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"The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" Celebrates Its Anime's 20th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Haruhi and Yuki Watches
2026-10-01 18:10:28
Created by author Nagaru Tanigawa, the Haruhi Suzumiya series is a light novel classic—and for plenty of anime and light novel fans, it was the gateway that started it all. With the anime celebrating ...
McDonald's Japan Renames Ronald McDonald from "Donald" to "Ronald," Leaving Fans to Mourn Their Lost "Cult Leader"
2026-10-01 17:26:47
In Japan, Ronald McDonald was long known as “Donald,” and his appearances in the classic “Donald's Rumors” commercials earned him the affectionate online nickname of “cult leader.” He became a p ...
Pokémon Center's 30th Anniversary "Timeless Adventure" Collection Brings Galar Gym Badges and More!
2026-10-01 15:35:00
The official Pokemon store Pokémon Center remains a huge draw for fans, with locations across Japan regularly packed with shoppers. The retailer continues to roll out new themed merchandise and has n ...
Universal Cool Japan 2027 Unveils Second Wave, With "The Apothecary Diaries" Returning for a Brand-New Immersive Experience
2026-10-01 15:14:33
Known for rolling out fresh collaborations every year, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) never fails to pack its annual Universal Cool Japan event with surprises—and draw huge crowds of fans to the park. ...
"Himouto! Umaru-chan" Returns With a New One-Shot After Eight Years—and Lazy, Lovable Umaru Is Back!
2026-10-01 12:17:59
Manga creator Sankakuhead released a brand-new 16-page one-shot based on Himouto! Umaru-chan on YJ+ on October 1. The new chapter is titled Himouto! Umaru-chan 100 (干物妹!うまるちゃん 100). This mark ...
Japan Post Teams Up with "Kirby" for a Cable-Knit Collection Featuring Kagami Mochi Kirby!
2026-09-30 23:59:25
Japan Post has a long history of teaming up with anime franchises, with past collaborations featuring Chiikawa, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Neon Genesis Evangelion. Many of these limited-edition releases have beco ...
Are Female Voice Actors Getting Fewer Chances to Play Boys? Japanese Fans Debate the Market Forces Behind the Shift to Male Casts
2026-09-30 23:53:12
Female voice actors playing young boys has long been common in Japanese anime, with famous examples including Goku in Dragon Ball, Naruto Uzumaki in Naruto, and Conan Edogawa in Detective Conan. Recen ...
Mayla Classic x "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" Ring Sets Turn Five Magical Girls Into Elegant Jewelry
2026-09-30 23:33:23
Japanese brand Mayla Classic, known for collaborations with Cardcaptor Sakura, Rozen Maiden, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, has earned plenty of praise for its apparel, footwear, and accessories. The b ...
Shueisha Ends Its Editorial Contract With Shihei Lin, but His Company Says It Has Signed Four Jump+ Manga
2026-09-30 20:17:02
Shueisha's Jump+ editorial department posted an official statement on X on September 30, announcing that it had ended its outsourced editorial arrangement with MIX GREEN, the company represented by pr ...
Man Orders Only Tenshinhan for 14 Years, Then Spends 11 Years Mastering It at Home After the Owner Suggests Trying Something Else
2026-09-30 19:38:49
When you have a favorite restaurant, do you order the same trusty dish every time, or work your way through the menu? One Japanese X user says he visited the same restaurant for 14 straight years and ...
LEGO Builder DeRa’s 3-Meter Dragon Ball Shenron Is an Absolute Showstopper!
2026-09-30 19:08:14
After captivating builders for nearly 90 years, LEGO recently unveiled its first Dragon Ball set, the “11390 Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku.” Naturally, fans were quick to take notice—and what a spect ...
STRICT-G Unveils First "Mobile Suit Gundam" × hololive Collection With Six Talent-Inspired Emblem Designs
2026-09-30 17:58:26
Gundam’s official fashion label STRICT-G has built a loyal following through apparel collaborations with major Japanese and American brands. The label has now announced the first wave of merchandise ...
Central Tokyo Records Rain Every Day in September for First Time, Japanese Users Joke: “We Need Weathering With You…”
2026-09-30 17:33:47
Rain continued to fall in central Tokyo on September 30, meaning precipitation was recorded on every single day of the month for what is believed to be the first time in the city’s observation histor ...
Tokyo Court Dismisses Kenjiro Tsuda’s AI Voice-Clone Takedown Request but Rules Voices May Be Protected by Publicity Rights
2026-09-30 16:17:18
As generative AI technology continues to advance, a growing number of AI-generated videos and images have appeared using the faces and voices of celebrities without their consent. In May, it was revea ...
COSPA Unveils the Official "Yu-Gi-Oh! GX" Duel Academy Track Jacket—Suit Up and Get Ready to Draw!
2026-09-30 15:28:00
Japanese creative brand COSPA is known for its wide range of anime merchandise and apparel, serving up fun, inventive products inspired by countless fan-favorite franchises. Now, COSPA is bringing one ...
Foreign Talent Powering Anime Faces Permanent Residency Headwinds: Why Voice Actors and Animators in Japan Are Worried
2026-09-30 13:33:53
Japan’s anime industry is enjoying an unprecedented boom, fueled in large part by its expanding global market. Step inside an animation studio, however, and another reality quickly becomes clear: for ...
Universal Studios Japan Unveils First "Universal Cool Japan 2027" Attraction, With Sailor Moon Leading the December Launch
2026-09-30 12:52:20
Universal Studios Japan regularly rolls out new collaborations, but its annual Universal Cool Japan event remains one of the park's biggest crowd-pullers, delivering fresh surprises and must-see exper ...
GARRACK x "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" Smartwatches and Kanazawa Leaf Acrylic Stands Showcase Three Stunning Character Designs
2026-09-30 02:17:10
Lifestyle brand GARRACK is no stranger to anime collaborations. Its past releases include an Attack on Titan Scout Regiment "Ultrahard Steel Blade" kitchen utility knife and a Chainsaw Man smartwatc ...
"Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island" Gets Three Adorable Popcorn Buckets in Korea, Leaving Japanese Fans Jealous
2026-09-29 22:53:29
Chiikawa’s first animated feature, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, has been a box-office hit since opening on July 24. Bolstered by a steady stream of theater-exclusive bonuses, it ...