Social Media Chiikawa Movie Box Office Tops $167B Yen, Passes THE FIRST SLAM DUNK
The Chiikawa movie's box office hit 16.7 billion yen in 65 days, overtaking THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and eyeing Harry Potter and Princess Mononoke next.
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Celebrity Former AKB48 Idol Maria Abe Announces Marriage and First Pregnancy
Model and former AKB48 member Maria Abe revealed on Instagram that she has married and is expecting her first child.
Celebrity Timelesz Member Shuto Inomata Released From Custody After Assault Arrest
Timelesz's Shuto Inomata was released on Sept. 25 following his Sept. 19 arrest on suspicion of assault, as police continue a voluntary investigation.
Celebrity Voice Actress Sumire Uesaka Files Police Report Over Threatening Emails
Sumire Uesaka's agency VOICE KIT says she received threats of harm by email, forcing event withdrawals, and has now filed a formal police report.
Celebrity Airi Miyagawa to End Her Artist Career This December
Airi Miyagawa, known for Detective Conan theme songs and her ties to musician Miyakawa-kun, will end her music career after a final live show on December 19.
YouTube Japanese YouTuber Faces Backlash in Taiwan After Spitting Out Night Market Food
A Japanese YouTuber known for Taiwan food reviews is under fire after footage showed him spitting out night market food and saying he 'hates Taiwan.'
Celebrity WEST. to End Group Activities on September 30, Five Members Remain at STARTO
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT confirms WEST. will stop group activities September 30, weeks after two members announced their departure. Five members stay with the agency solo.
Celebrity the GazettE Vocalist RUKI Hospitalized After Being Rushed to Hospital
the GazettE frontman RUKI was rushed to hospital on September 23 with impaired consciousness and remains hospitalized for observation and recovery.
Celebrity Ryo Nishikido Joins NHK Morning Drama Blossom as Mysterious Painter
Ryo Nishikido returns to an NHK morning drama for the first time in 23 years, playing a painter based on real artist Seiji Togo in Blossom.
YouTube Hololive Unveils Teaser Visual and Official Site for New TV Anime ‘Odekake Hololive’
Hololive Production announced a new TV anime, 'Odekake Hololive,' as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, revealing a teaser and director lineup.