Introduction: A New Musical Journey Begins On November 5th, 2024, Nao Toyama, a celebrated Japanese voice actress and singer, will release her latest single, “Toryanse,” the opening theme for the anime Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 (known in Japanese as かくりよの宿飯 弐). Toyama’s multifaceted career has made …
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DreamWorks Animation’s beloved animated masterpiece How to Train Your Dragon is soaring into new territory with its highly anticipated live-action adaptation. Recently, fans were treated to a thrilling preview with the release of the Japanese dubbed trailer, showcasing an impressive voice cast led by rising star Ryota Bando. This exciting …
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Japanese artist and actress AiNA THE END, aged 30, has made a triumphant return to the renowned YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE” after nearly two years, performing her latest single, “革命道中－On The Way” (translated as “On The Way” or “Revolutionary Journey”). Announced on August 6, 2025, her performance premiered on …
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A New Chapter for a Beloved Classic Fans of Makoto Shinkai’s heartfelt storytelling have something extraordinary to look forward to: the live-action adaptation of 5 Centimeters Per Second is set to premiere on October 10, 2024. The film has cast acclaimed actress Mitsuki Takahata as the grown-up heroine, Akari Shinohara, …
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After nearly two decades of inspiring readers worldwide, the beloved manga Space Brothers is set to conclude with its 46th volume. On October 23rd, with the release of volume 45, Kodansha announced via a promotional band on the book that the next volume will be the final chapter in this …
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Triumphant Return: A Mother’s Evolution on Stage at ASOBIEXPO 2025 On July 20, 2025, Japan’s beloved Harajuku pop icon, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (32), stepped back into the spotlight at the ASOBIEXPO 2025 festival, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. This electrifying performance marked her first live …
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Surpasses 220 Million Copies in Circulation! A Global Sensation That Refuses to Fade On July 17, 2025, Shueisha, one of Japan’s leading publishing companies, announced that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the blockbuster manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, has reached an astonishing 220 million copies …
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On April 18, the 28th film in the iconic Detective Conan series, titled Detective Conan: The One-Eyed Afterimage, hit Japanese theaters. By July 17—exactly 90 days later—it had drawn over 10 million viewers and grossed 144 billion yen (approximately $130 million USD), shattering records and cementing its place in cinematic …
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The world of anime is about to witness a monumental event with the release of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Chapter One: Akaza’s Return” on July 18. This new movie kicks off the highly anticipated “Infinity Castle Arc,” a trilogy that will depict the climactic final …
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To mark the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s iconic “DRAGON BALL” serialization, the world’s first “DRAGON BALL STORE” is set to open in Tokyo this autumn. This exciting milestone celebrates four decades of the beloved manga and anime series that has captured hearts globally. The “DRAGON BALL STORE” promises a …
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