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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why The Exiled Heavy Knight Is Suddenly Trending

GoHands' latest fantasy adaptation has surged in popularity following its premiere, drawing 18.4K concurrent viewers.