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Baymax Becomes a Sumo Wrestler in Exclusive Collaboration with the Japan Sumo Association

The Japan Sumo Association has announced a unique collaboration featuring Disney's beloved Baymax from the ...

Film 'Look Back' Streaming on Prime Video from November 8 - Original Author Thrilled with Its Completion: "Truly Amazing"

The animated film 'Look Back' will be exclusively available on Prime Video worldwide starting November 8. T...

Kazuo Umezz’s Legacy: Manga Artists Remember the Horror Legend

Following the announcement of Kazuo Umezz’s passing on October 28, 2024, manga artists across Japan have sh...

Obituary: Kazuo Umezz, Beloved Manga Artist Known for Makoto-chan and Horror Masterpieces, Dies at 88

Famed manga artist Kazuo Umezz (Umezu Kazuo) passed away on October 28, 2024, at the age of 88, as announce...

BLEACH: Uryu Ishida’s Complete Quincy Form Stuns Fans—"Even Manga Readers Didn’t Expect This!"

Episode 30 of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – Conflict Arc aired on October 26, revealing a stunning debu...

Sgt. Frog Takes Over Shibuya with Massive Banner for "Anime Day" Celebrations

In celebration of "Anime Day" on October 22, a massive banner featuring Sgt. Frog (Keroro Gunsou) from the ...

Like a Dragon: Yakuza - Ryoma Takeuchi on the Live-Action Adaptation: "You Have to Take Risks for Surprises"

On October 21, the world premiere of the Amazon Original drama Like a Dragon: Yakuza - Beyond the Game took...

This Monster Wants to Eat Me TV Anime Set for 2025 Release with PV Reveal: Reina Ueda to Voice Main Character

The popular manga This Monster Wants to Eat Me (Watashi wo Tabetai, Hito de Nashi) is set to receive a TV a...

Obituary: Legendary Singer-Songwriter Noboru Kimura Passes Away at 72: Known for 'Lupin III' and 'Ultraman 80' Songs

Noboru Kimura, the influential singer-songwriter behind iconic anime and tokusatsu songs, passed away in mi...

No More Unauthorized AI: Voice Actors Stand Against AI Misuse

The first installment of the awareness campaign "NOMORE Unauthorized AI" has been released, featuring promi...

Solo Leveling Season 2 Reveals New Trailer and Storyline: Battle for the ‘Elixir of Life’

The highly anticipated Solo Leveling Season 2 - Arise from the Shadow will begin airing in January 2025. To...

[Pokémon] Pokémon Episode 70: Tinkatink’s Hammer and Bombirdier’s Theft

The official preview and screenshots for episode 70 of the popular anime Pokémon have been revealed. The ep...

Shohei Ohtani's Success Delays ONE PIECE TV Broadcast Due to Emergency MLB World Series Coverage

On October 21, Fuji TV announced that they would be airing all the MLB World Series games live, following t...

Sushiro Collaborates with Sanrio's Kuromi for Sweet Potato-Themed Desserts and Exclusive Items

Sushiro has announced a collaboration with Sanrio’s popular character Kuromi as part of their "Oimo Fest 20...

Industry First: Fragrance Inspired by Hatsune Miku's "Cinderella" Song Set for Release

Ueni Trading has announced the release of a limited-edition fragrance inspired by Hatsune Miku's song "Cind...

Monster Hunter x Hololive Gamers Collaboration: Exclusive Prizes Featuring Talents' Chosen Palico Costumes

Capcom has announced the second wave of its collaboration between Monster Hunter and Hololive Gamers. This ...

Pokémon and ONE PIECE Trading Cards Expand to Europe through Timewitch and Tier One Partnership

Timewitch, a company specializing in outsourcing through time zone differences, has announced a partnership...

EDENS ZERO Game Set for 2025 Release on PS5, Xbox, and PC

Konami Digital Entertainment has announced the release of a new action RPG based on Hiro Mashima’s popular ...

Miniature Android 18 Steals the Spotlight in Dragon Ball DAIMA: "Ultra Beautiful" and "The Ultimate Wife"

The second episode of the new anime series Dragon Ball DAIMA has been released, and fans are raving over on...

[Spoiler Alert] Cover of ONE PIECE Volume 110 Unveiled: Luffy and the Five Elders Face Off and...

The highly anticipated cover for ONE PIECE Volume 110 has been officially revealed, showcasing a tense mome...