TOHO animation is bringing its biggest-ever booth to AnimeJapan 2026 on March 28-29, featuring around 30 titles including Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, Frieren Season 2, and The Apothecary Diaries. With star-studded voice actor stages, exclusive new merchandise, and free livestreaming for international fans, here's everything you need to know.
Tokyo rock trio Mrs. GREEN APPLE made history by debuting at No. 13 on the IFPI Global Artist Chart 2025 — becoming the first Japanese act ever to break into the top 15. Their 10th-anniversary best album "10" also landed at No. 10 on the Global Album Chart, with over 1 million physical copies sold. Find out who they are and why the world is listening.
Number_i's "GOD_i" has crossed 100 million cumulative streams on Billboard JAPAN — their fourth song to hit this milestone. Released digitally in January 2025 and hitting No. 1 on debut, the track by member-producer Yuta Kishi now proves it has lasting power. What does this mean for a group that started with no major label and no traditional industry support?
ONE PIECE manga has surpassed 600 million copies worldwide! Creator Eiichiro Oda has written down the secret of the One Piece treasure for the very first time and, with help from Japan's JAMSTEC ocean research agency, sealed it 651 meters beneath the sea. The answer will only be revealed when the manga ends. Here's everything you need to know about this extraordinary event.
Kyoto Animation president Hideaki Hatta passed away on February 16, 2026 at age 76. For over 40 years since founding KyoAni in 1985, he championed the philosophy of "Creating Together," producing beloved titles like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, K-On!, and Violet Evergarden. We look back at his legacy, including leading the studio's recovery after the devastating 2019 arson attack, and share tributes from fans worldwide.
Sheena Ringo, one of Japan's most revered musicians, has announced a collaboration with Boucheron, the legendary Parisian high jewelry maison. Wearing the iconic Quatre collection as centaurs in the MV for her new song Shihou, she fuses Japanese artistry with French luxury. Here's the full story.
Ado drops her first-ever live-action music video, revealing her face for the first time — and Japan can't stop talking about it. Here's everything international fans need to know about her autobiographical novel "Vivarium," the Billboard JAPAN interview, and what it all means for the anonymous singer who conquered 33 cities worldwide.
XG has announced that their 2nd world tour "XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE" will continue as scheduled despite the arrest of producer JAKOPS (SIMON). After careful deliberation, the seven members are moving forward with remaining Japan shows in March and April, plus upcoming legs in Asia, North America, Europe, Australia, and Latin America. Here's the full breakdown of tour dates, ticket refund info, and how fans worldwide are rallying behind XG.
16-time Grammy winner Bruno Mars opens the world's only collaboration cafe at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Tokyo, celebrating his first solo album in a decade, 'The Romantic.' Featuring album-inspired drinks, exclusive merch, and immersive decor, this limited-time cafe is a must-visit for fans and tourists alike — and a testament to Bruno's deep love for Japan.
Arashi leader Ohno Satoshi has announced his departure from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, effective May 31, 2026 — the date of Arashi's final concert at Tokyo Dome. After 32 years with the agency and years of quiet seclusion in Okinawa, Ohno pledged to "run through it as five" until the very end. He becomes the third member to leave individually, following Ninomiya Kazunari and Matsumoto Jun. Here's what fans are saying and what lies ahead.
MAN WITH A MISSION announces their 2026 world tour "MARKING NEW GROUND," spanning 10 cities across 7 countries. The wolf-headed rock band will make their first-ever appearances in Chile and Brazil, share the main stage with Iron Maiden at Spain's Resurrection Fest, and perform at Zipangu — the largest Japanese music festival ever held in the US. A deep dive into how anime theme songs built their global fanbase and what this tour means for Japanese rock worldwide.
