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Kyobansai was held on September 16th, 2023, in Umekoji Park in Kyoto to beautiful blue skies and a very high temperature of 36°C (96.8°F). However, that didn’t stop the audience nor the performers from having an incredible time! Their amazing music was set to video clips, with a huge range of series being introduced from

We’re officially heading into spooky season! Whether autumn to you means pumpkin spice lattes or scary movie marathons (or both), it’s time to get prepared! And what better way to do it than with some of these 140 new figures? ※ Please note that some products may be unavailable in selected regions. Cosmo Fleet Special

Historical anime Kingdom is officially set to return with Season 5 on January 7, 2024! A second key visual and four new cast members were revealed along with the airdate. Kentaro Ito will play Kan Ki. Haruka Nagamine will play Koku’Ou. Kenji Nomura will play Rai Do. Motoki Sakuma will play Ma Ron. Adapted from

[embedded content] Three new cast members have also been confirmed. Kanon Takao will play Iris. Sayuri Yahagi will play Claire. Reina Ueda will play Rain. KonoSuba is adapted from the popular light novel series by Akatsuki Natsume with illustrations by Mishima Kurone. The story follows a young NEET reincarnated in a fantasy world, where he

Hit anime Spy x Family has released its main trailer for Season 2, which features the upcoming theme songs! [embedded content] The opening theme song is “Kurakura” by Ado, and the ending theme song is “Todome no Ichigeki” by Vaundy, featuring Cory Wong. Adapted from Tatsuya Endo’s manga series, Spy x Family revolves around a

We checked out Tokyo Game Show for you, so make sure to check out our page for it! We’re also having our GYOSO A-Z:[S] -Uchikake- figure giveaway, so enter for a chance to win! And while we have you, check out these 75 new figures available to order! ※ Please note that some products may

Hit horror anime Chainsaw Man’s stage play adaptation has premiered in Tokyo, and now fans can see what Denji and the crew look like with a set of snapshots! Directed and written by Fumiya Matsuzaki, the play debuted on September 16 at the Galaxy Theatre in Tokyo. Naotake Tsuchiya stars as Denji. Mizuki Umetsu plays

Anya is set to star in the Spy x Family franchise’s very first video game, Spy x Anya: Operation Memories! The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, and PS4 in 2024. Players will control Anya as she sets out to complete her newest assignment: making a photo diary for school. In addition

Fantasy anime My Happy Marriage is officially getting a second season! The new season was announced after the twelfth and final episode, which aired on September 20. Info on the airdate is yet to come. Celebratory illustrations by Tsukiho Tsukioka, the original light novel’s artist, and Rito Kosaka, the manga adaptation’s artist, have also been

The legendary Godzilla franchise’s latest film, Godzilla Minus One, has revealed a violent visual and fifteen snapshots in addition to a November 3 release for Japan! November 3 not only marks Godzilla Day in Japan, but will also be the iconic kaiju’s 70th anniversary. Set in post-war Japan, the new film is directed by Takashi

Just two weeks after its release, Netflix’s live action adaptation of One Piece is set to receive a second season! The show premiered with eight episodes on August 31, 2023, going on to become Netflix’s No. 1 title globally. Based on Eiichiro Oda’s phenomenally popular manga, One Piece follows the adventures of aspiring pirate Monkey

Hit anime Spy x Family is officially returning with Season 2 on October 7! The announcement was accompanied by key visuals starring Anya (and her iconic expression) surrounded by her friends and family. A pair of “cool” and “comical” teaser visuals centered on the unconventional family was also released. Adapted from Tatsuya Endo’s manga series,

Japan is already selling the pumpkin spice latte despite being 33C (91.4F) outside. Now that feels like a mismatch, but who am I to tell Starbucks what to do? All I know is that these 70 new figures are perfect for any season! ※ Please note that some products may be unavailable in selected regions.

The Kyoto Soundtrack Festival, called Kyobansai, is a music festival taking place in Kyoto on September 16, 2023. This festival celebrates anime soundtrack and the very important role it plays in creating a series’ atmosphere. Six legendary composers are participating in the Kyobansai with an amazing roster of series under their belts ranging from Jujutsu

Little sisters are a vital part of anime culture, whether they’re on good terms with their older siblings, being protected, or doing the protecting themselves. Even if you’re not a fan of ’em, there’s got to be someone who comes to mind when you hear “little sister.” Anime!Anime! took a survey to find out just

Isekai anime The Eminence in Shadow has revealed that its second season will premiere on October 4! [embedded content] [embedded content] A promo video, key visual, and info on new cast members was also released. Saori Hayami and Miku Ito will play Elisabeth and 559 respectively. Originally a light novel series by Daisuke Aizawa, The

Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, The Boy and the Heron, has revealed its very first teaser trailer! [embedded content] Produced by Studio Ghibli with music by Joe Hisaishi, the film premiered in Japan on July 14, 2023, without any traditional publicity, leaving fans with only an official poster. It then made its international premiere

The days are already getting shorter here in Japan. I can’t believe it. 😳 Gotta take in the last hurrah of summer before things start cooling down, so let’s take a look at these 135 figures up at the TOM shop and keep up the summer excitement while it lasts! ※ Please note that some

What kind of songs get stuck in your head when you’re running errands? I always get “On Top of Spaghetti” lodged in there and almost nothing can get it out. But you know what’s a great distraction? Thinking of these 67 figures that are available for preorder on the TOM shop! ※ Please note that

Iconic manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is getting its very first musical adaptation, which will star voice acting legend Mamoru Miyano as Dio! Set to premiere in February 2024 at the Imperial Theatre in Tokyo, the musical will adapt the long-running manga’s first arc, Phantom Blood. In addition to being a prolific voice actor with leading

Hit fantasy manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’s fourth stage play adaptation has revealed a main visual, cast info, and solo visuals! Set to run in Osaka and Tokyo this November and December, the latest play is inspired by the manga’s Entertainment District arc. Shogo Sakamoto will play Tanjiro Kamado alongside Karen Takahashi as Nezuko

Popular anime Dr. Stone is set to return on October 12 with Season 3’s second cour! [embedded content] In addition to a main promo video for the new cour, info on the upcoming theme songs has been revealed. Ryujin Kiyoshi will perform the opening theme song, “Haruka,” and Anly will perform the ending theme song,

While it’s been a tough time for in-person events all over the world, anime and manga-related cons and gatherings have steadily been coming back – and Wonder Festival is no exception! Despite the blistering summer heat, fans poured into Makuhari Messe on July 30 to marvel at figures from tons of major manufacturers and individual

Hello hello hello! Are there summer thunderstorms where you are? My part of Japan has been thunderstorming every day, which makes summer fun quite difficult. But I look at these 78 new figures and I feel better! How about you? ※ Please note that some products may be unavailable in selected regions. Chainsaw Man Denji

Anime series Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 will be hitting theaters in Japan this November with a compilation film for its second season! Set to premiere on November 23, the film will screen for three weeks only as Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 The Last Human. A visual created by the series’ character designer, Ilya

Hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen has released a key visual and promo video for its highly anticipated Shibuya Incident arc! [embedded content] The visual and video feature countless jujutsu sorcerers, curse users, and cursed spirits ready for action in the upcoming arc. The latter also marks the very first chance for fans to hear the anime’s

The stage play adaptation of Makoto Shinkai’s film The Garden of Words has revealed the main visual for its upcoming run in Tokyo, as well as photos of its current run in London! Set to run from November 9 to 19, the Tokyo version stars Kurumu Okamiya as Takao Akizuki, a 15-year-old high school student

It’s been a month since the summer anime season started, meaning we’ve had more than enough time for everything to soak in, including theme songs! Anime news website Anime!Anime! ran a survey to find out the most popular opening (and ending!) theme songs, so let’s see which ones took the top spots! 10. “Stars” by

Anime theme songs might not be the main attraction, but it just wouldn’t be the same without them! Now that we’ve had time to get used to this summer’s theme songs, we can’t help but wonder which ones come out on top for fans. Courtesy of Anime!Anime!, we have the results for opening theme songs

Is it time for back to school shopping yet? I know if I were still in school, I’d put at least some of these 43 figures on my list to pick up! A new semester/school year is always a time of anxiety, so at least you have these to look forward to! ※ Please note