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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Episode 11 – Oguri Cap Faces 10-to-1 Showdown

Episode 11 of the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, titled “The Star of Kasamatsu,” will air on June 15 ac...

Beyblade Concept Bar to Open in Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa This August with Battle Zone and Themed Menu

A dream hangout for Beyblade fans is coming to Tokyo. BEYBLADE BAR TOKYO, a permanent concept bar where gue...

“Orb: On the Movements of the Earth” Stage Play Unveils Cast Visuals Featuring Masataka Kubota and Toko Miura

The stage adaptation of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, the acclaimed historical manga by Uoto, has rev...

Chiikawa x Converse Collab Returns with Mismatched Sneaker Designs This June

Converse has unveiled its second collaboration with Chiikawa, the beloved Japanese character brand, releasi...

Japan’s MEXT Collaborates with Dr. STONE for 2025 Science White Paper

The beloved anime Dr. STONE has partnered with Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and ...

Latest: Japan Weekly Light Novel Sales Ranking As of June 16 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of June 16 2025.

Latest: Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of June 16 2025 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of June 16 2025.

[A Voice Actor’s Masterstroke] Koichi Yamadera Recreates 26 Sound Effects in Suntory’s New Ad—Calls It the “Hardest Role” in Hi...

Koichi Yamadera voices 26 unique sound effects in Suntory’s new anime ad for ALL-FREE, calling it the most ...

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 11 Alphacide : The Inevitable Clash Between MACHU and Nyaan Unfolds—Preview Cut Reveals a ...

The preview for episode 11 of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, titled The Rose of Sharon, has been r...

Mystery Pretty Cure Duo Revealed: Cure Zukyun & Cure Kiss! Voice Cast and Debut Song Unveiled

Cure Zukyun and Cure Kiss from "You and Idol Pretty Cure" revealed as Purirun and Meroron. Voices by Yoshin...

Clevatess Episode 1 Story & Preview Images Released: King of Magical Beasts

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of Clevatess: The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corp...

Apocalypse Hotel Episode 11 Story & Preview Stills Released: Yachiyo Takes a Break

The story and preview stills for Episode 11 of the anime Apocalypse Hotel have been revealed. This episode ...

Kengan Ashura Series Finale: Season 2 Part 2 Set to Air in September on TOKYO MX and MBS

The final chapter of the anime series Kengan Ashura, titled Season 2 Part 2, will begin airing in September...

Anime Adaptation Confirmed for “I Want to End This Love Game,” a Romantic Comedy of Mutual Crushes

The romantic comedy manga I Want to End This Love Game (Japanese title: Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai), curr...

The Apothecary Diaries Episode 46 Story & Preview Images Released: Loulan’s Resolve, the Imperial Guards, and Maomao’s Decision

Episode 46 of the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries (aired on Nippon TV, Fridays at 11:00 PM On June 14) titl...

New Short Anime Project “Light Novel Anime” Launches: Featuring 4 Original Works Including One by “The Apothecary Diaries” Author

Light Novel Anime project launches July 12 with 4 short anime including Femme Fatale Training Plan by The A...

Gundam and Love Live! Unveil Joint Visual Featuring 12 Characters Ahead of Chayamachi Oshi Festival 2025

In celebration of the upcoming “Chayamachi Oshi Festival 2025,” set to take place across the Umeda-Chayamac...

Pokémon x Crocs Debuts 4 Clog Designs Featuring Pikachu and Eevee

Crocs has teamed up with Pokémon for a brand-new footwear collaboration released on June 11, 2025.

Musical ‘The Twelve Kingdoms’ Reveals PV Featuring Double Yoko Cast

The stage adaptation of The Twelve Kingdoms: Shadow of the Moon, Sea of Shadow has unveiled its first promo...

Golden Kamuy Spin-Off Novel ‘Tsurumi’s Last Wish’ Out Oct 17

The first-ever official spin-off novel from Golden Kamuy is set to release on October 17, 2025. Titled Gold...