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Kamiina Botan Author Responds to Yuri Criticism
A curious situation involving Kamiina Botan stirred up the otaku community this week. The manga's author became the target of criticism after interacting with adult content on Pixiv that did not follow…
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Goku’s Voice Actress Becomes a Heroine in McDonald’s Commercial
At 89 years old, Masako Nozawa surprised everyone by playing a heroine in a McDonald's commercial in Japan. Known for giving…
The 20 best ecchi anime of all time
Have we reached the list of the 20 best ecchi anime? Let's find out. If you're a fan of anime with humor, a different kind of romance,…
Has the quality of anime declined? Debate among Japanese people goes viral
A debate that went viral on Japanese social media has reignited an old question: have current anime suffered in quality compared to…
Kadokawa: Anime website receives conviction for piracy
Kadokawa released an official statement on its social media channels confirming the conviction of a piracy website that extracted…
Studio KAI, the studio behind the anime Sentenced to Be a Hero, reports a loss
Studio KAI, the studio behind the anime Sentenced to Be a Hero, released its 2025 financial report and confirmed a scenario…
Zero Two leads the ranking of pink-haired characters
An updated ranking as of April 2026 placed Zero Two at the top among pink-haired characters. The protagonist of…
Ascendance of a Bookworm fixes opening with AI; See the result
The opening of the anime Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke (Honzuki no Gekokujou) went through…
Rooster Fighter goes viral and its success surprises the staff
The anime Rooster Fighter premiered globally in March 2026 and quickly gained attention outside of Japan. The team behind…
Honkai: Star Rail gets an animated trailer with MAPPA
HoYoverse revealed an unexpected collaboration with studio MAPPA (Jujutsu Kaisen) during a recent broadcast. The companies presented a…
WIT Studio apologizes for using AI in anime
Wit Studio (Attack on Titan) has spoken out following criticism of the first episode of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3:…
Young people in Japan are losing interest in manga
According to recent data, manga reading among young Japanese people is showing a significant decline.
Witch Hat Atelier: Producer comments on cuts in the anime
The premiere of the highly anticipated Witch Hat Atelier has already generated comparisons between the anime and the original manga. Soon after…
Maplestar Announces 18+ Animation of Himmel x Frieren
The creator Maplestar has confirmed new animated projects, including an 18+ production focused on the popular couple Himmel and Frieren. The choice…
Isekai similar to I Got a Cheat Skill that are worth watching
The anime I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World (Isekai de Cheat Skill wo Te ni Shita Ore wa) …
JoJo Part 7 sparks controversy with rumors of slow release date
A purported release schedule for Steel Ball Run, part 7 of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, has begun circulating online…
Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren lead the winter 2026 ranking
The 2026 winter season ended in Japan with a curious tie at the top. According to a poll…