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‘Tougen Anki’ Reveals PV & Key Visual for Nerima Arc 2nd Cour Premiering in October, New Characters and Cast Announced

The ongoing anime Tougen Anki (airing Fridays at 11:00 p.m. JST) has announced that its second cour, the Ne...

"Hikuidori: UshuBoro Tobigumi" TV Anime Set for January 2026 with Cast Yuichiro Umehara, Shuichiro Umeda, Subaru Kimura, Nobuna...

The TV anime Hikuidori: Ushu Boro Tobigumi, based on the novel by Naoki Prize-winning author Shogo Imamura,...

JR Central and Too Many Losing Heroines! Launch New Toyohashi Collaboration Campaign in 2025

JR Central will launch a second collaboration campaign with the anime series Too Many Losing Heroines! from...

TO BE HERO X Episode 21 Story & Preview Stills Released: Dragon Boy steps into the hero world under Yen Mo’s guidance, aiming f...

The story and preview stills from Episode 21 of the all-new original anime TO BE HERO X, co-produced by bil...

GU and Kirby Launch Sixth Collaboration Featuring Kirby Café-Inspired Items This September

GU has announced its sixth collaboration with Kirby, set to launch on September 12 in stores and online acr...

Atsuko Tanaka Remembered: Son Hikaru Reflects on Her Legacy One Year After Her Passing

One year has passed since the death of voice actress Atsuko Tanaka on August 20, 2024, at the age of 61.

Monster Strike to Debut at Mela! Mela! Anime Japan!! 2025 in New Delhi

MIXI, Inc. announced on August 20, 2025, that its mobile RPG Monster Strike will exhibit for the first time...

The Richest Man in GAME Anime Premieres in October on Fuji TV × bilibili’s B8station – Cast Includes Kensho Ono, Nobuhiko Okamo...

The Richest Man in GAME premieres October on Fuji TV × bilibili’s “B8station,” starring Kensho Ono, Nobuhik...

Nukitashi THE ANIMATION Episode 6 Story & Preview Stills Released: Junnosuke Loses His Virginity

The story and preview stills for episode 6 of the TV anime Nukitashi THE ANIMATION have been revealed. The ...

New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt #07 (EP14~) Preview Cuts Released

Preview images from #07 of “New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt” have been released ahead of the August 7 ...

Ace of Diamond act II Original Art Exhibition to Be Held in Japan This September: Over 300 Artworks, Clubroom Recreation, and E...

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ace of Diamond series (Ace of Diamond, Ace of Diamond act II), a l...

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (TBHK) S2 Episode 20 Story & Preview stills Released: Nene and Kou Encounter a Child Who Looks Just Lik...

The story and preview images for Episode 20 of the TV anime Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun have been released. The...

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 20 Story & Scene Cuts Revealed: Marin and Wakana split up at a cosplay event

The story and preview scene cuts for Episode 20 of the TV anime My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 have been rev...

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 Episode 8 Story & Preview Images Released: Iori Starts a Restaurant Job, But His New Supervisor Is...

The story and preview images for Episode 8 of the TV anime Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2 have been revealed....

"SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT" Anime Announced with Full 2D Animation and Returning Voice Cast

A 2D anime adaptation of the popular game SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE, titled SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT, has been ann...

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... Episode 8 Story and Scene Previews Released: An Overnight FPS Battle Full...

The story and preview images for Episode 8 of the TV anime There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unle...

Women Cosplayers Showcase Gender-Bending Transformations as Jujutsu Kaisen and Street Fighter Characters

Marun, an office worker and cosplayer, gained popularity through a video where she transformed into a belov...

‘Touring After the Apocalypse’ TV Anime Releases Main PV & Key Visual, New Details Announced Alongside Collaboration with ‘Zats...

Touring After the Apocalypse anime reveals main PV, key visual, theme songs, and collaboration with Zatsu T...

Kirby Air Riders Announced for November 20 Release: First New Racing Game in 22 Years Since Kirby Air Ride

Kirby Air Riders, a completely new racing game exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, will be released on N...

Dr. STONE Season 4 Episode 19 Story and Scene Previews Released: Senku and the Team Set Out in Search of Rare Metals

The story and stills of Episode 19 from the final season of Dr.STONE have been unveiled. This Episode is se...