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Legendary Toy and Mechanical Designer Katsushi Murakami Passes Away at 83

Katsushi Murakami, the visionary behind the iconic Chogokin toy line and numerous classic mecha designs, has died at 83.

Teki Yatsuda Wraps Up Myther Manga Series

Author Teki Yatsuda has confirmed the completion of the final manuscript for their techno-thriller manga, Myther.

Why The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects Is Trending

With 17.4K users currently tracking the series, this agriculture-focused fantasy is gaining momentum through its unique early-access release strategy.

Anime NYC Announces Macross Panel and Detective Conan Film Dub Premiere

Anime NYC confirms a packed schedule for August 22, featuring franchise updates for Macross, a Go Forward dub premiere, and the latest Detective Conan film.

Viz Media Partners with Gotham Group for Original IP and RWBY Adaptations

Viz Media is teaming up with The Gotham Group to bring its original graphic novels and the RWBY franchise to film and television.

GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka Live-Action Series Posts 4.8% Rating

The latest episode of the live-action adaptation of Tohru Fujisawa's iconic manga series draws a 4.8% viewership rating in Japan.

Splatoon Raiders Leads Japanese Game Sales for July 27-August 2

Nintendo's latest Splatoon title maintains its momentum at the top of the Japanese charts.

Crayon Shin-chan's 33rd Film Debuts at #3 at Japanese Box Office

The latest Nohara family adventure, Kikikaikai! Ora no Yōkai Bake-shon, secures a top-three spot during its opening weekend in Japan.

Sango Honda's Finding the Invisible Star Joins MANGA Plus Simulpub

Shueisha has expanded its international catalog with the simultaneous release of Sango Honda's latest series.

Nintendo Switch 2 Surpasses 23 Million Units Sold Worldwide

Nintendo's latest hardware continues its rapid momentum, reaching 23.68 million units sold as of the end of June.

Shueisha Debuts Manga Million Platform Featuring 400 Titles in 100 Languages

Shueisha’s new digital initiative, Manga Million, offers a massive library of translated manga in over 100 languages, including 150 shojo titles.

Weekly Shonen Jump Print Circulation Drops Under 1 Million for First Time

For the first time since record-keeping began, the legendary manga anthology has dipped below the one-million-copy threshold.

Seven Seas Entertainment Adds Seven New Manga Titles to 2027 Slate

Seven Seas Entertainment has revealed a fresh lineup of manga acquisitions, headlined by the fantasy-tech series Wandmaker of the Ruined World.

VTuber Ironmouse and Bleach Duo Join the Fortnite Universe

Popular VTuber Ironmouse arrives in Fortnite as a collectible Sprite, while Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin join the game as playable cosmetics.

Why Everyone Is Talking About 'Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu!'

A surprise surge in interest has propelled this upcoming isekai fantasy to the top of trending charts ahead of its Summer 2026 debut.

Why Clevatess Season 2 Is Suddenly Trending

With over 21,000 users currently tracking the series, here is why anticipation for the fantasy sequel is surging ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.

Why Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 is Suddenly Trending

With a Winter 2026 premiere confirmed, interest in the ruthless military isekai has spiked as fans revisit the franchise's dark, strategic roots.

Atari Katagiri and Makoto Kisaragi Debut New Romantic Drama Manga

Square Enix’s Manga UP! platform has added a new series exploring the complex aftermath of a forbidden high school romance.

Voice Actor Afumi Hashi Announces Marriage to Non-Celebrity

The voice behind Mejiro Ryan in Uma Musume Pretty Derby shares news of her marriage while promising to continue her work in the industry.