A new way to read light novels has now come to the West. Shogakukan, one of Japan’s biggest publishing houses, has launched its new digital novel service, NOVELOUS. Currently, the service includes over 80 multi-genre titles such as Shouji Gato & Range Murata’s Cop Craft: Dragnet Mirage Reloaded and YUME MIZUSAWA & AYUMU KASUGA'S Gonna […]

Komi Can’t Communicate manga officially ended today after 8 years and 8 months of serialization. The manga was previously confirmed to be entering its ‘final part,’ with the last two chapters releasing in the following two weeks. The final chapter was given a special treatment with a cover illustration and opening color pages in this week’s issue […]

The preview and main staff for RUROUNI KENSHIN: KYOTO DISTURBANCE (Season 2) episode 16 were revealed on Tuesday. The new episode titled “The Ten Swords Summoned” will be released on Thursday, January 30. The season is now in its second cour. Studio LIDENFILMS is handling the animation production while Crunchyroll is streaming the anime. Check out the […]

The preview images for Dr. Stone: Science Future (Season 4) episode 4 were revealed on Tuesday. The episode titled “Dr. X” is set to release on January 30. Studio TMS Entertainment is handling the animation production for the series while Crunchyroll is streaming it with English subtitles. Dr: Stone Science Future is the final season […]

Preview images for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth episode 19 were revealed on Tuesday. The episode titled “There’s Ethics in Confusion” will be released on Saturday, February 1. Studio MADHOUSE is handling the animation production for Orb: On the Movements of the Earthwhich is streaming worldwide on Netflix. Check out the preview images below: Episode […]

A collaboration visual has been released to celebrate the upcoming ME & ROBOCO: The Movie and DreamWorks’ animated feature The Wild Robot releasing soon in Japan. The Wild Robot premieres in Japanese theaters on February 7, while ME & ROBOCO: The Movie will premiere on April 18, 2025. The cross-promotion aims to highlight both of the robot-centric […]

The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 Episode 3 is packed differently this week and highlights three things: the range of Maomao’s perception, the sinister intentions inside the inner palace, and poisonous mushrooms. What’s great about this episode is that it’s the first time this season that we get to see Maomao work on a case, which […]

Major manga creators like One Piece'S EIICHIRO ODA, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure's Hirohiko Araki, and MAO‘s Rumiko Takahashi will be featured in an exciting new art exhibition in the U.S. held from September 27, 2025, to January 25, 2026. ALSO READ:One Piece Creator Announces Jujutsu Kaisen’s Junya Fukuda as New Editor Takahashi Rumiko (Rumiko Takahashi) (Born […]

The production staff for the upcoming Mieruko-chan live-action movie have released a new trailer and announced a June 6 release date. The KADOKAWA Production company will screen the film at Twins theaters throughout Japan. The cast for the live-action theatrical film includes: Nanoka hara (OSHI NO KO'S live-action film) as Miko Yotsuya COKI YAMASHITA (Kimi […]