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"Look Back" Live-Action Unveils Emotional Manga Creation Scene, Emphasizes on the Sound Effects
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (341+ words) The live-action adaptation of Look Back, scheduled for release in 2026. A brand-new clip showcasing the pivotal "manga creation scene" has been released, offering a poignant look at the countless hours Fujino and Kyomoto dedicated to their craft! The newly released…...
PHOTOS: Hololive Production ART JAM Fair Launches at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (232+ words) Even though the summer heat is still hanging on, art season has arrived a little early! Animate stores are now carrying original illustrations and self-portrait merch drawn by the talents themselves, all built around an "art" theme for Hololive Production....
Meet Yaku Yakuzen! 100 Girlfriends Season 3 Reveals Rentarou’s 89-Year-Old Girlfriend Voiced by Rie Kugimiya
1+ week, 5+ day ago (163+ words) "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You" Season 3 has officially welcomed Rie Kugimiya to its voice cast as the new heroine Yaku Yakuzen. The reveal arrived with a personal statement from Kugimiya alongside Yaku's official character visual....
New SAKAMOTO DAYS Season 2 PV Showcases Incoming Roster's Insane Battle Techniques!
2+ week, 5+ day ago (278+ words) Season 2 of "SAKAMOTO DAYS" is officially slated to hit screens in January 2027. Ahead of the action-packed premiere, a newly released character trailer showcases the lethal lineup of new recruits and their signature combat techniques. A new character PV has been…...
Japan's Ghibli film composer Joe Hisaishi recognized for 3 Guinness records
3+ week, 4+ day ago (16+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News...
Demon Slayer Stars Re-Open Infinity Castle Trauma: Giyu & Shinobu Voice Actors Share Emotional Memories
3+ week, 4+ day ago (588+ words) Having premiered on July 18, 2025, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1 – Akaza Returns" concluded its hugely successful theatrical run on April 9, 2026 (with a few exceptions). To celebrate the film's home release on Blu-ray & DVD on Wednesday,…...