Manga & Anime
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‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Kokuho’ Bring Record ¥51.7 Billion Net Profit to Toho
Toho Co. reported records for sales revenue and net profit in its consolidated financial results ...
April 15, 2026
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Japanese Anime ‘Precure’ Takes on Detective Genre in 23rd Series, Solving Mysterious Cases
Transforming into a magical warrior is surely the dream for all children who tune into “Precure” ...
April 10, 2026
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Japan’s Takaichi, France’s Macron Strike ‘Dragon Ball’ Pose
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron struck the Kamehameha pose aft...
April 2, 2026
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More a Flower Than a Flower: Manga Featuring the World of Noh Concludes
After portraying the world of noh with delicate, beautiful artwork and meticulously researched de...
March 27, 2026
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‘Ichi the Witch’ Manga Writer, Illustrator Talk About Working Together, Creating World of 1st ‘Male Witch’
After obtaining magical powers, a boy becomes the first “male witch” in the manga “Madan no Ichi”...
March 20, 2026
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Exhibition Featuring Yoshiharu Tsuge’s Manga World Underway in Chofu, Tokyo; Unique, Surreal Works Draw Steady Crowds
An exhibition showcasing the work of mangaka Yoshiharu Tsuge, beloved by passionate fans for his ...
February 25, 2026
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‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Voice Actor Junya Enoki Discusses Rapid Action Scenes in Season 3, Airing Now
With a performance that inspires all who watch, voice actor Junya Enoki portrays the straightforw...
January 30, 2026
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Spaniard Draws Manga About Hunter-Turned-Gamer; Foreign Artist Makes Inroads in Japan’s Manga Culture
A retired veteran hunter who lives on his own in Akita Prefecture happens to pick up a game one d...
January 21, 2026
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Hirohiko Araki, Mari Yamazaki Discuss 1st Large-scale Manga Art Exhibition in the Americas Being Held in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — Manga art is finally reaching a museum in the United States! The first large-scal...
January 16, 2026
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JAM Project Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Concert ‘Final Countdown,’ Spreads Anime Songs to Fans
JAM Project, a group of singers specializing in anime songs (anison), held a series of concerts i...
January 9, 2026
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Osamu Tezuka Museum Exhibits Kemono Friends Illustrations to Teach that Life is Precious
TAKARAZUKA, Hyogo — Fans of the popular media franchise Kemono Friends can enjoy an exhibition of...
December 26, 2025
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‘The World Masterpiece Theater Series’ Celebrates 50 Years; Animator Looks Back on Creating Anime Classics
This year, Nippon Animation Co.’s anime classic “The World Masterpiece Theater Series” celebrates...
December 5, 2025
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Japan Govt. Eyes AI-Based System for Detecting Pirate Manga Sites, with ¥100 Mil. Earmarked in Draft Supplementary Budget
The government aims to realize the use of a system utilizing AI that automatically detects websit...
November 30, 2025
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Japanese Anime Event Starts in Shanghai Amid Tensions between Govts
SHANGHAI (Jiji Press) — An experience-oriented event featuring popular Japanese anime such as “On...
November 29, 2025
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Disney’s ‘Twisted-Wonderland’ Animated Series Puts Villains in Spotlight: New Show Features School Inspired by Classic Disney Films
“Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” is a new series inspired by villains and villainesses ...
November 28, 2025
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