USJ Pokémon Halloween 2025: Unstoppable DJ Party by DECO*27, Daytime Shows, and Trick-or-Treat Fun for All Ages

Universal Studios Japan (USJ), located in Osaka’s Konohana Ward, has officially announced the daytime lineu...

Chainsaw Man Returns to USJ Halloween 2025: 4D Chaos, Backward Coasters, and a Real-Life Devil Encounter

Universal Studios Japan (USJ), located in Konohana Ward, Osaka, has announced its 2025 Halloween event line...

Shonen Jump+ Launches “Villain Manga Award” to Find the Most Compelling Bad Guys

Shonen Jump+, the digital manga platform by Shueisha, has launched a brand-new manga competition titled the...

Chiikawa Official Store "Chiikawa Market" Launches New TikTok Account on June 2 to Share Adorable Merch Updates

On June 2, the official online store for Chiikawa—Chiikawa Market—launched a brand-new TikTok account, deve...

Symphogear’s First Film Concert “SymphoNare” Set for September 2025: Nana Mizuki and Ayahi Takagaki Confirmed as Guest Performers

The beloved anime series Senki Zesshō Symphogear will host its first-ever film concert, titled “SymphoNare,...

Universal Studios Japan Unveils “The Apothecary Diaries” Collaboration Menus and Goods: Savor Exclusive Dishes Inspired by Maom...

As part of Universal Cool Japan 2025, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is launching a new collaboration with t...

Hello Kitty Princess Afternoon Tea Arrives Nationwide in Japan: Experience a Dreamy Tea Party with Kitty-Shaped Cakes and Royal...

From July 1 to August 31, 2025 (select dates only), a limited-time Hello Kitty Princess Afternoon Tea event...

Elmo and Snoopy Join Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025: First-Ever USJ Collaboration Brings Dance and Gratitude to Health Pavilion Visitors

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) made a heartwarming debut at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 by hosting the “Thank...

YOASOBI’s “Idol” MV Surpasses 600 Million Views on YouTube and Wins Top Global Hit From Japan at MAJ 2025

The music video for YOASOBI’s hit single “Idol,” released in April 2023, has officially surpassed 600 milli...

My Hero Academia Exhibition Cafe Reveals Menu and Goods: Villain-Inspired Squid Ink Pasta and Tuna Bowls

The original art exhibition Kohei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia Original Art Exhibition—scheduled to run fro...

Ranma ½ Anime Event Set for June with Live Voice Acting and Season 2 Footage Premiere

The beloved anime Ranma ½ is returning to the spotlight with a special event titled “Ranma ½ Grand Joyful A...

YOASOBI’s “Idol” Wins Best Domestic Anime Song at MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025

On May 21, the inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2025 (MAJ)—dubbed the "Japanese Grammy Awards"—announced the wi...

BTS’s Jin Charms Fans with “So Sweet” Moment in Super Mario World at Universal Studios Japan

BTS member Jin made a delightful appearance in the world of Super Mario at Universal Studios Japan (USJ), a...

Chiikawa Teams Up with Seiun Incense for Surreal Yet Adorable Collaboration—Official Product Drops May 21

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Chiikawa merchandise announced on May 19 that a special colla...

EVANGELION:30+ Festival to Celebrate 30th Anniversary at Yokohama Arena in February 2026

EVANGELION Festival to Celebrate 30th

BLEACH Event Features “Kurohitsugi Pudding” Requiring Full Incantation—Fans Say, “Let Sho Hayami Order It!”

The immersive event BLEACH WORLD is set to run from June 13 (Fri) to July 27 (Sun) at Bandai Namco Cross St...

[Interview] A “Gundam” That Doesn't Fight: The Vision Behind Osaka Expo’s Sole IP Pavilion Promoting Peace Through Mobile Suits

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai—where companies from across industries gather under the theme “Designing Future ...

Surprises in the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking: A Pig? A Grandma? Unexpected Trivia and International Favorites Including Myaku...

With the first and mid-term results already announced, the final results of the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranki...

Magademy Award 2025: Kagurabachi, Spacewalking with You, and 4 More Manga Honored Across 6 Categories

The 4th annual Magademy Awards, hosted by BookLive, were held on May 14 in Tokyo, with six standout manga t...

BLEACH WORLD Event Launches in June with Gotei 13 Recruitment Attraction and Hado 90: Kurohitsugi Pudding at Tokyo Cafe

Bandai Namco Amusement has announced the BLEACH WORLD event, an immersive experience based on the popular a...