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[Spoilers] Gundam GQuuuuuuX Unveils Character Design for New Pilot Shiiko Sugai Featured in Episode 4

A newly introduced character from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Shiiko Sugai, made her first appearance in ...

Jujutsu Kaisen x JR Central Launches Osaka Collaboration With New Illustrations, Exclusive Goods, and Onboard Quizzes

The second installment of the collaboration between the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen and Central Japan Rail...

Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? Episode 5 Story & Preview Stills Released: Yuu Stays Over at Himari's House!?

The story and preview images for episode 5 of Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? have been released. The ep...

[Spoilers] Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 4 Introduces New Characters—Fans Say “This Deserved a Theatrical Release”

Episode 4 of the latest entry in the long-running Mobile Suit Gundam anime series—Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuu...

YOSHIKI-Produced Vocal Group Bi-ray Performs the U.S. National Anthem at MLB Game Before Official Debut

At a Major League Baseball (MLB) game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins, a special even...

Small Wonders, Big Learning: How Miniature Worlds Like SMALL WORLDS TOKYO Are Changing Education

SMALL WORLDS TOKYO, Asia’s largest miniature museum, offers a unique experience where visitors can immerse ...

Kenshi Yonezu's "Plazma" Brings Gunpla to Life in a Stop-Motion Dance Video

Gunpla models dance to Kenshi Yonezu's "Plazma" in a stop-motion video created by Animist, celebrating the ...

"Aoashi" TV Anime Confirms Season 2 for 2026 as the Popular Soccer Manga Surpasses 23 Million Copies

The TV anime adaptation of Aoashi, the popular soccer manga series by Yugo Kobayashi serialized in Weekly B...

Kowloon Generic Romance Episode 5 Story and Preview Cuts Revealed: Yaomay Loses Herself, Reiko Rushes to Her Side

The preview images and story summary for Episode 5 of the TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance have been releas...

"Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" Episode 4 "The Witch's War" Airs on April 30, Hinting at a New Development

The latest entry in the Mobile Suit Gundam anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, will air its highly ...

Visual for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7 "Steel Ball Run" Unveiled Featuring Johnny & Gyro

The visual for the upcoming TV anime Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has been unveiled, featuring ...

Mamoru Hosoda's New Film Scarlet Explores a Darker Theme of "Revenge," Set for November 21 Release

Mamoru Hosoda and Studio Chizu have officially announced that Scarlet, the highly anticipated follow-up to ...

Haikyu!! Collaborates with Nekoneko Bread and More: New Limited-Time Products Featuring Nekoma High

The anime Haikyu!! is teaming up for the first time with All Hearts Company, a nationwide bakery and patiss...

'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2 Premieres in January 2026: New Teaser Visual Unveiled

The second season of the TV anime 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess has been officially announced for broad...

Blue Lock's Egoistic Cherry Blossom campaign Extends to Canada with Display at Yonge-Dundas Square Until May 4

Blue Lock, the hit manga series, is celebrating the sakura season with a special advertising campaign that ...

Enako’s Juri Cosplay from Street Fighter 6 Leaves Fans Speechless: "Insanely Good," "Unreal Accuracy," "A True 2D Beauty in Rea...

Popular cosplayer Enako updated her social media by April 28, revealing a cosplay photo of Juri from the be...

From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Episode 5 Story and Preview Stills Released: Beryl Outraged by Villains

Story summary and preview images released for Episode 5 of From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, ai...

Cosplayers Gather at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai: Goku, Naruto, and More Captivate Fans with Authentic Costumes and Global Exchange

Cosplayers portraying iconic characters like Goku and Naruto took center stage at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, c...

Legendary “Mahjong” Episode from Gag Manga Biyori: GO Finally Animated – Fans Celebrate “The God of God Episodes!

The legendary "Mahjong" episode from the TV anime Gag Manga Biyori: GO will be adapted into an anime in Epi...

UNIQLO to Release New "Demon Slayer" UT Collection in Japan This July: Featuring Anime Eyecatch Illustrations

UNIQLO is set to launch a new lineup of graphic T-shirts, "Demon Slayer UT," in early July, collaborating w...