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New "Hell Teacher Nube" Manga Begins in May—Special One-Shot Released Online

A new "Hell Teacher Nube" manga begins in May. A special prequel one-shot has been released online to mark ...

My Hero Academia B3 Double-Sided Poster Revealed in Saikyo Jump

Saikyo Jump's June issue includes a double-sided B3 poster featuring My Hero Academia: Team-Up Mission and ...

Exclusive Jujutsu Kaisen Stickers Arrive in Saikyo Jump’s June Issue

Celebrate the release of Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 29 & 30 with exclusive stickers in Saikyo Jump, featuring new ...

Kowloon Generic Romance Episode 3 Story and Preview Cuts for Revealed: Kudou Senses a Trace of His Former Lover in Reiko’s Room

The preview images and story summary for Episode 3 of the TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance have been releas...

“Your Forma” Episode 3 Story and Preview Images Released: Echika and Harold uncover new clues

Episode 3 of Your Forma airs in Japan on April 16 at 11:45 PM JST. The story and preview images have been r...

SWITCH Magazine May Issue Explores the Legacy and Future of Star Wars in a 86-Page Special Feature

The May 2025 issue of SWITCH magazine (published by Switch Publishing), released on April 20, is dedicated ...

The Apothecary Diaries Episode 38: Jinshi Finally Calls Maomao by Name—Fans Celebrate the Milestone

Episode 38 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries (aired on April 11 on Nippon TV, Fridays at 11:00 PM) tit...

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional – Issey Takahashi & Marie Iitoyo Make First Public Appearance as Married Couple

On April 15, actors Issey Takahashi (44) and Marie Iitoyo (27), who announced their marriage in May last ye...

Pokémon-Themed Luxury Hotel Stay Announced for Summer 2025 — Beach Resort Experience with Pikachu Pancakes and More

On April 15, Grand Hyatt Tokyo announced its newest themed accommodation, “Pokémon Collaboration Summer 202...

Uma Musume: Tokai Project Begins with Oguri Cap-Themed Train and Limited Edition Goods

On April 13, the Tokai Project, a special collaboration between the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray and N...

Alexander the Great Manga to Be Adapted into a Takarazuka Musical Starring Kanon Amato

On April 15, the Takarazuka Revue Company announced a stage musical adaptation of the manga Alexander the G...

[BREAKING] Pompompurin Takes Early Lead in 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking — First Round Top 10 Revealed

On April 15, Sanrio revealed the first round of results for the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking, marking the ...

Banana Yoshimoto’s Daisy's Life to Be Adapted into Theatrical Anime Directed by Masaaki Yuasa

The beloved novel Daisy's Life (Hinagiku no Jinsei) by Banana Yoshimoto is being adapted into a theatrical ...

The Shiunji Family Children Episode 2 Story & Preview Stills Released: Siblings React to the Truth About Their Blood Ties

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of The Shiunji Family Children have been unveiled. This episode ...

Once Upon a Witch's Death Episode 3 Story & Preview Cuts Revealed: A Sage from the East Arrives

Preview images and the official synopsis for Episode 3 of Once Upon a Witch's Death have been released. The...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Special Chapter 15.5 Returns – New Visuals Revealed for Koichi, Pop☆Step, Knuckleduster & Aizawa

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Chapter 15.5 returns to celebrate the anime. New character visuals for Koichi,...

The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows Episode 3 Story & Preview Stills Released: Zenos Heads to the Orc Hideout on a H...

The story and preview stills for Episode 3 of The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows have been rev...

The Beginning After the End (TBATE) Episode 3 Story & Preview Images Released: Arthur Is Rescued by a Mysterious Beast

The Beginning After the End Episode 3 airs April 17 in Japan. See the story and preview images of this hit ...

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Episode 3 Story and Preview Stills Released: A Former Disciple and Top-Rank Advent...

Story summary and preview images released for Episode 3 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, ai...

A Witch's Life in Mongol TV Anime Announced — Animated by Science SARU

The acclaimed historical manga A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jadoogar) is getting a TV anime adaptat...