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Ultraman Heroes EXPO 2025 Announced – Special 15th Anniversary Supporter Seat for Ultraman Zero

Tsuburaya Productions has announced the Ultraman Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival in Tokyo Dome City, whi...

[Dragon Ball DAIMA] At 87, Masako Nozawa Reflects on 300+ Roles: Dragon Ball’s Goku Lives On Inside Me [Past Interview]

Last year, Masako Nozawa, the voice of Son Goku in the popular Dragon Ball series, was recognized by Guinne...

Animator Toshinari Yamashita Passes Away – Known for Nanako Kaitai Shinsho and Divergence Eve Character Designs

Animator Toshinari Yamashita passed away on October 1. This was announced by Zero-G Co., Ltd. on their offi...

Takeru Satoh's All-White "White Blood Cell" Look in Cells at Work! Film Creates Buzz on Social Media

Actor Takeru Satoh made an appearance on Warner Bros. Japan's official Instagram by October 10, drawing att...

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End – Top Quotes and Scenes Revealed for Fern, Stark, and Frieren in Anniversary Poll

The results of the 1st Anniversary survey for the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End TV anime have been announce...

KONAMI and FIFA Announce eSports Collaboration: FIFAe World Cup Featuring eFootball Coming in 2024

KONAMI Digital Entertainment (hereafter "KONAMI") announced on October 10 that it has signed a partnership ...

Kirby Graces the Cover of anan with Exclusive Stickers – Special Edition Available October 16

It has been revealed that Kirby and Waddle Dee from the popular game series Kirby will grace the cover of t...

[Happy Birthday] Celebrate Anime Birthdays 10,October : Naruto and Sae Itoshi and Gintoki's Special Day!

Here are the main anime characters celebrating their birthday today.

Lycoris Recoil x Sumida Aquarium Collaboration: Limited-Edition Goods and Drinks Available from Oct 25

On the 9th, Sumida Aquarium announced that it will collaborate with the TV anime Lycoris Recoil from Octobe...

Gender-Swapped Cosplay of Sanraku & Saiga-0 from Shangri-La Frontier Impresses Fans in Weekly Shonen Magazine

Cosplayers Kokoro Shinozaki and Eiri appeared in the 45th issue of Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha), relea...

Is Oni Okay? A Dull Sound from His Wrist: Episode 3 Synopsis & Preview of The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIFINAL

The synopsis and scene previews for Episode 3 of the TV anime The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP SEMIF...

“The Boy and the Heron” Exhibit at Ghibli Museum Showcases Hand-Drawn Background Art Starting Nov 23

The special exhibition “The Boy and the Heron” at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, which has been held s...

[BREAKING] Oshi no Ko Manga Ending After 4 Years: Final Chapter to Be Released on November 14

The popular manga Oshi no Ko (Story by Aka Akasaka, Art by Mengo Yokoyari) will conclude with the final cha...

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story - Kyoto Douran Arc Episode 26 (Season 2, Episode2) Synopsis & Preview Cut Released

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 26, titled "Meiji Tokaido Journey," from the anime Rurouni Kens...

[Dragon Ball DAIMA] Masako Nozawa Reveals She Avoids Talking to 'Enemy' Roles During Dragon Ball Recording [Past Interview]

Voice actors Masako Nozawa, Toshio Furukawa, and Yuko Minaguchi appeared at a special screening and stage g...

Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Voice Actors, Cast, Characters, and Synopsis

The seventh season of Natsume's Book of Friends returns with new episodes, cast, and character details star...

"Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo" Anime Special Episodes Streaming on YouTube to Celebrate Stage Adaptation – Premieres October 9

In celebration of the stage adaptation of the manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, titled Super Hajike Stage☆Bobobo-bo ...

Ghibli Park to Screen "Mei and the Baby Cat Bus" and Launch Limited-Time Pork Kakuni Sandwich

Tickets for Ghibli Park in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, located within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorativ...

Pokémon GO and Chikyu no Arukikata Launch Official Routes – Explore Japan with Exclusive In-Game Routes

The location-based smartphone game Pokémon GO has announced its first-ever collaboration with the popular t...

"NARUTO" x ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Music Video Premieres Featuring Naruto and Shikamaru’s Journey

New updates have been announced for the large-scale collaboration project 【JUMP MV】 between Sony Music an...