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Ribon Magazine Launches Thrilling New Manga Series: "Urban Myth Dissolution Center Parallel File"

The May bumper issue of Ribon, a popular shojo manga magazine released on the 3rd, introduces a captivating...

The Dinner Table Detective Episode 1 Story & Preview Images Released: Classic Mystery with a Noblewoman Detective and Her Sharp...

The story and preview stills for Episode 1 of The Dinner Table Detective have been unveiled. The episode wi...

"Toaru Encyclopedia" Reveals Its Contents: Character Charts, Powers, and Rare Artwork

"The Complete Toaru Encyclopedia" features character charts, powers, and interviews for fans of Index, Rail...

Bonobono Kicks Off Multi-Year Anniversary Project with Limited-Edition Beer

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bonobono manga and 10 years of the anime, a special 3-year-long pro...

New Mini Episodes of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Magic Series Released Monthly

The beloved anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End resumes its mini anime series with new episodes released mo...

Fire Force Season 3 Episode 1: Story & Preview Stills Revealed – Obi Taken Away as Alarm Bells Ring Out

The story and preview stills for Episode 1 of Fire Force Season 3 have been revealed. The episode is set to...

The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom Episode 1 Story & Preview Released

The anime The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom has revealed the syn...

Universal Studios Japan Unveils "One Piece Premier Summer 2025" with Three Thrilling Attractions: Buggy of the Four Emperors Jo...

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) announces "One Piece Premier Summer 2025" from July 1 to October 6 with three...

Kego Maki, Creator of "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie," Launches New Manga "Nakinagi"

Kego Maki, the creator behind the popular manga "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie," has launched a new manga ti...

Rock Is a Lady's Modesty Episode 1 Story & Preview Stills Released — A Girls' Band Tale of lady and Rock

The story and preview stills for Episode 1 of Rock Is a Lady's Modesty have been revealed. The episode is s...

“Your Forma” Episode 1 Story and Preview Images Released: The Clockwork Friend

Episode 1 of Your Forma airs in Japan on April 2 at 11:45 PM JST. The story and preview images have been re...

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Returns in “Brand New Day,” Out July 2026

Sony Pictures has officially announced the next chapter in the Spider-Man saga starring Tom Holland. Titled...

Gundam W 30th Anniversary Project Begins! Year-Long Celebration Launches with Heero & Relena in Formalwear

The beloved anime Mobile Suit Gundam W celebrates its 30th anniversary with a year-long commemorative proje...

The Apothecary Diaries: School Mystery Game? Character Designs and PV Released – Maomao as a Transfer Student, Jinshi as Studen...

The Apothecary Diaries unveils its April Fools’ project: a school mystery adventure game featuring Maomao, ...

YOASOBI x PlayStation: 123-Second Anniversary CM Unveils Exclusive Scenes

YOASOBI teams up with PlayStation for its 30th anniversary. A special 123-second CM using the song "PLAYERS...

MAPPA Enters Music Industry with New Label “mappa records”

MAPPA has announced the launch of its new music label, mappa records, aiming to enhance anime storytelling ...

Yankees Star Jazz Chisholm Jr Goes Off While Rocking ONE PIECE Gear: “That’s Real ONE PIECE Power!”

On March 31, MLB's official Japanese Instagram highlighted Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s explosive performance while ...

Kana Arima from "Oshi no Ko" Named Ambassador for Miyazaki’s Greenzaurus Peppers [April Fools' Joke]

Kana Arima from "Oshi no Ko" becomes ambassador for Miyazaki's "Greenzaurus" green peppers. Season 3 of the...

Kyoto Animation’s “Live-Action Dragon Maid” with Sachiko Kobayashi Shocks Fans [April Fools' Joke]

This article covers an April Fools’ Day gag. Kyoto Animation has announced its (fictional) first-ever hybri...

Global Fans Select 77 Must-Read Manga for 2025, Featuring Kagurabachi and More

MyAnimeList unveils the 2025 edition of "You Should Read This Manga," highlighting 77 titles recommended by...