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Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition Takes Home 2026 Ringo Award
The Deluxe Edition of the classic samurai manga has been honored with the Best Presentation in Design award at the 2026 Ringo Awards.
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Screenwriter Sō Kuramoto, Known for Zero-sen Hayato, Dies at 91
The prolific writer and playwright, who contributed to the 1964 anime Zero-sen Hayato, has passed away at 91.
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Manchuria Opium Squad Manga Resumes Serialization with New Artist
The crime drama returns to Weekly Young Magazine on October 5, featuring new artwork by Tsurushima.
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Four International Goku Voice Actors Unite for Iconic Kamehameha
Voice actors for Son Goku from Japan, Mexico, the U.S., and India gathered in Houston to perform a synchronized Kamehameha.
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Tetsuya Chiba Pauses Hinemosu Notari Nikki Due to Health Concerns
Legendary manga creator Tetsuya Chiba is taking a break from his autobiographical series to focus on recovery.
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Sankaku Head Returns to Franchise with Umaru-chan 100 Manga
The creator of the hit comedy series is launching a new entry on Shueisha's Young Jump+ platform this October.
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As a Reincarnated Aristocrat Season 3 Trends Following Premiere
The isekai series sees a massive surge in interest as the third season debuts on the Agaru Anime block.
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Shinya Murata and Daichi Matsuse Debut Fantasy Ninja Manga Shinoblade
The Killing Bites writer and Re:ZERO manga artist have teamed up for a new isekai series about a legendary kunoichi.
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Japanese Projects Sweep Top Honors at Ottawa International Animation Festival
Three distinct Japanese animation works secured major awards at the 50th anniversary of the Ottawa International Animation Festival this past weekend.
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Toshio Masuda, Director of Space Battleship Yamato Films, Dies at 98
The veteran filmmaker, celebrated for his extensive work on the Space Battleship Yamato franchise, passed away at age 98.
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Hiroya Oku Reveals He Authored Thunder 3 Under Pen Name Yuki Ikeda
The Gantz creator confirms he used a pseudonym for his recent series to preserve a narrative twist in the opening chapter.
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Anime Studios Celebrate Chūshū no Meigetsu with Seasonal Art
Japanese animation studios marked the annual Harvest Moon festival with special illustrations and tributes to the traditional Tsukimi customs.
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Starbucks Japan Launches First Official Pokémon Collaboration
Starbucks Japan is teaming up with the Pokémon franchise for a themed menu and extensive merchandise collection starting September 30.
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New Anime and Manga Releases: Week of September 22, 2026
This week's North American release calendar features the Suzume 4K Steelbook and a massive wave of new manga volumes from Yen Press, Seven Seas, and Viz.
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Yen Press Announces New Manga and Light Novel Acquisitions
Yen Press has expanded its upcoming catalog with several new manga and light novel licenses, including the adventure-filled Kafka's Journey.
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Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 and My Melody & Kuromi Earn International Emmy Nods
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has recognized two distinct anime projects in its 2026 International Emmy Award nominations.
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Monochrome and Good Smile Reveal Ignisphere Project and Dawngazer RPG
Monochrome Corp. and Good Smile Company are launching the Ignisphere franchise, anchored by the 2028 action RPG Dawngazer.
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Konami Launches Official Metal Gear Solid Cat Boxes
Your feline companion can now join the ranks of special forces with new Metal Gear-themed cardboard boxes.
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Disney+ and Hulu Implement Another Round of U.S. Subscription Price Hikes
Disney has updated its monthly subscription costs for Disney+ and Hulu, marking the third consecutive year of price adjustments for the platforms.
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Marvelous Reveals Story of Seasons: Your Wonderful Life for Meta VR
The farming sim franchise is heading to virtual reality with a new title for Meta Quest headsets arriving in spring 2027.
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