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Star Detective Precure Film Trailers Feature Crossover Cast
Two new trailers for the upcoming Star Detective Precure movie reveal a crossover with the You and Idol Precure and Wonderful Precure teams.
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KADOKAWA Merges Five Studios into Studio One Base in 2026
KADOKAWA will consolidate five anime subsidiaries into the new Studio One Base in November 2026. The move aims to strengthen production and improve working conditions for creators.
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Japan Weekend Madrid 2026 Confirms Full Japanese Guest List
The Spain-based convention Japan Weekend has finalized its Japanese guest list for its September 2026 Madrid event.
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Chiikawa Film Tops 2026 Japan Box Office with 13.9 Billion Yen
The first Chiikawa anime film has earned 13.9 billion yen, making it Japan's highest-grossing film of 2026 so far.
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Saka Mikami Appears at Kodansha House NYC in October
Kodansha USA will host 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity' creator Saka Mikami for a Q&A and signings at its New York pop-up event in October.
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GKIDS Addresses The Last Blossom Subtitle Error
GKIDS apologized for a subtitle timing glitch during screenings of The Last Blossom film, which caused cancellations.
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Blue Lock Film Tops 1 Billion Yen
The live-action Blue Lock movie has earned over 1 billion yen at the Japanese box office. A promotional campaign has re-released rare tribute art from comic creators like Hajime Isayama and Hiro Mashima.