Japanese singer Jiro Kanmuri has died of heart failure at the age of 79 after undergoing long-term treatment due to poor health.

Acclaimed Japanese enka singer Aki Yashiro, known for hits like "Funauta," has passed away at the age of 73.

Pocket Pair has announced the release of their latest open-world survival craft game, "Palworld." Along with the release date announcement, a new trailer has been unveiled.

Toei Animation has announced that it will hold a limited four-day revival screening of "Pretty Cure All Stars F" from February 1st, which is known as Pretty Cure Day. You can find "Pretty Cure" on Amazon or search for "Pretty Cure" on Rakuten. (Dengeki)

The popular Nintendo Switch game "Pokémon Scarlet & Violet" is set to feature a special event where players can battle the "Mightiest Blaziken" in 7★ Tera Raid Battles starting from January 12th. (Dengeki)

Yumi Ito (formerly known as ICONIQ) Announces First Pregnancy.

Check out Goro's Scream Room, a new show where viewers can delight in watching Goro struggle through horror games and punishingly difficult "death games." Is this a curse or perhaps a punishment?

The anime series Oshi No Ko was undeniably one of the biggest hits of 2023. The show won critical acclaim for its dark themes and insight into the Japanese entertainment industry. Its theme song, Idol by musical duo Yoasobi, was also highly successful – becoming the first Japanese song to top the Billboard Global chart. (CNA)

NCT 127 Kicks Off Their Second Dome Tour in Nagoya

Model Ralumu Fujikawa creates post to apologize, revealing she lied about her cosmetic surgery and shares before-and-after photos.

TWICE's Momo ecstatic after receiving a gift from LE SSERAFIM's Sakura.

Renowned musician of rock band X JAPAN has been chosen to compose the official global theme song for the popular Sanrio character Hello Kitty, in celebration of its 50th anniversary in 2024.

Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki has won his first Golden Globe Award at the age of 82 for The Boy and the Heron. (BBC)

The creator of the Japanese football manga "Captain Tsubasa" will finish the series in April, ending a 43-year run in which it captivated children and even professional footballers around the world, including Spanish star Andres Iniesta. (Kyodo)

New Anime "My Instand Death Abililty Is So Overpowered" premieres on January 4th.  (Dengeki)

MV for theme song "BLOODY ESCAPE: Hell's Chase" is released! (Dengeki)

A battle movie has been released to coincide with the launch of Volume 25 of the popular manga series "Jujutsu Kaisen." (Dengeki)

Cover Corporation announces a collaboration with their female VTuber "Laplus Darkness" from the group "Hololive."  (Dengeki)

The third season of the TV anime "The Duke of Death and His Maid" is set to air in April. Along with the announcement, a teaser visual has been released.

In the latest installment of Model Press's video project "Moving Cover of the Month," the January edition features the top predicted breakout stars of 2024. Actress Namae Airu and actor Hagiwara Rihito, who both clinched the first place in their respective categories for the "2024 Hit Forecast," grace the cover.

LUNA SEA concluded their live tour, "LUNA SEA DUAL ARENA TOUR 2023," with a final performance at Osaka Castle Hall on December 31st.

LISA of the globally popular K-pop group BLACKPINK updated her Instagram on the 1st, sharing photos of herself in a swimsuit, which has since garnered a lot of attention.

Welcoming January with titles like Delicious in Dungeon, maboroshi, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse! (Netflix Anime)

The Netflix Series "Pokémon Concierge" is an all-new stop-motion animation set in the Pokémon world. Get a behind-the-scenes look at a Pokémon resort on a tropical island, where protagonist Haru works as a concierge alongside fellow human characters like Alisa and Tyler, and where the Pokémon guests enjoy their leisure activities to the fullest! (Netflix Anime)

The Simpsons is one of the most beloved animated properties worldwide, with 36 dubs and translations of the longest-running American animated series airing internationally. (cracked.com)