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Akane-banashi Characters List | Names, Voice Actor and Profile Summary

This article provides a comprehensive list of the characters from the rakugo-themed anime Akane-banashi, in...

Girls und Panzer Final Chapter Part 5 Set for October 9 Japan Release With Dolby Cinema and 4DX Screenings

The anime film Girls und Panzer Final Chapter Part 5 will premiere in Japan on October 9, 2026, with the la...

Pokémon Horizons Episode 132 Story & Preview Cuts Released:Lucario Discovers a New Way to Use Aura as Roy Pursues Mega Evolution

The story and scene cuts for Episode 132 of Pokémon Horizons have been officially unveiled. This new episod...

Masako Nozawa, Voice of Son Goku, Becomes First Voice Actor with a “Star Handprint,” Jokes She Couldn’t Attend Due to a “Job Sa...

Masako Nozawa, the legendary voice actor best known as the voice of Son Goku, has become the first voice ac...

The Dangers in My Heart Season 3 Confirmed for 2027 TV Anime Broadcast, Commemorative Illustration Revealed

The Dangers in My Heart Season 3 has officially been confirmed, with the TV anime scheduled to air in 2027....

Scum of the Brave Episode 10 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Jogamine Struggles as She Refuses to Kill Her Enemy

The story and preview images for Episode 10 of the TV anime Scum of the Brave have been revealed. This epis...

[Final] Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Episode 11 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Yuki Confronts a Murderer

The story and preview images for Episode 11 of the TV anime Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table ha...

In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Episode 10 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Kohaku, Yoi, and Takuto Unexpectedly Run Into Each Other

The story and preview images for Episode 10 of the TV anime In the Clear Moonlit Dusk have been revealed. T...

Kenjiro Tsuda Shyly Laughs About New Photobook “It’s Embarrassing” and Reveals He Once Turned It Down “I’m Already Over 50…”

Kenjiro Tsuda marked the release of his new photobook while candidly admitting he felt embarrassed about be...

Blue Lock Creator Yusuke Nomura Reveals He Once Worked Part Time at UNIQLO, Calls Collaboration T Shirt a Great Honor

Blue Lock creator Yusuke Nomura has revealed a personal connection to UNIQLO after the brand announced a ne...

[Obituary] Voice Actress Masako Ikeda Dies at 87: Maetel, Reika Ryuzaki, Audrey Hepburn Dubs

Masako Ikeda, the acclaimed Japanese voice actress known for Maetel and many other iconic roles, died of a ...

Star Detective Precure Episode 7 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Anna Starts School and Falls Into a Strange Labyrinth, Luluka A...

The story and preview images for Episode 7 of Star Detective Precure! have been revealed. The episode is sc...

Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 Main PV Revealed as Chizuru and Kazuya’s Hidden Relationship Faces Exposure, Full Voice Cast Comments

Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 will begin airing on April 10 at 2:23 a.m. on MBS, TBS, CBC, and other Animeism ...

The Person in a Villainess TV Anime Set for 2027, Miyuki Sawashiro Cast as Remilia and Rie Takahashi as Emi

The Person in a Villainess will be adapted into a television anime in 2027. The series, written by Makiburo...

Multi Mind Mayhem TV Anime Announced, Yusuke Kobayashi Cast as Bard in Noble, Warlord, and Otaku Rise to Power Story

Multi Mind Mayhem is getting a TV anime adaptation. A teaser visual featuring Bard, the hero who carries th...

Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy Episode 11 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Aika Realizes Her Heart Pounding for Kota

The story and preview images for Episode 11 of the TV anime Ichigo Aika: Strawberry Elegy have been reveale...

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Light Novel Ranking Mar 16 2026

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of Mar 16 2026.

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Manga Ranking Mar 16 2026

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of Mar 16 2026.

Ajipon x Doraemon: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil Campaign Offers Limited Cap Cover

Mizkan has launched the “Pon! Adventure Campaign,” a collaboration between its seasoning product Ajipon and...

Netflix Live Action ONE PIECE Cast Reflect on the Straw Hat Bond and Share Messages for New Beginnings

The Netflix live action ONE PIECE Season 2 has begun streaming, bringing the beloved Straw Hat crew back to...