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GANG PARADE Disbands Tonight After Farewell Live, Streamed on Niconico; Blu-ray Set for 2027

Idol group GANG PARADE holds its final concert at Zepp Haneda tonight, livestreamed on Niconico, with a two-disc Blu-ray of the show set for March 2027.
2026.10.28
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Novelist Ryu Murakami Dies at 74, Months After Leaving Long-Running TV Show

Acclaimed Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami has died at 74, seven months after stepping down as host of TV Tokyo's Cambrian Palace.
2026.10.28
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Takasu Clinic Boss Vows ‘Criminal Complaint’ Against YouTuber Daisuke Hori in Escalating Online Feud

Cosmetic surgeon Katsuya Takasu says a criminal complaint is ready against YouTuber Daisuke Hori after the two traded insults online over a canceled fight challenge involving Takasu's son.
2026.10.28
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Manga Legend Tetsuya Chiba Dies at 87; George Morikawa Shares Emotional Tribute

Ashita no Joe creator Tetsuya Chiba has died at 87. Hajime no Ippo's George Morikawa shared a moving tribute revealing the manga's hidden origin story.
2026.10.27
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Ex-KAT-TUN Member Sho Tanaka Opens Up About Debt and Overwork Behind His Drug Use

Former KAT-TUN member Sho Tanaka reveals how crushing debt and 20-hour workdays pushed him toward drugs, in a candid new YouTube interview.
2026.10.27
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Tetsuya Chiba, Creator of ‘Ashita no Joe,’ Dies at 87

Manga legend Tetsuya Chiba, creator of boxing classic Ashita no Joe and Japan's first manga artist to receive the Order of Culture, has died at 87.
2026.10.26
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Bleach Anime Wraps Up 22-Year Broadcast History With Series Finale

Bleach's anime adaptation ended its 22-year run on TV Tokyo with a finale episode and a special ending movie for fans.
2026.10.26
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s ‘Cinderella’ MV Draws Backlash Over Hostess Storyline, AI Visuals

Mrs. GREEN APPLE's new 'Cinderella' music video is facing backlash on X over its hostess-club storyline and visuals resembling Disney characters.
2026.10.25
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Former AKB48 General Director Yui Yokoyama Announces Birth of First Child

Yui Yokoyama, former AKB48 member and ex-general director, and husband Shota Ushirogami of vocal group Junretsu have welcomed their first daughter.
2026.10.25
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The ‘Death Game’ Panel Everyone Memes Is Actually From a Vampire Rom-Com — Free to Read for 72 Hours

A dramatic panel meme fans assumed was from a battle-royale manga is revealed to be from a vampire rom-com, now free for 72 hours.
2026.10.25
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