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Tanjiro’s New Solo Visual for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc Sparks Major Fan Reactions

The highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc movie is set to premiere on July 18, marking the n...

Ghost in the Shell Returns with New Director Moco-chan in 2026 TV Anime

The upcoming Ghost in the Shell anime, airing in 2026, features Moco-chan’s directorial debut with visuals ...

Demon Slayer Stage Play: Swordsmith Village Arc Debuts with Upper Rank Demons

The fifth stage play in the Demon Slayer series premieres, featuring the Swordsmith Village arc and the deb...

Please Put Them On, Takamine-san Episode 3 Story & Preview Images Released: Takamine Gets Physical to Ask Shirota a Bold Question

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of Please Put Them On, Takamine-san (JP: 履いてください、鷹峰さ...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 92 Story & Scene Previews Released: Color-Variant Lucario Appears! Liko and Roy Face Off Against a Ber...

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

Witch Watch Episode 2 Story & Preview Stills Revealed: Nico and Morihito’s "Troubled" Life Together Begins

The story and preview images of Episode 2 of Witch Watch have been revealed. The series will premiere in Ja...

LAZARUS Episode 2 Story and Preview Images Revealed: Mysterious Men Appear as Skinner Investigation Begins

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of LAZARUS, produced by MAPPA, have been revealed. With Shinichi...

Kijin Gentosho Episode 3 Story and Preview Images Released: Swordsman or Demon Behind the Killings?

The story and preview images for Episode 3 of Kijin Gentosho have been revealed. This episode will air in J...

Too Many Losing Heroines! Shocks Fans with Season 2 Reveal During Live Event

The anime "Too Many Losing Heroines!" announces its Season 2 at a surprise-filled event featuring live read...

Tenkaichi Anime Adaptation Announced | Broadcast Date TBA

The hit manga "Tenkaichi: The Greatest Warrior Under the Rising Sun" is getting an anime adaptation. Broadc...

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 2 Story and Release Date Update: Eraser Head vs Knuckleduster!?

The Episode 2 of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, the spin-off anime series set to premiere on April 14, has b...

Gachiakuta Reveals Striking New Visual & Short PV for Enjin

TV anime "Gachiakuta" reveals a striking new visual and short PV for Enjin, voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi. Th...

Demon Slayer’s Nostalgic Visual Sparks Buzz—What Happened to Muzan’s Wife and Child?

The highly anticipated first chapter of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Mugen Castle Arc is set to hit...

Predator: Killer of Killers — Exclusive Disney+ Release on June 6 Marks Franchise’s First Animated Film

Walt Disney Japan has announced that Predator: Killer of Killers, the first animated installment of the leg...

Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of April 14 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of April 14 2025.

Latest: Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of April 14 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of April 14 2025.

Kazunari Ninomiya’s Exit 8 to Premiere at Cannes Midnight Screening — First Appearance at Festival for the Actor

The upcoming film Exit 8, starring Kazunari Ninomiya, has been officially invited to the Midnight Screening...

Apocalypse Hotel Episode 2 Story & Preview Stills Released: A Guest Arrives for the First Time in 100 Years… But from Where?

The story and preview stills for Episode 2 of the anime Apocalypse Hotel have been revealed. This episode i...

To Your Eternity Season 3 Premieres in October, Entering the Modern Era Arc – Teaser Visual Revealed

The highly anticipated Season 3 of the anime To Your Eternity will premiere in October on NHK General TV, a...

Kakushite! Makina-san!! Episode 2 Story & Preview Images Released: Thus, Makina-san Is in the Room

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of Kakushite! Makina-san!! (Makina-san's a Love Bot?!) have been...