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Voice Actor Tesshō Genda Returns From 3-Month Hiatus

posted on 2024-10-10 03:05 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Genda had been on hiatus since July due to poor health

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Global Superstar Yoshiki Successfully Completes Third Neck Surgery in Los Angeles

Oct 10th 2024
The music and fashion icon is recovering under doctor supervision after completing sold-out concerts in Tokyo and the Paris Fashion Week Debut of MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS

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Brave Bang Bravern! Anime Brings Its Fighting Spirit to Hotel New Otani Collaboration

Oct 10, 2024 7:39 AM CDT
Special collab rooms can be booked starting December 1

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Anisong Singer TRUE Releases 10th Anniversary Song “TRUE” Music Video

Oct 10, 2024 8:15 PM CDT
She has released 21 CD singles and 4 albums since 2014

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Play Rock-Paper-Scissors With Life-Size Gundam Hands at Museum Exhibit

posted on 2024-10-10 23:59 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
The life-size moving Gundam from Yokohama lives on

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Who Bared Their Fangs? ‘Obey Me!’ Cast Stars in Vampire Mystery

Oct 11th 2024
‘Ex and Bee: Nightfall’s Coven’ Now Streaming on YouTube!

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Maaya Sakamoto’s 35th Single “nina” Released as a Digital Single

Oct 11th 2024

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Anime Tokyo Station: Anime Hub Born in Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, Celebrates its 1st Anniversary

Oct 11th 2024
Special Exhibition: TV Anime Pokémon 1st anniversary event to be held!

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Woman Charged for Allegedly Defaming Ranking of Kings Creator Sōsuke Tōka on Twitter

posted on 2024-10-13 20:49 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Police: Suspect called Tōka pedophile, online right-winger in July 2022 post

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Harvey Awards Induct Late Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Into Hall of Fame

posted on 2024-10-14 04:00 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Ceremony to be held at NYCC on Friday

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Japanese Artist KAF To Release Fourth Album Fable On Dec. 25

Oct 14th 2024
Latest Full-Length Signals A New Era For The Virtual Singer

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Rica Matsumoto Denies Reportedly Leaked Pokémon Document on End of Ash/Pikachu Era

posted on 2024-10-14 21:09 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Matsumoto: ‘I’ve been friends with Iku-chan since we were rookies’

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Ghibli Park Confirms Acoustics-themed Special Event for November

Oct 15, 2024 4:49 AM CDT
Guests can use special earphones to experience the sounds and music of Studio Ghibli

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Japanese Band I Don’t Like Mondays. Release New Digital EP ‘Focus’ on October 9, as ‘Focus’ Asia Tour Kicks off in October

Oct 15th 2024

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Hatsune Miku to Headline Gundam Metaverse Concert

posted on 2024-10-16 01:57 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Unfortunately, the Vocaloid star doesn’t seem to turn into a version of G Gundam’s Nobel Gundam

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Japanese Voice Actors Form Group Against Unauthorized Use of Generative AI

posted on 2024-10-16 06:18 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Ryūsei Nakao, Kōichi Yamadera, Yūki Kaji, Daisuke Namikawa, Jun Fukuyama, Romi Park, more appear in “No More Mudan Seisei AI” video

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Yoshiki Donates $100,000 for Urgent Disaster Relief to Victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Oct 16th 2024
International Rock Star Continues Longstanding Charity Efforts Through His Non-Profit Organization YOSHIKI Foundation America, Will Partner with MusiCares ® to Aid Musicians in Need

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Fans Can Experience ‘Endless Happy-Ending’ with THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE Latest Single

Oct 17th 2024

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Pikmin Blooms at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar Restaurant with Special Food/Collectibles

posted on 2024-10-17 20:00 EDT by Alex Mateo
Collaboration runs from October 3-December 2

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Tokyo Film Festival Chiefs Talk Samurai, Japanese Buyers & Building Bridges Between Japan And The World

2024-10-18T08:41:00Z

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Why Tokyo International Film Festival Is Putting The Focus On Women’s Empowerment

2024-10-18T08:41:00Z

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Eiichro Oda Wished One Piece App Could Turn ‘Erotic’ Photos Into His Art Style

posted on 2024-10-20 23:59 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
But what exactly is erotic to the renowned manga creator?

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Travis Japan Release Dual Singles ‘Crazy Crazy,’ ‘Fly Higher’ Ahead of Upcoming Album, VIISUAL, Out December 4

Oct 21st 2024

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Voice Actor Ami Maeshima Releases Solo Artist Debut Song Music Video

Oct 21, 2024 8:15 PM CDT
Her 1st album “Determination” hits stores on November 20

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AirAsia Rolls Out Sonic the Hedgehog Airplane

posted on 2024-10-21 23:04 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Gotta go fast!

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Japanese Virtual Artist KAF Shares First English Song ‘Answer’

Oct 22nd 2024
The Number Arrives In Time To Celebrate Her Sixth Anniversary

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Professional Cosplayer Enako Tells Fans: Saying ‘You Look Like AI’ Is Not a Compliment

posted on 2024-10-22 23:34 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Especially when generative AI uses images of cosplayers

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Koichi Yamadera, Toshihiko Seki, Ryūsei Nakao, Other Voice Actors Discuss ‘No More Unauthorized Generative AI’ Effort

posted on 2024-10-22 23:59 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Voice actors bring up interesting points about ethical use of generative AI

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Precure Stage Event Asks Grown-Up Fans Not to Cosplay or Talk With Kids

posted on 2024-10-23 23:59 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Parents or guardians can still talk with their children

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Ado Returns for Second World Tour, “Hibana,” in 2025 Powered by Crunchyroll

Oct 24, 2024 9:00 AM CDT
Ado’s next music tour begins April next year

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Hatsune Miku ‘Magical Mirai 2024’ Final Tokyo Night Show to be Released on Blu-ray and DVD on February 26, 2025

Oct 24th 2024
Bonus Contents and Limited Edition Details Revealed! Event to be Held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Sendai in 2025!

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Who Is Tricot? All You Need to Know About the Band

Oct 25, 2024 10:00 AM CDT
From Tricot’s origin to their new anime opening song

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Vocaloid Project ‘Topaz’ Released the Music Video Using the Newest AI Technology

Oct 25th 2024

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Koutaro Nishiyama to Release 3rd Mini-Album my bag on March 14, 2025

Oct 26th 2024

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Cover Corp. Receives Recommendation from Japan Fair Trade Commission After Violating Subcontract Act

posted on 2024-10-28 08:15 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Company had subcontractors make 243 revisions for VTuber videos, materials without pay

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Tokyo Film Fest Makes Rollicking Start with Premiere of Bloody Samurai Flick ’11 Rebels’

2024-10-28T15:24:00Z
During the festival’s star-packed opening ceremony, Japan’s new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba appeared via video to express his commitment to boosting support for the country’s film sector.

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Japanese Boyband THE RAMPAGE Release ‘Endless Happy-Ending’ Single, Music Video

Oct 28th 2024

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Voice Actors Tsubasa Yonaga & Yuka Nishigaki Celebrate Birth of 2nd Child

posted on 2024-10-28 22:35 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Beyblade Burst co-stars welcome newest addition to their family

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Voice Actress Ayaka Suwa Announces Daughter’s Birth

posted on 2024-10-28 23:59 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Voice of SSSS.Dynazenon’s Mujina celebrates baby with Smile Down the Runway creator Kotoba Inoya

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Announcing Details of Deluxe Edition of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Solo Piano Concert Work, ‘Opus’

Oct 29th 2024

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Mexican Archdiocese Asks Brides & Grooms to ‘Dress with Diginity’ After Saint Seiya-Themed Wedding

posted on 2024-10-29 23:59 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Time to break out the formal Saiyan clothes for the next Dragon Ball Z wedding

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Kazuma Kawamura from The Rampage to Make Solo Debut as Artist ‘L.E.I.,’ with First Single ‘Enter’ Confirmed as Anime Tie-Up

Oct 30th 2024

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3 Men Arrested for Transcribing, Posting From Films, Anime on ‘Spoiler Site’

posted on 2024-10-30 14:00 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Contents from Godzilla -1.0, Overlord III anime reportedly transcribed, posted

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Fureru., Trapezium, Gridman Universe Anime Films Win at Bucheon Int’l Animation Festival

posted on 2024-10-30 18:00 EDT by Anita Tai
Festival ran from October 25-29

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Nintendo Music App Launches for Game Soundtracks

posted on 2024-10-30 21:52 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
App for Switch Online members offers spoiler prevention, customizable looping tracks by up to 60 minutes

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Voice Actor Unit TrySail Releases Nippon Budokan Concert Theme Song Video

Oct 30, 2024 10:58 PM CDT
Ticket pre-sale ends November 4

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Streaming Tickets On Sale For Virtual Artist KAF’s November 3 Concert

Oct 31st 2024
Fans all around the world can enjoy the pioneering artist’s fourth solo show

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Voice Actor Maaya Uchida, Yuma Uchida’s New Duet Song “BIG LOVE” Music Video Streamed

Oct 31, 2024 8:51 PM CDT
Their collab CD single ranks #10 in the daily charts

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Voice Actor Koutaro Nishiyama Releases New Music Video “Koukishin BOY”

Nov 1, 2024 9:15 PM CDT
His 3rd mini-album “my bag” hist stores March 14, 2025

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