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Phainon from Honkai: Star Rail Graces anan Cover in Exclusive Feature

In a groundbreaking crossover between fantasy and fashion, anan magazine’s July 2 Special Edition features ...

Studio Khara to Unveil New Short Animation at Japan Expo 2025

Studio Khara, renowned for the Evangelion series, is set to announce a new short animation at Japan Expo 20...

Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of June 30 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of June 30 2025.

Latest: Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of June 30 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of June 30 2025.

Fist of the North Star Returns After 18 Years with New Anime in 2026

The legendary manga Fist of the North Star is getting a brand-new anime adaptation titled Fist of the North...

A Witch's Life in Mongol Anime Set for 2026 with Stunning Visual Reveal

The critically acclaimed historical manga A Witch's Life in Mongol is officially being adapted into a TV an...

Hell Teacher Nube Premieres with 1-Hour Special: Episodes 1 & 2 Air Back-to-Back. Story & Preview Cuts Revealed—Tamamo, Yukime,...

Hell Teacher Nube airs July 2 with a 1-hour special. Opening video and scenes feature Tamamo, Yukime, and s...

DIGIMON BEATBREAK to Premiere This October: 10th TV Series Features 15-Year-Old Protagonist Tomoro Tenma and Partner Digimon Ge...

DIGIMON BEATBREAK, the 10th Digimon anime series, premieres in October 2025 with Tomoro Tenma and partner D...

“I Don’t Care” Ending Animation Reaches Peak Meaning in Gundam GQuuuuuuX Finale

The final episode (Episode 12) of the popular TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX aired late at night on ...

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Set for Winter Release: Surprise Teaser Stuns Fans

The upcoming installment in the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe anime film series, t...

The Apothecary Diaries Episode 47 Story & Preview Images Released: Secrets of Shi Clan Revealed

Episode 47 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries (aired on Nippon TV, Fridays at 11:00 PM On June 27) titl...

Detective Conan Land Returns in 2025 with Major Tour Across 12 Cities in Japan

Detective Conan Land 2025 will tour 12 cities across Japan with exclusive games, photo ops, merch, and more...

Who is Inosuke Hashibira From Demon Slayer: Complete Profile Guide- Face, Voice Actor, relationship and Release Date of Infinit...

Set to release in July 2025, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc is one of the most antici...

CITY THE ANIMATION Episode 1 Story & Preview Released: A Chaotic Slice of Life Begins in CITY

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime CITY THE ANIMATION have been released. The episo...

Live-Action 'Kowloon Generic Romance' Film Set for August 29 Release in Japan, Anime Reaches Final Episode This Week

A live-action adaptation of the anime and manga series Kowloon Generic Romance—a story infused with nostalg...

The Darwin Incident Anime Adaptation Announced: First Interview with Creator and Director on the Challenges of Bringing a “Hard...

Celebrating the fifth anniversary of Shun Umezawa’s manga The Darwin Incident, which is also set to receive...

TO BE HERO X Episode 14 Story & Preview Stills Released: Climax of LOLI Arc!

Episode 14 of the new anime TO BE HERO X, co-produced by bilibili and Aniplex, airs July 6 in Japan. Story ...

TO BE HERO X Episode 13 Story & Preview Stills Released: LOLI Arc Starts!

Episode 13 of the new anime TO BE HERO X, co-produced by bilibili and Aniplex, airs Jun 29 in Japan. Story ...

[1st Cour Finale] Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Episode 13 – Tamamo vs. Oguri, The Showdown Ends!

Episode 13 of the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, titled “The Star of Kasamatsu,” will air on June 19 ac...

KRAFTON Acquires Japan's ADK for $516 Million: PUBG Developer Makes Full-Fledged Entry into Anime Industry

KRAFTON, the South Korean gaming giant behind PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, has announced the acquisition of Japan’s...