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The latest song, "Crossroad," from the popular collaboration project "Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE," has been released and is generating a massive buzz, particularly on the social media platform X. Created by kz and TAKU INOUE, the track features Hatsune Miku journeying through the world of Pokémon , and its magnificent music video (MV) includes appearances by successive protagonists and rivals, deeply moving many fans. Immediately after its release, a flood of praise, such as "Everything is too grand!" and "It's the absolute best!" poured in, with fans unable to hide their astonishment at its high quality. The MV is rich with elements from the latest titles, including Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet . Fans particularly appreciate the meticulous attention to detail, such as the cheering chorus of the Gym Leaders from Sword and Shield and the arrangement of the Tera Raid Battle melody from Scarlet and Vi...

Ichiro Yamaguchi, the vocalist of the rock band Sakanaction, has been announced as the new Tuesday personality for Nippon Broadcasting System's "All Night Nippon," starting in April 2026. He will be taking over the baton from Gen Hoshino, who currently hosts the Tuesday slot. Upon his appointment, Yamaguchi candidly expressed, "I feel a lot of pressure," while also conveying his strong determination to properly continue the legacy as a fellow musician. This decision has been met with numerous enthusiastic reactions on social media, with comments such as "Having Sakanaction's Yamaguchi succeed Gen-san is just the best!" and "This is truly exciting... the fact that he feels pressure also feels real and makes me want to support him." Additionally, Yoko Shogenji of Hinatazaka46 has also been appointed as a new personality for "All Night Nippon X." As the 2026 lineup for the long-loved "All Night Nippon" series was revealed...

Nippon Broadcasting System's popular late-night radio program, "All Night Nippon," has unveiled its personality lineup for the 2026 fiscal year, sparking immense excitement across social media. Fans are particularly thrilled by the appointment of Ichiro Yamaguchi from Sakanaction and Yoko Shogenji from Hinatazaka46 as new regulars, as well as the confirmation of many beloved shows continuing. A major point of interest is the passing of the baton from Gen Hoshino to Sakanaction's Ichiro Yamaguchi. Fans have flooded social media with surprised and joyful comments such as "OMG!! Sakanaction's Ikkun taking over All Night Nippon from Gen-chan!! What an exciting development!!!" and "Ichiro Yamaguchi on All Night Nippon, seriously? This is too hot!" Listeners have also offered warm encouragement, noting "Ichiro-san has gotten better too" after his recovery from illness, and express high expectations for his unique talking style: "I want...

Popular boy group M!LK appeared on "CDTV Live! Live!" broadcast on March 9th, performing their new song "Bakuretsu Aishiteru" in its full version. Their passionate performance and the interaction with special guest Kento Nakajima (Sexy Zone) created a huge buzz on social media, with "#BakuretsuOkawariShiteru" trending #1. M!LK members, adorned in dazzling costumes, delivered a performance brimming with happiness. Fans enthusiastically commented, "The sparkling costumes are the best!" and "Watching 'Bakuretsu' in those beloved costumes brought tears to my eyes!" As the phrase "OKAWARI" (encore/another helping) repeated throughout the song, viewers also entered "explosive mode," saying, "My heart couldn't take it!" and "Can't stop replaying it!" In particular, individual member highlights received high praise, such as Jinto Yoshida's camera work during the bridge, Daichi Shiozaki...

The announcement of the upcoming special program for the popular game "Honkai: Star Rail," Version 4.1 "Fierce Dawn Sky," has sent ripples of excitement through its fanbase. The program is scheduled to air on YouTube on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM JST, with related keywords trending on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) as fans eagerly await its release. Following the official announcement of the broadcast date and YouTube link, a flurry of surprised and joyful comments erupted. Reactions like "Already? That was fast??" and "Special program already?! So happy!" were common. Some users even expressed delight at their packed schedules, saying, "Yay~! March 13th is full of things I love 🥰🥰," highlighting the immense attention the event is receiving. The mysterious tagline, "A scoffing voice from the edge of the sky... Is it a siren heralding dawn, or the curtain-raiser for an absurd stage?" particularly sparked a...

Plush toys and mascots of “Pikachu from the Beginning,” which faithfully reproduce the nostalgic dot art from the Game Boy software Pokémon Red and Green , have begun pre-order sales on Pokémon Center Online. Orders are being accepted for a limited time from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 10th to 4:59 PM on Tuesday, March 17th, and many Pokémon fans have eagerly awaited this opportunity. This “Pikachu from the Beginning” features a simple yet stylish design reminiscent of the monochrome world of the original games. Upon its initial release, it was so popular that it immediately sold out, making it difficult to acquire. What has particularly delighted fans hoping to purchase this time is the “made-to-order” (pre-order) sales format. On social media, numerous comments such as “Seeing the words ‘made-to-order’ saved all Trainers” and “A world where everyone who wants one can buy it at the regular price without fearing scalpers is just amazing” have been observed. Many thanks are pouring in fo...

Japanese game developer Nihon Falcom has announced the launch of a new console project, the "Dragon Slayer Project," to commemorate its 45th anniversary in 2026. This news has garnered a massive reaction on X (formerly Twitter), with long-time fans expressing both excitement and a flurry of speculation about the new title. The announcement from Nihon Falcom's official X account was a simple notification of the "Dragon Slayer Project," but it has already sparked intense discussions among fans. The "Dragon Slayer" series is a monumental action RPG franchise that supported the company's foundational years and is considered the root of its current flagship series, such as "Ys" and "The Legend of Heroes." In response to the announcement, many fans voiced their surprise and joy, with comments like "A new Dragon Slayer planned!?" and "Dragon Slayer's unexpected revival‼️" Various theories are circulating about w...