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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 18

Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns Tops ¥25.7B ($171M), Ranks 4th All-Time in Japan.

In Japan, it has surpassed Frozen and continues to gain momentum, on track to exceed Demon Slayer: Mugen Train in both box office revenue and audience numbers.

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Box Office and Admissions Comparison: Demon Slayer Films

Japan’s All-Time Box Office from Kogyo Tsushinsha

Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 6

80 Years After War: How Japanese Animation Depicts the Unforgettable

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80 Years After War: How Japanese Animation Depicts the Unforgettable

This year marks 80 years since Japan's defeat in World War II.

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 6

Suikoden's first major exhibition opens Dec 6 in Tokyo!
Life-size statues, weapons, rare materials & more to celebrate 30 years.
#Suikoden #幻想水滸伝

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 6

Medalist x Grand Prix Series / Final 2025 collab announced!
Special event with cast & skaters at SUMMER FES on Aug 14.
#Medalist

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 6

Barefoot Gen Is Still Angry, a documentary on the manga’s legacy, hits theaters this November. BS12’s first film production brings Gen’s message to the big screen.
#BarefootGen

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 5

Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 42 Story and Preview Images Released: Ruka stirs chaos on Kazuya’s family trip to Hawaiians!
#RentaGirlFriend #Kanokari

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 5

Tomica and Initial D team up for detailed mini cars and sets!
December release includes AE86, Tofu Shop & more.
Preorders open now.
#Tomica #InitialD #AE86 #頭文字D

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Tomica x Initial D Collab Brings Iconic Cars in Dec Release

Tomica and Initial D team up for four detailed die-cast products, including AE86 Trueno and Fujiwara Tofu Shop sets, releasing in December. Preorders start August 5 via Takara Tomy Mall.

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 5

SEGA × Timberland collab launches Aug 9!
Sonic yellow boots (¥38,500) limited to 30 pairs
Exclusive T-shirts at Shibuya PARCO
#SEGA #Timberland #SonicTheHedgehog

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 5

Vampire Knight: Memories ends after 9 years!
Final vol. releases Dec 5 with voice edition.
Art exhibition to be held Nov 21–Dec 7.
#VampireKnight #VampireKnightMemories

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 5

"Mother, I might die tomorrow."
A star brings life to war anime Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise, conveying its tragedy.
#ペリリュー #Peleliu

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"Mother, I might die tomorrow." A star brings life to war anime Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise, conveying its tragedy

Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise, based on Kazuyoshi Takeda’s manga, will be released on December 5. Rihito Itagaki and Tomoya Nakamura voice the lead characters Tamaru and Yoshiki.

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 4

Medalist and Tears of a Withered Flower top LINE Manga's 2025 First Half Rankings!
Discover the most-read titles from Jan–Jun.
#Medalist #TearsOfAWitheredFlower #Manga

Full Results👉
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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 4

Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns enters Japan’s all-time top 10!
¥17.6B ($119.98M) in 17 days with 12.5M viewers.
Now ahead of Mugen Train’s pace.
#DemonSlayer

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 1

🔥See what's hot in Japan this week!🔥
Japan Weekly #Manga Sales Ranking
(Aug 4, 2025 via Oricon)

🥇1st: #MyDressUpDarling vol.15
🥈2nd: #SpaceBrothers vol.45
🥉3rd: #Kingdom vol.76

🔗Full Top 10:
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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Aug 1

Gamera turns 60 in 2025!
Three classic Showa-era films will be digitally restored in 4K, supervised by Shinji Higuchi & Shunichi Ogura.
#Gamera

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 31

GGGP × RAGE tournament announced!
Nov 2–3 at Bellesalle Akihabara featuring Gundam Extreme Vs. 2 Over Boost.
Prize pool of ¥10M planned for 2026!
#GGGP #RAGE #GundamWing

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Key visual for GUNDAM GAME GRAND PRIX × RAGE featuring Wing Gundam

Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 31

Keihan Railway × Sound! Euphonium 2025 visual revealed!
Starting Oct 1, the collab features an everyday outing on Uji Line.
Details to come in September.
#Euphonium #Keihan

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Sound! Euphonium 2025 Collaboration Visual Unveiled

The main visual for Keihan Railway × Sound! Euphonium 2025 was revealed on July 31. The collaboration will begin on October 1, featuring a daily outing theme along the Uji Line.

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 31

Pretty Cure goes virtual!
Hello! Pretty Cure Call app launches this fall with voices from You and Idol Pretty Cure♪.
Try morning calls, mini-games & more!
#PrettyCure #プリキュア

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Pretty Cure Virtual Call App Hello! Pretty Cure Call Launches This Fall

Toei Animation and MediaActive will release Hello! Pretty Cure Call, the first app offering virtual calls with Pretty Cure characters, this fall. Based on You and Idol Pretty Cure♪, preregistration is

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 31

◤Episode 18 Story Preview◢
#TOBEHEROX Episode 18 Story & Preview Stills Released: What will become of Little & Big Johnny!?

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TO BE HERO X Episode 18 Story & Preview Stills Released

TO BE HERO X Episode 18 Story & Preview Stills Released: What will become of Little & Big Johnny!?

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 31

“Golden” from KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters hits No.1 on Oricon’s Rapid Growth chart with a 67.9% streaming boost.
Jungkook & Yujin highlighted the song in July.
#Golden

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 30

LE SSERAFIM shares stories with My Melody & Kuromi! Their song “Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino)” shines as the Netflix series hits global TOP10.
#LESSERAFIM #MyMelody #Kuromi

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LE SSERAFIM Talks Bonds with My Melody & Kuromi

LE SSERAFIM discussed group dynamics and their song “Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino)” for Netflix’s My Melody & Kuromi series, sharing stories with My Melody and Kuromi goods.

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 30

A tsunami warning has been issued in Japan. If you are in Japan, do not go near the sea under any circumstances!

日本已发布海啸警报。在日本的朋友请务必不要靠近海边！

일본에 쓰나미 경보가 발령되었습니다. 일본에 계신 분들은 절대 바다에 가까이 가지 마세요!

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 29

Can Akaza become the new “¥50B man”? Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc hits ¥12.8B in 10 days, echoing Rengoku’s “¥40B man” trend.
#DemonSlayer #鬼滅の刃

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Demon Slayer Fans Push Akaza as “¥50B Man” Trend

Fans of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc: Part 1 Akaza Returns are driving the “¥50B man” trend for Akaza, following the earlier “¥40B man” campaign for Rengoku during Mugen Train.

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 25

🔥See what's hot in Japan this week!🔥
Japan Weekly #Manga Sales Ranking
(July 28, 2025 via Oricon)

🥇1st: #Kingdom vol.76
🥈2nd: #ONEPIECE vol.112
🥉3rd: #JOJOLands vol.6

🔗Full Top 10:
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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 24

Netflix’s My Melody & Kuromi starts streaming July 24, 4 PM! Director Tomoki Misato and Sanrio’s Shuhei Yamada discuss the making of this 12-episode stop-motion series.
#MyMelody #Kuromi #Sanrio #Netflix

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Japan Anime News (JAN) @japananimenews.bsky.social · Jul 22

Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns earns ¥7.31B ($49.7M) in 4 days, surpassing Mugen Train’s opening record! #DemonSlayer #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle #鬼滅の刃

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Demon Slayer Film Hits ¥7.31B ($49.7M) in 4 Days

The film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Part 1 Akaza Returns grossed ¥7.31 billion ($49.7M) in four days, surpassing the Mugen Train opening record.

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