Prince of Tennis Anime to Stream All 178 Episodes on YouTube
The entire 178-episode series is being made available for free on YouTube for a limited time, a major event for the franchise's 25th anniversary.
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Witch Hat Atelier Review Finds Quiet Menace Under Its Cozy Surface
The review articulates a key tension in Witch Hat Atelier that many initial impressions may have missed: the series uses its slice-of-life magic school setup to build a deliberate contrast with a darker, more dangerous world lurking beneath, making the fairy-tale menace part of the narrative's intentional structure.
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Nova Lands Developer BEHEMUTT Moves On to Fourleaf Fields After Concluding Updates
Nova Lands represents a distinct, non-violent branch of the survival genre that has completed its lifecycle, and the studio's shift to a radically different concept signals a new creative direction for BEHEMUTT.
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ToHeart2's Tamaki Kousaka Gets 1/4 Scale Bunny Figure With Fishnet Tights
The figure is a premium collectible for a beloved character from a 2004 visual novel, targeting nostalgic fans with a high-end 1/4 scale format and a material detail that adds realism.
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Like a Dragon Kiwami 3 Remake Rebuilds Original's Frustrating Detours Into Cozy Life
The Kiwami 3 remake does not merely polish the original; it reinterprets the game's clumsy moments as intentional, transforming the experience into a more cohesive narrative while risking the loss of the original's raw, unpolished edge.
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Project Sekai World Link Event and Gacha Launch With KAITO and New Costumes
The event gives KAITO his own chapter period, opening the World Link format to a Virtual Singer outside the main units and altering the support unit eligibility rules for that period.
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MIXI CEO Details Three Paradigm Shifts From Monster Strike to Sports Betting
Kimura's account of MIXI's three paradigm shifts positions the company's pivot from Monster Strike to sports betting as a strategic move built on the same social mechanics that drove the game's success.
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Memori Tsukibana Releases Third DVD After Yuenai Group System Ends
The release of Memori Tsukibana's third DVD, following the end of Yuenai's current system, signals her full transition to solo activities and confirms her gravure appeal.
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SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT Film Expands Focus to Ashina's People
The film adapts the game's world by spending time on characters who were background figures, deepening the narrative of Ashina's people.
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Ichiban Kuji Baki Releases July 18 With MASTERLISE Figures
This is the first time Baki characters appear in an Ichiban Kuji, and the MASTERLISE figures are supervised by series creator Keisuke Itagaki, giving collectors a high-end sculpt option for a long-running fighting manga.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Leads Bookscan's June Adult Graphic Novel List With 17 Manga Volumes
Jujutsu Kaisen's multiple entries on a monthly sales chart covering 85% of the U.S. print book market indicate its sustained popularity and the strong presence of manga in the adult graphic novel category.
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Sea of Remnants, Shi Zhi Zhong, and Paper Costume 9: Inside's Three Unreleased Games
The article captures a snapshot of Chinese mobile and PC games that have gained traction domestically but have not yet arrived in Japan, from a big-budget open-world title to a niche auto-chess game and a low-budget horror series.
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Kikunosuke Toya Launches Artist Career With Single Off to the Groove
Toya, already a leading voice actor with a major award, is now moving into music as a solo artist with a self-written debut single and live shows.
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Desk Wars: Legion Rumble Dev on Cold War Film Inspirations and Switch 2 Hopes
The interview shows how a small studio formed after canceled projects channeled anxiety about nuclear war into a focused rts and is now expanding with community feedback.
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Shobido Releases Peanuts Gingham Check Pouches and Hair Accessories
The line targets adult fans with subtle, wearable Snoopy designs for summer, continuing the franchise's steady merchandise output.
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Yokoyama Mitsuteru Kindle Sale: Sci-Fi Works Effectively 75% Off
The sale offers a rare effective 75% discount on a foundational manga catalog, potentially bringing new readers to Yokoyama's sci-fi and historical epics.
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Paralives Dev Cites 'Hades' and 'Disco Elysium' as Inspirations
The interview highlights how Paralives draws from both genre classics and unusual sources, and confirms that a last-minute six-month delay was key to the game's launch quality.
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The Brewline Developer Interview Details Player Guides, AI Use, and Future Plans
The Brewline's reception shows how a small team can build a dedicated player base by treating niche simulation mechanics as a core draw and by letting the community shape post-launch updates.
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Sly Cooper Series Influenced Deep-Sea Horror Game 'There's Nothing Down There'
The interview reveals that 'Sly Cooper' inspired the game's traversal of giant machines, distinguishing it from typical deep-sea horror by prioritizing environmental scale over being chased.
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Uniqlo's Shueisha 100th Anniversary UT Line Adds BLEACH and SPY×FAMILY T-Shirts
The same wave includes both a long-running battle manga and a family-focused crossover hit, showing Uniqlo is covering different reader demographics within a single anniversary collection.
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Crunchyroll Announces English Dub Casts for Three Anime Sequels
The announcements confirm Crunchyroll's continued investment in English dubs for its slate of returning hit series.
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North American Anime and Manga Releases for July 12-18
This weekly roundup tracks the North American release schedule, showing which titles are hitting shelves and their pricing.
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Tonchiki Songs Boom as Snow Man and M!LK Lead Billboard Charts
The chart success of tonchiki songs reveals how male idol groups are using retro musicality and choreography to bridge domestic nostalgia with global ambitions.
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Detective Pretty Cure! Movie × ROUND1 Collaboration Launches August 1
The collaboration extends the film's merchandising push with exclusive goods available at select ROUND1 stores and online.
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