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Voice Actor Unit Poka Poka Ion Releases 2nd Single “Re : me” Music Video

Jan 12, 2025 10:40 PM CST
The CD single will be available on March 5

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Music Awards Japan Reveals Award Categories, Date, Venue for Inaugural Event

posted on 2025-01-13 09:15 EST by Adriana Hazra

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We Ranked the Official McEva Burgers

by Ken Iikura-Gross & Richard Eisnebeis, Jan 13th 2025

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Doraemon Voice Actors Noriko Ohara, Nobuyo Ōyama Receive Japan Academy Special Awards

posted on 2025-01-14 14:00 EST by Joanna Cayanan
Late actors to receive Chairman’s Special award

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Bleach Anime Used in Defense in New Zealand Murder Case

posted on 2025-01-14 23:55 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Defense: Schizophrenic suspect was acting out Bleach scene when he assaulted, murdered victim

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Niconico’s Mature Illustration Service Niconico Shunga to End Service

posted on 2025-01-16 11:55 EST by Alex Mateo
Service ends on January 29 due to social environment, international situation

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Square Enix Café Tokyo to Shut Down on March 31 After 8 Years

posted on 2025-01-17 06:13 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Café in Akihabara opened in October 2016

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Anisong Singer ReoNa Shares New Music Video “Debris”

Jan 17, 2025 8:53 PM CST
The theme song for the “SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada” game

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Tokyopop Contributes to Binc Foundation’s SoCal Fire Relief

Jan 18th 2025
Donations made to the Binc Foundation will be matched by TOKYOPOP and five other generous donors. The funds will help booksellers, retailers, and employees impacted by the Los Angeles wildfire disaster and beyond.

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Several Voice Actors Lose Homes in L.A. Wildfires; Tokyopop Contributes to Matching Gift Pool for Book, Comics Industry

posted on 2025-01-19 07:15 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Tokyopop, other companies contribute US$55,000 to matching gift pool to benefit those in book, comics industry affected

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One Piece Creator Eiichiro Oda Draws Cover for GLAY’s Greatest Hits Album

Jan 19, 2025 1:15 PM CST
New music video for “BRIGHTEN UP” also features Oda’s character designs

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Anime Producer Kouichirou Itou Pleads Guilty to Obscene Acts Against 3 Minors

posted on 2025-01-20 01:11 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Defense requests suspended sentence; final sentencing scheduled for February 28
The article contains references to child sexual assault.

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Kohei Horikoshi and Yuki Kaji Saw the ‘He Has a Birthmark Like Me’ TikTok Video

posted on 2025-01-21 11:00 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Kaji: “Even if he has a tragic backstory, it has the potential to save someone…

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VTuber Kurone Yousagi, ‘Cousin’ of Nozomi Suzuhara, Debuts with ‘Acchuu-Ma!’ via Lantis, Kicks Off Three Months of Consecutive Releases

Jan 21st 2025

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Voice Actor Kotono Mitsuishi Tries the McDonald’s x Evangelion Collaboration Teriyaki Burger

posted on 2025-01-22 20:00 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Mitsuishi made comments as Evangelion character Misato Katsuragi

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Melodic House Music That Transcends the Boundaries of Anime Songs: R×R (Reo/ReoNa & Rondo/R・O・N) Digitally Release ‘DEPARTURES,’ Alongside an Anime Vocal Collection for Synduality Noir

Jan 23rd 2025

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Hikaru Utada’s ‘Electricity’ (Karen Nyama KG Remix) Drops February 15th With a Special DJ Event at Osaka’s Expo '70 Pavilion

Jan 23rd 2025

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Voice Actor Sumire Uesaka Releases New Photo Book in March 2025

Jan 24, 2025 8:50 PM CST
New photos were taken in Fukuoka and Kumamoto

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One OK Rock, Be:First Reveal International Tours

posted on 2025-01-25 21:55 EST by Adriana Hazra
ONE OK ROCK tours across 15 cities in N. America, BE:FIRST tours 15 cities globally

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Female Singing Unit ClariS Restarts Activities With 2 New Members

posted on 2025-01-25 23:11 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Member Karen had left duo in November

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Voice Actor Mamoru Miyano Shares New Song “Mayu” Lyric Video

Jan 26, 2025 8:31 PM CST
The song was performed for the first time on his latest tour

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Fuji TV Chairman & President Resign Over TV Host Sexual Misconduct Scandal In Japan

2025-01-27T12:37:00Z

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Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho Producer Kenji Shimizu Becomes New Fuji TV President Amidst Scandal

posted on 2025-01-27 06:23 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Fuji TV president, Fuji Media Holdings chairman both resign after scandal centering on former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai

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Yoshiki’s Crazy Love Reaches New Heights

Jan 27th 2025
Revamped 14-Member XY Featuring Yuya Tegoshi Drops Surprise Release of Reimagined “Crazy Love” (XIV Version)

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Kyoto Animation Arson Suspect Withdraws Appeal, Death Sentence Confirmed

posted on 2025-01-28 10:30 EST by Joanna Cayanan
Suspect Shinji Aoba sentenced to death penalty in January 2024

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Japanese Artists Ado, Atarashii Gakko!, Yoasobi Set to Perform at Ceipa’s Inaugural 'Matsuri ‘25: Japanese Music Experience Los Angeles’ on March 16 at Peacock Theater

Jan 29th 2025

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Male VTuber Unit ‘Reφilm’ from Bandai Namco Music Live to Debut on February 18

Jan 29th 2025

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Japanese Artist KAF Kicks Off 2025 By Collaborating With Moe Shop On ‘My Life’

Jan 29th 2025

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Rock Band hitsujibungaku Go on West Coast U.S. Tour in April

posted on 2025-01-29 14:00 EST by Alex Mateo
Band to perform at San Diego, L.A., San Francisco, Portland

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One Piece and JUJUTSU KAISEN Come to Life as Universal Fan Fest Nights Tickets Go on Sale

Jan 29, 2025 2:33 PM CST
Event runs at Universal Studios Hollywood from April 25 through May 18

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Yoshiki Foundation America Donates $500,000 to Support Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires

Jan 30th 2025

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Ado, Yoasobi, Atarashii Gakkō! Perform at Concert in Los Angeles in March

posted on 2025-01-31 14:30 EST by Adriana Hazra
Singers perform at Peacock Theater on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. PST

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Alternative Rock Band the pillows Officially Disband After 35 Years

posted on 2025-01-31 23:43 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Group famous for work on all entries in FLCL anime formed in 1989

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What Is 28 Days of Black Cosplay? Reflecting on 10 Years of Excellence With Founder Chaka Cumberbatch

Feb 1, 2025 11:00 AM CST
The cosplay movement’s founder reflects on the past 10 years

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Anime Tourism Association Unveils This Year’s List of Sites Fans Should Visit

posted on 2025-02-01 23:59 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
New locales added from Natsume’s, Girls Band Cry, Blue Orchestra, Narenare -Cheer for you!-

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Voice Actor Mai Fuchigami Celebrates Birth of Her First Baby

posted on 2025-02-03 23:15 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
Voice of Assassination Classroom’s Nagisa announces birth of her daughter

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One N’ Only Live Report - A Fiesta Packed with Latin Flavor: The Last Performance of the Tour ‘One N’ Swag 2024 ¿Fiesta?’ Full of Love and Gratitude

Feb 5th 2025

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Pokémon Company: Diamond Comic Distributors Owes It Over US$531,000

posted on 2025-02-05 11:00 EST by Alex Mateo
Diamond Comic Distributors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 14

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Japanese Pop Group GENIC Release 4th album ‘if’, Out Now

Feb 5th 2025

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Japanese Boyband BE:FIRST Release New Double A-side Single ‘spacecraft’ / ‘Sailing’ Ahead of First Ever World Tour

Feb 5th 2025

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One Piece Bodybuilding Contest Asks: Do You Have Luffy’s Physique?

posted on 2025-02-05 23:00 EST by Ken Iikura-Gross
And will you show it off to your NAKAMAAAA?

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