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Aug 4, 2021
‘Detective Conan’ manga begins countdown to 100th volume, Wild Police Academy spin-off gets anime
The official Twitter account of Gosho Aoyama's Detective Conan has begun its countdown to commemorate the manga's 100th volume...


Aug 4, 2021
Tokyo Olympics features anime themes from AOT, Haikyuu & more, includes video game soundtracks
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics kicked off with its opening ceremony last July 23, welcoming all participating countries and athletes. Alongside ...


Aug 3, 2021
Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda wins Locarno Kids Award, Locarno74 to host Swiss premiere of 'Belle'
The official website of Locarno Film Festival has announced on Thursday that Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda will receive the inaugural ...


Jul 29, 2021
'Blood Blockade Battlefront: Blitz Along Alone' stage play reveals 3rd visual, other casts members
The production committee of the the upcoming stage play adaptation of Yasuhiro Nightow's "Blood Blockade Battlefront" titled "Blood Block...


Jul 28, 2021
Japanese man admits to murdering elderly parents for nurse-care interrupting his ‘anime-viewing’
A man from Fukuoka has admitted to murdering his parents after allegations arose when witnesses saw him fleeing the residence where the b...


Jul 28, 2021
Nishiya becomes Japan’s youngest to score a gold, Japan continues to reap medals at the Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics 2021 has formally opened at the Olympic Stadium last July 23. During the women’s street skateboarding event on Monday...


Jul 27, 2021
Tokyo reports highest daily COVID-19 tally with 2,848 new cases amid the Olympic Games
As Japan struggles to contain a new wave of infections amid the Olympic Games, Tokyo has reported 2,848 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday...


Jul 24, 2021
Japanese “horror master” Junji Ito bags awards at the 2021 Eisner Awards
Japanese author Junji Ito received commendations and awards for his literary work entitled ‘Remina (Hellstar Remina)’ during the 33rd Wi...


Jul 22, 2021
‘One Piece’ manga unveils 100th volume cover, franchise to release a special video
The official website of Eiichiro Oda’s 'One Piece' franchise has announced on Thursday a special video collection of five short dramas in...

Jul 21, 2021
'Your Lie in April' Musical to be held in May 2022 after COVID-19 delay
The musical based on Naoshi Arakawa's romantic drama series "Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso)" has been rescheduled to May 2022..

Jul 17, 2021
#TodayinHistory: The 2nd Year Anniversary of the 2019 Kyoto Animation Arson Attack
"Merciless. Inhumane." This is how the whole world described the Japan's 2019 Kyoto Animation Arson Attack, the deadliest massacre of the...


Jul 13, 2021
'Persona' 25th Anniversary teases seven new projects to be announced starting September
Japanese video game developer and publisher Atlus has revealed on Tuesday that seven new projects will be announced for the Persona serie...


Jul 10, 2021
‘Haikyuu’ stage actor Tsuwabuki Toshi ties the knot with stage actress and artist Momona
The official Twitter and Instagram account of ‘Haikyuu’ stage actor Tsuwabuki Toshi has posted on Saturday a letter by the newly-wed coup...


Jul 9, 2021
‘Spirited Away’ live-action stage play announces cast, opens February 2022
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki’s award-winning ‘Spirited Away’ (Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi) has announced early this year that the ...

Jul 8, 2021
'Baki' series launches project to celebrate the franchise's 30th Anniversary in September
The 'Baki' series franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary on September. A project banner commemorating the milestone has been revea...


Jul 6, 2021
Demon Slayer 'Kimetsu TV - New Information Announcement Special' program announced for July 13
The official Twitter for Koyoharu Gotouge's "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" manga series has announced on Wednesday that a new informati...


Jul 6, 2021
'Fullmetal Alchemist' 20th Anniversary Special Program airs July 12, new information to be delivered
In celebration of Hiromu Arakawa's 'Fullmetal Alchemist (Hagane no Renkinjutsushi)' 20th anniversary since its serialization in Square En...


Jun 8, 2021
'Blue Lock' manga new Pop-up Store to open in Yokohama starting June 12
The official Twitter of Japanese company Muzzle Inc. has revealed on Tuesday that Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yūsuke Nomura's "Blue Lock" mang...


Jun 5, 2021
Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibit opens July 2 in Japan, showcases original and never-before-seen illustrations
The official Twitter for the TV anime adaptation of Gege Akutami's "Jujutsu Kaisen" manga series has announced on Saturday that the franc...


Jun 2, 2021
'My Sister Told Me to Give Up My Fiancé' novel launches campaign to commemorate Vol. 3 & 4 release
Japanese publisher KADOKAWA announced on Wednesday that Kashiwa Ten's "My Sister Told Me to Give Up My Fiancé (Imouto ni Fianse wo Yuzure...
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