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Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of 2024/12/09 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of 2024/12/09.

My Deer Friend Nokotan Takes Hot Word of the Year at TikTok Awards Japan 2024

At the TikTok Awards Japan 2024 held in Tokyo, the Hot Word of the Year award went to Shikanokonokonokokosh...

DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- to Receive Thai Live-Action Adaptation in 2025

The beloved BL manga DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- (Dakaichi) is set to be a...

Monthly Shonen Magazine Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Harold Sakuishi’s New Series and Iconic Re-Releases

As Monthly Shonen Magazine marks its 50th anniversary in 2025, the celebration kicks off with the January 2...

Fire Force Season 3: Final Arc Premieres April 2025 with New PV and Key Visual

The highly anticipated Fire Force Season 3, titled Fire Force: San no Shou (The Third Chapter), is set to a...

Obituary: Shangri-La Frontier Assistant Director Hiroki Ikeshita Passes Away: A Legacy Spanning Major Anime Titles

Hiroki Ikeshita, the assistant director of the popular anime Shangri-La Frontier, passed away on November 6...

Gundam SEED PHASE-34 Streaming Now: Kira Meets the Freedom Gundam; Lacus Shares Her Wisdom

The official Gundam YouTube channel, Gundam Channel, has released PHASE-34, titled “In the Eyes of Others”,...

Rin Itoshi & Yoichi Isagi from Blue Lock Grace the Cover of anan with Special Character Index Bonus

Rin Itoshi and Yoichi Isagi from the anime Blue Lock will feature on the cover of the December 11 special e...

Attack on Titan: The Final Chapter – The Last Attack Surpasses ¥1 Billion at Box Office! Opening Scene Released

The anime film Attack on Titan: The Final Chapter – The Last Attack, released on November 8, has surpassed ...

Ranma 1/2 Episode 10: “The Kiss of Death” Story, Preview images, and Teaser video Released, Shampoo Arrives! A Fiery Kiss

Preview stills, a story, and a teaser video for EP 10 of Ranma 1/2 have arrived. EP 10 is set to air on Dec...

Solo Leveling Season 2: Release Date, Voice Actors, Characters, Theme Song, and Story

Discover the latest on Solo Leveling Season 2, including its release date, streaming platforms, characters,...

New Cast Announced for BEASTARS with Video Reveal: Houko Kuwashima to Voice Legoshi's Mother!

Part 1 of the final chapter of the anime BEASTARS, titled BEASTARS FINAL SEASON (split into two cours), beg...

Peter Jackson Praises Kenji Kamiyama’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim: "Magnificent"

A world premiere event for the long-awaited animated film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim wa...

New Pokémon Trainers Figures and Accessories at Pokémon Center Online

Discover the latest Pokémon Trainers series merchandise and figures inspired by Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:...

Exploring the Eternal Legacy of Phoenix: Tezuka Osamu’s Vision Lives On

The first large-scale exhibition dedicated to Osamu Tezuka's legendary manga, “Phoenix” (Hi no Tori), will ...

Detective Conan (Case Closed) : One-eyed Flashback – New Trailer and Story Released

The 28th installment of the highly anticipated Detective Conan (Case Closed) movie series, titled "Detectiv...

‘The Prince of Tennis II’ Episode 11 Story: Is Kirihara's "Devil Mode" Unleashed?

The story and preview stills for Episode 11 of the TV anime The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFIN...

"Danmachi V" Episode 9 Web Preview Released, Story & Scene Cuts from Episode 8 Also Revealed – Freya Begins to Worry

The web preview for Episode 8 of the anime "Danmachi V" has been released. Episode 9 is set to premiere in ...

Gundam at Expo 2025: Space Elevator to Orbit and Exclusive Crew Uniform Designs

Bandai Namco Holdings has unveiled exciting details for the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION, set to debut at th...

[Ninjas Still Exist in Japan] Kento Yamazaki Leads Under Ninja Film: Full Cast Poster Revealed Along with a Mysterious Character

The live-action adaptation of Kengo Hanazawa's manga Under Ninja has unveiled a striking poster featuring a...