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KADOKAWA BOOKS has released "The Reincarnated Young Lady and the Infamous Viscount". Grace, the head of a viscount family who had given up on marriage to focus on restoring her territory, receives a marriage proposal from a count who is the talk of the town!? A contract marriage for the development of the frontier... right?

From DRE Novels, the second volume of "The Villainess Goes on a Trip in Her Camper Van - Enjoying a Self-Imposed Exile with Her Beloved Cat" will be released on February 9th. We bring you the charm of this work through an email interview with the author, Puni-chan.

On February 11th (Sunday) at 9:30 AM, the highly anticipated episode 1093 of the anime "One Piece," titled "Winner Takes All! Law VS Blackbeard!" will air.

New scene cuts from the upcoming animated film "Haikyuu!! The Movie: Battle of the Garbage Dump," based on the original work by Haruichi Furudate, have been released to the public. The film, which is set to premiere on February 16th, features exhilarating moments from the popular volleyball series.

Yukihiro Risa graces the cover of 'FRIDAY' magazine's February 23rd issue, released on the 9th, with a voluminous feature including a cover, lead gravure, and making-of DVD.

Actress Shuri stars in the NHK morning drama series "Boogie Woogie," which airs its 91st episode on the 9th. The series, broadcast on NHK General TV from Monday to Saturday at 8 a.m., features Shuri as the heroine. The 109th NHK Asadora, "Boogie Woogie," is inspired by the life of post-war superstar Shizuko Kasagi. Singing and dancing with a bright smile and a straightforward heart, the heroine Suzuko, played by Shuri, rushes down the path of a singer, delivering energy and cheer throughout Japan.

The Taiheiyo Shiranui Orchestra is set to release their first-ever greatest hits album, "Rock de Naoshi Best," in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The band, self-proclaimed as "Japan's number one rock band," disbanded in 2015 but reunited in 2018.

In the late-night broadcast of "Witness Variety Anta Watchman!" on TV Asahi on Tuesday, comedian Natsuko Yokozawa, who is also a mother of three, appeared and shared a touching episode from a location shoot she experienced while pregnant, which has garnered a significant response.

The official trailer for the documentary film "Volunteering for Fools," which delves into the punk band The Swanky's, has been released. The film features extensive interviews with The Swanky's members—vocalist WATCH, bassist TV, guitarist LOODS, and drummer BEER—unraveling the history of their encounters, the truth behind their renaming to GAI, and more, alongside precious footage from the time.

Shino Kawahara's new series "Our Polyrythm" debuts in the March issue of Monthly Princess, released Tuesday, February 6th, by Akita Shoten. As the vocalist of a band, Natsuoki has been passionate about music and enjoys being part of a band. However, he has led a life where finding the right members to stick with has always been a challenge.

Despite snowfall in central Tokyo, Ryuya Ueda of KAT-TUN held the final day of his solo concert "MOUSE PEACE 2024 ~Galyu Tensei~" on Tuesday at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo, with both afternoon and evening performances. However, just before the curtain rose for the afternoon performance on Tuesday, a temporary power outage delayed the start of the show, sending the crowd wild.

Picture book author Chisako, played by An, reluctantly returns to the countryside to care for her estranged father, Takuzo (Eiji Okuda), who has been diagnosed with dementia. While struggling with the day-to-day challenges of living with a father who feels like a stranger, Chisako comes across a boy (Shoma Nakatsu) who has lost his memory due to an accident.

Actor Yuichi Nakamura's self-produced film "YOKOHAMA" is set to be released on April 19. Along with the announcement, the poster visual and trailer have been unveiled. The poster visual of "YOKOHAMA" can be viewed in a larger size (all 22 items). The movie "YOKOHAMA," which features Nakamura, known for his role in "Kamen Rider Den-O," is set in his hometown of Yokohama and unfolds three episodes centered around Minato Mirai, dubbed "the city where something happens."

Miyabi Miyakawa, the Grand Prix winner of 'Miss FLASH 2024,' appears in the February 6th issue of 'Weekly FLASH,' showcasing her stunning figure in a swimsuit.

Shiina, a member of the musical group Wednesday Campanella, will release her first book, "POEM," on March 15. This photo essay captures heavy and vivid memories that Shiina has never spoken of before. She writes candidly about why she cherishes "love" and the reason behind the piercing in her mouth, sharing fragments of her life that connect to her present self.

The world of online gambling is continuously changing, with new technology developing to improve the gaming experience. New Zealand online casinos are at the forefront of this technological revolution, adopting cutting-edge innovations to provide immersive, engaging, and tailored experiences to its players.

A new series of the mega-hit work that sold over 46 million copies, "The Silent Don: Another Final Chapter," depicting the world 10 years after "The Silent Don," will be released on February 15th.

The highly anticipated film "Path of Justice" has been announced to hit theaters on Saturday, April 27, 2024. With a substantial running time of 158 minutes, this Japanese production promises to deliver an impactful cinematic experience.

Multi-talented artist Hiroyuki Oizumi, known for his work as an actor, singer, and host, held his live "50th Birthday Celebration! Recital Tour Final" on February 2nd at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan. This marked Oizumi's first-ever performance at Budokan, thrilling the 13,000 attendees. "Budokan is indeed intimidating," he commented excitedly.

Makoto Ojiro, known for "Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia," has launched a new manga series titled "Hoshino-kun, Shitagatte!" in the February 5th issue of "Weekly Big Comic Spirits" 2024 No. 10, published by Shogakukan. The story begins with Hoshino, a member of the baseball club, encountering a crying girl while picking up baseballs. It is described as an "absolute obedience" romantic comedy between a "kind-hearted but slightly timid boy" and a "mysterious and elusive girl."

The musical "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" featuring the fifth generation members of Nogizaka46 as the main cast is set to be performed in Tokyo this April. This musical is based on Naoko Takeuchi's manga "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon," which was serialized in "Nakayoshi" magazine (Kodansha).

At the 66th Grammy Awards held on the 5th (Japan time) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, American singer Taylor Swift, who won one of the major categories, 'Album of the Year,' mentioned her upcoming world tour performance in Tokyo during her acceptance speech.

A special new installment of "Eyeshield 21," titled "Eyeshield 21 BRAIN×BRAVE," has been released for free on Jump+. This new one-shot celebrates the 21st anniversary of "Eyeshield 21," the popular manga series created by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Yusuke Murata. Fans of the series can now enjoy this festive one-shot at no cost on the Jump+ platform.

Tokyo Disneyland is set to host the second installment of its special event series, "Disney's Party Palooza," from April 9 (Tuesday) to June 30 (Sunday), titled "Donald's Quacky Duck City." The second phase of "Disney's Party Palooza" features Donald Duck as the star. The event series, themed around having fun and playing with friends, derives its name from the combination of "Pal," meaning friends, and "Palooza," signifying a lively party.

Yuichi Nakamaru of the pop group KAT-TUN appeared on the "Majissuka" segment of the Nippon Television network show "Shuichi," broadcast on the 4th (every Sunday morning from 7:30 am). He engaged in a special conversation with Gosho Aoyama, the creator of "Detective Conan." Aoyama revealed behind-the-scenes stories of "Detective Conan," a manga series that began serialization in Weekly Shonen Sunday in 1994 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024.

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