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June 25, 2026

Kiki's Delivery Service 4K Remaster Debuts at #6 in Japan

Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service 4K restoration makes a strong debut in Japan's box office rankings.

June 25, 2026

Las Culturistas Hosts Perform Pokémon Theme Song

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers brought the Pokémon anthem to life at their annual awards show.

June 24, 2026

Why 'Maid desu (Hokori)!' is Trending: Isekai Maid's Magic Powers Up

A reincarnated protagonist's powerful magic and can-do attitude are sparking buzz for the upcoming isekai series.

June 24, 2026

Witch Hat Atelier Creator Praises Figure Skater's Qifrey Cosplay

Manga creator Kamome Shirahama expressed delight over figure skater Amber Glenn's Qifrey costume performance.

The Kind Adventurer and the Reincarnated Girl Manga Concludes

The fantasy manga series is set to conclude with its fourth volume, arriving this August.

The Banished Saint's Pilgrimage Manga Concludes With Third Volume

Komugi Awaya's fantasy manga, The Banished Saint's Pilgrimage: From Dying to Thriving, is set to conclude with its third compiled volume.

The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter Manga Concludes with Vol. 17

The manga adaptation of Meguru Seto's light novel series will wrap up its run with its upcoming seventeenth volume.

Bubbles Zine Licenses Suehiro Maruo's 'New National Kid' Manga

Bubbles Zine has licensed Suehiro Maruo's horror collection 'New National Kid' for a Winter 2026-2027 release.

Sony Reportedly Shifts PC Strategy, Exclusives May Stay on PlayStation

Sony's latest SEC filing omits PC release plans, following reports of a strategy shift for first-party titles.

Daisuke Satō Leaves Nagoshi Studio, Future of Gang of Dragon Uncertain

Producer Daisuke Satō has updated his social media to reflect his departure from Nagoshi Studio, raising questions about the future of the upcoming game Gang of Dragon.

Go Nagai and Dynamic Pro to Launch New Manga for Magazine Anniversary

Legendary creator Go Nagai and his studio are drawing a new manga, Chikyū Taisen 2053, to celebrate Weekly Manga Goraku's 3,000th issue.

Uzumaki Novelization Concludes Serialization

The novelization of Junji Ito's iconic horror manga **Uzumaki** has officially finished its run in Big Comic Original Zōkan.

Anime Stars Send Father's Day Wishes

Anime and manga characters are sharing special Father's Day messages.

Anime Stars Celebrate Father's Day 2026

Anime and manga characters share heartfelt Father's Day messages, honoring paternal figures.

Anime Stars Celebrate Father's Day in Japan

Anime and manga characters are being celebrated with heartfelt messages for Father's Day.

Anime Characters Celebrate Father's Day 2026

Anime and manga characters shared heartfelt Father's Day messages, celebrating their dads.

June 21, 2026

Powerful Pro Baseball 2026 Tops Japan's Game Sales

Powerful Pro Baseball 2026 led Japan's video game sales for the week of June 8-14, with new entries from Pokémon and Final Fantasy.

June 21, 2026

Stunned Hero and Assassin Princesses Manga Pauses for Artist Health

The Stunned Hero and the Assassin Princesses manga is going on hiatus as artist Yukiji Setsuda recovers from health issues.

June 19, 2026

South Korea Leads International Meeting on Copyright Piracy

South Korea hosted an international conference to boost global cooperation against K-content piracy.