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Detective Conan: Fallen Angel Earns Record Opening Weekend

The 29th Detective Conan film, Fallen Angel of the Highway, shattered franchise opening weekend records in Japan.

Nariaki Narita Debuts New Manga 'Subaru the Invincible' on Shonen Jump+

Nariaki Narita, creator of Abyss Rage, has launched his latest manga, Subaru the Invincible, on Shonen Jump+.

Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Dominates Box Office, Nears $630M Worldwide

The animated sequel has achieved significant box office success in its opening weeks, becoming a major earner.

Steel of the Celestial Shadows Manga Resumes Serialization

Daruma Matsuura's samurai fantasy series is back in Big Comic Superior after a hiatus.

↗ SourceApril 12, 2026

Wandance Volumes 11-13 Manga Review

Dancing like no one is watching you is freeing, but it won’t win competitions.

April 12, 2026

Japan Eyes 6 Trillion Yen Overseas Anime Market by 2033

The Japanese government has set an ambitious goal to significantly expand the overseas anime market, aiming for 6 trillion yen by 2033.

April 12, 2026

Second Lego One Piece Set Wave Arrives August 1

Lego is releasing a new collection of building sets inspired by the live-action One Piece series.

April 12, 2026

Manga UP! Global Adds 'My Classmate James' and 'Princess of Desert Rain'

Manga UP! Global has expanded its English-language offerings with two new titles.

↗ SourceApril 11, 2026

Medalist Season 2 ‒ Episode 8

While this whole harness saga was more frustrating than bad, when it's all said and done, I'm still not sure if this detour was worth it.

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.

April 10, 2026

Level 5 Announces 'Pufflings' Puzzle Game for Smartphones

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