Celebrity Veteran Voice Actor Naoki Bando Dies at 69, Known for Robonyan in Yo-kai Watch
Japanese voice actor Naoki Bando, best known as Robonyan in Yo-kai Watch, has died at 69 while receiving medical treatment, his agency announced.
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YouTube Komeo Closes Restaurant After Food Poisoning, but Crab Ramen Shop Stays Open
YouTuber Komeo is closing his restaurant after a food poisoning case, but his separate crab ramen shop remains open, sparking online criticism.
Streamer Streamer Ainosuke Hit With Indefinite Niconico Ban Over Masakado Tsuka Stunt
Streamer Ainosuke has been banned indefinitely from Niconico, the latest fallout from his viral stunt at Tokyo's sacred Masakado Tsuka monument.
Celebrity timelesz’s Seven Members Apologize After Shuto Inomata Dropped Over Assault Arrest
timelesz held a press conference after agency STARTO ENTERTAINMENT cut ties with former member Shuto Inomata following his arrest on assault charges.
YouTube YouTuber Vanbi Arrested Over Alleged Groping at Roppongi Club
Tatsuki Shirai, the YouTuber known as Vanbi, was arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of touching a woman at a Roppongi club while intoxicated.
Celebrity Kana Nishino Leaves Longtime Agency Sony Music Artists After 18 Years
Singer Kana Nishino has ended her 18-year contract with Sony Music Artists and launched her own management company to continue her career independently.
Celebrity Tokyo Court Recognizes Voice Actor Kenjiro Tsuda’s ‘Voice Rights’ in Landmark AI Ruling
A Tokyo court ruled that voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda's voice is protected under publicity rights after AI-cloned narration videos appeared on TikTok, raising new questions for impressionists.
Celebrity Comedy Legend Shiro Ito, 89, Announces Retirement From Entertainment Next June
Veteran Japanese comedian and actor Shiro Ito will retire at 90 next June, ending a career of nearly 70 years, citing his declining physical condition.
Celebrity Timelesz Member Shuto Inomata Dropped by Agency Over Assault Arrest
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has terminated its contract with timelesz member Shuto Inomata, days after his release from police custody over an assault case.
Celebrity Japanese Idol Group WEST. Disbands After 12 Years, Seven Members Share Farewell Messages
Idol group WEST. officially disbanded on September 30, with all seven members posting personal blog messages thanking fans after 12.5 years together.