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Season 2 Updates Coming? "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" Special YouTube Stream Set for March 5

Fans eagerly awaiting news on the second season of the hit anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" will want ...

"G Gundam" Reveals Resurrection of Master Asia’s Clone, New Domon & Rain Illustrations Released for 30th Anniversary

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the anime Mobile Fighter G Gundam, the official website has released t...

"April Showers Bring May Flowers" Anime Premieres in July—Cast Includes Saori Hayami, Shimba Tsuchiya, Yoshino Aoyama, and Yosh...

The anime adaptation of Roku Sakura's popular manga, "April Showers Bring May Flowers" (Busu ni Hanataba wo...

Shangri-La Frontier Episode46 (S2 EP21) Story & Preview Released: Sunraku heads to GGC, meets Oikatzo and Pencilgon IRL, and f...

The story details and Preview for "Shangri-La Frontier" Episode 46 (S2, EP21) titled “From the Sea, the Tra...

Pokémon Fans Speculate Professor Sycamore’s Child Stars in New "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A"

The Pokémon Company has announced a brand-new title, "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A," launching globally on Nintendo ...

[Tonight] Fans Mourn Final Episode of "Dragon Ball DAIMA," Akira Toriyama’s Last Supervised Work, Airing on His Memorial Day

The final episode (Episode 20) of "Dragon Ball DAIMA," the latest anime series in the legendary Dragon Ball...

"One Piece" Shares Sneak Peek at Latest Chapter 1141 Featuring Nami!

A sneak preview of the first page from Chapter 1141 of the mega-hit manga "One Piece" has been unveiled on ...

Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of March 3 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of March 3 2025.

Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of March 3 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of March 3 2025.

Tokyo Revengers Stage Play Announces Fifth Installment "THE LAST LEAP," Depicting Final Battle Against Tenjiku

The popular stage adaptation of Ken Wakui’s hit manga "Tokyo Revengers" will return for its fifth installme...

"Pokémon Concierge" Returns with 4 New Episodes on Netflix This September—Non Continues Lead Role

Netflix has announced four brand-new episodes of the hit stop-motion anime series Pokémon Concierge, create...

LA Lakers and ONE PIECE Join Forces for Epic Anime Collab Game Night on February 28

In a groundbreaking partnership, the Los Angeles Lakers are teaming up with Japan’s iconic anime franchise ...

New Pokémon Game 'Pokemon LEGENDS Z-A' to Launch in Fall 2025 with Real-Time Battles

The latest Pokémon game, 'Pokemon LEGENDS Z-A,' arrives on Nintendo Switch in Fall 2025. Set in Lumiose Cit...

New Pokémon Game 'Pokemon Champions' Announced: A Battle-Focused Experience

On February 27, Pokémon's official YouTube channel streamed the latest Pokemon Presents, unveiling new info...

MAPPA Original Anime Zenshu Episode 9 Story & Stills Released: Luke Falls for Natsuko, but She Is Conflicted

MAPPA's original TV anime Zenshu Episode9 is set to air on March 2 in Japan, followed by staggered releases...

Sushiro x Haikyuu!! Collaboration Returns with Exclusive Picks, Cards, and More!

Sushiro is teaming up with the popular anime Haikyuu!! once again for a special collaboration starting Marc...

The Apothecary Diaries" Episode 32 (Season 2 EP8) Story and Scene Cuts Released: The Empress Dowager's dark secret unfolds

The synopsis and scene cuts for Episode 32 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries (Season 2) have been rele...

"The 100 Girlfriends" Episode 20 Story and Scene Cuts Released: Mimimi’s Beauty Challenge!

The story and scene cuts for Episode 20 of "The 100 Girlfriends" have been released. Episode 20 is schedule...

Pokémon × Honda Collaboration Launches "Honda Koraidon Project" – Life-Size Koraidon Mobility Unveiled!

On February 27, Honda, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, announced the launch of the "Honda Koraid...

"Dragonite and the Postman" New Footage Released – Stunning Kyogre Scene Unveiled!

The latest Pokémon anime, "Dragonite and the Postman," has released new official footage on the Pokémon You...