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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...

UNIQLO UT Launches Pokémon TCG & Poképoke Collaboration on Aug 11

UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt line UT will launch a collaboration collection with the Pokémon Trading Card Game ...

KADOKAWA Recalls and Halts Distribution of Works by Illustrator Gaou Following Misconduct Reports — “Guild Receptionist” Series...

KADOKAWA has officially announced on July 23 that it will cease publication and distribution of all works a...

[INTERVIEW] My Melody & Kuromi: Director Misato on Sanrio’s New Challenge

The Netflix series My Melody & Kuromi, featuring beloved Sanrio characters My Melody and Kuromi, begins str...

The final volume (Vol. 15) of My Dress-Up Darling manga will be released on July 25! To celebrate, Animate will hold a special ...

Animate Co., Ltd. will launch the "My Dress-Up Darling Manga Completion Fair" and a special bulk purchase c...

Bad Girl Episode 4 Story & Preview Images Released

The story and preview images for Episode 4 of the anime Bad Girl have been released. The episode will air o...

Nukitashi THE ANIMATION Episode 2 Story & Preview Stills Released: Many Troubled Girls on Seiran Island!

The story and preview stills for episode 2 of the TV anime Nukitashi THE ANIMATION have been revealed. The ...

Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze Episode 3 Story & Preview Stills Revealed: Special Illustration from Tsukasa Abe Arrives

Episode 3 of Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze premieres July 24. Includes preview images and a spe...

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince Season 2 Episode 15 Story & Preview Released: “Pancakes: The Sound of Sweetness.”

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 15 of the TV anime I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Ca...

There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless... Episode 4 Story and Scene Previews Released: A Love-Seeker Party at a Hot...

The story and preview images for Episode 4 of the TV anime There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unle...