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Witch Hat Atelier Episode 6 Story & Preview Cuts Released: The Appearance of Olruggio, the Other Atelier Resident

The story and preview images for Episode 6 of the TV anime Witch Hat Atelier have been revealed. This episo...

Marika's Love Meter Malfunction Episode 5 Story & Preview Cuts Released: A Sudden Accident at the Aquarium Date

The story and preview images for Episode 5 of the TV anime Marika's Love Meter Malfunction have been reveal...

Do You Like Big Girls? Episode 6 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Kyoka’s Secret Is Finally Revealed!

The story and preview images for EP 6 of the TV anime Do You Like Big Girls? (Ookii Onnanoko wa Suki desu k...

MAO Episode 6 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Nanoka Recalls the Day of the Accident Eight Years Ago

The story and preview images for Episode 6 of the TV anime MAO, the latest work by Rumiko Takahashi, have b...

Draw This, Then Die! Anime Reveals First Main Trailer, Kitani Tatsuya Performs Opening Theme Ahead of July 3 Premiere

The upcoming TV anime Draw This, Then Die! will begin broadcasting on July 3, 2026, at 11:30 PM JST across ...

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Light Novel Ranking May 11 2026

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of May 11 2026.

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Manga Ranking May 11 2026

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of May 11 2026.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Creator Kazuki Takahashi’s First Original Art Exhibition Announced for Tokyo This Winter, With Messages From Shunsuke...

The first-ever original art exhibition dedicated to legendary manga creator Kazuki Takahashi, best known fo...

[Obituary] Kenji Ohba, Star of Space Sheriff Gavan, Dies at 71; Daughter and Voice Actor Nao Wakaba Pays Tribute

Kenji Ohba, the actor best known for playing Retsu Ichijoji, also known as Gavan, in Space Sheriff Gavan, d...

Yowamushi Pedal Reaches Major Milestone as Volume 100 Hits Shelves After 18 Years

The manga series Yowamushi Pedal by Wataru Watanabe reached a major milestone on May 8 with the release of ...

Gabby (Gabu chan) Character Guide: Daemons of the Shadow Realm Explained

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Gabby guide covering her profile, age, powers, Tsugai, background, and role in ...

Hana Character Guide: Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) Explained

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Hana guide covering her profile, age, powers, Tsugai, background, and role in t...

Daemons of the Shadow Realm Episode 6 Story & Preview Cuts Released: A Mysterious Attacker Strikes the Kagemori Estate as Yuru ...

The story and preview images for Episode 6 of the TV anime Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai) hav...

Akane-banashi Episode 6 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Akane Requests Entry into the Student Rakugo Championship

The story and preview images for Episode 6 of the TV anime Akane-banashi have been revealed. This episode w...

[Obituary] Anime Director Tatsuo Sato Dies of Liver Failure at 61, Known for Soar High! Isami and Bodacious Space Pirates

Anime director and storyboard artist Tatsuo Sato has died of liver failure on April 24, 2026, at the age of...

Farming Life in Another World Season 2 Episode 6 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Hiraku Mediates a Dragon’s Marriage Troubles

The story and preview images for Episode 6 of the TV anime Farming Life in Another World Season 2 have been...

Wistoria: Wand and Sword Episode 17 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Graduation Day and the Path to the Tower

The story and preview images for Episode 17 of the TV anime Wistoria: Wand and Sword have been revealed. Th...

Dorohedoro Season 2 Episode 9 Story & Preview Cuts Released: En Is Dead and Sorcerers Are in Chaos

The story and preview images for Episode 9 of the TV anime Dorohedoro Season 2 have been revealed. This epi...

World Is Dancing Anime Confirms July 2 Premiere Date, Reveals Main PV and Key Visual

The upcoming TV anime World Is Dancing, based on the manga by Kazuto Mihara that was serialized in Kodansha...

BORUTO: TWO BLUE VORTEX and Ikimonogakari’s “BAKU” Collaboration Music Video to Premiere on Jump Channel

A new JUMP MV collaboration featuring BORUTO: TWO BLUE VORTEX and Ikimonogakari’s song “BAKU” will premiere...