Tokyo International News Agency

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its broadcast, the Kamen Rider Kick Hopper and Kamen Rider Punch Hopper from "Kamen Rider Kabuto"—affectionately known among fans as the "Hell Brothers" and boasting immense popularity—have been announced for a new figure release under the "S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou)" line, causing a major trend on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The newly announced release is the "S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Kick Hopper & Kamen Rider Punch Hopper 20th Anniversary Ver." Along with a reinterpretation and faithful recreation of the suit colors from the series, the set comes with head light-gathering parts, allowing fans to recreate the glowing compound eye scenes from the show. Fans have responded with sheer joy, posting comments such as "They look insanely cool!" and "The Hell Brothers are finally coming to Shinkocchou as a set!" However, because this release is a...

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series, BANDAI SPIRITS has announced that Jirass will be released as a brand-new sculpt under the S.H.Figuarts series, sparking massive buzz on X (formerly Twitter). This newly announced figure features a luxurious specification, with sculpting, coloring, and molding production handled entirely by renowned creator Yuji Sakai. Pre-orders are scheduled to begin on September 18 at 4:00 PM via the Tamashii Web Shop. Thanks to the unexpected lineup choice and the involvement of a prominent sculptor, fans have flooded social media with voices of surprise and delight. On social media, bewildered posts quickly piled up, such as "I never expected an S.H.Figuarts Jirass to happen," "There is way too much Jirass merchandise this year," and "This is an unprecedented Jirass boom." Furthermore, because the announcement coincided with a fan debate regarding the classification of Godzilla monsters versus Ultraman monster...

It has been announced that actor Kazunari Ninomiya, Academy Museum Director Amy Homma, and "Kokuho" film producer Chieko Murata, among other distinguished speakers, will participate in the "Women in Motion" talk event hosted by luxury group Kering as a partner project of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival. This announcement has generated significant buzz on social media. "Women in Motion" is well-known as an important program that shines a light on women's contributions in the film industry and looks toward its future. This year's event will take place on October 27th at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills. Centered around the theme "The Present and Future of Japanese Cinema," the full-scale talk event has drawn praise and excitement from fans regarding Ninomiya's solid presence and fair-minded stance in the film industry, with comments such as "He has become an indispensable presence in cinema" and "I am so happy with ...

"Tomorrow's Nadja," a popular anime produced by Toei Animation and broadcast in 2003, became a trending topic on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sparking massive discussion. The trend was triggered by the announcement that the entire series will be progressively streamed on YouTube, prompting waves of joy and nostalgia from fans and women who grew up watching it in the Heisei era. "Tomorrow's Nadja" tells the story of a girl named Nadja who travels the world, airing in the time slot between the "Ojamajo Doremi" series and the "Pretty Cure" series. With its charming characters, the pivotal role of Rosemary, and the ending theme song "Que Sera, Sera" sung by Ami Koshimizu, the masterpiece remains deeply etched in the hearts of many fans without fading over time. On social media, passionate posts flooded in, such as "Thank you for releasing all episodes on YouTube," "Tomorrow's Nadja is a masterpi...

Regarding the missing funds issue that came to light at the social welfare corporation Hokkaido Community Chest, the organization has revealed that an additional approximately 70 million yen in funds is unaccounted for. This brings the total amount of confirmed unaccounted funds to an estimated 250 million yen, causing widespread repercussions as a scandal involving charitable donations that support regional welfare. The Hokkaido Community Chest held a press conference regarding the sequence of events, investigation into the causes, and preventive measures, indicating its policy to establish a third-party committee to investigate the background behind the massive amount of missing funds. As the reality of sloppy financial and accounting management comes to light, the organization's governance is facing severe scrutiny. Amid this massive trouble within the nationally recognized charitable campaign known as the "Red Feather Community Chest," social media has been flooded wi...

A tourism collaboration titled “Dejimasu,” teaming the hit franchise The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls with Naha City in Okinawa Prefecture, has been announced, sparking major buzz on social media among fans. The unique project name, “Dejimasu,” is a clever play on words combining the Okinawan dialect term deeji (meaning “very” or “great/serious”) with “Idolmaster” (often abbreviated as Imas ). Revealed as a fresh initiative in travel agency-led regional promotional campaigns, the announcement quickly prompted surprise and praise across X (formerly Twitter), with users sharing reactions such as, “Not ‘Okimasu,’ but ‘Dejimasu’?!” and “What an inspired sense of naming!” The event is scheduled to roll out in two distinct phases. Phase 1 will run from November 20, 2026, to January 17, 2027, featuring newly drawn chibi-style illustrations. Phase 2 will take place from January 29 to Feb...

Streaming service Netflix has announced that its upcoming original film, Buying a Man with One Year to Live ( Yomei Ichinen, Otoko o Kau ), co-starring Ko Shibasaki and Eiji Akaso, will be released exclusively worldwide on November 5. Alongside the announcement, the main trailer was officially unveiled. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Toriko Yoshikawa, the project immediately generated an enthusiastic buzz across social media. The human drama follows Yui Katakura (played by Ko Shibasaki), a frugal, single woman who suddenly receives a terminal diagnosis giving her just one year to live following a cancer screening. Her life intersects with Sena (played by Eiji Akaso), a pink-haired nightclub host harboring his own complex past. Centered around the provocative premise of a terminally ill woman striking a 720,000-yen contract with him, the film also features a strong supporting cast including Ryubi Miyase, Michitaka Tsutsui, Naomi Nishida, Mari Hamada, Yui Narumi, and Yoko Mo...