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Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi debuts in English translation with "Sakura"
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (568+ words) NEW YORK - Kanako Nishi, a seasoned Japanese author and winner of the prestigious Naoki literary award, recently saw one of her books published in English translation for the first time, marking the end of a long wait given her stature…...
The Dungeon Grind Never Ends! "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" Season 4 Episode 74 Teases Labyrinth Evolution and New Rival Teams!
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (651+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News The Dungeon Grind Never Ends! "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" Season 4 Episode 74 Teases Labyrinth Evolution and New Rival Teams! The saga of the world's favorite Isekai slime continues! Season 4 of "That Time…...
Seventeen's Vernon, The8 to launch new unit this summer
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (13+ words) Japan Wire by Kyodo News...
A Beautiful Conclusion: BEASTARS Final Season Part 2 Drops Gorgeous New OP/ED Visuals
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (18+ words) Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS...
"Beyond the Happy Ending: Miho Okasaki on the 'New Doors' Opening in Tears of the Azure Sea and the Bitter-Sweet Bonds of the Slime Universe"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1882+ words) The world of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" (Ten Sura) is expanding once again! On February 27, 2026, theaters across Japan will premiere the highly anticipated "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the…...
A Match Made in Despair: "Nie R" Creator Yoko Taro is Writing a Brand-New "Evangelion" Series!
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1000+ words) On February 23rd (Monday), the final day of the "EVANGELION: 30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION" festival, a bombshell was dropped during the "Final Program": a completely new "Evangelion" series is officially in the works. It has been five years since the 2021 release of…...
Will the Moon Take Her Away? Netflix's "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" Drops Heart-Wrenching Fireworks Clip and Major Game Collabs!
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (297+ words) Director Shingo Yamashita, the visionary animation creator known for his incredible digital flair, has finally made his feature film debut with the Netflix original movie, "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!". The film is currently streaming exclusively worldwide on Netflix as of January…...
Pokemon to tie up with Japan baseball on 30th anniv. of video game debut
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (18+ words) Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS...
Review: "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe" Delivers Trauma and Tactics in Equal Measure
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1778+ words) Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe finally hit theaters on January 30, 2026. This is the second installment in the highly anticipated trilogy, and I'm here to deliver a spoiler-heavy review from the perspective of a die-hard Gundam nerd....
"DRAGON BALL" to Launch Enhanced Anime "Dragon Ball SUPER: Beerus" in Fall 2026!
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (484+ words) DRAGON BALL, the globally iconic manga created by the late, legendary Akira Toriyama, has dominated pop culture through TV anime, films, and video games. Revamped with Cutting-Edge Visuals, Sound, and Story: The "Enhanced Version" of Dragon Ball Begins! Dragon Ball…...