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Junji Ito Draws Dandadan Illustration for 5th Anniversary: Incredible Unique Art Style with Intense Occult Vibes

Junji Ito has created a special illustration for Dandadan to celebrate its 5th anniversary, showcasing his ...

[Obituary] Legendary Game Designer Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Creator of Kunio-kun Series, Passes Away—Official Tribute Honors “A Bel...

Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the game designer behind the Kunio-kun series, has passed away, according to an offici...

Petals of Reincarnation Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Toya Awakens His Talent and Embarks on His First Mission

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime Petals of Reincarnation have been revealed. This...

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class (Kuranika) Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in...

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 4 Episode 74 Story & Preview Cuts Released: High Prize Money Drives Success but ...

The story and preview images for Episode 74 of the TV anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season ...

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes Global Hit as Cast Interview from Nintendo Museum Released

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has quickly become a global hit following its release across North America and...

Scenes from Awajima Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: A Youthful Tale of Girls Aspiring to Become Musical Stars

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Scenes from Awajima have been revealed. This epi...

Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home! Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Meeting the Favorite Manga Author Through a Hole in th...

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home! have been reveal...

The Beginning After the End (TBATE) Season 2 Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Tessia Becomes an Adventurer

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime The Beginning After the End Season 2 have been r...

Kirio Fanclub Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Investigating Satsuki, the Girl on First-Name Terms with Kirio

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime Kirio Fanclub have been revealed. This episode w...

Dandadan Stage Play Announced for August Premiere in Japan, Original Creator Reacts “Never Expected This”

Dandadan stage play has been officially announced, marking the first theatrical adaptation of the hit occul...

LIAR GAME Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: The 100 Million Yen Battle Begins

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime LIAR GAME have been revealed. This episode will ...

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Becomes Global Hit, Earns $372 Million Worldwide in Just 5 Days

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become a global box office sensation, earning $372,487,455 worldwide withi...

Drops of God Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Kazuya Kamenashi Makes Voice Acting Debut with Behind-the-Scenes Footage

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Drops of God have been revealed ahead of its bro...

Mission: Yozakura Family Episode 28 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Peace Returns After Tanpopo’s Annihilation

The story and preview images for Episode 28 of the TV anime Mission: Yozakura Family have been revealed. Th...

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Episode 14 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Opening Sequence Features Exclusive New Content from the Ori...

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Wistoria: Wand and Sword have been revealed. Thi...

My Hero Academia Creator Shares Stunning Blood Dress Toga Illustration, Fans Call It “Insane Design” and “God Tier”

My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi has revealed a new illustration of Himiko Toga to celebrate the an...

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Stage Greeting: Reina Ueda Wears Gigi Inspired Outfit as Kensho Ono Prai...

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway The Sorcery of Nymph Circe held a special stage greeting event in Tokyo, featur...

ONE PIECE Elbaf Arc Begins Today: Episode 1156 Preview Released as 2026 Shifts to 26 Episodes Without Recaps

The popular TV animeONE PIECE will start its highly anticipated Elbaf Arc on April 5 at 11:15 PM JST on Fuj...

Star Detective Precure! Movie Announced for September 18 Release: Cure Arcana Shadow and Cure Eclair Remain Shrouded in Mystery...

The production of the new anime film *Star Detective Precure!* has been officially announced, with a theatr...