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Ado Donates ¥40 Million to Support Kumamoto Earthquake Victims

Singer Ado has donated 40 million yen through Kumamoto Prefecture's official relief fund to help those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake.
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Umeda Cypher, Ahead of 2027 Hiatus, Drop Survival-Themed Rap Anthem “Seibutsu Manaa”

Umeda Cypher, set to go on hiatus in 2027, release new track "Seibutsu Manaa" on August 13, a survival-themed song where each member battles to prove their solo rap skills.
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Kizuna AI Delivers MVP-Level Performance in Chaotic ‘Niconico Roujinkai RUST’ Event

Pioneering VTuber Kizuna AI stunned fans with an MVP-level run in the notoriously rough 'Niconico Roujinkai RUST' survival game event, reducing some fellow streamers to tears.
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Takuya Kimura Drops Music Video for New Single ‘In the Light’

Takuya Kimura premiered the music video for 'In the Light,' a track from his new album Checkpoint, which topped Japan's J-POP request chart.
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Hezumaryu Says Mother Prompted Child to Ask Him to Buy Snacks in Nara

YouTuber Hezumaryu describes an awkward Nara convenience store encounter where a mother appeared to coach her child into asking him to buy a toy-snack.
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Ayanan Gets Emotional Discussing Tokai Onair Wives’ Party She Wasn’t Part Of

YouTuber Ayanan opened up on Hikaru's channel about feeling "a little envious" of a Tokai Onair wives' gathering, despite her 2024 divorce from member Shibayu.
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YouTuber-Entrepreneur Kurassi Shacho Marries Former NGT48 Idol Chikana Ando

Popular YouTuber Kurassi Shacho has married actress and former NGT48 idol Chikana Ando, announcing the news on Instagram and YouTube.
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Hikakin Welcomes Second Child, Shares Gender Reveal to Birth in New Video

Japanese YouTube star Hikakin announced the birth of his second child in a new video, documenting everything from the gender reveal to the delivery room.
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Intruder Storms Golden Bomber’s Stage at LuckyFes, Band Members Step In as Security Stays Away

An unidentified person got onto the stage during Golden Bomber's LuckyFes set, and it was frontman Sho who calmly walked them off — while security was reportedly nowhere in sight.
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XG Delivers 16-Song Live-Band Set as Second Headliner at Head in the Clouds LA

XG played a 16-song set backed by a full live band as second headliner at 88rising's Head in the Clouds: LA festival at the Rose Bowl on August 8.