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Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising Set for August 28 Release After Multiple Delays

The new Puella Magi Madoka Magica film has officially set a new release date. Puella Magi Madoka Magica the...

Gintama Creator Hideaki Sorachi’s Debut One Shot Dandelion Gets Netflix Anime Adaptation This April With 7 Episodes

Hideaki Sorachi’s debut one shot Dandelion, created before Gintama, is set to receive a Netflix anime adapt...

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Light Novel Ranking Mar 2 2026

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly Light Novel ranking for the week of Mar 2 2026.

Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Manga Ranking Mar 2 2026

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of Mar 2 2026.

Starting Today: McDonald’s Japan Launches Happy Meal “UNO” Collaboration with SPY×FAMILY and My Hero Academia

McDonald’s Japan has begun offering a special Happy Meal “UNO” collaboration featuring SPY×FAMILY and My He...

From Zero Manga Experience to Excellence Prize: 21 Year Old Student Atavana Wins LINE Manga Indies Student Grand Prix 2025

The LINE Manga Indies Student Grand Prix 2025 drew attention when 21 year old student Atavana, who had zero...

Voice Actress Kanon Shizaki Reveals Lingerie and Provocative Cuts Ahead of Photobook Release, Makes First Appearance in FRIDAY

Kanon Shizaki appears in FRIDAY for the first time, unveiling lingerie preview cuts from her debut photoboo...

Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? Episode 8 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Akane and Nadeshiko Stay at a ...

The story and preview images for Episode 8 of the TV anime Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an A...

Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 21 (S2EP8) Story & Preview Cuts Released: Gantetsusai and Fuchi Corner Tao Fa

The story and preview images for Episode 21 (S2EP8) of the TV anime Hell’s Paradise have been revealed. Thi...

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island Opens July 24, First Footage Reveals Journey to a Mysterious Island

Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island is set to open in theaters on July 24, marking the first e...

Hiromi Higuruma in Jujutsu kaisen (JJK): Complete Profile Guide

This article provides an in-depth explanation of Hiromi Higuruma a character from Jujutsu kaisen. It includ...

Onegai AiPri Voice Actresses Appear at Launch Event as DJ KOO in Bunny Costume Jokes He Feels Like a “Guardian”

The new Pretty Series title Onegai AiPri held its official content launch event on the 26th in Tokyo, bring...

[Interview Part1] Gintama Keeps Evolving: Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Sakaguchi and Rie Kugimiya on the Surprise New Film and Why ...

Gintama returns with a completely new film as New Film Gintama Yoshiwara in Flames opens in Japan. Ahead of...

Yuki Kaji to Go Independent in April, Launches New Company to Focus on Voice AI Project “Soyogi Fractal”

Yuki Kaji, known for his work in Attack on Titan and The Seven Deadly Sins, has announced he will go indepe...

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Atsumi Tanezaki Reveals “I’ve Wanted to Say This for So Long!” Tears Over Frieren’s Loneliness ...

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 is now airing, and the cast shares heartfelt reflections on the jour...

A Certain Scientific Railgun Manga to Conclude After 19 Years of Serialization

A Certain Scientific Railgun manga will officially conclude, bringing an end to its 19 year serialization. ...

Wash It All Away Episode 9 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Kinme Opens Up About a Past Incident

The story and preview images for Episode 9 of the TV anime Wash It All Away have been released. This episod...

Jujutsu Kaisen Culling Game Arc Part 1 Episode 55 (Sason3 EP8) Story & Preview Cuts Released: 100-Point Player Hiromi Higuruma ...

The story and preview images for Episodes 55 of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Culling Game Part 1 have been rev...

Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None Episode 9 Story & Preview Cuts Released: A Welcome Party for Orun Takes an Unexpected Turn

The story and preview images for Episode 9 of the TV anime Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None have been reve...

Tamon's B-Side Episode 9 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Ouri Realizes His True Feelings for Utage

The story and preview images for Episode 9 of the TV anime Tamon's B-Side have been revealed. This episode ...