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Reincarnated as a Sword Season 2 Surges Following Premiere
The isekai fantasy returns to the spotlight as the second season kicks off, drawing significant viewer attention on its debut day.
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Idea Factory Launches IFChronicle Brand with Debut Project ICONOLOGY
Idea Factory is expanding its portfolio with the new IFChronicle adventure brand, starting with the mystery title ICONOLOGY.
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Sentai Filmworks and Yen Press Lead Q4 2026 Licensing Wave
A surge of new anime home video and manga acquisitions marks the start of the final quarter of 2026.
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Shonen Jump+ Ends Editorial Outsourcing Agreement with Shihei Lin
Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ has terminated its contract with former editor Shihei Lin's company, Mix Green.
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Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki Light Novel Series to Conclude with Volume 12
Author Yuuki Yaku has confirmed that the long-running romantic comedy series will reach its finale this October.
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Kenjirō Tsuda's Lawsuit Against TikTok Over AI Voice Imitation Dismissed
The Tokyo District Court dismissed the voice actor's case after the platform removed the disputed AI-generated videos.
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Lego Expands Icons Line with Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku Set
The iconic wish-granting dragon arrives in brick form this November, featuring 1,764 pieces and a posable Kid Goku.
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Digimon Eggs Manga Joins Manga Plus Simulpub Lineup on October 2
Ayumu Minato's new Digimon Eggs manga arrives on Manga Plus this week, coinciding with its debut in Saikyō Jump.
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Titan Manga Sets January 2027 Release for Chiruran 3-in-1 Omnibus
The historical action series Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem returns to print in a new collected format early next year.
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Alpa Debuts New Hockey Manga Slap Shot Girls on Shonen Jump+
Following the conclusion of Ankoku Delta, creator Alpa returns with a new sports series centered on girls' ice hockey.
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Longtime Post-Production House Salami Studios Shuts Down
After three decades of industry service, the audio and video post-production firm Salami Studios has officially ceased operations.
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Monster Hunter Outlanders Mobile Game Sets October 29 Launch
Capcom's latest mobile entry in the Monster Hunter franchise arrives on iOS and Android later this month.
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Amata Games Sets September 30 Release for Shinjuku Anomaly
The upcoming horror visual novel tasks players with photographing supernatural entities in the streets of Shinjuku.
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Captain Tsubasa: Rising Sun Finals Manga Resumes Serialization in October
Yōichi Takahashi's concluding arc for the legendary soccer series returns to its digital publication schedule next month.
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South Korean Report Highlights Persistent Webtoon Piracy Site Resurgence
Government data reveals that over 67% of blocked piracy sites in South Korea simply resurface under new web addresses.
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Topco Media Rebrands to Ankey AX to Focus on AI-Driven IP Expansion
The parent company of Toptoon is pivoting toward AI-integrated content, including chatbots and automated animation, under its new corporate identity.
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Vocalist Coda to Perform Live in New York City
Singer Kazusou Oda, known as Coda, will bring his NY Club Band to The Jazz Gallery this November for his first full-band performance outside Japan.
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Voice Actress Asami Yaguchi Passes Away at 47
The industry mourns the loss of Asami Yaguchi, a versatile talent known for her roles in the Tamagotchi franchise, Gintama, and various video games.
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Dungeon Friends Forever Manga to Conclude with Eighth Volume
Yasuhisa Kuma's fantasy rom-com will wrap up its run this November with the release of its final compiled book.
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Synduality: Echo of Ada to Transition to Offline Play in 2027
Bandai Namco confirms the end of online services for the sci-fi shooter, with plans to shift the title to an offline-only experience.
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