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"The Wild Robot" Wins Most Awards at 52nd Annie Awards, Strong Start in Japan

DreamWorks' "The Wild Robot" dominated the 52nd Annie Awards with 9 wins, including Best Feature. The film ...

Shoko Ieiri in Jujutsu kaisen (JJK): Complete Profile Guide

This article provides an in-depth explanation of Shoko Ieiri a character from Jujutsu kaisen. It includes ...

‘Ultra Heroes EXPO’ Kicks Off March 15 – Special ‘Ultraman Belial’ Corner Celebrates Ultraman Zero’s 15th Anniversary!

Tsuburaya Productions has announced that ‘Ultra Heroes EXPO New Generation World in Tokyo Solamachi’ will t...

‘A Star Brighter Than the Sun’ Anime Adaptation Announced – Special Illustration & Comment from Kazune Kawahara

The romantic shoujo manga ‘A Star Brighter Than the Sun’, which has surpassed 2.5 million copies in circula...

‘The Quintessential Quintuplets＊’ TV Special Blu-ray & DVD – Store-Specific Bonuses Revealed

The upcoming Blu-ray & DVD release of the TV special anime ‘The Quintessential Quintuplets＊’ is set for Ma...

‘A Wild Last Boss Appeared!’ Anime Premieres in October – Key Visual & PV Revealed

The highly anticipated anime adaptation of ‘A Wild Last Boss Appeared!’, which surpassed 1.4 million copies...

Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Episode 6 Synopsis and Scene Previews Released

The synopsis and scene previews for Aquarion: Myth of Emotions Episode 6, set to air on February 14, have b...

‘Dragon Quest XII’ Development Update – Series Creator Yuji Horii Hints at New Info Coming Soon

On February 8, Yuji Horii, the creator of the Dragon Quest series, appeared on the YouTube show “Yuubo & Ma...

‘Gundam GQuuuuuuX’ Surpasses 2.2 Billion Yen ($14.52M) at the Box Office – Hit Like ‘Demon Slayer’

The latest installment in the Gundam series, ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’, has continued its strong box o...

Kyoto Animation’s CITY THE ANIMATION Premieres in July – Key Visual & Additional Cast Revealed!

Kyoto Animation’s upcoming TV anime CITY THE ANIMATION is officially set to premiere in July 2025!

Street Fighter 6 x Koikeya Collaboration – Ryu Opens His Own Ramen Shop?!

Capcom’s fighting game masterpiece, Street Fighter 6, has teamed up with snack brand Koikeya for a special ...

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 Episode 6 Story Released: A Mysterious Encounter with Hanako-kun in a School Uniform!?

The story and preview stills for Episode 6 of the TV anime Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 have been Relea...

Bandai Namco's Gaming Profit Soars 4,271%, Full-Year Forecast Raised

Bandai Namco's gaming segment sees a staggering 4,271% profit surge, driven by hits like "ELDEN RING" DLC. ...

DeNA Rebounds: ‘PokéPoké’ Success Drives 8,126.8% Gaming Profit Surge, ¥18.6 Billion in Just 3 Months

DeNA's gaming business saw an 8,126.8% profit increase, turning a ¥18.6 billion profit in just three months...

[Breaking] Spirited Away: The Stage Play Wins Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards in the UK

The stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away (produced by Toho, in collaboration with Studio Ghib...

Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing – Featured on Animedia’s March Cover

The March 2025 issue of Animedia, set to release on February 10, will feature Hatsune Miku from Colorful St...

Marvel’s Thunderbolts Unleashes First Trailer & Poster – Rogue Heroes Assemble!

Marvel Studios has announced that its highly anticipated new film, Thunderbolts, will hit theaters on May 2...

Me & Roboco Movie Unveils Multiverse Roboco Cast – Masako Nozawa, Shigeru Chiba, and Sumire Uesaka Join the Lineup!

The upcoming feature-length film Me & Roboco (premiering April 18, 2024) has announced additional cast memb...

The Rise of Female Voice Actors: ‘Seiyuu Meikan 2025’ Sets Record with 1,099 Listings!

On February 10, the March issue of Seiyuu Grand Prix was released, featuring its signature “Seiyuu Meikan 2...

Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Unveils ‘Dragon Ball’ and Rumiko Takahashi Collaborations – Exclusive Visuals Released!

On February 10, the official store details for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, set to open on April 13 in Yumes...