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Voice Actor Nobunaga Shimazaki Is Now a Dad
Voice of 2019 Fruits Basket's Yuki Sōma announced his 1st child's birth
― Nobunaga Shimazaki, voice of the 2019 Fruits Basket's Yuki Sōma, announced the birth of his first child on Sunday. The voice actor stated, “I am happy to announce a new life has been born.” I am happy to announce a new life has been born.
Thanks to the support of everyone who has been supporting me, Nobunaga Shimazaki, I am ab...
Voice Actor Kosuke Kuwano Announces Marriage
Voice of My Hero Academia's Yuga Aoyama marries partner outside entertainment
― Kosuke Kuwano, the voice actor of My Hero Academia's Yuga Aoyama, announced on Friday that he had gotten married. The voice actor thanked his fans and colleagues and noted his wife is a non-celebrity. To everyone,
Thank you for your continued support.
I would like to announce that I, Kosuke Kuwano, have married a non-cel...
Voice Actor Haruka Tomatsu Announces Birth of 2nd Child
Voice of Sword Art Online's Asuna Yuki announced 2nd child with birthday cake photo
― On Wednesday, voice actor Haruka Tomatsu announced she had given birth to her second child on her blog. The voice actor stated, "…Even though there were some hectic moments because the birth came earlier than expected, I've forgotten all about it because of the lack of sleep, fun, and discoveries I've made every day...
Voice Actor Yui Ishikawa Announces Birth of 1st Baby
Voice of Attack on Titan's Mikasa announces birth with her newborn's footprint
― Voice actor Yui Ishikawa announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Mother's Day, that she had given birth to her first child. The voice actor included a handwritten message with a footprint of her child to her fans, supporters, and colleagues with the post. いつも応援してくださっている皆さまへ、ご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/Q1kQlGE...
Shoko Nakagawa Announces Pregnancy on Birthday
The multi-talent's wish to have a child has finally come true.
― Multi-talent Shoko Nakagawa announced on her website and social media that she is pregnant on Monday — which happens to be Children's Day and her 40th birthday. “Shokotan” revealed the news with a handwritten letter to her fans, supporters, and colleagues:
To everyone who always supports me
To all the people who have taken care of me
...
Shoko Nakagawa Celebrates Early Birthday with Dragon Quest Creator
Mother-daughter voice actors Keiko Han & Megumi Han also celebrated Shokotan's 40th
― Multi-talent Shoko Nakagawa reported on Thursday she celebrated an early birthday with some famous friends. In attendance at Nakagawa's small party were Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and mother-daughter voice actors Keiko Han and Megumi Han. Yay! I got to celebrate🎉 my birthday early surrounded by all the people I...
Voice Actor Chinami Hashimoto Announces Marriage
Voice of Princess Connect! Re:Dive's Eriko celebrates news with fans, fellow cast members
― Voice actor Chinami Hashimoto announced on Thursday that she had gotten married. The voice actor offered a message to his fans and supporters: 結婚のご報告です🕊️ pic.twitter.com/XVKtyViRpz— 橋本ちなみ (@chinami_hsmt) May 1, 2025 Marriage announcement.🕊️ To everyone,
Thank you for your warm support.
I am happy to announce...
Voice Actor Riho Iida Gives Birth — to Twins
Love Live's Rin Hoshizora voice announces birth with photo of fist-bumping
― Voice actor Riho Iida announced she had given birth to twins on Thursday. The voice actor reported she “gave birth to twins on a sunny day when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.” Iida also included a photo of what appears to be her twins fist-bumping each other: ご報告です。桜が満開の、よく晴れた日に双子を出産しました。小さなふたりに毎日癒されながら、幸せな時間を過ごしてい...
Gundam Designer Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Draws Sakura Miku
See Sakura Miku enjoying cherry blossoms at Hirosaki City
― The Hatsune Miku Official Blog announced on March 12 that Mobile Suit Gundam character designer and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin creator Yoshikazu Yasuhiko had drawn Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku as Sakura Miku for the HiroHako Spring Sightseeing Campaign. The piece depicts Sakura Miku carrying sweets by Hirosaki Castle in Hirosaki, Aomori Pr...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Yoko Kawanami's Passing
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells
― The anime world lost another prolific voice actor with the announcement of Yoko Kawanami's passing on March 27. She is best known for her roles as Coconna Vartia in Armored Trooper Votoms, Midori Norimaki (née Yamabuki) in Dr. Slump, Bulma's Mother in Dragon Ball, and Rumi Kishikawa in Marmalade Boy. Her work has touched the lives and hear...
Hayao Miyazaki Shaves Off Iconic Beard
And shows it off with protégé Hideaki Anno.
― Anime studio Khara shared a photo of Hideaki Anno and legendary Studio Ghibli animator Hayao Miyazaki on its second X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday. The two men appear happy in the photo, but something is amiss about Miyazaki — he's missing his iconic beard. According to Anno, Miyazaki shaved the beard because, “it was too much hassle to take c...
Evangelion Director Hideaki Anno Is Working on 5 Different Scripts Now
And he wants to work on a 6th for another Shin Kamen Rider
― Anime studio Khara reported on Tuesday that renowned animator, director, and screenwriter Hideaki Anno is currently writing screenplays for no less than five different works. Plus, if a new Shin Kamen Rider project is green-lit, Khara's co-founder and president would be working on six different scripts. 53年前の今日18日は『仮面ライダー対ショッカー』の公開日。そして2年前...
Voice Actor Yoshimasa Hosoya Announces Marriage
Voice of Attack on Titan's Yuta Reiner Braun made announcement as plum trees are in full bloom
― Voice actor Yoshimasa Hosoya announced on Monday that he had gotten married. The voice actor offered a message to his fans and supporters: いつも応援してくださる皆様へ。 pic.twitter.com/KjBv8D9G95— 細谷佳正 YOSHIMASA HOSOYA (@hosoya_info) March 9, 2025 To everyone who always supports me. Announcement
I apologize for the pe...
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Wins 11th Anime Trending Awards
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End wins 5 other awards; DAN DA DAN, The Dangers in My Heart 2nd season win 4 awards each
― The 11th annual Anime Trending Awards announced its winners on Saturday and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End won Anime of the Year, as well as five other awards including Action or Adventure Anime of the Year and Fantasy Anime of the Year. DAN dA DAN and the second season of The Dangers ...
Actor Yuki Yamada Requests 3-Day Vacation For Future Monster Hunter Releases
Actor begrudgingly worked on Monster Hunter Wilds release day
― Japanese news outlet Oricon reported on February 18 that actor Yuki Yamada has asked his agency for three days off for future Monster Hunter releases. The actor's comments came during the press scrum after Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds media launch event. 山田裕貴、事務所にモンハン休暇を直訴!? 『モンスターハンターワイルズ』メディア発表会に登場し思いのたけを語った。 pic.twitter.com/Si1MJblOQ...
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Voice Actor Ayane Sakura Gets Health Screening
Sakura: “I got a mammography from a fan.”
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective anime revealed that the February 15 episode of the anime's special program Ameku Takao no Kyushinbi features Ameku's voice actor Ayane Sakura receiving a medical screening. The episode is available on Aniplex's YouTube channel. 📺YouTubeにて配信開始‼￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣￣🥼天久鷹央の休診日💉佐倉綾音、人間ドックに行く▽...
Voice Actors Tomoaki Maeno & Mikako Komatsu Announce Birth of Their 2nd Child
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai costars announce birth of their 2nd child
― Voice acting couple Tomoaki Maeno and Mikako Komatsu announced the birth of their second child on social media on February 14. Komatsu noted that this was her first Instagram post of 2025 and both she and her child are healthy. In turn, Maeno stated, “This experience has given me a renewed sense of the preciousness of life...
Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Radio Show Plays Recordings of Main Lead Ayane Sakura Sleeping
Voice of title character is genuinely sleeping
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective anime teased that the February 11 episode of the anime's audio radio program Nikkan Sakura Ayane Tensai Ameku Takao ni Naru 100 nichi Kan features the sleeping sounds of voice actor Ayane Sakura. The episode is available on the Aniplex YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts, and Sp...
NHK World Streams Documentary About Detective Conan Creator Gōshō Aoyama Worldwide
Go behind-the-scenes of Detective Conan
― NHK World began streaming a new documentary about Detective Conan manga creator Gōshō Aoyama, originally from the Professional Shigoto no Ryūgi (The Professionals, or literally, Style of Professional Work) series, with English subtitles worldwide on December 28. The Professional Shigoto no Ryūgi Mangaka Gosho Aoyama SP special first ran on NHK BS Premium 4K i...
San Francisco Fine Arts Museum to Open 1st Major Manga Exhibit in U.S. in September
Featuring Fujio Akatsuka, Hirohiko Araki, Tetsuya Chiba, Eiichiro Oda, Gengoroh Tagame, Rumiko Takahashi, Keiichi Tanaami, Jiro Taniguchi, Kazumi Yamashita, Mari Yamazaki, and Fumi Yoshinaga
― The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco's de Young Museum announced on January 27 that it will hold "the first major manga exhibition in the United States." The "Art of Manga" exhibit will display works by Fuji...
Voice Actor Mai Fuchigami Celebrates Birth of Her First Baby
Voice of Assassination Classroom's Nagisa announces birth of her daughter
― Voice actor Mai Fuchigami announced the birth of her daughter, her first child, on social media on February 1. The voice actor said she will be a “powerful mother and actress” going forward and included a photo of her daughter's feet. 【ご報告】先日、第一子となる女の子を出産いたしましたことをご報告させていただきます。これからは役者としても、そして母としてもパワフルに！一日一日を楽しんでいきたいと思います。今後とも...
Manga Plus to Publish Exclusive Interviews With 8 Manga Creators in English
The interviews are in conjunction with the platform's 6th anniversary celebration.
― Shueisha's Manga Plus service announced on Tuesday the mobile manga reader app will release eight exclusive interviews with manga creators for its 6th anniversary. The first part of the interviews is currently available on the Manga Plus website. MANGA Plus is turning 6!🎂Thank you to all our fans for your continuous...
Kohei Horikoshi and Yuki Kaji Saw the 'He Has a Birthmark Like Me' TikTok Video
Kaji: “Even if he has a tragic backstory, it has the potential to save someone…”
― Voice actor Yuki Kaji responded to a Tiktok video in which a girl gleefully remarks about a doll of My Hero Academia character Shoto Todoroki. In his post the voice actor states series creator Kohei Horikoshi told him about the video and commented, “'It's the same as me,' she said, hugging the doll with a cute smile.”...
Bleach Anime Used in New Zealand Murder Case Defense
Defense: Schizophrenic suspect was acting out Bleach scene when he assaulted, murdered victim
― The defense presented new evidence in a New Zealand murder case of 69-year-old Auckland resident Michael Mulholland by 36-year-old man Gabriel Hikari Yad-Elohim. In a December 13 report by the Law News website and January 13 report by The New Zealand Herald newspaper, the new evidence suggests Yad-Elohim w...
Singer Kana Adachi Announces Marriage to Tokyo Giants Player Naoki Yoshikawa
Opening singer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of The Gods made announcement after Christmas
― Singer Kana Adachi announced on her Instagram account that she married baseball team Tokyo Yomiuri Giants' second baseman Naoki Yoshikawa on December 28. In her post, she included a photo of herself with Yoshikawa and a joint message with the baseball star. View this post on Instagram A post share...
After Ending MF Ghost, Shūichi Shigeno Wants to Make … a Farming Manga
Will there be drifting tractors, though?
― The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) Mate posted an interview with legendary automotive racing manga creator Shuichi Shigeno on December 23. Shigeno spoke about “his work to date and relationship with cars.” 「MFゴースト」「頭文字D」「バリバリ伝説」…レジェンド漫画家・しげの秀一さんにインタビュー！MFゴーストの連載も佳境を迎えているというしげのさんに、これまでの作品、そしてクルマとの関係性について語ってもらいました。#JAFMate 公式アカウントのフォローを！https://t.co/6jRzTA2...
Voice Actor Yuya Hirose Announces Marriage
Voice of SSSS.Gridman's Yuta Hibiki marries someone outside the industry
― Voice actor Yuya Hirose announced he had gotten married on his X (formerly Twitter) account just after midnight on January 1, New Year's Day: 皆様に大切なご報告があります。 pic.twitter.com/Wcka8kScPa— 広瀬裕也 (@yuhiro4949) December 31, 2024 I have an important announcement to make to everyone. To everyone,
Although this is a personal matter, I...
Voice Actor Hiroshi Kamiya, Actress Rina Aizawa Get Married
Super Sentai actress makes announcement as the new year rolls in
― Actress Rina Aizawa announced her marriage to voice actor Hiroshi Kamiya at 12:00 a.m. midnight on New Year's Day: ご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/xr0FCqCNxM— 逢沢りな (@Rinaaizawa0728) December 31, 2024 I have an announcement I apologize for raising a personal matter, but I would like to announce that I, Rina Aizawa, have married Hiroshi Kamiya....
Voice Actor Kanako Takatsuki Announces Marriage & Resignation From Current Agency
Voice of Love Live! Sunshine's Hanamaru Kunikida made announcements before New Year's Day
― Voice actor and singer Kanako Takatsuki announced she had gotten married on her X (formerly Twitter) account on December 28: いつも応援してくださる皆様へ支えてくださっている皆様へご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/DSVRhvGyb6— 高槻かなこ&STAFF (@Kanako_tktk) December 28, 2024 A message to everyone who always supports and encourages me. Thank you for you...
Voice Actors Yumi Uchiyama & Yūsuke Kobayashi Announce Marriage
The co-stars of Re:ZERO Starting Life in Another World tie the knot
― Voice Actors Yumi Uchiyama and Yūsuke Kobayashi announced their marriage to each other on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts on December 31, New Year's Eve: 本年も 沢山の素敵なご縁に恵まれ大変お世話になりました✨本当にありがとうございました☺️そして私事ではありますが、皆様にご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/hQkek73etN— 内山夕実 (@yuumin_uchiyama) December 31, 2024 This year, I have been ble...
Voice Actor Riho Iida Announces She Is Expecting a Baby
Iida also revealed she underwent infertility treatments
― Voice actor Riho Iida announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account on December 25, Christmas Day, that she is expecting a child. 皆様へ pic.twitter.com/QxMGcZgSfv— 飯田里穂 (@rippialoha) December 25, 2024 Dear Everyone I am pleased to announce I have been blessed with a new life.
After undergoing infertility treatments and gaining many experiences,...
Takanori Nishikawa Recreates Iconic T.M.Revolution-Era 'Hot Limit' Suit at Twice the Age
Parco department store also recreates “Hot Limit” music video 27 years later
― The Japanese department store chain Parco revealed their semi-annual sale ad campaign featuring singer Takanori Nishikawa on December 17. In a post by the Parco X (formerly Twitter) account, the department store announced it has partnered with Nishikawa for a “hot new commercial” for their Grand Bazaar sale. The post's vi...
Singer Ayumi Hamasaki Teases Sailor Moon Collaboration
In the name of the Moon, she has a special announcement
― Japanese pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki's X (formerly Twitter) account teased on Monday that she will be collaborating with Sailor Moon. Hamasaki said (roughly translated), “In the name of the Moon, I will have an extra super special announcement on December 20.” pic.twitter.com/uCZUxpdpxG— ayumi hamasaki (from staff) (@ayu_19980408) December 16, ...
Shoko Nakagawa Reveals She Underwent Parotid Tumor Removal Surgery
The multi-talent considered retirement if treatment had led to facial paralysis
― Japanese multi-talent Shoko Nakagawa revealed she underwent parotid tumor removal surgery in a video she uploaded to her Nakagawa Shoko no “Wo” YouTube channel on December 7. In the video titled (roughly translated) “Actually, I had surgery. I even considered quitting showbiz…”, Nakagawa reported she developed a growth...
Timothée Chalamet's Red-Carpet Accessory Is a Tusk Mammoth Beyblade
Time for the actor to let it rip at the premiere of Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown
― The Beyblade Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts proudly noted on December 11 that actor Timothée Chalamet had a unique accessory at the premiere of the Bob Dylan biographical film A Complete Unknown: a Tusk Mammoth Beyblade. The Beyblade Instagram account included a short video featuring the Tusk Mammo...
Pop Team Epic Creator Draws JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Jolyne
Author also drew Asuka Kazama from Tekken 8, Lin from Spirited Away
― Pop Team Epic creator Bkub Okawa shared fan art of Jolyne “JoJo” Cujoh, the titular character of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, on his X (formerly Twitter) account on December 3. The illustration is in the Pop Team Epic author's super-deformed art style and features Jolyne in what appears to be an original JoJo pose. Okawa ...
Singer Ado Reveals She Has Been Living in U.S. Since November
Vocalist considers hosting live stream in English
― Japanese singer Ado revealed through her X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday that she has been residing in the United States since November. The singer said she still can't speak English and questioned “What on earth am I doing here?” However, in a followup post, Ado noted that her English listening skills have improved and she can shop alone. Bu...
Koei Tecmo Chair Keiko Erikawa's Foundation Offers Scholarships For Single-Mother Households
Foundation Of Erikawa Education announces this year's scholarship eligibility
― Koei Tecmo chair Keiko Erikawa's Foundation Of Erikawa Education announced application details for its scholarship for single-mother households in a press conference helmed by Erikawa on November 21. According to the Foundation's website, the scholarships are to ensure:
Students who excel academically and have the motivat...
Hayao Miyazaki Acknowledges Japan's Wartime Conduct at Magsaysay Awards
Miyazaki: “The Japanese did a lot of terrible things back then [during World War II]. They killed many civilians. The Japanese people must not forget this. It will always remain.”
― Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder and director at Studio Ghibli, received the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award on November 16 in Manila, Philippines. The director did not attend the ceremony due to health reasons, so Studio Ghi...
Actors Masaki Okada & Mitsuki Takahata Announce Marriage
The live-action 1122: For a Happy Marriage co-stars tie the knot in real life
― Masaki Okada and Mitsuki Takahata, who co-starred as the couple Otoya and Ichiko Aihara in the live-action 1122: For a Happy Marriage series this past summer, announced their real-life marriage on their respective Instagram accounts on November 19. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 岡田将生/Masaki Okada (@masaki_o...
Singer Kaori Oda Announces Son's Birth
Oda plans on holding solo events & concerts in 2025
― Singer Kaori Oda announced on her X (formerly Twitter) account that she has given birth to her son on November 14. いつも応援してくださる皆様、関係者の皆様へ#織田かおり pic.twitter.com/iZLBj6G4Q7— 織田かおり@11/22 Kaori's Christmas (@odakaori_0511) November 14, 2024 To everyone who always support me and involved with my work.
This is a personal matter, but I recently gave birt...
Voice Actor Ibuki Kido Announces Marriage
Voice of Aikatsu's Mio Minato celebrates her birthday with the news
― Ibuki Kido, voice of Mio Minato from the Aikatsu! franchise, announced she has married someone outside the entertainment industry on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, November 14 (which happens to be her birthday): ご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/3PIzGxMdPr— 木戸衣吹/4.25写真集発売💛🏝 (@ibuking_1114) November 14, 2024 Announcement To al...
Voice Actress Suzuko Mimori Welcomes 2nd Baby Boy
Voice of Love Live! School Idol Project's Umi Sonoda is happy to have given birth in both Japan/U.S.
― Suzuko Mimori, voice of Umi Sonoda from the Love Live! School Idol Project franchise, announced that she has given birth to her second child in a now deleted Instagram Story on November 12. In her post, Mimori wrote: I gave birth to my second baby boy!
Since I am not used to being pregnant and givin...
Milky Holmes Voice Actress Izumi Kitta Welcomes Baby Girl
Voice of Cordelia Glauca is happy her daughter was born during Japanese dumpling festival
― Izumi Kitta, voice of Cordelia Glauca from the Tantei Opera Milky Holmes franchise, announced on November 2 that she has given birth to a daughter in a now deleted Instagram story. In her post, Kitta wrote (roughly translated): Why I couldn't go to the Gyōza [Japanese Dumpling] Festival this year.
My daughter...
1,630 Copper Roof Plates Stolen From Shrine Visited By Demon Slayer Fans
Shrine known for its split rock reminiscent to one Tanjiro Kamado split
― One hobby that many anime fans have is visiting the locations that appear in their favorite anime — the iconic steps to the Suga Shrine Otokozaka in Your Name., the locations from Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day in Chichibu City, the areas around Omiya station from Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, and more. Unfortunately, on...
Manga World Offers Condolences After Kazuo Umezu's Passing, Part II
November 5 marked a sad day for manga fans around the world with the news of horror manga icon Kazuo Umezu's passing. Fans have taken to social media to express their tributes: Haruo Chikada 楳図さんに最後にお会いしたのは六本木ヒルズで開かれていた「楳図かずお大美術展」の会場でした。その前には音楽の話やらなにやらで、楽しいひとときを過ごした日もありました。お元気だとばかり思っていたので、まだ気持ちの整理がつきません。寂しいです。どうか安らかにおやすみください。 pic.twitter.com/NhYczwhoIw— 近田春夫 (@ChikadaHaruo) November 5, 2024 The la...
Manga World Offers Condolences After Kazuo Umezu's Passing, Part I
On October 28, the manga industry lost a pioneer in horror manga with the passing of Kazuo Umezu. During his four-decade career, the creator has influenced and entertained readers of all ages. Many of those same readers who later found themselves in the manga industry are sending their tributes to the late Umezu. It's only appropriate that Kazuo Umezu's manager has the first word: Yuu-chan 漫画家・芸術家...
Voice Actor Yuu Hayashi Announces Marriage
Voice of Haikyu!!'s Ryūnosuke Tanaka will continue to be grateful & to work hard to make his acting & singing enjoyable for everyone
― Yuu Hayashi, voice of Ryūnosuke Tanaka from the Haikyu!! franchise, announced he married someone outside the entertainment industry on his X (formerly Twitter) account on October 29. ご報告 pic.twitter.com/G5NozbPbo2— 林勇☆SCREEN mode .Vo YouTubeやってます！！ (@voice_singing) O...
Kinnikuman Creator Disappointed by New Anime's Lack of Overseas Popularity (Updated)
Yudetamago's Takashi Shimada confused about anime's 47th place ranking on MyAnimeList
― One of the most popular manga and anime series in the 1980s was undoubtedly Yudetamago's Kinnikuman. While the franchise has waned in popularity over the past 40 years, it has maintained a dedicated following to the point that a new anime Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc (Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Hen, or literally...
Voice Actress Ayaka Suwa Announces Daughter's Birth
Voice of SSSS.Dynazenon's Mujina celebrates baby with Smile Down the Runway creator Kotoba Inoya
― Ayaka Suwa, voice of Mujina from SSSS.Dynazenon and A2 from NieR:Automata, announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday that she has given birth to a baby girl. 皆さまへ。私事ではありますが、先日、元気な女の子を出産しました🌸産前よりご協力、お心遣い頂いた関係各所の皆さまには、心より感謝致します🙇♀️✨そして、いつもあたたかく見守り応援してくださっている皆さま、本当にありがとうございます🌸… pic.twitter.com/agDzJi0qGs...
Voice Actors Tsubasa Yonaga & Yuka Nishigaki Celebrate Birth of 2nd Child
Beyblade Burst co-stars welcome newest addition to their family
― Voice actors Tsubasa Yonaga and Yuka Nishigaki announced the birth of their second child on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts on October 9. The parents shared the same heartfelt message to their fans with a photo of their newborn. 公私共により一層精進し、笑顔と幸せが溢れる家族を目指して参りますので、今後ともご指導ご鞭撻の程、宜しくお願い申し上げます。代永翼 pic.twitter.com/jH9iQp86pq—...
GoFundMe Campaign Launches After Singer Matthew Sweet Suffers Stroke
'Girlfriend' singer cancels his remaining shows with Hanson on doctors' advice
― The management team behind musician Matthew Sweet announced a GoFundMe campaign on his Facebook page on October 23, after revealing he had suffered a stroke. Sweet first canceled a planned tour date in Toronto due to then-unspecified illness on October 13, then canceled all remaining tour stops through November 13 on th...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Nobuyo Oyama's Passing, Part III
Those who knew her came together for their goodbyes
― News of Nobuyo Oyama's passing struck the anime fandom on October 11. Best known for her lead role in Doraemon, Oyama brought joy to children around the world. So, with sadness in many people's hearts, they send their messages to the voice actor conveying their gratitude and memories of her. Satoko Yamano これからも大山さんを感じながらドラえもんのうたをうたいます。心から…ありがとうござい...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Nobuyo Oyama's Passing, Part II
There is nothing but love, respect, & fond memories
― Nobuyo Oyama, the voice of the titular robot cat from Doraemon, passed away on September 29. Fully embracing her most famous role, Oyama delighted fans as Doraemon whenever she made an appearance on television or in person. Those memories live on in every person who ever met her, so it's no wonder so many are sending their condolences: Kohei Ashiy...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Nobuyo Oyama's Passing, Part I
Voice actors pay respects to their celebrated colleague
― On September 29, the anime world lost an icon with the passing of Nobuyo Oyama. As the first voice of Doraemon, Oyama's voice raised Japanese children for nearly a quarter of a century. As a beloved voice actor with such a long and venerable career, she influenced people from all walks of life, who now pay their respects. It is only fitting th...
Sushi Chain Lets You Order With Natsuki Hanae or Sho Hayami's Voice
Hear the Tokyo Ghoul co-stars order your sushi
― Hamazushi, a popular fast food sushi chains in Japan, announced on Wednesday a partnership with voice actors Natsuki Hanae and Sho Hayami — not as spokesmen for the brand per se, but as digital menu narrators. Starting on October 8, Hanae and Hayami will voice the touch panel menus that every diner uses to order dishes. While it's unclear which voice a...
Voice Actress Sora Tokui Announces Marriage
Voice of Love Live's Nico Yazawa, BanG Dream's Hinako Nijukki, Uma Musume's T.M. Opera O marries someone outside show biz
― Voice actress Sora Tokui, who voiced Nico Yazawa in Love Live! School idol project, announced on Tuesday that she married someone outside of the entertainment industry. みなさまへ徳井青空よりご報告です！！！ pic.twitter.com/n1SEJV4ebe— 徳井青空✌️the f00l (@tokui_sorangley) October 1, 2024 In her messa...
Love Hina/Negima's Ken Akamatsu Draws Poster for Japan's Next Prime Minister
But not in his usual manga style
― In 2022, Love Hina and Negima manga creator Ken Akamatsu ran for the Japanese House of Councilors in the center-right Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Surprisingly, he became the first manga creator to win a seat, and has since been grappling with issues like Japan's controversial freelance invoice taxation and generative AI. Now, he has drawn a key visual for the LD...
Voice Actress Mikako Komatsu Expecting Her 2nd Child
Voice of Edens Zero's Rebecca Bluegarden announces her pregnancy
― Mikako Komatsu, voice of Rebecca Bluegarden from Edens Zero, announced that she was expecting her second child in a short but seasonal message to her fans on Instagram on September 18: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 小松未可子 (@mikako_komatsu) Komatsu wrote (roughly translated): It's moon-viewing season.
It seems yesterday...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Emi Shinohara's Passing, Part II
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells
― The anime world was stunned once again with the news of voice actor Emi Shinohara's passing on September 8. Known for her roles as Makoto Kino (Sailor Jupiter) in Sailor Moon, Kushina Uzumaki in the Naruto franchise, and Presea from Magic Knight Rayearth, Shinohara had a distinguished career in many anime series over several decades. Her w...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Emi Shinohara's Passing, Part I
Colleagues pay respects to celebrated voice actor
― 2024 has not been kind to anime and manga fans. We were first hit with the passing of beloved manga creator Akira Toriyama. Then came summer with passing after passing of legendary voice actors. Now as we head into autumn, anime fans were struck with the news of Emi Shinohara's passing. Known for roles such as Makoto Kino (Sailor Jupiter) in Sailor ...
Manga Creator Kazuhiko Shimamoto Plays Himself in Super Sentai Cameo
Aoi Honō creator also designs the enemies in latest show, Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
― Starting in 1974 with Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, the Super Sentai franchise has become an institution in Japan with 49 different teams with various themes. When a beloved figure in the entertainment industry appears in an episode, it's often fun and puts them in some sort of danger. This was the case for manga creato...
Naomi Osaka Wears Magical Girl-Inspired Outfits at U.S. Open
Tennis phenom 'transforms' when she walks onto court
― One of the greatest innovations in manga and anime storytelling was the introduction of the magical girl series. First developed by Fujio Akatsuka's Himitsu no Akko-chan in 1962, the genre has seen radical shifts over the years: the battling magical schoolgirls of Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon in 1992 and more adult-themed stories with Puella Magi...
One-Punch Man Artist's Son Places 2nd in National High School Bodybuilding Championship
He's blown past One Punch Man & achieved All Might
― It's bodybuilding season, and that means muscular man-men in skimpy shorts showing off their muscular man-meat in the culmination of their hard work and dieting. The bodybuilding season generally starts in late February or early March with the Arnold Classic and concludes in early October with the crowning of Mr. Olympia at the Mr. Olympia competit...
Anime Industry Veteran Jan Scott-Frazier Launches Crowdfunding for Help Moving Into Assisted Living
Frazier was the first foreigner to work in the production department of a Japanese animation studio
― Anime industry veteran Jan Scott Frazier launched a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign on Friday to help her move into assisted living. Frazier wrote that she had been in the hospital for the entire summer. As she can no longer live in her townhome, she has to move into assisted living and needs help mov...
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences on Voice Actor Atsuko Tanaka's Passing, Part III
Figures from all over the Japanese entertainment industry pay their respects to the beloved voice actor
― News of distinguished voice actor Atsuko Tanaka's passing sent waves throughout the Japanese entertainment industry. Directors, illustrators, manga creators, musicians, and many others have been influenced by Tanaka, thanks to her illustrious career voicing Ghost in the Shell's Major Motoko Kusan...
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Atsuko Tanaka's Passing, Part II
Voice actors all around the anime industry pay their respects to the legendary voice actor.
― Summer 2024 has been a heartbreaking season for anime fans. After the passing of Noriko Ohara on July 23 and the announcement of Keiko Yamamoto's passing on July 29, the anime world was once again struck with the tragic news of renowned voice actor Atsuko Tanaka's passing. With a distinguished career voicing...
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Atsuko Tanaka's Death Part I
Anime and video game production teams pay their respects to renowned voice actor
― On August 20, the anime world was shocked to its core with the announcement of Atsuko Tanaka's death. Known as the voice of Major Motoko Kusanagi from the long running and seminal cyberpunk series Ghost in the Shell, the voice actor appeared in many anime series integral to the medium. With such a distinguished career,...
My Hero Academia Cast Congratulates Kо̄hei Horikoshi on Manga's Completion
My Hero Academia anime & stage show's cast members give thanks to now legendary creator
― The final chapter of the massively popular manga series My Hero Academia came just three days after the release of the anime adaptation's latest film, My Hero Academia: You're Next. With feelings of both excitement and sadness, the cast of the anime series released statements on the franchise's website and on so...
Voice Actor Kensho Ono Shares Bowling Date Video
Fans speculate that Ono went on bowling date night with wife Kana Hanazawa
― It's a rare occurrence when fans of anime voice actors get to peek into the intimate parts of beloved voice actor's lives. When we do get those opportunities, though, they're often touching. But rare is it when we catch a glimpse of two voice actors, let alone married voice actors, on a date. And voice actor Kensho Ono gave ...
My Hero Academia's Kōhei Horikoshi Receives Congratulations From Anime/Manga World
Weekly Shonen Jump authors and editors gave their thanks to legendary author and hero
― Just over a decade ago, Weekly Shonen Jump took a chance on an untested author and his series that combined Western and Japanese comic philosophies: Kohei Horikoshi's My Hero Academia. That very series has spawned several seasons for an anime adaptation, four feature length films, a stage show, and numerous video ...
KATACOTO*BANK Member Momoka Tojo Required to Post Solo Goodnight Photo For One Year
It's apparently punishment for posting photos of herself with her boyfriend.
― One of the oddest “rules” for female Japanese idols is they cannot be in a romantic relationship. Although it's questionable if this rule is actually written into an idols contract, it remains a vestige of the early idol industry. While this “rule” doesn't rear its head that often, the repercussions to the woman are absurd...
Fist of the North Star's Tetsuo Hara Draws Gundam's Amuro at Yoshikazu Yasuhiko's Exhibition
Mobile Suit Gundam meets the post-apocalypse
― Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the animator and manga creator celebrated among anime/manga fans and creators alike, is currently hosting an exhibition of his works at the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art. Titled "Yasuhiko Yoshikazu: Divine Animator and Draftsman," the exhibition features original artworks from several projects he has worked on. However, there is one...
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Keiko Yamamoto's Death (Part II)
The anime world came together for their goodbyes to the renowned voice actor
― The anime world was shocked once again with the news on July 29 of prolific voice actor Keiko Yamamoto's passing. Primarily known for her roles as Shota Yamada in Chibi Maruko-chan, Bakabon in Tensai Bakabon, and Robocon in Ganbare!! Robocon, Yamamoto had a distinguished career portraying characters in several anime series...
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Keiko Yamamoto's Death (Part I)
Voice actors sang praises for one of their own
― After the shocking news of voice actor Noriko Ohara's passing on July 23, the anime world was shocked once again with the news one week later of renowned voice actor Keiko Yamamoto's passing. Although Yamamoto had died on April 18, the public announcement was delayed due to the wishes of her immediate family. Known for her roles as Shōta Yamada in Chib...
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure's Hirohiko Araki Unveils New Osaka Art Mural
Osaka Station's "Fountain Boy" takes on a new form
― On May 16, the West Japan Railway Company announced that it had partnered with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure author Hirohiko Araki to bring a new look to the station's iconic "Funsui Kozo" ("Fountain Boy") statue. While the company and Araki kept many of the details confidential, they revealed that Araki's' piece would go on display at Osaka Station's W...
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Noriko Ohara's Death II
There is nothing but love, respect, and fond memories for the late voice actor
― Sadness hit the anime fandom with the news of Noriko Ohara's passing. Her voice was one many Japanese children grew up listening to. Through her work, many people were inspired to enter the anime or manga worlds. While this is a small sample, those involved in both industries have shared their eulogies of Ohara. The firs...
Former AKB48 Member Haruka Ishida Announces Marriage
The former idol announced her marriage with a beautiful photo of herself in a wedding dress.
― Haruka Ishida, former member of the idol group AKB48, announced her marriage on July 29 on her X (formerly Twitter) account. In the tweet, Ishida posted a heartfelt message to her fans along with a lovely photo of herself in a wedding dress. ご報告があります。 pic.twitter.com/kwwBGnDJj4— 石田晴香@はるきゃん (@can2525can) Ju...
Voice Actor Yuka Ozaki Announces Marriage
The voice actor of Serval from the Kemono Friends franchise announced her marriage with a heartfelt message.
― Yuka Ozaki, voice of Serval from the Kemono Friends franchise, announced her marriage on July 29 on her X (formerly Twitter) account. In the tweet, Ozaki posted a heartfelt message to her fans. 尾崎由香よりみなさまにご報告があります。 pic.twitter.com/dOXjkleLEr— 尾崎由香 (@ozaki_yuka515) July 29, 2024 From Yuka Oz...
The Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Noriko Ohara's Death
Voice actors all around the anime industry pay their respects to the celebrated voice actor
― On Tuesday, the anime world was shocked by the announcement of Noriko Ohara's death. She had died on July 12 after an unsuccessful treatment for an illness. Known as the voice of Nobita Nobi from the long running Doraemon anime series, the voice actor appeared in many anime series integral to the medium. The...
Akari Kito Voices Maine Coon Cat Girl In New ASMR Recordings
May the voice of Demon Slayer's Nezuko Kamado soothe your soul
― Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos have been a trend in video content. Using quality microphones to remove ambient sounds and focusing on a soft-spoken voice or other sounds, ASMR is intended to be rather stimulating. Of course, this varies from person to person. While there are many professional ASMR video creators on Y...
Kyoto Animation Draws Minori Chihara for Her 20th Anniversary Concert
Her animated form comes on the 20th anniversary of one of her first long-lasting roles
― Twenty years ago on April 1, the world was graced with one of the more interesting martial arts series: Tenjo Tenge. Voicing the heroine was none other than a debuting Minori Chihara. Today, she is likely more fondly remembered for playing the Haruhi Suzumiya franchise's Yuki Nagato or Sound! Euphonium's Kaori Na...
Singer Kaori Oda Announces Pregnancy
Singer will miss final concert in Yuki Kajiura's latest tour
― Japanese singer Kaori Oda announced that she is pregnant on her X (formerly Twitter) account on July 8. Oda posted a short message to her fans and an update about her planned appearance at the final "Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol. #20~Japanese Language Restricted 20th Special~" concert.
いつも応援してくださる皆様、関係者の皆様へ#織田かおり#かおりホールディングス#YKL20 pic.twitter.c...
How Can Singer Ado's Fans Shake Her Hand Without Ever Seeing Her Face?
With an ingenious solution
― Japanese singer Ado recently announced a meet and greet handshake event with her fans. The only problem is the performer does not publicly show her face. Although this appears to be a big hurdle for the performer, she and her staff have come up with an ingenious way to keep her identity private: keeping her in a separate room. Ado announced the meet and greet handshake ev...
Voice Actors Minami Tsuda, Tatsumaru Tachibana Marry
Voices of Hibari and Jujumaru from Boruto announce their marriage
― Minami Tsuda and Tatsumaru Tachibana, voice actors of Hibari Kamakura and Jujumaru from the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime, announced their marriage to each other on June 8 on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts. In their posts, each voice actor shared a short message to their fans. 皆さまへご報告です pic.twitter.com/nZ4vYFr...
Mayu Matusoka, Hey! Say! Jump Idol Daiki Arioka Announce Marriage
Live-action Chihayafuru films' Shinobu Wakamiya performer, prominent idol make announcements
― Mayu Matsuoka, who played Shinobu Wakamiya from the live-action Chihayafuru films, announced her marriage on June 7 on her official website to Daiki Arioka, member of the idol group Hey! Say! Jump. Her announcement came with a message to her fans and those she works with. In her message Matsuoka wrote (rou...
Woman Charged for Posting Ensemble Stars!! Images With Cockroaches Edited Into Them
She allegedly didn't like how her favorite character was being treated
― With games like The IdolM@ster and Ensemble Stars!! allowing people to manage Japanese idols, they're bound to create schisms among fans — not about which game is better, but which character is the best. This can lead developers to leave some characters by the wayside to promote more popular ones. But what are fans to do if this...
Voice Actor Yūki Kaji Counters Unauthorized AI Cover Songs by Offering Official Voice Synthesis Software
Yuki Kaji wants his fans to use his voice ethically
― The rise in AI generated content has brought to light questions regarding the rights to celebrities' images, likenesses, and voices and how we produce original works. While the debate is far from settled, the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike helped bring the issue to the public. In Japan, the issue is looming in the background, but there's a feeling no one r...
Voice Actor Takeo Otsuka Announces Marriage
Voice of Oshi no Ko's Aquamarine Hoshino offers short message to fans
― Takeo Otsuka, voice of Aquamarine Hoshino from the Oshi no Ko anime, announced his marriage on his X (formerly Twitter) account on May 31. In the post, Otsuka offered a short message to his fans: ご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/aF5nhSfA7d— 大塚剛央 (@TakeoooOtsuka) May 31, 2024 I have an announcement. To all of you,
I, Otsuka Tsuyoshi, have...
NY Times Recounts How Twitter 'Threadnought' Spawned by Vic Mignogna's Lawsuit Led to Lawyer Team-Up
Legal team formed after Twitter dustup in 2019 defamation case is now taking Elon Musk to court
― Between the trolls, random arguments, and so many other negative aspects of the social media platform, X (formerly Twitter) can be an unwelcoming space. However, a person's experience on the platform depends the community. Apparently the law analysis side of Twitter was at one point a truly intriguing pl...
Voice Actor Yoshino Aoyama Appears as Bocchi The Rock's Bocchilla in Shimokitazawa
Aoyama disguised as monster Bocchilla got likes, handed out flyers
― One of the greatest anime monsters in the last decade is arguably Bocchilla from Bocchi the Rock! While the monster only appeared briefly in one episode of the series as a hallucination of main character Hitori Goto, it still left an impression on fans. That very monster was in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo on May 24 handing out flyers for t...
Voice Actress Mai Fuchigami Announces Marriage on Her Birthday
Voice of Girls & Panzer's Miho Nishizumi makes announcement in heartfelt message
― Mai Fuchigami, voice of Miho Nishizumi from the Girls und Panzer franchise, announced her marriage on May 28 — which is also her birthday. In her post on X (formerly Twitter), Fuchigami gave a heartfelt message to her fans:
ご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/o02DZBOC9K— 渕上舞(声優) (@fuchigami_mai) May 28, 2024 I have an announcement...
JoJo's Hirohiko Araki Paints His 1st Public Art Mural for Osaka
Don't worry, it doesn't involve Pillar-men
― There are very few manga creators whose art transcends the medium and becomes a form of art unto itself. One such creator is Hirohiko Araki of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. While the art in his series started off rather mundane, Araki has pushed the limits of what a manga creator can do over the course of 35 years of experimentation. And now Araki is taking hi...
Live-Action Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe Stars Issei Takahashi, Marie Iitoyo Get Married
Fictional manga author/editor pair tie the knot
― The actors for Rohan Kishibe and Kyoka Izumi from the live-action Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe series, Issei Takahashi and Marie Iitoyo, respectively, announced their marriage on May 16. Iitoyo posted their joint message on her Instagram page. In the announcement, the two actors gave a heartfelt message to their fans and those they work with. View this po...
MMA Fighter Itsuki 'Android 18' Hirata Promotes Upcoming Fight
Hirata is set to fight on June 7, but she's not fighting Cell or Vegeta
― In the world of professional prize fighting, some of the top tier athletes get some rather interesting nicknames. Most of the time, this has to do with a trait the prize fighter is known for, but once in a blue moon you'll see one named after a character. One such prize fighter is female MMA fighter Itsuki “Android 18” Hirata. ...
1st Run of Shōhei Ohtani's Picture Book Jump in Price After His Disgraced Interpreter Is Airbrushed Out
And it wasn't the Ministry of Truth that spirited him away
― Shōhei Ohtani will undoubtedly go down as one of the most well-known, if not one of the greatest, baseball players due to his skills as a pitcher and batter. His current 10-year, 700-million-dollar contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers reflects this. Unfortunately, Ohtani was recently caught up in a scandal involving his (now former) interp...
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