PEN America has released new figures showing 11,982 instances of books being removed or access being restricted in U.S. public schools during the 2025–2026 school year, up sharply from 6,870 the prev ...
TOHO has announced that Hibiya Station, which serves Tokyo Metro’s Hibiya and Chiyoda lines, will switch its train departure melody to Akira Ifukube’s iconic Godzilla Theme beginning November 3, God ...
The classic sci-fi anime franchise Space Battleship Yamato is returning with an all-new feature-length film, Space Battleship Yamato √2199 (Route 2199). The project was first announced during a scree ...
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter × Hunter finally returned to Weekly Shonen Jump in late June 2026 following an extended hiatus. However, after reaching Chapter 420, the series went back on hiatus until f ...
Marking the TV anime’s 30th anniversary, Evangelion remains as popular as ever. The steady stream of collaborations is proof that the series has lost none of its appeal over the past three decades. D ...
If you have been reading Japanese manga for years, you may have noticed that titles are getting longer and longer. And it is not just the famously wordy light novel market: manga titles across Japan a ...
Best known for the To Love Ru series, Black Cat, and Yamato Gensouki, manga artist Kentaro Yabuki is approaching his 30th anniversary in the industry. While he currently has no ongoing series, fans re ...
Veteran animator Kenichiro Katsura, known for his character designs on Macross 7 and the ToHeart2 series as well as his work as chief animation director on Knight's & Magic, has died at the age of 59. ...
With the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise approaching its 50th anniversary, organizers announced plans in May for its first major celebration event, GUNDAM-Con. Built around the theme of “creating togeth ...
Ahead of Digimon’s 30th anniversary in 2027, Toei Animation has launched Digimon: World’s Best Picks, a special programming event featuring Digimon Adventure, Digimon Adventure 02, Digimon Tamers, ...
Illustrator Nagano's Chiikawa became an instant sensation, with its distinctive style winning even more fans following the anime adaptation. This year's theatrical film has pushed the franchise's popu ...
With his unmistakably deep voice, Akio Otsuka has brought countless fan-favorite characters to life, including Daisuke Jigen in Lupin the Third and Batou in Ghost in the Shell. But one of his most ico ...
Written by Tsukasa Monma and originally illustrated by Shikako, the manga Manchuria Opium Squad went on indefinite hiatus in late 2025 following Shikako’s death from illness, leaving fans devastated. ...
Official Gundam fashion label STRICT-G has built a loyal following through apparel collaborations with major Japanese and American brands. Its latest partner is master-piece , the Japanese bag bran ...
Pokemon’s official retail chain, Pokémon Center, remains a huge draw for fans, with stores across Japan regularly packed with visitors. The retailer continues to roll out themed merchandise collecti ...
Japanese audio brand ONKYO is no stranger to anime collaborations, having previously teamed up with titles including "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" and "Mobile Suit Gundam" to a warm reception. Now, the ...
