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Pokemon Pokopia Tops Japanese Game Sales for March 30-April 5

Pokemon Pokopia led Japan's video game sales for the week of March 30-April 5, with Mario Kart World and Minecraft following closely.

↗ SourceApril 11, 2026

Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 1 Anime Series Review

The color beige has more flavor and personality than this anime.

Detective Conan: Scarlet Bullet Earns 7.2% Rating on TV Airing

The anime film Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet achieved a 7.2% viewership rating during its TV broadcast.

Mackenyu, Tetsuo Kurata, Eiko Kadono to Appear at Anime NYC 2026

Anime NYC 2026 announces guests including Mackenyu, Tetsuo Kurata, and Eiko Kadono.

Detective Conan's 29th Film Sets Franchise Opening Day Record

Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway earned 1.13 billion yen on its opening day, surpassing last year's record.

Manta Adds Over 600 Japanese Manga Titles to Service

Webtoon platform Manta expands its library to include over 600 Japanese manga, launching with a Kodansha promotion.

Level 5 Announces 'Pufflings' Puzzle Game for Smartphones

Level 5 revealed 'Pufflings: Journey Through a Fantasy World' with puzzle gameplay and planned animated shorts.

Yen Press Launches Avocado House for Translated International Authors

Yen Press introduces Avocado House, a new imprint focused on publishing translated works from international authors.

Pokémon FireRed Game Review

This port of Pokémon FireRed made me realize why I was destined to become a Pokémon kid, and why I’m going to be a Pokémon adult for the rest of my life.

This Week in Games - Where Did Zelda Come From, Anyway?

The Zelda games didn't just happen - Jean-Karlo gets into the franchise's antecedents. Plus some disappointing Persona merch!

Mulasaki Ima Takes a “New Walk” for Eren the Southpaw Anime

The viral hit-maker behind "Femme Fatale A" and "That Classmate" traveled to NYC for her latest track, the ending song for Eren the Southpaw.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 Concludes Theatrical Run in Japan

The first film in the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle trilogy has concluded its 266-day theatrical run in Japan.

WIT Studio Apologizes for AI Use in Ascendance of a Bookworm Opening

WIT Studio admits to generative AI use in Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3's opening, promising a revised version.

Additional Cast for 'Dark Machine: The Animation' Announced

The official X (formerly Twitter) of the Dark Machine television anime announced additional cast on Friday. The anime is scheduled to premiere on Fuji TV in 2026. Cast Myojin: Kazuyuki Okitsu (Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 2) Ryo: Ryouta Suzuki (Fate/strange Fake) Kinji: Genta Nakamura (Kaijuu 8-go

Gundam's Haro Robot Targeted for International Space Station Mission

A private space venture plans to send a custom-designed Haro robot to the ISS to test autonomous capabilities.

New 'Date A Live' Anime Project 'Date A Live F: Last Date' Announced

Production company Kadokawa announced a new Date A Live anime project titled Date A Live F: Last Date on Friday, revealing new staff, returning cast, a teaser visual (pictured), and teaser promo. Junji Nishimura (Nurarihyon no Mago, Mato Seihei no Slave chief director) is helming the new anime at Fu

Return to Shironagasu Island Game Manga Relaunches with New Artist

The manga adaptation of the mystery adventure game will debut May 9 in Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.

April 9, 2026

Paru Itagaki's Witching Hour Manga Concludes May 13

Paru Itagaki's supernatural romance manga, Witching Hour, will wrap up its run in early May.