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Kimihiko Nakamura, Comitia Chair, Dies at 64
Comitia Executive Committee chair Kimihiko Nakamura passed away on April 26 after battling cancer.
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Tomino, Satonaka Honored with Order of the Rising Sun
Yoshiyuki Tomino, the visionary behind Gundam, and manga artist Machiko Satonaka have been inducted into Japan's Order of the Rising Sun.
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Musawo to Launch New Manga "Lilimholic"
Manga artist Musawo is set to debut a new series titled Lilimholic in Weekly Shonen Magazine on May 13.
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Sephiroth Promotes New Asahi Beer in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Collab
A new Asahi Beer ad features Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Sephiroth enjoying a "Lemon Sour of the Future."
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Momose & Hoshikawa Launch New Manga 'Gyakusatsu Kigen'
Yūichirō Momose and Shiwasu Hoshikawa are teaming up for a new manga titled Gyakusatsu Kigen.
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"Liar Game" Trend Spike Explained by Episode 3 Drop
Madhouse's psychological thriller is capturing attention after its latest installment aired.
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Ponkotsu Fuuki Iin: Why the School Rom-Com is Trending
A strict student council member and a rebellious classmate clash in this popular new rom-com. What's the appeal?
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Farming Life in Another World S2 Surges in Popularity
The cozy isekai farming sim is capturing attention as its second season airs.
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Why Witch Hat Atelier Is Trending: A Deep Dive
Discover the magic behind the trending fantasy series, now airing its first season.
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Japanese Shorts Vie for Awards at 2026 Annecy Festival
Koji Yamamura's 'Haru no Umi' and other Japanese animated shorts are set to compete at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
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Yu Tomofuji, "Sacrificial Princess" author, starts new manga
Yu Tomofuji's new manga, Kimi o Norowaba, launches in The Hana to Yume on July 27.
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Unison Square Garden Disbands Indefinitely After Drummer's Exit
Rock band Unison Square Garden announced drummer Takao Suzuki's departure, leading to an indefinite suspension of band activities.
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Irregular at Magic High School Manga Arcs Conclude
Two manga adaptations of The Irregular at Magic High School light novels have concluded their runs.
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Evangelion's Lance of Longinus Finds New Life as Clothes Rod
A fan's mother has repurposed a replica of Evangelion's iconic Lance of Longinus into a practical clothes hanging rod, sparking viral reactions.
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Hon Nara Uru Hodo Manga Wins 30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize
Ao Kojima's anthology manga Hon Nara Uru Hodo has won the Grand Prize at the 30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize awards.
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Why Is 'Black Cat and Witch' Trending? Spring 2026 Anime Buzz
A fantasy comedy about a witch and her feline companion is capturing attention ahead of its Spring 2026 premiere.
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Why is Nippon Sangoku Trending? A Look at the Post-Apocalyptic Anime
A dark, war-torn vision of Japan's future is capturing attention ahead of its Spring 2026 premiere.
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Toei Games Reveals Debut PC Titles: KILLA, Hino, Debug Nephemee
Toei Games is launching on Steam with three new titles, including the mystery adventure KILLA.
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Square Enix Opens First Permanent U.S. Café in Los Angeles
Square Enix is launching its first permanent café and shop in the United States, located in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo.
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Why Is "Mistress Kanan" Trending? Episode 4 Sparks Interest
The supernatural romance anime is surging in popularity following a key plot development in its latest episode.
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