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[Anime Song Chart] YOASOBI's "Idol" Reaches 800 Million Streams, Fastest in Oricon History

YOASOBI's "Idol" has achieved a milestone by surpassing 800 million cumulative streams, becoming the third ...

[Baki Stage] "Baki the Grappler" to Make Stage Debut in December with Yuugo Sato as Baki and Former Sumo Wrestler Ryogoku Hiros...

The manga "Baki the Grappler" will be adapted into a stage play for the first time. Titled "Baki the Grappl...

[Happy Birthday] Anime Character Birthdays of Today 6,August

Here are the main anime characters celebrating their birthday today. Hamutaro, Kaburu-kun

[Tokusatsu] Ultraman Dyna's GUTS Eagle Returns with Enhanced Size and Features in "Ultra Ride Chronicle GUTS Eagle"

Premium Bandai, the official online store of the Bandai Namco Group, has started accepting reservations for...

[MHA] Special Illustration Released to Celebrate the Conclusion of "My Hero Academia" – Animators' Tribute to Toga

The manga "My Hero Academia" (author: Kohei Horikoshi) has concluded its ten-year run with the final chapte...

[Paris2024] "Haikyuu!!" Creator Thrilled by Paris Olympics! Releases Special Illustration Featuring Kuroo's Smile: "What a Face...

During the quarterfinals of men's volleyball at the Paris Olympics on the 5th, Japan faced Italy in an inte...

[Pokémon] Flygon's Presence Stirs Excitement! Chosen as a Member of the Pokémon Dragon Squad: "As Expected of Our Flygon" and "...

The new Pokémon merchandise, "Pokémon POCKET STATUE -Dragon Type-," is set to be released on November 25th.

[Tokusatsu] Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Show Series 2 Rehearsal Revealed: Kamen Rider Drive Joins the Action

The second installment of the hero show series "Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger" (TV Asahi) titled "Bunviolet's ...

[Ghibli] Spirited Away Stage Play's Final Performance in London to be Exclusively Live-Streamed on Hulu

The final performance of the stage play "Spirited Away," held at the London Coliseum from April to August, ...

[JJK] Special PV for Nobara Kugisaki's Birthday from "Jujutsu Kaisen" to be Released

To celebrate the birthday of Nobara Kugisaki, a character from the manga "Jujutsu Kaisen," a special PV wil...

[Tensura] Luminous' Perspective Revealed – Rimuru vs. Hinata Behind the Scenes: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Episode...

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 17.5 (overall Episode 65.5) of the third season of the TV anime...

[Summer Anime] Apology for Delay in Broadcasting and Streaming of "Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season II" Episo...

The production committee has announced that the broadcasting and streaming of episodes 5 and beyond of the ...

[In 2025] "Kaiju No. 8" Season 2 to Air in 2025, Compilation of Season 1 & "Hoshina's Day Off" Theatrical Release Announced

It has been confirmed that the second season of the TV anime "Kaiju No. 8" will air in 2025. Alongside this...

[MHA] "My Hero Academia" to Hold First Global Character Popularity Poll: Winner to Receive "WORLD BEST HERO" Title and a Statue!

The main voting stage will take place over approximately two months, from August 5 at 6 PM to September 30 ...

[Oshi no Ko] Melt Struggles with Powerlessness, Aqua's Secret Plan? - Episode 17 Synopsis and Preview Released

The synopsis and preview images for Episode 6 (overall Episode 17) of the second season of the anime "Oshi ...

[MHA] "My Hero Academia" Concludes: Author Encourages Fans to "Remember Deku and Friends" - Featured in The New York Times with...

The message, to be published in the August 5 morning edition of "The New York Times" (local time), features...

[Paris Olympics] Fastest Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan at the Paris Olympics Sparks Buzz: Blue-Eyes White Dragon & Exodia Charms in the Spotlight

What caught significant attention in Japan was his display of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" a...

[Legendary] Pixar's Top Creatives and Director Hayao Miyazaki Engage in a Rare Dialogue

It has been revealed that Pixar's Top Creatives had a dialogue with Studio Ghibli’s Director Hayao Miyazaki...

[Japan Travel] USJ Hollywood Dream Ride to Feature Chainsaw Man with Kenshi Yonezu's "KICK BACK" - Samurai Sword vs. Chainsaw

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Konohana Ward, Osaka, announced on the 5th a new collaboration with the TV...

[MHA] "My Hero Academia Movie Surpasses ¥890 Million ($6.22 Million) in 3 Days, Series' Best Start Ever"

The box office information for the fourth theatrical installment of the anime "My Hero Academia" titled "My...