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TO BE HERO X Episode 4 Story & Preview Stills Unveiled: Lin Ling Takes Her Biggest Gamble Yet

Episode 4 of the new anime TO BE HERO X, co-produced by bilibili and Aniplex, airs April 27 in Japan. Story...

GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS Episode 4 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Sin Regrets His Role in the Crisis

GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS, is set to premiere on Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 PM JST. Story details an...

205 Manga Artists Join Forces for Charity Auction to Support Noto Peninsula Earthquake Victims

In a powerful show of solidarity, 205 of Japan’s most celebrated manga artists have come together to suppor...

Fire Force Season 3 Episode 4: Story & Preview Stills Revealed: “That Woman” Saved by Obi Stands Up

The story and preview stills for Episode 4 of Fire Force Season 3 have been revealed. The episode is set to...

Aikatsu! × PriPara Crossover Movie Set for Fall 2025 Release — Akari and Laala Share the Stage for the First Time

The long-awaited collaboration between two beloved idol anime franchises—Aikatsu! and PriPara—is finally ha...

Nintendo Switch 2 Receives Over 2.2 Million Lottery Applications in Japan Alone — Nintendo Apologizes and Boosts Production

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, set for release on June 5, has already generated massive buzz, receiving ap...

Mechanical Marie TV Anime Premieres This Fall, Starring Nao Toyama and Haruki Ishiya — First Teaser and Cast Comments Revealed

The TV anime "Mechanical Marie" is officially set to premiere in fall 2025, with a teaser visual, promotion...

A Star Brighter Than the Sun Anime Premieres This October: Teaser Visual, PV, and Cast Comments Revealed

The TV anime adaptation of A Star Brighter Than the Sun, based on the latest manga by Kazune Kawahara—best ...

Wandance Anime Adaptation Set to Premiere in October

Wandance, a coming-of-age story about a high school student with a stutter who discovers the liberating pow...

Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Episode 4 Story and Preview Stills Released: Oguri Cap Takes Her Next Step, Tamamo Cross Appears

Anime "Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray" begins April 27 on TBS. Based on the hit manga, it follows Oguri Cap's ...

Haikyu!! Glasses Collaboration with Zoff Unveils Exclusive Designs Featuring 8 Fan-Favorite Characters

The anime Haikyu!! has teamed up with the Japanese eyewear brand Zoff for their very first collaboration. T...

Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? Episode 4 Story & Preview Stills Released: A Rift Between Yuu and Himari Deepens Even Further

The story and preview images for episode 4 of Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? have been released. The ep...

What Is Haman Sushi? Bizarre Sushi Shop from the Gundam Gag Manga Goes Viral for Its “Overload of Info” and Unexpected Humor

A gag manga from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX introduces "Haman Sushi," sparking laughter and trending on s...

Plarail Hogwarts Express Brings the Magic of Platform 9¾ to Life – Harry Potter-Themed Train Set Launches July 19

Takara Tomy releases the Plarail Hogwarts Express on July 19, featuring Platform 9¾ and characters from Har...

Michael Bay to Helm “OutRun” Film Project in Collaboration with Sega and Universal Pictures

Sega announced on the 22nd that it is teaming up with Universal Pictures to develop a live-action film base...

The Apothecary Diaries: April Visual Unveiled—Maomao and Jinshi Enjoy Cherry Blossoms

Maomao and Jinshi enjoying cherry blossoms under a sakura tree in the newly revealed April visual.

Hoshimachi Suisei’s New Song “Yoru ni Saku” Premieres in Episode 3 of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

The third episode of the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX aired on April 23 on NTV, with a surprise re...

Kowloon Generic Romance Episode 4 Story and Preview Cuts for Revealed: Hebinuma and Gwen Go Undercover in Kowloon

The preview images and story summary for Episode 4 of the TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance have been releas...

Inosuke from Demon Slayer Celebrates His Birthday with a Cute Illustration by ufotable – Fans Amused by His Feast

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

Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback Celebrates Release with Massive Ads in Shinjuku and Nagano

To commemorate the release of the new Detective Conan movie One-eyed Flashback (Meitantei Conan: Sekigan no...