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"Mother, I might die tomorrow." A star brings life to war anime Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise, conveying its tragedy

The anime film Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise, adapted from Kazuyoshi Takeda’s manga depicting the Battle of...

Maga ”Matchmond” Live-Action Film Stars Kotaro Daigo

A live-action film adaptation of Matchmond, the manga series by Shogo Horiuchi currently serialized in Youn...

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Tops ABEMA Spring 2025 Rankings

ABEMA released its final rankings for Spring 2025 anime on August 4, highlighting the top five series by vi...

Gachiakuta Episode 5 Story & Scene Previews Released: Featuring Official Interviews with the Four Main Cast Members

The story and preview images for Episode 5 of the TV anime "Gachiakuta" have been revealed. The episode wil...

‘Akane-banashi’ Anime Adaptation Set for 2026 Broadcast on TV Asahi and BS Asahi, Supervised by Rakugo Masters—Anna Nagase, Tak...

The TV anime adaptation of the rakugo-themed manga Akane-banashi has officially been announced and is slate...

Black Clover Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Art by Eiichiro Oda, Masashi Kishimoto, and Tite Kubo

The hit manga Black Clover marks its 10th anniversary with a commemorative project featured in the Shonen J...

Medalist and Tears of a Withered Flower Top LINE Manga 2025 Rankings

LINE Manga has released its 2025 First Half Rankings, highlighting the most-read works on the platform from...

"Jump PRESS" starts streaming today at 8 PM!! — major announcements in the past have included the latest chapter of Hunter × Hu...

Jump PRESS Ep.4 streams at 8 PM today, revealing major Jump series updates.

UNIQLO Launches First Wave of Revived Disney Collection Today – “MAGIC FOR ALL” Featuring T-Shirts and Exclusive Plush Toys

UNIQLO has announced a year-long series of anniversary projects running through August 2026, featuring reis...

The anime “Sono Keisatsukan, Tokidoki Yajū!” was canceled four months after its announcement. The manga will resume under a new...

The planned anime “Sono Keisatsukan, Tokidoki Yajū!” has been canceled. The manga continues under a new label.

“Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” – Aura Sentenced to Death in Court? Legal-Themed Illustration Sparks Buzz: ‘The Verdict: The De...

A legal-themed Frieren illustration featuring Judge Frieren and Defendant Aura is trending across social me...

"Rilakkuma" – New theme visual and merchandise revealed: "Pancake Routine," illustrated by anime studio Production I.G.

To celebrate the new Rilakkuma anime, original visuals and themed goods by Production I.G will debut at Mat...

Sono Keisatsukan, Tokidoki Yajū! Anime Cancelled

The production of the TV anime Sono Keisatsukan, Tokidoki Yajū! has been officially cancelled.

Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns Surpasses ¥17.6B ($120M) within 17 days surpassing the pace of Mugen Train

In its first 17 days, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc the Movie: Akaza Returns has ear...

ELLEGARDEN to Perform New One Piece Opening Song Carmine

Rock band ELLEGARDEN will perform the new opening theme for the anime One Piece, it was announced on August 4.

Kura Sushi × Demon Slayer Collaboration Starts August 8

Kura Sushi announced on August 4 that it will launch a limited-time collaboration with Demon Slayer: Kimets...

The five members of "Chōriki Sentai Ohranger" appeared in their original costumes — fans were thrilled as "Riki" (Shoji Yamaguc...

The original Ohranger team reunited in costume for a 30th anniversary event, thrilling longtime fans with n...

Voice actress Akiko Sekine passes away after battling cancer since 2023. Known for roles in the Tokimeki Memorial series and as...

Voice actress Akiko Sekine, known for anime, games, and narration, passed away after a cancer battle since ...

Jump Magazine and Pokémon Join Forces for the First Time—Special Fold-Out Cover Features ONEPIECE, Kagurabachi, and More

Weekly Shonen Jump and the globally beloved Pokémon franchise have teamed up for the first time ever, unvei...

[Editor’s Picks] Do You Know CoroCoro Comic? A Manga Magazine Behind Japan’s IP Boom

Have you ever heard of CoroCoro Comic, one of Japan’s leading monthly manga magazines that has driven numer...