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KonoSuba Anime Sequel Officially Announced

The next installment of KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！) ha...

Takehiko Inoue Shares Graduation Illustration of Hainan’s Shinichi Maki from Slam Dunk

Renowned manga artist Takehiko Inoue, creator of Slam Dunk, shared a special graduation-themed illustration...

Anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime x Robotics – A Unique Educational Manga Collaboration!

The latest installment in Kodansha’s Manga Learning Series, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Learnin...

Why Are Medieval European-Style Fantasy Shojo Manga Popular Now? Exploring the Evolution of Shojo Manga

The digital comic industry continues to thrive, with isekai reincarnation and level-up stories dominating t...

World’s First Permanent JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Experience Store – THE★JOJO WORLD Opens in Summer 2025 at Shibuya PARCO!

The first-ever permanent experience-based official store for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, titled THE★JOJO WORL...

Anime Call of the Night Season 2 Premieres in July – New PV & Key Visual Released

The highly anticipated Season 2 of Call of the Night (よふかしのうた) is officially set to premiere in July...

The Apothecary Diaries" Episode 34 (Season 2 EP10) Story and Scene Cuts Released: New maids arrive at the palace!

The synopsis and scene cuts for Episode 34 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) have been rele...

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of March 17 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of March 17 2025.

Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of March 17 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of March 17 2025.

Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Film Releases New Footage – Adorable & Fluffy Stitch Takes the Spotlight!

Disney's fully live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch (premiering June 6, 2025) has released a special tra...

Anime Gachiakuta Premieres in July – First Teaser & Main Cast Revealed

The TV anime adaptation of Gachiakuta (ガチアクタ) is officially set to premiere in July 2025 on CBC/TBS Ne...

TV Anime Record of Ragnarok III Officially Announced – Teaser Visual & PV Released

The highly anticipated third season of the Record of Ragnarok (終末のワルキューレIII) anime has been offici...

Sakanaction’s "Kaiju" MV to Premiere After Anime "Orb." Finale

Sakanaction’s new song "Kaiju," the theme for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, will have its MV premiere...

MAPPA Original Anime Zenshu Episode 11 Story & Stills Released: Luke Faces Despair

MAPPA's original TV anime Zenshu Episode11 is set to air on March 16 in Japan, followed by staggered releas...

Dead Account TV Anime Announced! Main Cast & Teaser Visual Unveiled

The supernatural battle manga Dead Account is getting a TV anime adaptation! Starring Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kok...

"Kochikame" Creator Osamu Akimoto Calls Ryo-san His "Bad Companion," Shares Honest Thoughts on Series' End

"Kochikame" creator Osamu Akimoto reflects on protagonist Ryo-san, calling him a "bad companion." He also s...

[Expo 2025] Miffy Joins the Netherlands Pavilion – Special Collaboration with Myaku-Myaku & Exclusive Merchandise Revealed

The Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai (opening April 13 at Yumeshima) has announced that Miffy...

Theatrical Anime Mirage QUEEN Elegant Vacations Premieres May 23 – New Trailer & Cast Announced

The upcoming theatrical anime adaptation of Mirage QUEEN Elegant Vacations (怪盗クイーンの優雅な休暇), base...

Anime Food for the Soul Premieres April 12 – PV & Key Visual Released

The original TV anime Food for the Soul (日々は過ぎれど飯うまし), created by the staff behind Non Non Biyor...

Niantic Sells Pokémon GO to Scopely for $3.5 Billion – Service to Continue with Future Growth Plans

Niantic, the developer behind Pokémon GO, has announced the sale of the game to Scopely, a leading mobile g...