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Ryosuke Yamada Opens Agency’s First-Ever Solo Dome Tour at Tokyo Dome

Hey! Say! JUMP's Ryosuke Yamada kicked off his solo dome tour at Tokyo Dome, calling it the peak of his life so far but 'just a stepping stone' in his career.
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Makoto Shinkai’s Surprise Praise for Gritty Anime ‘Yanineko’ Sparks Online Buzz

Director Makoto Shinkai praised smoke-filled anime 'Yanineko' on X, surprising fans who contrasted it with his own polished, luminous films.
2026.07.25
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Illustrator Ilya Kuvshinov Says Anime Welcome to the N.H.K. Sparked His Career at 17

Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 character designer Ilya Kuvshinov shared how a teenage indie game, inspired by anime, led to a magazine feature and manga series.
2026.07.25
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE Wraps 390,000-Capacity Stadium Tour on 12th Anniversary of Live Series

Mrs. GREEN APPLE closed its stadium tour at Tokyo's National Stadium on July 5, drawing 390,000 fans across six shows and 570,000 including simulcasts.
2026.07.25
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SixTONES Announce Double A-Side Single ‘Dance Forever / My Only’ for September

SixTONES will release double A-side single 'Dance Forever / My Only' on September 9, with 'My Only' serving as the theme song for Hokuto Matsumura's new drama.
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Akira Toriyama, Go Nagai Inducted Into Eisner Awards Hall of Fame

Manga legends Akira Toriyama and Go Nagai were inducted into the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame at a San Diego ceremony, honoring their lasting impact on comics.
2026.07.25
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Go Nagai and the Late Akira Toriyama Inducted Into Eisner Award Hall of Fame

Manga legends Go Nagai and the late Akira Toriyama have been inducted into the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame, comics' top honor, at a San Diego ceremony.
2026.07.25
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T.M.Revolution Fans Joke That Alternating ‘HOT LIMIT’ and ‘WHITE BREATH’ Feels Like a Sauna

A viral X post about Takanori Nishikawa's songs 'HOT LIMIT' and 'WHITE BREATH' has fans joking they're doing hot-cold sauna therapy.
2026.07.25
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Former AKB48 Idol Natsumi Hirashima Announces Marriage, Shares Wedding Dress Photos

Former AKB48 member Natsumi Hirashima, 34, announced her marriage to a non-celebrity man, sharing wedding dress photos that left fans stunned by her transformation.
2026.07.24
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Fans Praise Mitsuhiro Oikawa’s Concert Survey for Letting Attendees Fudge Their Age

A viral post shows Mitsuhiro Oikawa's concert questionnaire lets fans list a 'self-declared' age, sparking praise online for the singer's thoughtful touch.
2026.07.24
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