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Aloha Comics Licenses Ikuno Tajima's 'Ever After' Manga
Aloha Comics will release Ikuno Tajima's 'Ever After' manga in English as its first licensed title.
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Yoshihiro Nishimura, Special Effects Artist and Director, Dies at 59
Acclaimed director and special effects artist Yoshihiro Nishimura has passed away at the age of 59.
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Anime Celebrates Unofficial 'Kiss Day' with Iconic Moments
Anime and manga communities observe Japan's unofficial 'Kiss Day' on May 23, recalling early cinematic kisses.
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One Piece's Luffy Sports Samurai Blue for FIFA World Cup Collab
Luffy dons the Japanese National Soccer Team's uniform in a special Weekly Shonen Jump cover.
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Kenjirō Tsuda Sues TikTok Over AI Voice Impersonation
Voice actor Kenjirō Tsuda is suing TikTok, alleging unauthorized use of his voice via generative AI in numerous videos.
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Bandai Spirits Unveils Massive Transforming SDF-1 Macross Toy
A new DX Chogokin toy celebrates the Macross franchise's 45th anniversary with impressive scale and features.
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Takahiro Fujiwara, Veteran Voice Actor, Passes Away
The anime industry mourns the loss of Takahiro Fujiwara, a prolific voice actor whose career spanned decades.
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Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara Passes Away at 43
The anime industry mourns the passing of veteran voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara, known for his iconic roles.
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Yusuke Murata apologizes for "primitive" comment
One-Punch Man artist Yusuke Murata issued an apology after controversial remarks on X regarding British Pakistanis.
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U-NEXT Holdings Acquires GoHands Anime Studio
U-NEXT Holdings is set to fully acquire animation studio GoHands, integrating its production capabilities with the U-NEXT streaming platform.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Tops U.S. Graphic Novel Sales in April
Gege Akutami's series dominates the BookScan adult graphic novel chart, with multiple volumes charting.
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McDonald's Japan Taps Mega Man for "Air Man ga Taosenai" Parody
McDonald's Japan has launched a new collaboration featuring Mega Man and a parody of the iconic "Air Man ga Taosenai" song.
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Dominates Trends
Wit Studio's fantasy series continues its acclaimed run, captivating audiences with political intrigue and economic ambition.
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Kiki's Delivery Service Tops TV Ratings in Japan
Hayao Miyazaki's classic film achieved a 9.3% rating during its broadcast on NTV.
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Yen Press Licenses New Manga and Novels for Winter 2026/2027
Yen Press has announced the acquisition of seven manga and two novel series, slated for release starting December 2026.
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Salaryman Z Manga Concludes Serialization
The zombie-apocalypse survival manga Salaryman Z has published its final chapter.
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Villainess Isekai 'Jishou Akuyaku Reijou' Trending Ahead of Spring 2026 Debut
The self-proclaimed villainess isekai is capturing attention as fans anticipate its Spring 2026 premiere.
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Slime Season 4 Trend Explained: What's Driving the Hype?
The popular isekai series is surging, and here's why fans are buzzing about Rimuru's latest adventures.
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New Anime & Manga Releases Hit North America May 17-23
The week of May 17-23 brings a diverse slate of anime Blu-rays and manga volumes to North America.
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Why is "The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King" Trending?
A fantasy romance about a captured knight and a barbarian king is captivating viewers.
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