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Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part XIV
Featuring Girls Band Cry, Genshin Impact, Beyblade X, The Dangers in My Heart, Blue Miburo, Ichijinsha, Warner Bros. Japan Anime, Suu Morishita, Tsuyoshi Yasuda, & more!
― The 12 days of Christmas have begun, and the greetings from the anime and manga world keep rolling in like three wise men. Amane Shindō 今年のクリスマスケーキ✨️🎂おいしぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃぃ(´｡✪ω✪｡｀)✧*。 #アニメ100カノ #100カノ #原賀胡桃 pic.twitter.com/Jy48JdkjHV— 進藤...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part XIII
Featuring That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Chiikawa, Sanda, Yui Ogura, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, Sakurako Ohara, Sayumi Suzushiro, & more!
― Several voice actors shared their season's greetings! Chiikawa Shinnosuke Fujishima (VRMMO de Summoner Hajimemashita) 再掲ですが「メリークリスマスなのです」 pic.twitter.com/Nx6OToSgew— 藤島真ノ介 (@sinnosukef) December 25, 2025 This is a repost, but “Merry Christ...
Singer May'n Announces Marriage
Singing voice of Macross F's Sheryl ties knot with guitarist Takashi Nagasawa
― Singer Mei Nakabayashi, best known as the singing voice of Macross Frontier's Sheryl Nome under her stage name May'n, announced on Sunday that she had gotten married. In a statement posted to the singer's various social media accounts, May'n said she has married guitarist Takashi Nagasawa. May'n added, “I hope to continu...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part XII
Featuring SPY×FAMILY, Sound! Euphonium, Witch Hat Atelier, Ado, Toei Animation, Palworld, Blue Box, & more!
― But the angel said to anime and manga fans, “Do not be afraid. I bring you greetings from the anime and manga world”: Ado メリークリスマス pic.twitter.com/lyXX48TYFN— Ado (@ado1024imokenp) December 24, 2025 Merry Christmas Blue Box ◩━━Merry Chinatsumas🦌🎄 ━━◪プレゼントを渡したくてソワソワなちなつせんぱい🎁2026年秋スタートTV...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part XI
Featuring Pokémon, angela, Rascal Does Not Dream, Re:ZERO, Production I.G, I Want to End This Love Game, Champignon Witch, Rascal Does Not Dream, Mitsuru Miura, & more!
― Father Christmas came and went, leaving the anime and manga fans greetings from the anime and manga world. Angela 🧑🎄🎄🎸✨🎁💖🎤🎅#angela_jpn #gelamily pic.twitter.com/w7tOEOVGAF— atsuko (@angela_atsuko) December 24, 2025 Cinnamoroll (S...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part X
Featuring Precure, Dr. Stone, Yona of the Dawn, TenSura, Splatoon, Devil May Cry, Blue Exorcist, Promised Neverland, Peach-Pit, Skip and Loafer, & more!
― It's time to rock around the Christmas Tree and see all the gifts from the anime and manga world: Posuka Demizu (The Promised Neverland) Devil May Cry Happy Holidays from Dante and Vergil. Devil May Cry Season 2 comes out May 12 only on Netflix.🎨...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part IX
Featuring My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Kirby, Sonic, Sgt. Frog, May I Ask For One Final Thing, & more!
― There is no better way to celebrate the Yuletide than seeing greetings from the anime and manga world: Iro Aida (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 🌟#花子くん25巻特装版発売中！ https://t.co/sIceq5bUKo pic.twitter.com/awtjLw5AhZ— あいだいろ@25巻発売中！ (@aidairo2009) December 23, 2025 #Hanako-kunVol25SpecialEditionIsNowOnSale...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VIII
Featuring Dragon Ball, Pokémon, Naruto, Haruhi Suzumiya, Laid-Back Camp, Kodansha, Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole, & more!
― While it's Boxing Day, the seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world are still coming in! Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole Dragon Ball Yui Kikuta (Bibliophile Princess) Merryクリスマス🎄✨久々に描きおろした🌟#虫かぶり姫 pic.twitter.com/vX0bTFGMNQ— 喜久田ゆい (@kikutayui) December 25...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VII
Featuring Yu-Gi-Oh!, Bleach, Sgt. Frog, Zombie Land Saga, Tezuka Productions, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Kinokoinu - Mushroom Pup, & more!
― The anime and manga worlds wish people a Merry Christmas from the bottom of their hearts! Iro Aida (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 🌟🎄🌟#花子くん25巻特装版発売中！ https://t.co/sIceq5bUKo pic.twitter.com/usgkQ9HCtN— あいだいろ@25巻発売中！ (@aidairo2009) December 24, 2025 #Hanako-kunVol.25Spec...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part VI
Featuring Mappa, Sega, Detective Conan, Natsume's Book of Friends, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Magical Girl Raising Project, & more!
― Christmas came and went, but our cheeks are still nice and rosy and comfy and cozy as we enjoy seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world! Kohei Ashiya (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure key animation) Detective Conan Gachiakuta Gudetama (Sanrio) Shinnosuke Ka...
The Pokémon Company India Details its Events at IIT Bombay Techfest 2025
Pokemon drone shows featured Pikuchu in kurta and saree while Pokémon parade featured Pikuchu dressed as Santa
― The Pokémon Company held the first-ever Pokémon drone shows in the country at IIT Bombay's Techfest on December 22, December 23, and December 24. The company shared images of the drone shows and other activities. The 29th edition of IIT Bombay's college festival took place from December 22...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part V
Featuring Frieren, Sakamoto Days, Isekai Quartet, Megumi Ogata, Palworld, Fatal Fury, Chibi Maruko-chan, & more!
― On the first day of Christmas, the anime and manga world gave to us more greetings: 30MS Around! ୨୧‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧ ブレインの皆様！ メリークリスマス🎄୨୧‥∵‥‥∵‥‥∵‥୨୧クリスマスは #30MS と一緒に過ごそう❣クリスマス仕様の衣装を身にまとったライディラとセスティエが登場❤ pic.twitter.com/ABy5xow3vg— 30 MINUTES SISTERS 公式SNS (@30msisters) December 25, 2025 ୨୧‥∵‥...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part IV
Featuring My Hero Academia, Dan Da Dan, Dragon Quest, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Square Enix, Cinnamoroll, Too Many Losing Heroines!, & more!
― It may have been the night before Christmas, but all the anime and manga creators were stirring to get their greetings out: Toshi Aoi (Wistoria: Wand and Sword) Bandai Namco Filmwoks (English) "It's Christmas. But someone always gets stuck working."Get your tick...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring One Piece, FF7 Remake, Digimon, Anime Expo, Katamari Damcy, Kentaro Yabuki, An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age 29, Capcom, The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, & more!
― It's time to enjoy some seasonal greetings from the anime and manga world while we wait for the chestnuts to roast on an open fire! Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian An Adventurer's Daily Grind at Age...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Oshi no Ko, Frieren, Ghibli Museum, Shokotan, Tatsuya Endo, Kumiko Watanabe, Though I Am an Inept Villainess, & more!
― Christmas time is here, and for many that means giving and receiving gifts — and the anime and manga world has plenty of illustrations, greetings, and more to give to fans: Animal Crossing みなさ～ん！おはようございます！今日はクリスマスイブですね♪サンタクロースの使いのジングルさんが、朝からクリスマスのプレゼントを配りにいらしてます！今日は一晩中おられる...
Merry Christmas From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring SPY×FAMILY, Palworld, Project Eevee, Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, Beastars and Sanda, City the Animation, Food for the Soul, Koge-Donbo*, & more!
― It's the most wonderful time of the year with Christmas. With gift giving, spending time with family, and (for those who get snow) seeing a winter wonderland. Some people get a head start on their Christmas greeting on Christmas Eve, and the ani...
Blue Box Creator Koji Miura Made Rare Public Appearance at Jump Festa (Sort of)
… In a plush Chinatsu Kano costume
― Blue Box manga creator Koji Miura confirmed on Sunday that she made an appearance at Jump Festa 2026 earlier that day. Miura stated that she appeared on stage during a 1:40 p.m. greeting segment — only she was dressed in a kigurumi (plush costume) of Blue Box character Chinatsu Kano. Miura added that the Blue Box cast who attended the event were just as surprised ...
Actors Mahiro Takasugi, Haru Announce Marriage to Each Other
“We came to know each other through work and as time passed, we realized we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together”
― Live-action Mr. Bride series actors Mahiro Takasugi and Haru announced on Tuesday that they have married each other. In a joint message, Takasugi and Haru state, "We came to know each other through work and as time passed, we realized we wanted to spend the rest of our lives t...
Channel Your Inner Soul Reaper in Fortnite x Bleach Collaboration
And take on opponents with Ichigo Kurosaki's Zangetsu or Hollow Mask items in Blitz Royale
― Epic Games Japan confirmed on Friday that the massively popular Fortnite game platform is collaborating with the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime beginning on December 23 Japan Time. Bleach main character Ichigo Kurosaki's sword Zangetsu and the Hollow mask weapons will be available, and players who comp...
Become Detective Conan with APTX4869 Gummies
Just make sure not to shrink to the body of a child!
― Bandai Namco's candy brand Bandai Candy announced on Saturday that it is reissuing the Detective Conan APTX4869 Gummies. The gummies are scheduled for release in April 2026, and each pack will come with one of 24 Detective Conan stickers. The silhouettes tease characters such as Conan, Ran, and Haibara, among many others. This is not the first ti...
NHK Announces Voice Actor Masako Nozawa for 2025 Kōhaku Song Contest Guest Judge
Legendary voice actor makes her 3rd appearance on annual New Year's Eve program
― The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) announced on Wednesday the seven guest judges for the 76th Kōhaku Uta Gassen ("Red and White Song Contest"), Japan's most-watched music television program. The guest judges include voice actor Masako Nozawa (Goku from Dragon Ball), wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda, actor's Aka...
Dragon Ball Pop-Up Store to Tour United States
Grab your Dragon Radar & hit up the pop-up store in 2026!
― The Dragon Ball franchise announced on December 12 that it will take its pop-up store on tour next year. The "Dragon Ball Pop-Up Tour USA 2026" will begin in February 2026 and visit five states in the following order: Illinois, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, and California. As of press time, no dates have been announced. An event page for the t...
Destroy Your Gundam with Real-Life Gundam W Self-Destruct Button
The “button” will be available through the Ichiban Kuji raffle
― Have you ever wanted to destroy your own Wing Gundam with a self-destruct button? Now you can (sort of) with the “Mission Complete” Ballpoint Pen, the D-level prize from the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary line of Bandai Namco's raffle brand Ichiban Kuji. Ichiban Kuji announced the prize line on Monday. The line will be availab...
Akira's Katsuhiro Ōtomo Unveils Giant Wall Sculpture at Tokyo's Ginza Station
And Kaneda is literally along for the ride
― The Tokyo Metro railway company announced a newly erected public art piece titled "Procession Spin" by manga creator Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) at the Hibiya Line's Ginza Station on Monday. Ōtomo created the original artwork of the piece and supervised its creation. Tokyo Metro states, "Through this piece we aim to bring new color and vitality to Ginza Statio...
Singer Kenshi Yonezu's Chainsaw Man Dance Video Garners 2 Million Likes
Reze Arc theme song's video now rivals most-liked Japanese tweet ever
― Japanese singer and songwriter Kenshi Yonezu posted a new short video of Chainsaw Man character Reze dancing to his theme song "IRIS OUT” for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc on Friday, As of Monday, the video has garnered 140.8 million views and 1.489 million likes on X (formerly Twitter), and 14,026,341 views and 715,000 lik...
This Premium Initial D Toy Recreates the AE86 ... Dashboard
With a paper cup, of course
― Takara Tomy celebrates the 30th anniversary of the popular auto sports manga series Initial D with four new additions to its Tomica Premium Unlimited brand of toy cars this month. The highlights are the "Steering View" version of the Toyota AE86 Trueno and Mazda FD3S RX-7, each with a full replica of the car's dashboard as seen in the first manga volume. Takara Tomy is ...
Houston's Trill Burgers Chain Announces SPY×FAMILY Burger
And SPY×FAMILY collaboration t-shirt
― Spy x Family fans in America finally get to enjoy what fans in Japan have enjoyed for three years — at least in Texas. Award-winning Houston-based smash burger chain Trill Burgers announced a collaboration with SPY×FAMILY on Thursday. The SPY×FAMILY burger will be available starting on December 13 at the Shepherd and Louetta locations. Trill Burgers co-founders ...
My Hero Academia Series Finale to Play in Theaters … in Japan
Final episode will go Plus Ultra on the big screen
― The final episode of the My Hero Academia anime series is having realtime screenings in 12 movie theaters across Japan on Saturday, at the exact time it airs on television. Voice actors Daiki Yamashita (Izuku “Deku” Midoriya), Nobuhiko Okamoto (Katsuki Bakugo), Ayane Sakura (Ochako Uraraka), Kaito Ishikawa (Tenya Iida), Kenta Miyake (All Might), Ma...
Voice Actor Ayana Taketatsu Was a '90s Video Game Kid Like the Rest of Us
And she was a bishōjo & romance game enthusiast at that
― Voice actor Ayana Taketatsu revealed her gamer past on social media on Sunday. Taketatsu said, “Some of my childhood treasures at my parents' house. Have you played any of these games?” She posted a photo of several video games for the Super Nintendo, PlayStation, and PlayStation 2 consoles. Taketatsu prominently featured the Super Nintendo g...
Chainsaw Man Creator Celebrates Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Return
Tatsuki Fujimoto: "Each subsequent film always offers a cathartic experience you rarely get in other films"
― Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto posted comments regarding the upcoming theatrical re-release of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre film in Japanese theaters on Tuesday. Fujimoto said, "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an incredible film packed with gore, heartbreak, and sheer lovability. Peopl...
One Piece Creator, Sanji Voice Actor Present Jack Sparrow Curtain Mural to Johnny Depp
Depp: “I just want to cover myself in it”
― American actor Johnny Depp received the unlikeliest of gifts during his appearance at Tokyo Comic Con 2025 on Sunday. While onstage for his celebrity panel, the actor was given a noren (short split curtain for entrances) featuring his Pirates of the Caribbean character Jack Sparrow — as drawn by One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda. Voice actor Hiroaki Hirata pre...
New Evangelion XR Game to Host 1st Playtests in Japan, California
Get your 1st look at Evangelion: Δ Cross Reflections between December 19-21
― Korea-based virtual reality (VR) development studio Pixelity announced on Tuesday that it closed applications for the first focus group playtests of Evangelion: Δ Cross Reflections, its first extended reality (XR) game based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. Pixelity thanked applicants for the “amazing turnout.” Pix...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Tomomichi Nishimura's Death, Part II
More creators, artists remember one of their own
― December 8 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura's death. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Nishimura. Rui Araizumi 西村知道さまのご冥福をお祈りいたします。— あらいずみるい☆ (@araizumirui) December 8, 2025 ...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Tomomichi Nishimura's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, fans came together for their farewells
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The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Tomomichi Nishimura's death on December 8. He is best known for his roles as Coach Anzai from Slam Dunk, Shibaraku from Chō Mashin Eiyūden Wataru, Richard Mardukas from Full Metal Panic, Mike in Ojarumaru, Jamitov Hyman in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, defensive captain officer ...
Indian Clothing Brand Bonkers Corner Launches Naruto Clothing, Teases More Anime
Several Indian brands such as The Souled Store and Kreo have acquired licenses for Naruto products in recent years
― Mumbai-based unisex clothing brand Bonkers Corner announced its Naruto clothing collection on November 23. It posted a reel on November 19 teasing several anime including Demon Slayer, Hunter x Hunter, One Piece, and Bleach.Several Indian brands have acquired licenses for Naruto produc...
Voice Actor Ai Furihata Donates Part of Hong Kong Event Proceeds to Fire Victims
Furihata: "I hope this can be of some help to everyone"
― Voice actor Ai Furihata (voice of Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Ruby Kurosawa) announced on Sunday that she will donate a portion of her Hong Kong fan meeting proceeds to the recovery efforts of the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex fire. Furihata expressed her condolences to the victims of the November 26 fire: "In the hopes of helping with the reco...
KPop Demon Hunters to Ring in Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Huntr/x singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami set to perform on New Year's special
― American New Year's music program Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2025 announced on Wednesday that KPop Demon Hunters vocalists Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami will perform on the program. Per tradition, the program will air on December 31 at 8:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. Central Time) on American broadcaster ABC. Ryan Seacre...
Watch Brand Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches Webtoon for 2025 Holiday Season
The series reinterprets Reverso timepiece's nearly 100-year history with a modern visual approach
― Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre has introduced a new webtoon inspired by its Reverso timepiece for the 2025 holiday season, marking a digital storytelling initiative aimed at younger audiences. The project is part of the brand's "Made of Makers" program, which features a collaboration with Olive Co...
Gundam GQuuuuuX, Switch 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Keiko Toda Win Yahoo! Japan Search Awards
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle takes #2 in film behind live-action Kokuho
― The anime series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, newly released video game system Nintendo Switch 2, popular video game Monster Hunter Wilds, and voice actor Keiko Toda took home victories in the anime, product, video game, and voice actor categories, respectively, in the Yahoo! Japan Search Awards 2025 on Wednesday. The live-ac...
Webtoon-Based Animated Film Your Letter Opens in India on December 12
Film released in Korea on October 1
― PVR Inox Pictures announced on Instagram on Tuesday that it will release the feature-length animated film Your Letter based on the webtoon of the same name in Indian theaters on December 12. Your Letter earned a near-perfect 9.98 rating during its webtoon run. The story follows transfer student Sori, who discovers a mysterious letter in her desk drawer. Each clue...
Creator Go Nagai Pilots New Mazinger Z Figure as Himself
And so can you
― Japanese metalworks company Castem Iron Factory announced on Tuesday a new personalized Mazinger Z pilot figure that allows you (or at least, a 3D print of your body) to sit in the legendary robot's cockpit. Orders for the custom Mazinger Z pilot figures began on December 3, and the first pilot was none other than the franchise's creator Go Nagai. Nagai's own studio Dynamic Planning ...
Hideo Kojima Makes Voice Cameo in Zootopia 2
The icon of stealth video games makes his Disney debut
― Disney Japan made a shock announcement on Tuesday: video game director Hideo Kojima is making his Disney debut in the Japanese language dub of Zootopia 2. Kojima will cameo as Zootopia police officer Paul Moldebrandt. Kojima commented on his appearance in the Zootopia 2 press release: “I've had several cameo appearances in live-action films and...
VTuber Kanata Amane Announces Graduation
holoForce member departs Hololive Productions on December 27
― Japanese VTuber Kanata Amane and VTuber agency Hololive Productions announced her graduation on Tuesday. Hololive Production stated that Amane will graduate on December 27. Amane, in turn, released a statement in Japanese and English on her X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that she is departing from Hololive Productions due to ov...
Nichijou Creator Personally Animates Vocaloid Producer Yukopi's Latest Music Video
“Kome Rice Onigiri” video extols virtues of rice dishes
― Nichijou creator Keiichi Arawi and composer Yukopi announced they partnered for the latest music video on Japan Broadcasting Corporation's (NHK's) Minna no Uta music program. The “Kome Rice Onigiri” (Rice Rice Ball) song extols the virtues of rice in all its forms, from fried rice and rice seasoned with seaweed to, yes, rice balls. Arawi said ...
KPop Demon Hunters Gets Its 1st Art Book
Available digitally for free now, physically in 2026
― American animation news outlet Cartoon Brew reported on Friday that the massively popular animated film Kpop Demon Hunters has released its first art book digitally. Titled the Art of KPOP Demon Hunters, the 142-page book “expands on that world with filmmaker anecdotes, early character explorations, demonology research, and K-pop choreography bre...
Super Saiyan Fish Discovered in Ishigaki, Japan
But how will it fare against the Pochita shark & Inazuma spider?
― The University of the Ryukyus announced on Thursday that researchers had discovered a Super Saiyan… goby fish. The new species of goby fish, Vanderhorstia supersaiyan, was discovered off the coast of the Ishigaki Islands, Japan in the twilight zone of the ocean (about 100-300 meters or 300-1,000 feet below sea level). The new species ...
Final Fantasy X Writer Continues Mutual Love Fest With Dragon Quest Creator
Nojima: “I grew up playing Dragon Quest, so I was raised believing main characters shouldn't speak, & were a vessel for players”
― Final Fantasy X scenario writer Kazushige Nojima offered his thoughts on Dragon Quest's influence on Friday, after Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii proclaimed Final Fantasy X as "the ultimate perfection of Final Fantasy" and opined on the differences between the two RPG f...
Evangelion Director Hideaki Anno Gets His Own Figure … as Ultraman
Figure invokes Anno from his 1983 "Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman" parody fan short
― The online shop Premium Bandai presented the Ultimate Luminous figure set for the celebrated fan film short "Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman" on Wednesday. The set will feature the space hero Ultraman (as portrayed by Daicon Film co-founder and future Evangelion director Hideaki Anno himself) and the Bug Jewel mo...
Dragon Quest Creator's Favorite Final Fantasy Is …
The one with awkward laughter.
― Father of the Dragon Quest game series, Yuji Horii, spoke with American video gaming news outlet Game Informer about the forthcoming Dragon Quest VII Reimagined game in an interview posted on Tuesday. Reporter Wesley LeBlanc broached the subject of the competition and rivalry between the Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy video game series in the 1980s and 1990s. In resp...
Shonen Jump Pop-Up Shop Opens in New Jersey Until January 20
Shop displays merchandise from One Piece, Sakamoto Days, Blue Box, Kagurabachi, Hunter x Hunter, Dragon Ball, several more Shonen Jump franchises
― Viz Media opened its Shonen Jump Pop-Up Shop in The American Dream Mall in New Jersey on November 21. The shop will be operational through January 20 and has imported merchandise from the following anime and manga franchises: One Piece Sakamoto Days Blue...
Meet the Top 20 Contenders in Gundam's 1st-Ever Global Ranking Poll
Gundam SEED franchise takes 6 spots
― The official Gundam website announced the interim top 20 results in its first-ever Global Gundam Ranking Poll on Wednesday. The website emphasized that it is listing these 20 contenders in no particular order, and thus the first mobile suits on the list are not necessarily earning more votes than the later ones. The top 20 Gundams so far are: G-Self (Gundam Recon...
Assassin's Creed Shadows Unleashes Attack on Titan Crossover Event
Assassins, dedicate your hearts!
― The Assassin's Creed Shadows game confirmed a limited-time Attack on Titan crossover event on Tuesday. The crossover offers a set of free quests until December 22: The event's teaser video features a character dressed as Attack on Titan character Mikasa Ackerman assaulting a location reminiscent of the underground lair seen in Attack on Titan season 3's episodes 42...
Happy Labor Thanksgiving Day From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring Naruto, Sanrio's Harmonyland, Sentenced to Be a Hero, Yaiba, Liar Game, Kill Blue, Televi-kun, & more!
― November 23 in Japan was traditionally the national holiday Niiname-sai (literally, harvest festival) and associated with the Shinto religion. But during the American occupation of Japan after World War II, the Japanese government changed the holiday to the secular Labor Thanksgiving Day...
Happy Labor Thanksgiving Day From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring Zombie Land Saga, Palworld, SHIROBAKO, Resident Evil, Granblue Fantasy, Sanrio, Sgt. Frog, Hyakushō Kizoku, & more!
― November 23 marks Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan. (Since it's a Sunday this year, folks also get a day-off on Monday.) Like Labor Day on May 1, the holiday honors our workers, and like Thanksgiving in North America, it also celebrates the fall harvest. The anime and manga w...
BBC Radio Documentary on American Co-Founder of Anime Studio D'Art Shtaijo
BBC World Service presents 40-minute interview with Arthell Isom about his love for Ghost in the Shell, how he ended up working in Japan at the studio of Hiromasa Ogura and how he's now co-directing his first anime feature, MFINDA
― On November 18, BBC World Service presented a 40-minute radio interview with Arthell Isom, who co-founded the Tokyo anime studio D'Art Shtajio with his twin brother Darne...
Frieren Looks Up: Anime/Manga Pros Giving Drawing Tips to Beginners
Professionals from the anime & manga worlds offer sample art to aspiring fan artist
― On November 12, the world was graced with a new meme: the Frieren looking-up meme. Created by reddit user SpaceDev1, the art piece features the Frieren: Beyond Journey's End anime's title character looking up, but at an “odd” angle. SpaceDev1 notes he or she “practiced drawing faces in a different angle, but it look...
Dragon Ball Announces 1st Worldwide Character Popularity Poll
Are you voting for Son Goku or Kakarot? Or maybe 1 of the 3 Son Gohans?
― The Dragon Ball franchise announced its first Worldwide Character Popularity Poll to celebrate its 40th anniversary on Thursday. Fans can vote on 212 characters over four stages. The first stage runs between November 20 and November 24 Japan Time and will cut the number of characters from 212 down to 80. The 212 characters in ...
Former Sega/GiGO Arcade in Akihabara Reborn as Silk Hat Game Center
“New” arcade will feature 9 floors of gaming fun this Saturday
― Japanese amusement company Silk Hat announced on November 14 that the former Sega/GiGO arcade in Akihabara will be reborn as Silk Hat Akihabara. The new game center will have its grand opening on Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 a.m. Japan Time (November 21 at 8:00 p.m. EST). The new center will host nine floors of different types of arca...
Ninja vs. Gokudo Anime Streams In-Story Pretty Cure Parody Video
Flash Princess comes to life as a Ninja vs. Gokudo parody of Fresh Pretty Cure
― The Ninja vs. Gokudo franchise streamed a special promotional video for its in-universe Precure parody show Flash Princess on Wednesday. The show is Ninja vs. Gokudo characters Shinoha Tanaka and Kiwami Kimura's favorite Princess series. The Flash Princess video features three main characters who resemble Fresh Pretty C...
KPop Demon Hunters: Invited to Thanksgiving Parade, Denied in UK Religious School
HUNTR/X singers will also perform Grammy-nominated song “Golden” in Macy parade
― The folks behind the hit film Kpop Demon Hunters confirmed on Monday that balloons based on Kpop Demon Hunters characters Derpy and Sussie will appear at the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They posted a video of the Derpy and Sussie balloons being blown up and a practice run for the parade. The video is set to th...
Mamoru Oshii Takes Your Questions to Mark Ghost in the Shell's 30th Anniversary
Legendary director is taking 30 questions in honor of his film's legacy
― The Ghost in the Shell franchise announced on Tuesday that director Mamoru Oshii will be fielding 30 fan questions for the 30th anniversary of his seminal cyberpunk film (based on Masamune Shirow's manga of the same name). Tuesday marks 30 years to the day after the film opened in Japan in 1995. Fans who want to submit question...
Contest Finally Hands Out Inazuma Eleven Game Prize 7 Years Later – If It Can Find the Winners
1 console generation later, some of potential winners have moved on from grade school to college
― The manga magazine Monthly CoroCoro Comic announced on Friday that it is finally ready to award the winners of a May 2018 Inazuma Eleven Ares prize drawing — if it can find them. You see, the game has been delayed so long that it finally launched on Friday, over seven years and one console generation l...
The Last Blossom Wins 2025 Scotland Loves Anime Judges and Audience Awards
Baku Kinoshita's film about an imprisoned criminal and a talking flower won both the festival's awards
― The Scotland Loves Anime festival has announced that the film The Last Blossom has won both the festival's Judges and Audience Awards. The Last Blossom beat the following other films in competition: 100 Meters, All You Need is Kill and ChaO. The festival released the following statement from the j...
Latest Super Sentai Show Replaces Maya Imamori With Kohaku Shida in Main Female Role
Shida also starred in 2022-23 Super Sentai show Avataro Sentai Donbrothers
― The official website for the live-action television series No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger announced on Saturday that Kohaku Shida is replacing main cast member Maya Imamori in the role of Sumino Ichikawa (Gozyu Unicorn). (No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger is the 50th anniversary entry in the Super Sentai franchise, which the Power Rangers franch...
NHK Announces 2025 Kōhaku Song Contest Lineup
Starto (formerly Johnny & Associates) breaks 2-year drought with King & Prince idols joining lineup
― The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) announced the lineup for the 76th Kōhaku Uta Gassen ("Red and White Song Contest"), Japan's most-watched music television program, on Friday. The show will feature 20 primarily female musical acts in the Red Team and 17 primarily male musical acts in the White...
Love Live CD Delayed Amid Claims Its Jacket Art Used Generative AI
Staff: Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jogakuin School Idol Club's 8th single delayed due to errors in jacket art
― The Love Live! school idol franchise's fifth main group, Love Live! Hasu no Sora Jogakuin School Idol Club, announced on Tuesday that the group's eighth single, “Hajimari no Haneoto,” has been delayed from November 26 to December 24. According to the staff, the delay is due to errors in the sin...
Weekly/Monthly Shonen Sunday Magazines Release Connectable Mitsuru Adachi Cover
Covers commemorate Mitsuru Adachi's 55th anniversary as manga creator
― Manga creator Mitsuru Adachi revealed on Wednesday that the 50th issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday and December issue of Monthly Shonen Sunday will have a connectable front cover. The covers commemorate Adachi's 55th anniversary as a manga creator. The Weekly Shonen Sunday cover features Touch characters Tatsuya Uesugi and Minami Asa...
Original Macross Valkyrie Toy Revived in 2026 With More Joints
"Origin of Valkyrie: VF-1J Valkyrie 45th Anniv." release also brings back printed markings
― Bandai revealed at its Tamashii Nation 2025 event on Thursday that it will re-release the very first toy from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime, the 1/55-scale VF-1J Valkyrie, in 2026 to celebrate the toy and the anime's 45th anniversary. (Strictly speaking, the 45th anniversary will be in 2027.)The ...
Detective Conan Creator, Staff Animate King Gnu for TV Performance
Also: Vocal/dance group M!lk collaborates with top-ranked Sanrio characters
― Japanese broadcaster Yomiuri TV's annual music program Best Hits Kayosai 2025 (Best Hits Music Festival 2025) announced on November 8 that Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama and the anime's staff will animate Japanese band King Gnu for its appearance on the show. Aoyama will oversee the character designs. Characters Conan...
Perfume Member Ayaka Nishiwaki Announces Marriage
Nishiwaki: “Marrying a fan has always been my dream. Congratulations, teenage me! We did it!”
― Ayaka Nishiwaki, member of Japanese technopop trio Perfume, announced through her Instagram account on Tuesday that she has gotten married. Nishiwaki noted her partner is a non-celebrity, a longtime friend, and a fan of Perfume. Nishiwaki also said marrying a fan has been a dream of hers, and congratulated...
Latest Super Sentai Show Edits Out Main Cast Member After Dismissal
Ayaka Maekawa dubs in voice after Maya Imamori was removed from No.1 Sentai Gozyuger & her agency
― Following news of the removal of No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger main cast member Maya Imamori from the television series and from her own talent agency, the 37th episode of Gozyuger aired on Sunday with Imamori's appearances completely edited out. (No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger is the 50th anniversary entry in the Sup...
Mattel Unveils KPop Demon Hunters Dolls
They're going up, up, up, it's their moment
― American toy company Mattel unveiled on Saturday prototypes of its new line of KPop Demon Hunters dolls. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey — KPop Demon Hunters protagonists and Huntr/x idol group members — are "stepping into the world of Mattel in 2026." Pre-orders will begin on November 12. Mattel shared in an Instagram post an image of the three characters sporting ...
KPop Demon Hunters Nominated for 5 Grammys
"Golden" single nominated in 4 categories, album nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack
― The official website for the 2025 Grammy Awards announced on Saturday that the KPop Demon Hunters song "Golden" received nominations in the Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written for Visual Media categories. French DJ David Guetta's remix of the song, titled "Golden - David G...
School Idols to Become Reality at Nagano High School
Nagano Nichidai's principal proposes idol group will perform in concerts, TV & radio programs
― School idols will become a reality in Japan's 2026-2027 academic year with Nagano Nichidai High School's October 1 announcement that it has created an official Idol Club. According to the school, members of the Idol Club will not only produce and release original songs, but also perform at concerts, event...
Khara Posts Part of The End of Evangelion Film's Early Script Draft
Director Hideaki Anno: “I had an idea for the ending, but I couldn't bring it together, so it remains extreme & chaotic”
― Khara posted an excerpt from the first draft of the End of Evangelion film online on October 29. The post included a personal comment from Khara's co-founder and president Hideaki Anno, and noted the draft excerpt is from the 18th page for the last half of the film. (The date of...
Hololive VTuber Korone Inugami Announces Hiatus
Inugami takes break from streaming to focus on medical care for her family
― Ho̵lolive VTuber Korone Inugami announced on Thursday that she is going on hiatus from streaming to focus on medical care for her family. An X (formerly Twitter) post by the VTuber's agent stated, "We will announce [Inugami's] return after discussing it with her." Inugami's agent further stated that her agency will post her ...
Gundam-esque Robot Makes Surprise Cameo in Dodgers' World Series Art
Is it also an Evangelion homage?
― Following the Los Angeles Dodgers' back-to-back Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series wins, the MLB posted the team's championship illustration by local artist McFlyy on Wednesday. While fans were quick to congratulate the Dodgers on their achievement, astute anime fans also noticed a Gundam-lookalike robot in the top right corner of the illustration. The robot a...
Banana Fish & A3! Announce Collaboration
Which Banana Fish characters are you going to elevate to help repay Mankai Company's debts?
― Popular shojo manga/anime series Banana Fish and mobile game A3! announced a collaboration event within the game on Tuesday with a 22-second teaser video: ★ATTENTION★ #エースリー #BANANAFISH pic.twitter.com/jUhvZY4674— 【公式】A3!（エースリー） (@mankai_company) November 4, 2025 As of press time, neither franchise has anno...
Persona Music Experience Comes to America
Persona Live 2026: Awakening concerts slated to host full cast from Japan
― Japanese video game publisher Atlus announced on Tuesday that its popular game series Persona will hold its first "Persona Music Experience" concerts in the United States. Titled Persona Live 2026: Awakening, the concerts will be at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Due t...
Power Up Your Ki With Dragon Ball Z DLC for Minecraft
Bestselling game partners with legendary anime for new DLC
― Best-selling game franchise Minecraft and Toei Animation announced on Tuesday that they have partnered to bring legendary anime series Dragon Ball Z to Minecraft for its new "Dragon Ball Z DLC by Cyclone" game mode. The Minecraft series began streaming a trailer highlighting the different battle areas, characters, and fighting abilities. Pl...
KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Is Coming — But Will Take 4 Years to Cook
Reports: Sony, Netflix target 2029 release for KPop Demon Hunters 2 sequel
― KPop Demon Hunters has been soaring through viewership and music charts alike so strongly that a sequel seems all but inevitable, but industry news reports on Wednesday finally say that Sony and Netflix are aiming to open a sequel to the hit film in 2029. The film's returning sing-along theatrical screenings also grossed US$...
Konami Rejected Matrix Directors' Request for Game — Hideo Kojima Was Never Told
Kojima: “In all these 26 years, no one ever told me such a conversation had taken place”
― Game director Hideo Kojima said through his X (formerly Twitter) account on October 29 that he was not asked or told about producing a Matrix video game in 1999. Kojima reported, “I was surprised to hear the news on social media that the Wachowski sisters had 'offered me a Matrix game project!' in 1999. In all...
Nijisanji & Takara Tomy Partner for New VTuber Card Game
Game slated for spring 2027
― Japanese VTuber agency Nijisanji announced on Tuesday that it is partnering with Japanese toy maker Takara Tomy for a new VTuber card game. The card game is slated to release in spring 2027, with more details coming in spring 2026. Takara Tomy is renowned for producing and distributing collectable card games in Japan. The company currently produces the Duel Masters, Dete...
Hololive VTuber Akai Haato Goes on Hiatus
Due to health, after consulting with her family, Haato will go on hiatus to prioritize her recovery
― VTuber agency Cover announced on October 31 that hololive VTuber Akai Haato is going on hiatus. Haato's agency stated, "Regarding Akai, due to her health and after consulting with her family, has decided to go on hiatus." Cover added that comments by Haato during recent streams have been cut in such ...
Nodwin Gaming Shares Some Scenes from Hyderabad Comic Con 2025
Comic Con India will hit 8 cities this year, the newest one being Guwahati on November 22-23
― Comic Con India hosted its first event of the convention season over the past weekend in Hyderabad while DreamHack India celebrated its sixth anniversary. NODWIN Gaming shared some scenes from the convention that took place at the Hitex Exhibition Center from October 31 through November 2. IMG cosplayer-at-...
Indian Anime-Style 2D Film Before Again Streams Teaser Trailer in 4K
The hand-drawn anime-style video teases the story of an artist from Delhi who happens upon a lantern that can heal the cracks in his relationships
― Indian company GD Production Studio began streaming a 4K trailer for its upcoming 2D animated project Before Again on October 18. The hand-drawn anime-style video teases the story of an artist from Delhi who happens upon a lantern that can heal the crack...
Starforge Systems Launches Solo Leveling Limited Edition PC Collection
PC brand introduces custom PCs & accessories inspired by protagonist Sung Jinwoo
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Universal Studio Japan Issues Warning After Risqué Halloween Cosplay Photos
USJ: “To ensure the safety & security of our guests, we ask that you cooperate with our rules & etiquette”
― Universal Studios Japan (USJ) issued a statement for guests attending its Halloween Horror Nights event last Friday. The park's management said it welcomes guests dressed in a variety of costumes but asked those participating in Halloween Horror Nights to “cooperate with our rules and etiquet...
Happy Halloween From Around the Anime World, Part V
Featuring Macross, more Oshi no Ko, Silent Hill f, Granblue Fantasy, Chiikawa, Ojamajo Doremi, Paru Itagaki, Yuki Midorikawa, Kumiko Watanabe, & more!
― As Halloween comes to an end and people finish their trick-or-treating for the year, the spirt of the holiday still surrounds us. Anime and manga creators have a few more greetings to share: The Apothecary Diaries Chiikawa Damedol and the Only Fan in...
Happy Halloween From Around the Anime World, Part IV
Featuring Dragon Ball, Kingdom Hearts, Yona of the Dawn, more Pokémon, Street Fighter 6, Quintessential Quintuplets, Ai Fairouz, Kodansha, Mechanical Marie, Square Enix, & more!
― It's time to curl up in a blanket, turn off all the lights, and put on some scarry Halloween themed movies. Or, better yet, watch some spooky anime while viewing Halloween greetings from across the anime and manga worlds: A...
Happy Halloween From Around the Anime World, Part III
Featuring Oshi no Ko, Final Fantasy, My Dress-up Darling, Boys Over Flowers, Tezuka Productions, BONES, Doraemon, & more!
― It's time to get a bucket and go trick or and treating around our neighborhoods for Halloween. The anime and manga world is also out for the night, but are the characters getting treats or giving tricks? Check out some of the sweet Halloween tricks and treats from the anime and ...
Happy Halloween From Around the Anime World, Part II
Featuring 3 Gundam witches, Pokémon, Isekai Quartet, Digimon, Mappa, Dragon Quest, Atelier, Date A Live, Guilty Gear Strive, & more!
― It's that time of year when everyone dresses up as their favorite ghoul, ghost, monster, or anime and manga character and ask for candy. The anime and manga world is abuzz with all characters asking for candy! Riu Akane (Hanamaru Gesen Meshi!!) Atelier Resleriana: For...
Happy Halloween From Around the Anime World, Part I
Featuring My Hero Academia, Twisted-Wonderland, Apothecary Diaries, Frieren, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Godzilla, & more!
― Spooky season is here, and that means Halloween, trick or treating, and dressing up in costumes. The anime and manga worlds are filled with characters dressing up and getting candy for the holiday: Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Kaza Ana (Nano Ha...
Shaft 50th Anniversary Exhibition's Finalized Visual Now Boasts 20 Different Characters
Can you name them all?
― Japanese animation studio SHAFT revealed last Friday the finalized visual for its 50th Anniversary Exhibition. The new visual now boasts 20 characters across several Shaft-produced anime series. Akio Watanabe, the character designer for the Bakemonogatari series, created the illustration. Exhibited works include: Mahoromatic - Automatic Maiden (2003) Popotan (2003) Moonphase ...
Dress Your Street Fighter 6 Characters in McDonald's Collaboration Outfits
They're no longer “Street Fighters” — they're “Street Burgers”
― McDonald's Japan and the Street Fighter 6 franchise announced last week that Street Fighter 6 character M. Bison (known as Vega in Japan) is receiving a custom McDonald's inspired outfit in Japan. This variant of M. Bison's Outfit 2 will be available for download until December 12 at 4:59 p.m. as a login bonus. Ryu, Chun Li, and Ken Mas...
Detective Conan's Gōshō Aoyama, Major's Takuya Mitsuda Illustrate Pro Baseball Player Shohei Ohtani
Just in time for the MLB World Series
― Home security company Secom's X (formerly Twitter) account revealed on Tuesday illustrations of Japanese Major League Baseball phenomenon Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, by manga creators Gosho Aoyama (Detective Conan) and Takuya Mitsuda (Major baseball series) to commemorate Ohtani playing in the World Series. The post states that those who particip...
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