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Noriko Hidaka Reveals Career Turning Point: “If I Didn’t Make It by 22, I’d Get a Job”—Barely Made It Thanks to 'Touch'

At the 2025 Osaka Comic Convention held on May 4 at INTEX Osaka, renowned voice actress Noriko Hidaka revea...

JUJUTSU KAISEN Star Junya Enoki Amazed by Noriko Hidaka’s Youthful Glow: “Her Sparkling Eyes Haven’t Changed Since Middle Schoo...

At Osaka Comic Convention 2025—held at INTEX Osaka from May 2–4—voice actor Junya Enoki, best known for voi...

My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Features “Ao to Kirameki” by Spira Spica as Opening Theme

The opening theme for the upcoming Season 2 of the TV anime My Dress-Up Darling (Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo...

Please Put Them On, Takamine-san Episode 7 Story & Preview Images Released: Takamine-san Draws Attention at the Open Campus

The story and preview images for Episode 7 of Please Put Them On, Takamine-san (JP: 履いてください、鷹峰さ...

The Apothecary Diaries x Universal Studios Japan: New Hyper-Real Attraction Unveiled – Maomao and Jinshi Appear Before Your Eye...

Universal Studios Japan (USJ), located in Konohana Ward, Osaka, announced a new collaboration attraction wi...

Studio Ghibli’s Ocean Waves Returns to Theaters in Japan with New Poster and Trailer for Limited Three-Week Revival

Studio Ghibli’s Ocean Waves will be revived in theaters across Japan for a limited three-week run starting ...

The Shiunji Family Children Episode 6 Story & Preview Stills Released: Arata Supports Injured Minami During Training

The story and preview images for Episode 6 of The Shiunji Family Children have been unveiled. This episode ...

Enako Charms as Hotaru Futaba from Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves at EVO Japan 2025 SNK Booth

Japanese cosplayer Enako appeared at the SNK booth during EVO Japan 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight through M...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 96 Story & Scene Previews Released: Masked Trio on Cyclizar! Meet the Dragon Riders

The popular anime series Pokémon Horizons (officially abbreviated as AniPoke, airing Fridays at 6:55 PM on ...

“Ninja vs Gokudo” TV Anime Premieres on Nippon TV in October 2025 — Key Visual and First Trailer Revealed

The upcoming TV anime Ninja vs Gokudo, based on the manga by Shinsuke Kondo, is set to air on Nippon TV sta...

Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho Episode 7 Story and Preview Images Released: What Is the Truth Behind the Cursed Demo...

The story and preview images for Episode 7 of Kijin Gentosho have been revealed. This episode will air in J...

Witch Watch Episode 6 Story & Preview Stills Revealed: Nico plans her love confession under the fated tree

The story and preview images of Episode 6 of Witch Watch have been revealed. The series will premiere in Ja...

To LOVE-Ru Artist Kentaro Yabuki Shares Dragon Ball Android Illustration: “I Love Them All from No. 8 to No. 21”

Kentaro Yabuki, artist of To LOVE-Ru, shares a 2015 illustration of Dragon Ball's Androids from No. 8 to 21...

Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 5 Sparks Buzz with Nyaan’s New Outfit and Personality Twist

The latest episode of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX has sparked widespread attention with the rele...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 6 Story and Release Date Update: Stendhal turns into Stain

The Episode 6 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, the spin-off anime series set to premiere on May 12, has bee...

Kakushite! Makina-san!! Episode 6 Story & Preview Images Released: A Mysterious Girl Suddenly Appears At Eita's Room...

The story and preview images for Episode 6 of Kakushite! Makina-san!! (Makina-san's a Love Bot?!) have been...

Anime LAZARUS Episode 6 Story and Preview Images Revealed: Eleina infiltrates her old cult commune with Leland

The story and preview images for Episode 6 of LAZARUS, produced by MAPPA, have been revealed. With Shinichi...

CHIIKAWA PARK, a Large-Scale Interactive Facility, to Open in Tokyo’s Toshima Ward in 2025 — Fans Guess Ikebukuro Location, Exp...

The beloved character Chiikawa will get its very first large-scale interactive facility, CHIIKAWA PARK, ope...

Catch Me at the Ballpark! Episode 7 Story & Preview Released: Ruriko Featured in Magazine’s Beer Vendor Special

The story and advance scene cuts for episode 7 of Catch Me at the Ballpark! have been released. The episode...

Who Is HANAMARUOBAKE? Sanrio’s Wholesome Ghost Gains Popularity on TRAIN TV and Climbs Character Ranking Charts

For many commuters and students riding the train every day, feelings of fatigue, stress, or sleepiness can ...