[Interview] A “Gundam” That Doesn't Fight: The Vision Behind Osaka Expo’s Sole IP Pavilion Promoting Peace Through Mobile Suits

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai—where companies from across industries gather under the theme “Designing Future ...

Surprises in the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranking: A Pig? A Grandma? Unexpected Trivia and International Favorites Including Myaku...

With the first and mid-term results already announced, the final results of the 2025 Sanrio Character Ranki...

Will There Be a Last-Minute Shake-Up in the 40th Sanrio Character Ranking? Interview with the Organizers Reveals Key Trends

As the Sanrio Character Ranking marks its 40th anniversary, excitement is at an all-time high.

New Mini-Anime “Juju Sanpo” to Be Included in the Jujutsu Kaisen Recap Film — Stage Greeting Set for May 30

To celebrate the upcoming release of Jujutsu Kaisen: Theater Compilation - Hidden Inventory / Premature Dea...

[Interview] Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuichi Nakamura Analyzes the Rift Between Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto: "A Difference in Sides"

To celebrate the upcoming release of Jujutsu Kaisen: Theater Compilation - Hidden Inventory / Premature Dea...

[Interview] “Hindi Was the Hardest”—Saho Shirasu on Voicing Yachiyo and Speaking Five Languages in Apocalypse Hotel

Saho Shirasu talks about her role as Yachiyo, a humanoid robot waiting for guests in a post-human Earth hot...

Who Is HANAMARUOBAKE? Sanrio’s Wholesome Ghost Gains Popularity on TRAIN TV and Climbs Character Ranking Charts

For many commuters and students riding the train every day, feelings of fatigue, stress, or sleepiness can ...

“Gundam for Peace” Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Aims to Redefine the Future—Not Built for War, but for Hope

Among the many creative showcases at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, themed “Designing Future Society for Our L...

INTERVIEW: Is “Manga Is Hugely Popular Worldwide” Really True? Overseas Realities, Hidden Challenges, and What’s Needed to Boos...

Anime and manga are often touted as Japan’s proud, globally beloved cultural exports. However, particularly...

[INTERVIEW] Wonderful Precure! Episode on Pet Loss Moves Voice Actors to Tears: “The Animators Who Brought This to Life Are Tru...

To celebrate the release of the Wonderful Precure! Blu-ray Vol. 1, a special event exclusively for purchase...

[Interview] "Princessession Orchestra" Cast Azusa Aoi, Yuri Fujimoto, and Azusa Tachibana Share Admiration and Empathy for Thei...

Princessession Orchestra's heroines reflect on growth, dreams, and voice acting alongside veterans like Hir...

Chris Sanders on "The Wild Robot": The Emotion Beyond Words

The highly acclaimed animated film The Wild Robot, currently in theaters, has been nominated for three Acad...

Interview: Riyoko Ikeda Reflects on Gender Inequality in Her 20s and Staying True to Her Beliefs

The animated film The Rose of Versailles (Berubara) will premiere nationwide on January 31. Over 50 years s...

'BLEACH' Anime Is More Than Just Action: Masakazu Morita & Noriaki Sugiyama on Ichigo and Uryu's Relationship

Voice actors Masakazu Morita and Noriaki Sugiyama discuss their characters, Ichigo and Uryu, in 'BLEACH: Th...

‘Oshi no Ko’: Behind-the-Scenes Documentary on B Komachi Captures the Journey of the Trio

The live-action adaptation of Oshi no Ko by Amazon and Toei has been making waves with the drama series str...

Oshi no Ko Drama & Movie: Behind-the-Scenes with "B Komachi"

The live-action adaptation of Oshi no Ko, a collaboration between Amazon and Toei, continues to captivate a...

Netflix’s Live-Action ‘ONE PIECE’: Iñaki Godoy Interviews Eiichiro Oda in Japanese

As Netflix gears up for Season 2 of its live-action ONE PIECE, a newly released video features lead actor I...

Nagisa Saito × Nanoha Hara × ano: Bonds Deepened Through Idol Roles in Oshi no Ko [Interview Part 2]

Actors Nagisa Saito, Nanoha Hara, and ano, who play the idol group B Komachi in the live-action adaptation ...

B Komachi Members Nagisa Saito, Nanoha Hara, and ano Share Their Journey in Oshi no Ko: From Pressure to Confidence [Interview ...

Actors Nagisa Saito, Nanoha Hara, and ano, who play the idol group B Komachi in the live-action adaptation ...

Shone Magazine: “Best in the last 30 years.” Titles like Blue Lock and GALAXIAS Shine as the Editorial Team Focuses on Nurturin...

Weekly Shonen Magazine by Kodansha has seen remarkable success with young creators in recent years. We inte...