Vivi Nefertari (or Nefeltari) from ONE PIECE celebrates her birthday on February 2, and the official accounts shared a beautiful 2025 illustration to commemorate it. The character is bound to play a crucial role in the endgame, and it’s only a matter of time before we see more of her. …
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Dr. Stone Artist Boichi Begins New Manga Series The Marshal King on February 7
The Dr. STONE manga artist, Boichi, is starting a new manga in Shonen Jump+ this week. It will be released simultaneously in Japan and internationally via Jump+ and the MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA app starting on February 7. The title of the manga is The Marshal King, and the teaser …
Kenta Miyake Joins Solo Leveling Cast as Kargalgan
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From the Shadow- announced that voice actor Kenta Miyake joined the cast as Kargalgan. The popular voice actor appeared in today’s episode as the leader of the high orcs. Kenta Miyake’s most notable roles include All Might in My Hero Academia, Avdol in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, …
Jinwoo Quietly Dominates High Orcs in New Solo Leveling Season 2 Pick Up Battle Video
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise From the Shadow- revealed a new pick up battle video featuring Jinwoo and the hunters facing high orcs after Episode 5 (Episode 17 overall) finished airing in Japan. It has revealed pick up battles after every episode so far, with the previous one featuring Cha Hae-in and Choi …
Tensura Author Plans to End Series This Year, Comments on Not Being to Allowed Finish Latest Volume
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensura) author Fuse commented in the afterword of the latest light novel volume on not being allowed to finish the latest volume and said he plans to end the story this year. Volume 22 of the light novel released on January 30, with the …
Japanese Band The Pillows Disbands After 35 Years
Japanese band The Pillows (stylized as the pillows) officially disbanded after over 35 years following their show on January 31, 2025. They made the announcement on their official X account, thanking fans for the support and explaining how the members will continue their individual activities. You can read the statement …
Hajime Umemiya from Wind Breaker Celebrates Birthday With Special 2025 Illustrations
Hajime Umemiya from WIND BREAKER celebrates his birthday on February 1, and the official X account has shared a special 2025 illustration to commemorate it. It features Hajime with a bunch of snacks and ballons, and you can check it out below. WIND BREAKER – Hajime Umemiya 2025 Birthday Illustration …
Genso Manège Otome Game Is Now Out On Steam And Nintendo Switch
PQube announced that the visual novel otome game by MAGES./LOVE&ART, Genso Manège, is now out on Steam and Nintendo Switch worldwide. Nintendo Switch physical editions are also available for purchase and can be bought in select stores and websites depending on region. To find the nearest retailer, go to the …
Tokyo Ghoul 10th Anniversary Grand Finale Event to Feature Main Voice Cast and Theme Song Artists
Tokyo Ghoul is about to close its 10th anniversary celebrations, with the main voice cast and theme songs’ artists set to appear in the grand finale event. The official key visual for Tokyo Ghoul FES. -PLAY BACK- has been revealed, with the event set to take place on June 8, 2025, at Tachikawa …
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash Author Begins New Light Novel Series
Ao Jumonji, the creator of the Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash light novel, has begun a new series. The new novel is titled Sengoku Nehan, and it features illustrations by Mikio Masuda (artist for Dual Masters, Vanguard). It is serialized under BookBase’s Dangan Bunko imprint, with Otaku Pengin (@NovelPengin) as …