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FRONTLINE: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Japan’s First COVID-19 Film Set on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship

The film FRONTLINE, set for theatrical release on June 13, is based on the real-life COVID-19 outbreak that...

Demon Slayer Celebrates Kanao Tsuyuri’s Birthday with New Illustration and Limited-Edition Goods Including Wagashi Bag Charm

The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime has unveiled a brand-...

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...

Kazunari Ninomiya and Nana Komatsu Arrive in Cannes for Official Screening of “Exit 8” – Midnight Premiere Set for May 19

Kazunari Ninomiya and Nana Komatsu, stars of the upcoming suspense thriller Exit 8, have officially arrived...

Nobuhiko Okamoto Voices Young Kuma in ONE PIECE Episode 1129: “My First Time Playing a Baby”

The latest episode of the hit anime ONE PIECE—titled Episode of Kuma: The Precious Little Jewel Left Behind...

JoJo’s Rohan Kishibe Gets Exclusive Shredded “Poolside Edition” Figure—Available via Ultra Jump’s Limited Mail-In Offer

Rohan Kishibe from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure stars on the cover of the special June issue of Ultra Jump maga...

Travis Japan to Perform Japanese Ending Theme for Disney’s Live-Action “Lilo & Stitch” – Surprise Announcement Delights Group

Seven-member boy group Travis Japan has been announced as the Japanese ending theme artist for Disney’s upc...

JUJUTSU KAISEN Stage Play Returns with "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" Arc This August – Ryosuke Miura and Rei Fujita Repr...

The upcoming stage adaptation of JUJUTSU KAISEN—titled JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death—w...

The Unaware Atelier Master Episode 8 Story and Preview Images Released: Kurt remains unfazed even as a dragon appears before hi...

The story and preview images for Episode 8 of The Unaware Atelier Master have been released. The episode wi...

Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus Premieres July 5 with New PV and Ending Theme Revealed

Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus premieres July 5 with a new PV, theme song, and key visual. The story ...

Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade Celebrates 1.5-Year Anniversary in Japan with Gojo and Ieiri in Jujutsu High-Era Visuals

Smartphone game Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade has unveiled a series of updates in celebration of its 1.5-y...

Original Anime "Turkey!" Premieres July 8 — 1st PV Released Featuring Opening Theme “Hyakunichisou” by Ikkokukan High School Bo...

The upcoming original anime "Turkey!", set in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, is scheduled to premiere on ...

"Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger" Tops 50th Anniversary Super Sentai Poll – Tomokazu Seki Delivers Live Narration to Celebrate

"Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger" wins 1st in the 50th anniversary Super Sentai poll. Tomokazu Seki delivers live n...

Shinkenger's Shinken Red Ranks No. 1 in Super Sentai Hero Poll — Fans Celebrate “Congratulations, Lord!”

The live broadcast special "The All Super Sentai Big Poll Results" aired on Japan's NHK BS channel on the 1...

Kamen Rider Gavv's Ultimate Power-Up Visual Unveiled — Master Mode Takes Center Stage! Is Kamen Rider Vram Getting a Power-Up Too?

Episode 35 of the sixth installment in the Reiwa-era Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Gavv (airs every Sunda...

One Piece Anime Begins “Episode of Kuma: Nokosareta Chiisana Hoseki Arc" with Emotional Impact: “So This Episode Is Finally Here…”

The new anime arc “Episode of Kuma – The Precious Little Treasure Arc” from the immensely popular anime One...

“How to Become Ordinary: The Case of the Wintertime Bonbon Chocolat” – New PV Unveiled, Kobato and Osanai Reunite Amidst a Hit-...

The latest promotional video and key visual for the anime adaptation of How to Become Ordinary: The Case of...

Shueisha MANGA Plus One-Shot Anime Project Launched with WIT STUDIO, CONTRAIL, and Production I.G

MANGA Plus launches anime project for one-shots with WIT STUDIO, CONTRAIL, and Production I.G to celebrate ...

Kamen Rider Gavv Episode 35 "Zero Sweetness! Ironclad Lango" Story: Lango Heads to the Human World as a Supply Manager

The episode35 of Kamen Rider Gavv titled "Zero Sweetness! Ironclad Lango" will air on May 18 (every Sunday ...

Gozyuger Episode 13 "Housekeeper Run! Ryugi's Manners" Story & Preview Released: Spotlight on Ryugi’s Family Background

The latest Super Sentai series, No.1 Sentai Gozyuger, will premiere its episode 13, "Housekeeper Run! Ryugi...