anime Dorohedoro has been officially announced, with global streaming set t...

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Kenta Decides to Join Saku and His Friends for a Limit...

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle (JP: 千歳くんは...

Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Episode 15 Story & Preview Cuts Released

The story and preview images for Episode 15 of the TV anime Let This Grieving Soul Retire! have been reveal...

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 Episode 14 Story & Preview Cuts Released: The Guild Master Take...

The story and preview images for Episode 14 of the TV anime Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absur...

Ayana Taketatsu Amazed by Aura’s Popularity in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End — Praised for the “Die by Your Own Hand” Scene: “T...

Ayana Taketatsu reflects on Aura’s enduring popularity at the Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End 2nd Anniversary...

Mechanical Marie Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Arthur Confides in the Robot Maid Marie

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime Mechanical Marie have been revealed. This episod...

Digimon Beatbreak Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Tomoro’s Rage Awakens Gekomon

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the brand-new TV anime Digimon Beatbreak, the 10th entry in t...

SPY×FAMILY Season 3 Ending Video Released and Loid’s Past Arc Visual Unveiled

The ending video for SPY×FAMILY Season 3 featuring Lila Ikuta’s “Actor” has been released, along with a vis...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 113 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Yellow Lucario Battle and the Master Mayonnaise Appears

The latest synopsis and scene cuts for episode 113 of the Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as Anipo...