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Rock Is a Lady's Modesty Episode 5 Story & Preview Stills Released: Looked Down on by a Smug Singer, Spotted by Her Sister... T...

The story and preview stills for Episode 4 of Rock Is a Lady's Modesty have been revealed. The episode is s...

Voice Actor Yuki Kaji's AI App “Soyogi Soyogi AI” to Shut Down in August After One Year, Citing Differences in Vision

The AI character interaction app “Soyogi Soyogi AI,” produced by renowned voice actor Yuki Kaji, will offic...

Fire Force Season 3 Episode 5: Story & Preview Stills Revealed: Company 8 Rushes to Obi, Blocked by Dragon Article

The story and preview stills for Episode 5 of Fire Force Season 3 have been revealed. The episode is set to...

The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Episode 5 Story & Preview Released: Kanna Investigates a Doppelgänger

Episode 5 of The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei airs May 6. Story details and preview images have...

TO BE HERO X Episode 5 Story & Preview Stills Released: A New Chapter Begins: The E-Soul Episode

Episode 5 of the new anime TO BE HERO X, co-produced by bilibili and Aniplex, airs May 4 in Japan. Story an...

The Too-Perfect Saint Episode 5 Story & Preview Released: Philia Becomes a Tutor

The anime The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom has revealed the syn...

Tottori Governor Hirai Cosplays as Kitaro and Conan in Comic Trio at Osaka Expo Anime Festival

On April 30, the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival began at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, drawing a...

Pokémon Voice Actress Rica Matsumoto Performs Iconic Theme at Osaka Expo: “Truly Honored” by Global Fans’ Cheers

On April 30, voice actress and singer Rica Matsumoto opened the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Fes...

Cool Japan Anime Manga Tourism Festival Opens at Osaka Expo—Showcasing Sacred Sites and Beloved Characters

The Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival kicked off on April 30 at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, bring...

[Spoilers] Gundam GQuuuuuuX Unveils Character Design for New Pilot Shiiko Sugai Featured in Episode 4

A newly introduced character from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Shiiko Sugai, made her first appearance in ...

Jujutsu Kaisen x JR Central Launches Osaka Collaboration With New Illustrations, Exclusive Goods, and Onboard Quizzes

The second installment of the collaboration between the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen and Central Japan Rail...

Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? Episode 5 Story & Preview Stills Released: Yuu Stays Over at Himari's House!?

The story and preview images for episode 5 of Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? have been released. The ep...

[Spoilers] Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 4 Introduces New Characters—Fans Say “This Deserved a Theatrical Release”

Episode 4 of the latest entry in the long-running Mobile Suit Gundam anime series—Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuu...

YOSHIKI-Produced Vocal Group Bi-ray Performs the U.S. National Anthem at MLB Game Before Official Debut

At a Major League Baseball (MLB) game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins, a special even...

Small Wonders, Big Learning: How Miniature Worlds Like SMALL WORLDS TOKYO Are Changing Education

SMALL WORLDS TOKYO, Asia’s largest miniature museum, offers a unique experience where visitors can immerse ...

Kenshi Yonezu's "Plazma" Brings Gunpla to Life in a Stop-Motion Dance Video

Gunpla models dance to Kenshi Yonezu's "Plazma" in a stop-motion video created by Animist, celebrating the ...

"Aoashi" TV Anime Confirms Season 2 for 2026 as the Popular Soccer Manga Surpasses 23 Million Copies

The TV anime adaptation of Aoashi, the popular soccer manga series by Yugo Kobayashi serialized in Weekly B...

Kowloon Generic Romance Episode 5 Story and Preview Cuts Revealed: Yaomay Loses Herself, Reiko Rushes to Her Side

The preview images and story summary for Episode 5 of the TV anime Kowloon Generic Romance have been releas...

"Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" Episode 4 "The Witch's War" Airs on April 30, Hinting at a New Development

The latest entry in the Mobile Suit Gundam anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, will air its highly ...

Visual for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7 "Steel Ball Run" Unveiled Featuring Johnny & Gyro

The visual for the upcoming TV anime Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has been unveiled, featuring ...