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SHANGHAI – Japanese anime merchandise is enjoying a surge in popularity in China, where adults who grew up watching Japanese animation are increasingly spending on Gundam plastic models, Mini 4WD cars, figures and other character goods, helping fuel a rapidly expanding market known as the “goods economy.”

A report from the Japanese outlet Tokyo Sports has suggested that three Netflix Originals from the region, Yu Yu Hakusho, Sanctuary, and Tokyo Swindlers, have been renewed, and all three will begin filming in Fall 2026. Here’s everything we know.

Tokorozawa, Saitama Pref., Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese manga artist Kazuyoshi Takeda, author of a series that depicts a World War II battle on the western Pacific island of Peleliu, emphasized the importance of learning about war so as not to repeat past mistakes.

GagaOOLala is expanding its Japanese Boys’ Love (BL) catalog through “JBL Express,” a new summer campaign featuring eight Japanese series designed to strengthen the international presence of the genre through a mix of manga adaptations, cross-border remakes, music partnerships and recognizable talent. The initiative underscores the growing role of streaming platforms in connecting Japanese BL…

According to a report by Yahoo Japan on the 12th, Yoko Umez died from a stroke on July 7. The representative officially announced the news of the artist’s passing through the official website and social media channels.

The Japan Football Association (JFA) reportedly launched an investigation into four Japanese referees over allegations that the Korea Football Association (KFA) provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees and match commissioners in the past.

Jakarta, Aug. 8 (Jiji Press)–A number of Indonesians have names inspired by Japanese manga and anime, with 16 people, for example, confirmed to be named “Doraemon,” the name of an earless robotic cat and a lead character of the blockbuster anime series with the same title, it has been learned.

Mina Chan, a Japanese influencer based in South Korea, killed herself while broadcasting live from her Seoul apartment in the early hours of Wednesday, police revealed.

Japanese entertainment company Asobisystem has launched Asobisystem USA, a new subsidiary established to accelerate the company’s expansion across North America.

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