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Anime Expo 2026 Hits Record-Breaking 422,000 Turnstile Attendance
The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation reports a new attendance milestone and economic growth for the 35th anniversary of Anime Expo.
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Trill Burgers Launches My Hero Academia 10th Anniversary Menu
Houston’s Trill Burgers is celebrating a decade of My Hero Academia with a limited-time menu and exclusive merchandise.
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Why Hell Mode Season 2 Is Suddenly Trending
Following the release of its second episode, the isekai series has seen a massive surge in engagement among viewers.
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Kōtarō Uchikoshi Reveals 'Six' as the Given Name for 999's Seven
The Zero Escape director has finally settled a long-standing fan mystery by giving the character Seven a first name.
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Nao Maita's Shining! Manga to Conclude in Two Chapters
Creator Nao Maita is bringing her popular Ciao series to a close following a two-year run.
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Talentless Nana Manga Concludes After Decade-Long Run
The psychological thriller series Munou na Nana has officially wrapped up its 122-chapter run in Shounen Gangan.
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Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub Confirmed for September Theatrical Debut
The final chapter of the iconic manhwa-based crime saga brings high-stakes poker back to the big screen this fall.
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Magical Girl and Narco Wars Manga Concludes July 21
The gritty action series from Yū Nomiya and Merou Meiji is set to wrap up its run on Shonen Jump+ later this month.
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Agent Kim: Reactivated Integrates AI-Generated Sequences into Live-Action
The live-action adaptation of the popular webtoon has made history by incorporating a three-minute sequence created entirely through AI technology.
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Villains Are Destined to Die Webtoon Wraps Main Storyline
After a five-year run, the hit webtoon Villains Are Destined to Die has concluded its main narrative in South Korea.
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Microsoft Gaming Initiates Massive Restructuring, Divesting Four Studios
Microsoft Gaming is cutting 3,200 roles and spinning off four major studios as part of a significant operational reset.
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Fantasia International Film Festival Unveils Major Anime Lineup
The 30th edition of the Montreal-based festival features a massive slate of world and North American premieres for upcoming anime and live-action adaptations.
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Manga UP! Global Expands Library with Two New Fantasy Titles
Manga UP! Global has bolstered its digital catalog with the addition of two new fantasy manga series.
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Why Otome Kaijuu Caraméliser is Suddenly Trending
With a Winter 2026 premiere on the horizon, LIDENFILMS' upcoming rom-com is generating massive pre-release buzz.
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Why The Exiled Heavy Knight Is Suddenly Trending
GoHands' latest fantasy adaptation has surged in popularity following its premiere, drawing 18.4K concurrent viewers.
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Why Everyone Is Talking About the Chainsmoking Catgirl in Yani Neko
Following a massive surge in popularity after its second episode, here is why the unconventional comedy Yani Neko is dominating social media.
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Why The Failed Sage's Academy Domination is Trending Early
With 17,000 users already tracking the series, this reincarnation fantasy is dominating social discourse ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.
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Yukari Sakai's Sinful Is the Angel Who Loves Manga Nears Conclusion
Yukari Sakai's supernatural school comedy is set to wrap up its run in just three more chapters.
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Hee-sun Kang, Korean Voice of Crayon Shin-chan's Mother, Dies at 65
Veteran voice actor Hee-sun Kang, renowned for voicing Misae Nohara in the Korean Crayon Shin-chan dub, passed away July 4 after battling colon cancer.
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! Novel Leads Oricon's June Light Novel Sales
The anime film's novelization topped Oricon's monthly light novel sales chart for June 2026, with Classroom of the Elite and Bleach novelizations also charting.
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