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The Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara's Passing Part II
Colleagues honor one of their own.
― May 21 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Takahiro Fujiwara's death. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Fujiwara. Misa Ishii 信じたくないAPEXで一緒に収録したことはなかったけれど新人時代からいろんな作品でご一緒してましたレヴナント…もっと絡みたかった。軽口悪口言い合いたかった。寂しい htt...
The Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Takahiro Fujiwara's Passing Part I
Fellow actors around the anime industry pay their respects
― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with Thursday's announcement of Takahiro Fujiwara's death at 43. He is best known for his roles as Kurogiri in the My Hero Academia franchise, Zenzō Inukai in the Laughing Under the Clouds television anime and film series, Jerome Guizbatt in Bleach:Thousand-Year Blood War, Bol Gil Bol in Bastard!!...
One-Punch Man Artist Yūsuke Murata Comments on Contentious Post on Pakistani Britons
Artist reacts to post with unverified images, video clip of UK far-right activist
― Warning: This article contains offensive language. On Sunday, One-Punch Man manga artist Yūsuke Murata responded to an English-language X (formerly Twitter) post that included unverified images of faces and a video clip of British far-right activist Tommy Robinson claiming, “Pakistanis make up 3% […] of the UK populat...
Singer aiko Hugs Concert Goer, Who Collapsed Mid-Performance, for a Surprising Reason
Singer thanks fan who helped elderly concert goer
― Japanese singer-songwriter aiko responded to a fan on social media on Monday about an incident that occurred during her concert at Hakodate City, Hokkaido last Saturday. The fan said that an elderly gentleman collapsed in front of the fan during the concert, so the fan helped the gentleman up, and the staff checked on him many times during the conce...
Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences for Voice Actor Wakana Yamazaki's Death, Part III
Anime, manga, & game creators honor her contributions
― May 15 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Wakana Yamazaki's death. Her works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes: Another Eden 『アナザーエデン』シリーズにて「アシュティア」を演じていただいた声優・山崎和佳奈さんがご逝去されました。アシュティアに命を吹き込んでくださった多大なる貢献に深く感謝し、謹んで...
Anime/Manga World Offers Condolences for Voice Actor Wakana Yamazaki, Part II
Fellow cast members pay respects to one of their own
― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the May 15 announcement of Wakana Yamazaki's death. She is best known for his roles as Ran Mōri in the Detective Conan franchise, Meiko Akizuki in Marmalade Boy, Ruri-Hume in Mononoke, Koan in Sailor Moon R, and Nene in Samurai Warriors, among others. Her work as a voice actor has touched the lives...
Detective Conan Cast/Staff Offer Condolences After Ran Mōri Voice Actress Wakana Yamazaki's Death
Renowned voice actress died on April 18 at 61
― On May 15, the anime world was shocked with the announcement of voice actress Wakana Yamazaki's death. Known as the voice of one of the main characters Ran Mōri from the long-running anime series Detective Conan, the voice actress appeared in many anime series integral to the medium. The staff and cast of Detective Conan paid their respects to the late...
Voice Actor Aoi Nagatsuki's Agency Addresses Photos Taken, Posted Without Her Permission
Amuleto agency: "We have confirmed the images were taken and released without permission"
― Japanese talent agency Amuleto released a statement on Wednesday regarding photos of voice actor Aoi Nagatsuki that were released online without her permission. Amuleto confirmed that the photos were of Nagatsuki and her friends. The agency further stated that the photos are a “violation of [Nagatsuki's] priva...
Otaku Anti-War Protest Organizer Reacts to Singer Masayoshi Oishi's Comments on Protest
Hiroyuki Takahashi responds to Oishi's on-air comments about March 28 protest
― Hiroyuki Takahashi, a former teacher and organizer of the March 28 “otaku anti-war protest," reacted on Friday to Japanese singer Masayoshi Oishi's comments on the protest. Takahashi said, “What stood out to me the most, was his comment that most otaku probably don't participate in such events, so as to not cause trouble...
Sailor Moon's English Voice Actor Terri Hawkes Runs for Toronto City Council
Hawkes announced her candidacy on Saturday
― Terri Hawkes, one of the lead voice actors for Sailor Moon's first English dub, announced on Saturday that she is running for the Toronto City Council. Hawkes wrote, “This morning at City Hall I registered to run in this fall's election for the job of Toronto City Councillor, representing University-Rosedale (Ward 11).” View this post on Instagram A post s...
Voice Actor Satomi Akesaka Announces Marriage
Voice of Reborn's Chrome pens handwritten letter to her fans & colleagues
― Satomi Akesaka, the voice of Reborn's Chrome Dokuro and many other roles, announced on Monday (coincidentally, Greenery Day in Japan, and also Star Wars Day) that she had gotten married. Akesaka said, “This is not an April Fool's joke," and added that her husband is not a voice actor or involved in the entertainment industry...
Voice Actor Tomoyo Kurosawa Announces Birth of 1st Child
Gundam GquuuuuuX, Sound! Euphonium cast member made announcement on May 1
― Voice actor Tomoyo Kurosawa announced on Friday that she had given birth to her first child. Kurosawa stated she is “cherishing every moment of motherhood and will continue to dedicate myself to my work as a voice actor.” As of press time, Kurosawa's announcement has received 111,000 likes and 2,100 replies, most of which ar...
GE – Good Ending, Domestic Girlfriend Manga Creator Kei Sasuga Gets Married
Sasuga hopes to make May I Live With You? manga "even richer and more interesting"
― GE - Good Ending, Domestic Girlfriend, and May I Live With You? (Ishho ni Kurashite Ii Desu ka?) manga creator Kei Sasuga announced on Tuesday she had gotten married. Sasuga said that although she entered a new chapter in her life, she will continue working on May I Live With You? and hopes to “make it even richer a...
Attack on Titan's Hajime Isayama Draws The Mandalorian and Grogu Art
Titan of science fiction meets titan of manga for latest Star Wars film
― The Star Wars franchise released an original illustration of the title characters from the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu film by Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama on Tuesday. The illustration celebrates the film's upcoming release and features the Mandalorian holding Grogu while igniting his jetpack and firing his w...
Gundam Creator Yoshiyuki Tomino Offers Thoughts on Ongoing Wars
Director discusses Russo-Ukrainian war, 2026 Iran war, authoritarianism in Japan
― Mobile Suit Gundam creator and director Yoshiyuki Tomino touched on current world affairs, particularly war, in the May issue of Tokuma Shoten's Animage magazine published on April 10. In the monthly column “Tomino ni Kike” (Ask Tomino), a 41-year-old Tokyo resident under the name "Ray Ray" asked the director about hi...
Detective Conan Voice Actor Kappei Yamaguchi Draws His Character Shinichi Kudō
Yamaguchi congratulates latest film on 1.1 billion yen opening
― Voice actor Kappei Yamaguchi posted an original illustration he drew of his Detective Conan character Shinichi Kudō on Sunday. The illustration congratulates the latest Detective Conan film, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway (Detective Conan: Highway no Datenshi), on earning over 1.13 billion yen (about US$7.1 million) on its...
Creators Speak Out After Go For it, Nakamura-kun!! Creator Syundei's X Exodus
Syundei deleted X/Twitter account on Sunday after dealing with alleged harassment
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When Go For it, Nakamura-kun!! manga creator Syundei left X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday after dealing with alleged harassment, manga artistts, novelists, and other creators expressed their thoughts on the matter. While some did not explicitly mention Syundei by name, there were references to the matter in their resp...
Jack Black Wants to Star in Yakuza, Series Director Masayoshi Yokoyama Responds
Yokoyama: I've no idea what role he'd play, and I don't even know how to reach him, but I might try to contact him. lol"
― Actor Jack Black told the American entertainment news outlet ScreenRant that he would love to have a role in a live-action adaptation of popular game series Like a Dragon (also known as Yakuza). “So I'm going to throw my hat in that ring," Black said to ScreenRant's Ash Crossan d...
Voice Actor Yoshiki Nakajima Announces Marriage
Voice of Idolm@ster SideM's Jiro Yamashita, Ensemble Stars' Tetora Nagumo
― Voice actor Yoshiki Nakajima announced on Sunday that he had gotten married. In his statement, Nakajima added that his partner is a non-celebrity. As of press time, Kamiki's announcement has received 117,000 likes and 1,200 replies, most of which are congratulations from his fans and colleagues. Nakajima has appeared in The ...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masako Ikeda's Death, Part II
Colleagues honor one of their own
― March 3 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Masako Ikeda's death. Her works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Ikeda. Shinobu Adachi 息子がアパレルの仕事をしていた時 お店に入って来られて道をお尋ねになった美しい女性がいらした 珍しく息子が私に電話をして来て「綾鷹のお声の方が道を尋ねられた！すぐにわかったよ！素...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masako Ikeda's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, fans come together for their farewells
― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Masako Ikeda 's death on March 3. She is best known for her roles as Maetel in the Galaxy Express 999 franchise; Fuyuka Liqueur in Silent Möbius; Reika "Ochōfujin" Ryūzaki in Aim for the Ace!; Sharon in Space Brothers; Hi no Tori/Phoenix in The Phoenix -Space-, The Phoenix: ...
Momoiro Clover Z Idol Ayaka Sasaki Announces Marriage
MCZ members Kanako Momota, Shiori Tamai, Reni Takagi congratulate Sasaki on news
― Momoiro Clover Z idol group member Ayaka Sasaki announced on March 5 that she had gotten married. In her statement, she thanked her fans for helping her achieve the milestone. The other Momoiro Clover Z members released congratulatory statements after Sasaki posted the news. Kanako Momota said, “May the many years ahe...
Cowboy Bebop Helmer Shinichiro Watanabe Shares 'Closet Picks' from Criterion Films
From The Killing of a Chinese Bookie & Branded to Kill, to Jacques Tati & of course, Bruce Lee
― Legendary anime director Shinichiro Watanabe shared his “Closet Picks” from the library of over 1,500 titles in The Criterion Collection, an American home entertainment distributor, on Tuesday: In the four-and-a-half-minute video, Watanabe waxes poetic about the films The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Bra...
Evangelion's Hideaki Anno: Creators Reach Their Peak Around Age 30
Anno quotes Yamato/Macross director Noboru Ishiguro, cites Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki & Gundam's Yoshiyuki Tomino
― During the "Evangelion:30+; 30th Anniversary of Evangelion" festival on Saturday, franchise creator Hideaki Anno stated that creators reach their peak around 30 years old. Anno was in a Q&A session with Rebuild of Evangelion director Kazuya Tsurumaki and animator Mahiro Maeda, and voice ac...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masaru Ikeda's Death, Part II
Colleagues honor one of their own
― February 16 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Masaru Ikeda's death. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Ikeda. FieldWorks 池田勝さんには、2024年発売の『デルタ・フォース 日本語吹替完声版ブルーレイ』の追加録音にて、36年ぶりに同じアブドル・ラファイ（演：ロバート・フォスター）役を務めていただきま...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Masaru Ikeda's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells
― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Masaru Ikeda 's death on January 31. He is best known for his roles as Jamitov Hyman in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Gelsadora in Gatchaman II, Master Nekomamushi in One Piece, Jean Carne and Mysterious Old Taoist in Souten no Ken, Yatter-Wan in Yatterman, General Commander I...
Ghost in the Shell Director Mamoru Oshii Logs Over 8,000 Hours in Fallout 4
Oshii also recalls his hours playing Death Stranding, PUBG, Virtua Fighter
― Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii revealed his favorite game as part of the "30 Questions with Director Mamoru Oshii" video streamed on the Ghost in the Shell franchise's official YouTube channel on Sunday. Oshii said, "That's an easy answer. A game called Fallout 4. I've played it for over eight years." Oshii added t...
Godzilla Minus One Actor Ryunosuke Kamiki Announces Marriage
Star of your name, Summer Wars married non-celebrity
― Actor Ryunosuke Kamiki, Godzilla Minus One's Kōichi Shikishima, announced on Tuesday that he had gotten married. Kamiki's agency Co-LaVo released a statement revealing that Kamiki's partner is a non-celebrity. As of press time, Kamiki's announcement has received over 36,000 likes and over 700 replies through his X (formerly Twitter) account, most...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya's Death, Part II
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells.
― January 28 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Kōzō Shioya's death. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Shioya. Gundam The Gundam official website offered condolences to Kozo Shioya and ...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells
― The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Kōzō Shioya's death on January 28. He is best known for his roles as Majin Buu and Gurd from Dragon Ball Z, Abura Sumashi and Konaki Jijii in the Gegege no Kitaro franchise, Dr. Sewashi in Mazinger Z: Infinity, and Genzo in the One Piece franchise, among many others. His ...
Rumiko Takahashi Visits San Francisco's Manga Exhibition
And leaves behind a sketch of Inuyasha & Kagome
― Legendary manga creator Rumiko Takahashi reported on Tuesday that she visited the de Young Museum's "Art of Manga" exhibition in San Francisco. Takahashi noted that she also presented a sketch on a shikishi board for Viz Media's promotion. The autographed board features Inuyasha characters Inuyasha and Kagome (who is apparently reading Urusei Yatsura)...
Yuri Bear Storm Manga's Akiko Morishima Draws to Support Same-Sex Marriage
Morishima: “I support the We Also Want to be Good Spouses Exhibition”
― Japanese LGBTQ+ rights organization Colorful Blankets' chairperson Hitomi Inoue reported on January 13 that manga artist Akiko Morishima (Yuri Bear Storm, Conditions of Paradise, Hanjuku-Joshi) drew an illustration supporting same-sex marriage. Inoue stated, “It makes me very, very happy that [Morishima], who's drawn same-sex cou...
Detective Conan Creator Draws Frieren to Mark Anime's Return
Firefly Wedding manga creator also sends illustration to commemorate return
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kanehito Yamada and Tsukasa Abe's Frieren: Beyond Journey's End manga revealed on Friday that Detective Conan creator Gosho Aoyama congratulated the series on the anime's second season with an original illustration. The art piece features Frieren's titular character with the mes...
Game Creator Hideo Kojima Name His Best Films & Streaming Shows of 2025
Kokuho, Sirât, The Girl with the Needle, Sinners, Conclave make Kojima's lists
― Video game creator Hideo Kojima (Metal Gear Solid, Death Stranding) revealed on Tuesday his picks for best films and streaming series of 2025. Kojima split his list of 2025 theatrical releases into Japanese and international feature films (although a few of the international films opened in 2024 outside of Japan). His li...
Manga Creator Hisashi Eguchi Apologizes for Tracing Photos
Eguchi: "I sincerely apologize to Kanai-san, Lumine, all related parties, and everyone looking forward to the event"
― Manga creator Hisashi Eguchi (Eiji, Stop! Hibari-kun , character designs on Roujin Z, Perfect Blue, Sonny Boy) released a statement through his X (formerly Twitter) account on December 30 following an investigation into tracing allegations after Eguchi said he drew an illustration b...
Actor Masami Nagasawa Announces Marriage to Director Takeshi Fukunaga
Voice of From Up On Poppy Hill's Umi makes announcement in message to her fans & colleagues
― Actor Masami Nagasawa, voice of From Up On Poppy Hill's Umi Matsuzaki, announced on Thursday, New Years Day that she had gotten married to director Takeshi Fukunaga (Ainu Mosir, Tokyo Vice, Shōgun). As of press time Motomiya's announcement has received over 400,000 likes and over 2,100 replies, most of whic...
Voice Actor Kana Motomiya Announces Marriage
Motomiya made announcement with her New Years greeting
― Voice actor Kana Motomiya, voice of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club's Misaki Shidō, announced on Thursday, New Years Day that she had gotten married.tMotomiya said her partner is a non-celebrity. As of press time Motomiya's announcement has received over 8,000 likes and over 170 replies, most of which are congratulations from her f...
Voice Actor Tomori Kusunoki Announces Marriage
Kusunoki married "someone I have been dating since we were students”
― Tomori Kusunoki, the voice actor behind Chainsaw Man's Makima and many other roles, announced on Thursday, New Year's Day, that she had gotten married. Kusunoki said her partner, who does not work in the entertainment industry, is "someone I have been dating since we were students.” As of press time, Kusunoki's announcement has r...
Voice Actor Risa Uchida & Theater Actor Tsubasa Nakamura Announce Marriage
The actors present joint message to their fans & colleagues
― Voice actor Risa Uchida and theater actor Tsubasa Nakamura announced they have married each other on their respective social media accounts on Wednesday. Their joint statement said, “Moving forward, we will travel this path sincerely, cherishing each and every connection with gratitude in our hearts.” As of press time, Uchida and Nakamura...
Voice Actors Gakuto Kajiwara & Marina Yamada Announce Marriage
Marina also announces their 1st child
― Voice actors Gakuto Kajiwara and Marina Yamada announced they have married each other on their respective social media accounts on Wednesday, New Year's Eve. Their joint announcement also indicated that they have “been blessed with a new family member.” Yamada elaborated in her own post that she has given birth to the couple's first child. As of press time, Ka...
Singer May'n Announces Marriage
Singing voice of Macross F's Sheryl ties knot with guitarist Takashi Nagasawa
― Singer Mei Nakabayashi, best known as the singing voice of Macross Frontier's Sheryl Nome under her stage name May'n, announced on Sunday that she had gotten married. In a statement posted to the singer's various social media accounts, May'n said she has married guitarist Takashi Nagasawa. May'n added, “I hope to continu...
Actors Mahiro Takasugi, Haru Announce Marriage to Each Other
“We came to know each other through work and as time passed, we realized we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together”
― Live-action Mr. Bride series actors Mahiro Takasugi and Haru announced on Tuesday that they have married each other. In a joint message, Takasugi and Haru state, "We came to know each other through work and as time passed, we realized we wanted to spend the rest of our lives t...
NHK Announces Voice Actor Masako Nozawa for 2025 Kōhaku Song Contest Guest Judge
Legendary voice actor makes her 3rd appearance on annual New Year's Eve program
― The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) announced on Wednesday the seven guest judges for the 76th Kōhaku Uta Gassen ("Red and White Song Contest"), Japan's most-watched music television program. The guest judges include voice actor Masako Nozawa (Goku from Dragon Ball), wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda, actor's Aka...
Akira's Katsuhiro Ōtomo Unveils Giant Wall Sculpture at Tokyo's Ginza Station
And Kaneda is literally along for the ride
― The Tokyo Metro railway company announced a newly erected public art piece titled "Procession Spin" by manga creator Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) at the Hibiya Line's Ginza Station on Monday. Ōtomo created the original artwork of the piece and supervised its creation. Tokyo Metro states, "Through this piece we aim to bring new color and vitality to Ginza Statio...
Chainsaw Man Creator Celebrates Texas Chain Saw Massacre's Return
Tatsuki Fujimoto: "Each subsequent film always offers a cathartic experience you rarely get in other films"
― Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto posted comments regarding the upcoming theatrical re-release of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre film in Japanese theaters on Tuesday. Fujimoto said, "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an incredible film packed with gore, heartbreak, and sheer lovability. Peopl...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Tomomichi Nishimura's Death, Part II
More creators, artists remember one of their own
― December 8 marked a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura's death. His works are beloved around the world, and professionals and fans alike have taken to social media to express their tributes to the late Nishimura. Rui Araizumi 西村知道さまのご冥福をお祈りいたします。— あらいずみるい☆ (@araizumirui) December 8, 2025 ...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Tomomichi Nishimura's Death, Part I
Creators, artists, fans came together for their farewells
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The world lost a veteran anime voice actor with the announcement of Tomomichi Nishimura's death on December 8. He is best known for his roles as Coach Anzai from Slam Dunk, Shibaraku from Chō Mashin Eiyūden Wataru, Richard Mardukas from Full Metal Panic, Mike in Ojarumaru, Jamitov Hyman in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, defensive captain officer ...
Voice Actor Ai Furihata Donates Part of Hong Kong Event Proceeds to Fire Victims
Furihata: "I hope this can be of some help to everyone"
― Voice actor Ai Furihata (voice of Love Live! Sunshine!!'s Ruby Kurosawa) announced on Sunday that she will donate a portion of her Hong Kong fan meeting proceeds to the recovery efforts of the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex fire. Furihata expressed her condolences to the victims of the November 26 fire: "In the hopes of helping with the reco...
VTuber Kanata Amane Announces Graduation
holoForce member departs Hololive Productions on December 27
― Japanese VTuber Kanata Amane and VTuber agency Hololive Productions announced her graduation on Tuesday. Hololive Production stated that Amane will graduate on December 27. Amane, in turn, released a statement in Japanese and English on her X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that she is departing from Hololive Productions due to ov...
Perfume Member Ayaka Nishiwaki Announces Marriage
Nishiwaki: “Marrying a fan has always been my dream. Congratulations, teenage me! We did it!”
― Ayaka Nishiwaki, member of Japanese technopop trio Perfume, announced through her Instagram account on Tuesday that she has gotten married. Nishiwaki noted her partner is a non-celebrity, a longtime friend, and a fan of Perfume. Nishiwaki also said marrying a fan has been a dream of hers, and congratulated...
Hololive VTuber Korone Inugami Announces Hiatus
Inugami takes break from streaming to focus on medical care for her family
― Ho̵lolive VTuber Korone Inugami announced on Thursday that she is going on hiatus from streaming to focus on medical care for her family. An X (formerly Twitter) post by the VTuber's agent stated, "We will announce [Inugami's] return after discussing it with her." Inugami's agent further stated that her agency will post her ...
Hololive VTuber Akai Haato Goes on Hiatus
Due to health, after consulting with her family, Haato will go on hiatus to prioritize her recovery
― VTuber agency Cover announced on October 31 that hololive VTuber Akai Haato is going on hiatus. Haato's agency stated, "Regarding Akai, due to her health and after consulting with her family, has decided to go on hiatus." Cover added that comments by Haato during recent streams have been cut in such ...
Detective Conan's Gōshō Aoyama, Major's Takuya Mitsuda Illustrate Pro Baseball Player Shohei Ohtani
Just in time for the MLB World Series
― Home security company Secom's X (formerly Twitter) account revealed on Tuesday illustrations of Japanese Major League Baseball phenomenon Shohei Ohtani, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, by manga creators Gosho Aoyama (Detective Conan) and Takuya Mitsuda (Major baseball series) to commemorate Ohtani playing in the World Series. The post states that those who particip...
Exit 8's Walking Man Actor Yamato Kochi's Life Changes Overnight After Film's Hit Run
Yamato Kochi: "If I don't wear a hat, fans swarm around me, and if I do, no one notices me (lol)."
― Actor Yamato Kochi, who played the Walking Man from the hit live-action film Exit 8 (8-Ban Deguchi), revealed to Japanese women's magazine Josei Jishin on Sunday changes in his life following his appearance in the film. Kochi stated that he has been recognized as the Walking Man while in public. “If I...
Video Game World Offers Condolences After Developer Tomonobu Itagaki's Passing
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells
― On October 16, the video game world learned that we had lost Tomonobu Itagaki. Best known for creating the Dead or Alive fighting game series, reviving the Ninja Ryukenden series as Ninja Gaiden, and heading Koei Tecmo's Team Ninja, Itagaki brought joy to thousands of game enthusiasts around the world. People within the game industry have...
Voice Actor Yūki Kaji's Agency Issues Statement on Online Posts
VIMS: “Yūki Kaji would normally not wish to discuss such topics, but we take seriously the negative impact this has had not only on him but also on his family…”
― Voice actor Yūki Kaji's agency VIMS issued a statement on Monday regarding allegedly slanderous and misleading statements made about Kaji online. The statement noted the agency is aware of “false and misleading information about Yuki Kaji ...
Marlon Wayans Drops F-Bomb After Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Outgrosses His Film
Wayans: “F**k Anime!” — Co-star Tyriq Withers: “You can't disrespect anime.”
― American actor, comedian, writer, and producer Marlon Wayans (Scary Movie) let his feelings about anime known during an episode of the ShxtsnGigs Podcast on October 2. Wayans appeared on the podcast with Him film co-star Tyriq Withers to speak about their movie. At around the 20:40 mark Withers is asked about his interest ...
Original Tiger Mask's 'Osaka Tiger' Mask Found & Verified
Mask valued at 3,000,000 yen (about US$20,397.30)
― Japanese variety and antiques appraisal program Kaiun! Nandemo Kanteidan featured on September 30 an original mask worn by professional wrestler and first real-life Tiger Mask, Satoru Sayama. The mask's owner, an avid Tiger Mask fan, stated that the mask was the “Osaka Tiger” mask Sayama wore during a meet-and-greet event on August 9, 1984. Among Ti...
Shoko Nakagawa Announces Birth of Twins
Nakagawa: “They both held my fingers tightly. So cute!”
― Multi-talent Shoko Nakagawa (popularly known as Shokotan) announced the birth of her twin sons on Tuesday. “I gave birth to healthy twins safely around 9:30! The babies and I are all doing well!” Nakagawa also included a photo of herself holding her twin boys. 9:30頃に無事、元気な双子を出産しました！母子共に健康です！2人とも2600g越え！産声もしっかりしてました小さな、力強い命たちを人生かけて守っていきたいと心から思い...
Voice Actors Kaito Ishikawa & Maaya Uchida Announce Marriage
Gate co-stars spread happy news in a joint message to their fans & colleagues
― Voice actors Kaito Ishikawa and Maaya Uchida, who happened to play Gate's Takeo Kurata and Shino Kuribayashi, respectively, announced on Tuesday that they have married each other on their respective social media accounts. The two voice actors released a joint statement thanking their supporters and colleagues. This is a ...
Kikuko Inoue Celebrates Her '17th' Birthday — in Turkey! Anime's Cosplay
Inoue: “17 isn't an age, it's a way of life”
― Voice actor Kikuko Inoue posted a photo celebrating her “17th” birthday on Thursday. Inoue stated, “17 isn't an age, it's a way of life” and noted she cosplayed as an Ikkokukan High School student from this year's anime series Turkey! Time to Strike. (While Inoue voiced Suguri from Turkey! Time to Strike, her character is not an Ikkokukan High School stu...
Shoko Nakagawa Illustrates Her Experience Being Pregnant
Shokotan: “It's all because of hormones”
― Multi-talent Shoko Nakagawa (popularly known as Shokotan) released an illustration comic detailing her pregnancy experience on Tuesday. Nakagawa stated, “Today, I'm going to talk about some surprising things that happened due to hormonal changes during pregnancy” and asks men to read the comic. In the comic, Nakagawa noted her constant use of the restroom, s...
Professional Wrestler Kenny Omega Gets Revenge on Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu
Only took 1 year for Omega to put Uematsu into a cobra twist
― Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu posted images of his "rematch" with All Elite Wrestling star and executive vice president Kenny Omega (Tyson Smith) on X (formerly Twitter) last Saturday. The composer states, "A revenge match with Kenny Omega after a year! The cobra twist really hurts when you lock it in for real…" Uematsu shared two ...
Fuuto Pi Director Praises Student's Cyclone Joker Unicorn Gundam Model
Model was on display at Kaijō Junior & Senior High School culture festival
― FUUTO PI director Yousuke Kabashima complimented the Kaijō Junior & Senior High School's model club for a Unicorn Gundam model painted as Kamen Rider W's Cyclone Joker on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday. Kabashima noted that his son was touring the school during its culture festival and excitedly told the model's ...
Voice Actors Kensho Ono, Kana Hanazawa Divorce
Joint statement: “Due to differences in our lifestyles, it became difficult for us to find time to spend together as a couple, and as we continued to drift apart, we decided to respect each other and go our separate ways”
― Voice actors Kensho Ono and Kana Hanazawa released a joint statement on Sunday to announce they have divorced. The two voice actors released the statement on their X (formerly Tw...
One-Punch Man Season 3 Director Shinpei Nagai Responds to Fan Concerns
Response comes amidst fans' worries over season 3's quality with relatively unknown director
― Shinpei Nagai released a statement on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday regarding his appointment as the One Punch Man season 3 director and concerns over the quality of the new season of the anime series. Nagai starts with a brief overview of his career and anime series he has worked on: "I've ...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Takaya Hashi's Passing, Part II
Fans join creators in offering their condolences
― August 27 was a sad day for anime fans around the world with the news of prolific voice actor Takaya Hashi's passing. The works featuring his characters are beloved around the world, and fans have taken to social media to express their tributes: Fire Force TVアニメ『炎炎ノ消防隊』シリーズにて、グスタフ本田を演じていただいた土師孝也さんがご逝去されました。謹んでお悔やみ申し上げますとともに、ご冥福を心よりお祈り申し上げます。— TVアニメ『...
Lookism, Viral Hit Creator Taejun Pak Confirms Divorce
Pak denies rumors of lawsuit over property division
― Taejun Pak, the webtoon creator best known for Lookism, has confirmed that he divorced his former spouse, Soo-jung Choi, while firmly denying rumors of a property division lawsuit. In an interview with Korean entertainment media outlet OSEN published on Friday, Pak explained, “It is true that we divorced. Discussions began early last year, and th...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Takaya Hashi's Passing, Part I (Updated)
Creators, artists, & fans came together for their farewells
― The anime world lost a renowned voice actor with the announcement of Takaya Hashi's passing on August 27. He is best known for his roles as Toki from the Fist of the North Star franchise, Gerry Strydum from the Baki Hanma series, Kyohei Mizoguchi from the Fafner franchise, Gustav Honda from Fire Force, and Duke Inuarashi from One Piece. H...
VTuber Ironmouse Makes Rolling Stone's Top 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025
Announcement comes weeks after VTuber publicly announced departure from VShojo
― VTuber Ironmouse revealed on Wednesday on X (formerly Twitter) that she has made Rolling Stone magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025. Ironmouse said, "Thank you so much @RollingStone for including me on the 25 most influential creators of 2025 list. I still can't believe [I'm] on the list!" Ironmous's inclu...
Cat's Eye Creator Tsukasa Hōjō Releases Statement Before New Anime's Release
Tsukasa Hojo: "Since it was my first serialized work and I was feeling my way through it, it feels a bit embarrassing now."
― Cat's Eye creator Tsukasa Hojo released a statement on Tuesday prior to the new anime adaptation's release. Hojo stated he was grateful to the fans of his series, and it was thanks to them that Cat's Eye was receiving a new anime series. Hojo's full statement reads:
"We are on...
VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi Makes Cover of Forbes Japan 30 Under 30
3D animator Nashi and animator Kerorira also made Forbes Japan's 30 Under 30 list
― VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi revealed on Monday that she has made the cover of this year's October issue of Forbes Japan for the magazine's "30 Under 30" edition. ANN Japan based staff confirmed the magazine cover. The magazine also features an interview with the VTuber highlighting her career and what led her to become a...
Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Tomo Sakurai's Death
Creators, artists, fans came together for their farewells
― The anime world lost a renowned voice actor and singer with the announcement of Tomo Sakurai's death on August 13. She was known for her roles as Mylene Flare Jenius from the Macross franchise, Misao Makimachi from Rurouni Kenshin, Shayla-Shayla from El Hazard The Magnificent World, Meimi Haneoka from Saint Tail, and Hinowa from Gintama. She...
Entertainer Shoko Nakagawa Is Expecting Twins
Multi-talent had announced her pregnancy on her birthday May 5
― Japanese multi-talent Shoko Nakagawa (popularly known as "Shokotan") announced on Saturday that she is expecting twin boys. Nakagawa made the announcement in an X (formerly Twitter) post fetauring an exclusive interview she had with Japanese fashion magazine Numéro Tokyo. In her interview, she spoke about her expected twins, fertility t...
Voice Actor Hina Kino Announces Birth of Son
Voice of Apocalypse Hotel's Tamako shared photo of her family holding each other's hands
― Voice actor Hina Kino announced the birth of her son on July 18. Kino included a photo of her family holding each other's hands and a short message to her colleagues and fans. I recently gave birth to a baby boy.
Both my son and I are in good health.
I would like to thank all my colleagues for adjusting my sche...
Kill la Kill Animator Apologizes After Supporting Nationalist Japanese Politician
Sushio endorsed politician Uryū Hirano in a now-deleted X/Twitter post
― Kill la Kill character designer and animator Toshio “Sushio” Ishizaki endorsed nationalist Japanese politician Uryū Hirano for her bid for Japan's upper legislative house in a now deleted X (formerly Twitter) post on July 5. “My current favorite is Uryū Hirano. Her name and way of life are just so cool,” Sushio posted. “I can't...
Voice Actor Yurika Kubo Announces Marriage
Voice of Classroom of the Elite's Kikyo marries someone outside entertainment life
― Voice actor Yurika Kubo (Classroom of the Elite's Kikyo Kushida) announced on Tuesday she had gotten married. She thanked her supporters and noted her husband is a non-celebrity. To everyone who supports me and everyone who cares about me,
At a time when the summer sky is shining brightly, I apologize for raising a ...
Voice Actors Shizuka Ishigami, Kohei Yanagi Reveal Marriage, Pregnancy
Voices of Nukitashi's Nanase, Junnosuke post joint messages
― Voice actors Shizuka Ishigami and Kohei Yanagi (who happen to co-star in Nukitashi the Animation as Nanase Katagiri and Junnosuke Tachibana, respectively) announced they had married and are expecting their first child on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts on Monday. Ishigami stated, “[Kohei] is a very caring person who always ...
Experience Live Boxing Action at Hajime no Ippo's 1st 'Dynamite Glove' Event on November 18
7 live boxing matches to take place at manga's real-life boxing venue Korakuen Hall in Tokyo with appearance by Joji Morikawa
― You have read the manga, watched the anime, and this year, fans can get a chance to experience the world of Joji Morikawa's Hajime no Ippo manga through a live boxing event titled "Dynamite Glove 2025," on November 18 at Tokyo's Korakuen Hall — the real-life venue where many...
Cowboy Bebop Director Shinichiro Watanabe Names 100 All Time Best Movies
The #1 spot goes to a martial arts classic
― Anime director Shinichiro Watanabe released a new book, Watanabe Shinichiro no Sekai Cowboy Bebop Kara Lazarus Made (Shinichiro Watanabe's World: From Cowboy Bebop to Lazarus), to chronicle his work on several anime titles on Thursday. Included in the final pages is a list of Watanabe's top 100 movies. Bruce Lee's 1973 classic Enter the Dragon takes the to...
Konami Makes Yu-Gi-Oh! Card of Shohei Ohtani's Dog
Will his dog Decoy be the key to Ohtani's Yu-Gi-Oh! deck?
― Los Angeles Dodgers star hitter and pitcher Shohei Ohtani revealed on Tuesday that he received a one-of-a-kind Yu-Gi-Oh! game card from Konami. In a video on Instagram, Ohtani opened a box from Konami. Inside was a portrait of his pet dog Decoy, a Yu-Gi-Oh! card of Decoy, and the caption, "First pitch delivered August 28, 2024." Ohtani inclu...
Voice Actor Megumi Hayashibara Sparks Controversy With Recent Blog Post
Hayashibara: “Japan's taxes should go 'first' to those who pay them (including foreigners living in Japan who pay taxes, of course)”
― Japanese news outlet Jcast News reported on Monday that voice actor Megumi Hayashibara came under fire for a June 8 blog post. The report said that Hayashibara initially wrote “I had a fun trip to our neighboring country, Korea,” “There were some things Korean and Jap...
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 ...
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