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Code Geass and Gundam Wing Crossover Manga Minuet Zero Debuts

Tomofumi Ogasawara brings two iconic mecha franchises together in a new crossover manga series now live on KadoComi.

Blue Box Manga Ends Five-Year Run in Weekly Shonen Jump

Kouji Miura’s hit sports romance series concludes its serialization with the release of chapter 250.

Why Is Sekai Saikyou no Kouei Trending Ahead of Summer 2026?

With a massive surge in pre-release interest, the upcoming isekai adaptation is capturing attention for its unique party-support mechanics.

Godzilla Pioneers Ishirō Honda and Tomoyuki Tanaka Enter VES Hall of Fame

The Visual Effects Society honors the legacy of the Godzilla franchise creators with posthumous induction into its Hall of Fame.

Renowned Illustrator Akiko Hayashi Passes Away at 81

Akiko Hayashi, the artist behind the iconic illustrations for Kiki's Delivery Service, has died at age 81.

Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts at No. 1 in Japanese Sales Charts

Nintendo's latest rhythm title dominates the Japanese market, moving nearly 400,000 units in its opening week.

Why Oni no Hanayome Is Suddenly Trending

The ayakashi-romance series is surging in popularity following its second episode, capturing viewers with its high-stakes fantasy Cinderella premise.

Why The Cat and the Dragon is Suddenly Trending

With a massive surge in pre-release interest, here is why OLM's upcoming fantasy adaptation is capturing attention.

Why Science SARU's Tenmaku no Jaadugar is Trending

With a massive surge in pre-season interest, Science SARU's adaptation of the historical drama is quickly becoming the most anticipated title of Summer 2026.

TV Ratings Update: Solitary Gourmet Marathon Leads Weekly Broadcasts

A re-airing of Solitary Gourmet took the top spot in the latest weekly Japanese television ratings following a break for Detective Conan.

Naver WEBTOON Debuts 'byUs' AI Story Chat Service

Naver WEBTOON's new AI platform allows fans to engage in interactive, creator-approved narratives with characters from their favorite titles.

AIC Reclaims Shareholder Status in Legal Victory Against AIC Rights

Anime International Company has won a multi-year legal battle to regain its stake in the subsidiary managing its classic intellectual property.

Icheon City Launches Webtoon Contest Utilizing Generative AI

Icheon is challenging creators to illustrate the historical wisdom of diplomat Seo Hui using AI-generated webtoon submissions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.