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Pokémon × Baskin-Robbins 7th Summer Campaign Announced

Baskin-Robbins Japan will host the “31 Poke-Natsu! Campaign” from August 1 to September 3, 2025, marking it...

PokéPeace Cakes Launch at Ginza Cozy Corner on Aug 1

On August 1, Ginza Cozy Corner will release two limited-time cakes inspired by the PokéPeace brand.

Luffy and Chopper Board the Shinkansen!? Turning Travel into Fandom Fun — Behind the Scenes of the “ONE PIECE Shinkansen” and I...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the full opening of the Sanyo Shinkansen, and JR West has launched ...

[Official Warning] Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Film Pirated Clips Surface Online

On July 25, the official website and X account of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” announced that pirated f...

Dandadan Season 2 Original Soundtrack to Be Released on October 8 — Score Composed by Kensuke Ushio, Known for Chainsaw Man and...

Dandadan Original Soundtrack 2, from the TV anime Dandadan Season 2 (airing Thursdays on MBS/TBS), will be ...

Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 Episode 14 Story & Preview Images Released: A Fierce Trial for the Next-Gen Members Against Giant Ant-Type...

The story and preview images for Episode 14 of the anime Kaiju No. 8 have been released. This episode is se...

Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of July 28 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of July 28 2025.

Latest: Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of July 28 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of July 28 2025.

【MLB × Demon Slayer】 A Dream Collaboration Between MLB Stars and ”Demon Slayer” ! Pre-orders for Exclusive T-Shirts Start Ju...

Fanatics Japan G.K. (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Managing Director: Masanori Kawana), the Japanese s...

Pre-orders have begun for trading acrylic keychains and trading can badges from Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus! Availab...

Arma Bianca has started pre-orders for four new Rascal Does Not Dream of a Santa Claus items on its online ...

Shinya Owada Enjoys Pokémon Plush at Komeda Coffee Collab

On July 24, 2025, actor Shinya Owada (77) posted on his official X account about enjoying the Pokémon colla...

Studio Ghibli’s Donguri Republic Tokyo Station Closes July 26 Due to Consecutive Heatwaves

On July 23, 2025, Studio Ghibli’s official store Donguri Republic announced that its Tokyo Station branch w...

Hotel Inhumans Episode 4 Story and Preview Images Released: Mission: Assassinate a Top Idol at Her Peak

The story and preview images for Episode 4 of the TV anime Hotel Inhumans have been revealed. The episode w...

The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 4 Story and Preview Images Released: How Did Yoshiki Realize "Hikaru" Was an Impostor?

The story and preview images for Episode 4 of the TV anime The Summer Hikaru Died have been released. The e...

‘Medalist’ Meets ‘Wandance’: Inori and Kabo High-Five on the Cover of Monthly Afternoon in a Special Collaboration

The latest issue of Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon magazine, released on the 25th, features a special collabo...

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Stage Play Releases New Promo Video

A promotional video for the stage play Orb: On the Movements of the Earth has been released, featuring Masa...

Ado Becomes First Japanese Artist to Sell Out LA Show: "This View Is a Treasure"

As part of the second half of her ongoing world tour, Ado WORLD TOUR 2025 “Hibana” Powered by Crunchyroll, ...

“Demon Slayer stuns fans with Zenitsu’s determination – ‘He’s really grown’ ‘If only things had been different…’”

The movie Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc – Part 1: Akaza’s Return has been playing in theaters since Jul...

“Demon Slayer” Reveals Special Footage from the Akaza Arc — The Fierce Battle with Rengoku, Told from the Characters’ Perspectives

The film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc: Part 1 – Akaza’s Return opened on July 18. A special video, To ...

[Interview] Aimer × LiSA Talk About "Songs" and "Oshi" as They Journey Through Demon Slayer Together – Double Theme Songs in th...

In the film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc – Part 1: Akaza's Return, released on July 18, Aimer and LiSA...