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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....
Sowing the Seeds of Ruin: Brotherhood, Betrayal, and Sitara’s Vow of Vengeance in A Witch's Life in Mongol Episode 7
3+ week, 5+ day ago (628+ words) Since its premiere on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the TV anime "Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia" has established itself as a premier historical drama. Adapted from Tomato Soup’s acclaimed manga, the series features a powerhouse creative team led by General Director Naoko…...
Japan's Ghibli film composer Joe Hisaishi recognized for 3 Guinness records
3+ week, 4+ day ago (16+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News...
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Special Promotional Video Unveiled! New Character Visuals Follow
2+ week, 3+ day ago (696+ words) The anime "THE GHOST IN THE SHELL," which has been captivating audiences since its premiere on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, has just dropped a major update. The series has officially released the image song "po-ai feat. Mirai Moriyama," a collaboration between music…...
Beyond the Rear Palace: Maomao and Jinshi Face Unprecedented Mysteries in The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 and Upcoming Film
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1206+ words) On Saturday, August 15, the first-ever standalone event for the series, "The Apothecary Diaries ~Summer Garden Party 2026~," took place in Japan. In front of a packed crowd of 4,000 passionate fans, the curtains were pulled back on the highly anticipated Season 3 and…...
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…...
PHOTOS: Hololive Production ART JAM Fair Launches at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store
5+ day, 23+ 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....
"Look Back" Live-Action Unveils Emotional Manga Creation Scene, Emphasizes on the Sound Effects
4+ day, 23+ 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…...
The Apothecary Diaries Receives Massive Live-Action Series Adaptation for 2028! Mana Ashida Cast as Maomao
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (952+ words) The mystery-solving sensation is evolving into real life! It has been officially announced that Natsu Hyuga’s hit novel series "The Apothecary Diaries" (published by Hero Bunko / Imagica Infos) will be adapted into a live-action drama. The series is set to…...
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Finale: Major Motoko Kusanagi Cornered as Puppet Master Re-establishes Contact
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (537+ words) The finale is here! Anime "THE GHOST IN THE SHELL," currently airing every Tuesday at 11:00 PM and streaming on Prime Video, will broadcast the final episode on September 8 (Tuesday). This time, we have received the synopsis and preview stills for…...