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Voice Actor of the Year’s Biggest On Air Blunder Announced: “Is This an Honor?” as Major Comedian Joins Say You to Yo Asobi

Say You to Yo Asobi wrapped up 2025 with a special year end broadcast on ABEMA, where viewers voted for the...

Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! Part 2 Reveals Key Visual and New 60 Second PV Ahead of January 2026 Release

Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu! has unveiled the key visual and a new 60 second promotional...

Pac-Man Marks 45th Anniversary With a Dream Conversation With Sonic Two Iconic Characters Reflect on Their Journeys Across Gene...

Pac-Man, celebrating his 45th anniversary this year, and Sonic, who will mark his 35th anniversary next yea...

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Light Novel Ranking Dec 26 2025

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of Dec 26 2025.

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Manga Ranking Dec 26 2025

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of Dec 26 2025.

Tamon's B-Side Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Everyone’s Idol Tamon Has a Totally Different “Real” Face?

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Tamon's B-Side have been revealed. This episode ...

Tune In to the Midnight Heart Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Arisu Searches for a Streamer Guided Only by a Voice

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Tune In to the Midnight Heart have been revealed...

Is the Order a Rabbit? New Anime Project Confirmed as a Feature Length Theatrical Film, Produced by Bibury Animation Studios

The popular anime series Is the Order a Rabbit? has officially announced a brand new anime project, which w...

[Final] SPY×FAMILY Season 3 Episode 50 Preview Cuts Released: Was the Mission a Success? Each Member Bears Their Wounds

The preview images for Episode 50 of the TV anime SPY×FAMILY have been revealed. This episode will air on S...

[Final] One Punch Man Season 3 Episode 36 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Monster King Orochi Finally Appears Before Saitama

The story and preview images for Episode 36 of the TV anime One Punch Man Season 3 have been released. This...

[Final] Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Episode 12 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Luna Bakes a Cake for Otori

Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right Episode 12 story and preview cuts released. Airs December 29 at 12:00 AM...

Paru Itagaki Exhibition Unveils Newly Drawn Key Visual Featuring Major Characters from BEASTARS and SANDA, with Highlights of t...

The Paru Itagaki Exhibition, celebrating the manga artist’s 10th anniversary, has revealed its official tit...

Voice Actress Marika Kono Stuns in a Mini Skirt and Off Shoulder Santa Outfit: Fans React “Visuals Are Exploding” and “World Cl...

Popular voice actress Marika Kono updated her X account on the 24th, posting photos of herself in a Santa o...

Uma Musume Cinderella Gray Concludes After Five and a Half Years in Weekly Young Jump

The manga Uma Musume Cinderella Gray has reached its final chapter in Weekly Young Jump issues 4 and 5. The...

Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Episode 13 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Futaba Explodes With Hatred and Resentment Toward He...

The story and preview images for Episode 13 of the TV anime Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider have been rele...

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class Anime to Premiere in April 2026, PV and Opening Theme Artist Revealed

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class has been confirmed to air starting in April 2026....

New Original Video Animation Announced for “Magical Princess Minky Momo”

The classic magical girl anime Magical Princess Minky Momo will receive a brand new original video animatio...

[Final] A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace Episode 13 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Sato Asks to Meet Futami’s Parents

The story and preview images for Episode 13 of the TV anime A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace have be...

Blue Lock Latest Illustration Sparks Massive Buzz as Fans Flood Real Furniture Brand’s Website

The latest Blue Lock illustration featuring real Ritzwell designer chairs sparked massive fan interest, tem...

Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 48 and 49 (S3, EP1) Synopsis & Scene Images Released: Naoya Zenin Appears as Yuta Okkotsu Corners Yuji a...

The story and preview images for Episodes 48 and 49 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1 have b...