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[Pokémon] Flygon's Presence Stirs Excitement! Chosen as a Member of the Pokémon Dragon Squad: "As Expected of Our Flygon" and "...

The new Pokémon merchandise, "Pokémon POCKET STATUE -Dragon Type-," is set to be released on November 25th.

[Tokusatsu] Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Show Series 2 Rehearsal Revealed: Kamen Rider Drive Joins the Action

The second installment of the hero show series "Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger" (TV Asahi) titled "Bunviolet's ...

[Ghibli] Spirited Away Stage Play's Final Performance in London to be Exclusively Live-Streamed on Hulu

The final performance of the stage play "Spirited Away," held at the London Coliseum from April to August, ...

[JJK] Special PV for Nobara Kugisaki's Birthday from "Jujutsu Kaisen" to be Released

To celebrate the birthday of Nobara Kugisaki, a character from the manga "Jujutsu Kaisen," a special PV wil...

[Tensura] Luminous' Perspective Revealed – Rimuru vs. Hinata Behind the Scenes: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Episode...

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 17.5 (overall Episode 65.5) of the third season of the TV anime...

[Summer Anime] Apology for Delay in Broadcasting and Streaming of "Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season II" Episo...

The production committee has announced that the broadcasting and streaming of episodes 5 and beyond of the ...

[In 2025] "Kaiju No. 8" Season 2 to Air in 2025, Compilation of Season 1 & "Hoshina's Day Off" Theatrical Release Announced

It has been confirmed that the second season of the TV anime "Kaiju No. 8" will air in 2025. Alongside this...

[MHA] "My Hero Academia" to Hold First Global Character Popularity Poll: Winner to Receive "WORLD BEST HERO" Title and a Statue!

The main voting stage will take place over approximately two months, from August 5 at 6 PM to September 30 ...

[Oshi no Ko] Melt Struggles with Powerlessness, Aqua's Secret Plan? - Episode 17 Synopsis and Preview Released

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 6 (overall Episode 17) of the second season of the anime "Oshi ...

[MHA] "My Hero Academia" Concludes: Author Encourages Fans to "Remember Deku and Friends" - Featured in The New York Times with...

The message, to be published in the August 5 morning edition of "The New York Times" (local time), features...

[Paris Olympics] Fastest Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan at the Paris Olympics Sparks Buzz: Blue-Eyes White Dragon & Exodia Charms in the Spotlight

What caught significant attention in Japan was his display of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" a...

[Legendary] Pixar's Top Creatives and Director Hayao Miyazaki Engage in a Rare Dialogue

It has been revealed that Pixar's Top Creatives had a dialogue with Studio Ghibli’s Director Hayao Miyazaki...

[Japan Travel] USJ Hollywood Dream Ride to Feature Chainsaw Man with Kenshi Yonezu's "KICK BACK" - Samurai Sword vs. Chainsaw

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Konohana Ward, Osaka, announced on the 5th a new collaboration with the TV...

[MHA] "My Hero Academia Movie Surpasses ¥890 Million ($6.22 Million) in 3 Days, Series' Best Start Ever"

The box office information for the fourth theatrical installment of the anime "My Hero Academia" titled "My...

[Manga Board Game] Board Games for "My Hero Academia" and "DEATH NOTE" to be Released in Winter 2024!

Shueisha Games announced on August 5 that they will release two new board games from their "Manga Board Gam...

[Happy Birthday] Anime Character Birthdays of Today 5,August

Here are the main anime characters celebrating their birthday today. Kafka Hibino from Kaiju No. 8, Pieck F...

[INTERVIEW] "Inside Out 2" Becomes a Global Hit with Relatable Adult Emotions: Interview with the Director & Producer

Director Kelsey Mann and producer Mark Nielsen, who visited Japan in mid-July, expressed their excitement i...

[INTERVIEW] Pete Docter of Pixar Discusses Anxiety Over Ennui and the Joy of Global Success

We interviewed Pete Docter, who directed the Academy Award-winning "Inside Out" (2015) and is now the execu...

[Business] KADOKAWA Announces Results of Information Leak Investigation: Personal Data of 254,241 People Confirmed Leaked

On the 5th, KADOKAWA released the results of their investigation into the information leak caused by a rans...

[Voice Actor] Akari Kito's New Photo Book Features Lingerie & Bikini Shots! Revealing Bare Skin: "Heart-Throbbing" and "Amazing"

The covers of the standard and Amazon limited editions of popular voice actress Akari Kito's anniversary ph...