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[This Fall] New 'Dragon Ball DAIMA' Series Announced: Premiering October 2024 with Exciting New Characters and Trailer

The new series of the anime 'DRAGON BALL,' titled 'Dragon Ball DAIMA,' will start airing on Fuji TV in Octo...

Ranking: Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of 2024/07/22 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of 2024/07/22. ONEPI...

[Anison Event] 'Anisama 2024' Fifth Round of Performers Revealed: Togenashi Togeari, Kanoerana, Taiyo to Odore Tsukiyo ni Utae,...

The world's largest anison live event, 'Animelo Summer Live 2024 - Stargazer -' (Anisama), will be held for...

[Season 2 Confirmed] The Apothecary Diaries' Returns: Serialization Resumes with Special Illustrated Fan in August Issue of 'Su...

The manga 'The Apothecary Diaries' has resumed serialization in the August issue of 'Sunday GX,' released t...

[Historical Achievement] Gundam's First Nomination at International Film Festival: VR Film 'Silver Phantom' at Venice Immersive

The immersive VR film 'MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: Silver Phantom' has been nominated in the Venice Immersive secti...

[Disney] Japanese Creator Triumphs in Global Hit 'Inside Out 2': Yoshiko Murayama's Impact on Pixar's Latest Success

The overall character design for Inside Out 2 was supervised by Japanese female Character Art Director, Yos...

【Happy Birthday】 Anime Character Birthdays of Today 18,July

Happy Birthday! Introducing the Anime Characters Celebrating Their Birthdays Today.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian – Voice Actors, Cast, Character List, Theme Song, and Synopsis

Alya, who sits next to the protagonist Masachika Kuze, always looks at him with a cold gaze but occasionall...

[Robin and Crocodile] ONE PIECE × LACOSTE Collaboration Announced: Full Details to Be Revealed on July 22

A collaboration between the popular manga "ONE PIECE" and the fashion brand "LACOSTE" has been announced.

[MHA] "My Hero Academia" Episode 149 Summary - Bakugo in Peril, UA's Big 3 Step Up!

Preview scene cuts from episode 11 (overall episode 149) of the 7th season of the TV anime "My Hero Academi...

[Precure] 14 Years Since Cure Sunshine's Debut: Fans Celebrate Iconic Transformation Scene

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Asahi Broadcasting's Sunday 8:30 Anime Day-By-Day Calendar ha...

[Japan Travel Information] USJ x Demon Slayer New Attractions and Restaurant Featuring Realistic Haganeduka Hotaru Unveils

Universal Studios Japan has unveiled two new limited-time attractions that allow guests to fully experience...

[Interesting Project] Machinery manufacturer Yanmar's Anime 'Miru' to Air in Spring 2025 with Producer of Gundam's 'Encounters ...

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has announced the broadcast of their original commercial anime "Miru" in spring 2...

[Ultraman] 'Ultra Replica Zero Slugger' Released Featuring Voices of Ultraman Zero

Bandai Namco Group's official online store "Premium Bandai" will start accepting pre-orders for the role-pl...

[21st Anniversary] A Miraculous Collaboration! 'Kuroko's Basketball' × 'Eyeshield 21' Crossover Illustration Released

To celebrate the release of the 21st anniversary book for the popular manga 'Eyeshield 21,' titled '21st An...

Ranma 1/2 – Voice Actors, Cast, Character List, Theme Song, Release Date, Streaming Services and Synopsis

The immensely popular manga "Ranma ½" is set to return with a completely new TV anime, airing for the first...

[Behind the Scenes Story] New Ranma ½ Anime: Megumi Hayashibara Initially Hesitant, But Confirms Role After Yamaguchi's Commitment

The production announcement event for the completely new anime "Ranma ½" (premiering on October 5 on Nippon...

[Cast Comments] Ranma ½ Returns: Megumi Hayashibara Reflects on Bittersweet Memories and New Challenges in the Upcoming Anime

The cast information for the completely new TV anime "Ranma ½" (premiering on October 5 on Nippon TV) has b...

[Finally] My Deer Friend Nokotan Viral Dance Scene Finally Appears in Episode 3: Revealing Koshitan's Embarrassing Past

The "intro stamina challenge" dance from the opening theme "Shika iro days," which garnered 19 million view...

[Oshi no Ko] Aqua from 'Oshi no Ko' Graces 'anan' Cover: Exclusive Interviews and Kento Nakajima Gravure Inside

The special edition cover of the women's weekly gravure magazine 'anan,' released on July 24, features Aqua...