Who Is HANAMARUOBAKE? Sanrio’s Wholesome Ghost Gains Popularity on TRAIN TV and Climbs Character Ranking Charts

For many commuters and students riding the train every day, feelings of fatigue, stress, or sleepiness can ...

“Gundam for Peace” Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Aims to Redefine the Future—Not Built for War, but for Hope

Among the many creative showcases at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, themed “Designing Future Society for Our L...

INTERVIEW: Is “Manga Is Hugely Popular Worldwide” Really True? Overseas Realities, Hidden Challenges, and What’s Needed to Boos...

Anime and manga are often touted as Japan’s proud, globally beloved cultural exports. However, particularly...

[INTERVIEW] Wonderful Precure! Episode on Pet Loss Moves Voice Actors to Tears: “The Animators Who Brought This to Life Are Tru...

To celebrate the release of the Wonderful Precure! Blu-ray Vol. 1, a special event exclusively for purchase...

[Interview] "Princessession Orchestra" Cast Azusa Aoi, Yuri Fujimoto, and Azusa Tachibana Share Admiration and Empathy for Thei...

Princessession Orchestra's heroines reflect on growth, dreams, and voice acting alongside veterans like Hir...

Chris Sanders on "The Wild Robot": The Emotion Beyond Words

The highly acclaimed animated film The Wild Robot, currently in theaters, has been nominated for three Acad...

Interview: Riyoko Ikeda Reflects on Gender Inequality in Her 20s and Staying True to Her Beliefs

The animated film The Rose of Versailles (Berubara) will premiere nationwide on January 31. Over 50 years s...

'BLEACH' Anime Is More Than Just Action: Masakazu Morita & Noriaki Sugiyama on Ichigo and Uryu's Relationship

Voice actors Masakazu Morita and Noriaki Sugiyama discuss their characters, Ichigo and Uryu, in 'BLEACH: Th...

‘Oshi no Ko’: Behind-the-Scenes Documentary on B Komachi Captures the Journey of the Trio

The live-action adaptation of Oshi no Ko by Amazon and Toei has been making waves with the drama series str...

Oshi no Ko Drama & Movie: Behind-the-Scenes with "B Komachi"

The live-action adaptation of Oshi no Ko, a collaboration between Amazon and Toei, continues to captivate a...

Netflix’s Live-Action ‘ONE PIECE’: Iñaki Godoy Interviews Eiichiro Oda in Japanese

As Netflix gears up for Season 2 of its live-action ONE PIECE, a newly released video features lead actor I...

Nagisa Saito × Nanoha Hara × ano: Bonds Deepened Through Idol Roles in Oshi no Ko [Interview Part 2]

Actors Nagisa Saito, Nanoha Hara, and ano, who play the idol group B Komachi in the live-action adaptation ...

B Komachi Members Nagisa Saito, Nanoha Hara, and ano Share Their Journey in Oshi no Ko: From Pressure to Confidence [Interview ...

Actors Nagisa Saito, Nanoha Hara, and ano, who play the idol group B Komachi in the live-action adaptation ...

Shone Magazine: “Best in the last 30 years.” Titles like Blue Lock and GALAXIAS Shine as the Editorial Team Focuses on Nurturin...

Weekly Shonen Magazine by Kodansha has seen remarkable success with young creators in recent years. We inte...

“BLEACH (TYBW)”: Why is Mayuri Strict with Nemu? Ryusei Nakao Says, “It’s All Because of Love” – An Interview with Rie Kugimiya

The official interview featuring Ryusei Nakao (Mayuri Kurotsuchi) and Rie Kugimiya (Nemu Kurotsuchi) from t...

BLEACH: TYBW - Renji Abarai Voice Actor Kentarō Itō Discusses Love, Secrets, and His Journey with BLEACH

Kentarō Itō, the voice behind Renji Abarai in the anime BLEACH, shared insights in an official interview ab...

BLEACH TYBW Reaches to the "Climax" Phase with the Addition of Original Anime-Exclusive Scenes

An official interview with Masaki Hiramatsu, the series composer for the third cour of the final arc of the...

Hello Kitty and Licca-chan Celebrate Anniversaries with a Special Interview!

As Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th anniversary and Licca-chan reaches her 57th, these two icons reflect on ...

The Charm of Aizen from BLEACH Lies in His “Tsundere” Personality and Artistic Incantations, Says Voice Actor Sho Hayami – Offi...

An official interview with Sho Hayami, the voice of Sosuke Aizen in BLEACH’s final arc, Thousand-Year Blood...

The Ever-Evolving Capsule Toy Industry: "Flat Gashapon" and the New Wave of Collectibles

Capsule toys, once known as "cheap toys that delight children," have transformed into sophisticated and div...