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• 04/08/2025

Konan’s Flower Art Event at Shinobizato Brings Rainy Ninja Memories to Life

Experience the emotional world of Naruto this rainy season with “Konan’s Flower Art,” a hands-on event at Nijigen no Mori’s Shinobizato attraction. Dive into the Akatsuki lore and create your own origami bouquet — just like Konan’s gift in the anime. A Rainy Day with the Akatsuki: Dive into Shinobizato’s Samidare Festival This spring, Nijigen no Mori invites fans into the heart of Naruto’s dramatic universe with “Samidare Festival 2025.” As part of its popular Shinobizato ninja-themed attraction, the festival’s […]

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• 04/08/2025

“Voice Comic Live” Brings Pizzicato Sleeping Forest to Tokyo Stage with Star-Studded Cast in June 2025

Are you a fan of live voice performances and manga? “Voice Comic Live” is bringing Pizzicato Sleeping Forest, a beloved title from Hana to Yume, to the stage this June in Tokyo. With big-name voice actors like Shouta Aoi and Yui Makino joining the cast, fans won’t want to miss this unique blend of manga visuals and live voice acting. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the ticket options, sales dates, and how […]

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• 04/08/2025

Prince JAM! 2025: AI x Web3 Anime Contest to Launch New Creators into the Future of Animation

What happens when cutting-edge tech meets creative storytelling? Prince JAM! 2025 is set to answer that with a bold new vision for anime. This Tokyo-based short anime contest combines AI and Web3 to spotlight emerging creators who are ready to shape the future of animation. With legendary industry judges and real opportunities for commercial support, this isn’t just a contest—it’s a launchpad. Redefining Anime Through Innovation Organized by Tokyo-based media company Puri Prince, Prince JAM! 2025 will take place on […]

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• 04/08/2025

Explosive Mercenary Jack Blasts His Way Through a New Isekai Manga – Volume 1 Now on Sale

Tired of the same old overpowered isekai heroes? Meet Jack Aaron, the bomb-wielding mercenary who’s here to blow up the genre—literally. Explosive Mercenary vs. Summoned Overpowered Cheats, a gritty new manga series from Kill Time Communication, flips the script with tactical explosions, sharp revenge, and zero tolerance for isekai clichés. Volume 1 is out now—and it’s anything but subtle. Blowing Up Isekai Tropes If you’ve read one isekai, you’ve read them all—or so you thought. Explosive Mercenary vs. Summoned Overpowered […]

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• 04/07/2025

Ikayaki?! Uma Musume’s New CM Sparks Hilarious Culture Clash Over Squid Snacks

What happens when two beloved anime characters clash over squid? In the newest commercial for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross dive into a surprisingly intense — and hilarious — debate over the true identity of “Ikayaki.” Is it grilled squid on a stick, or a savory pancake-style street snack? It all depends on where in Japan you’re from. This quirky CM blends comedy with cultural curiosity, making it a must-watch for fans of Uma Musume: Cinderella […]

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• 04/07/2025

Kochi Anikuri Festival 2025 Attracts 24,300 Fans—Is This Japan’s Next Anime Hub?

Did you ever imagine Kochi—a quiet coastal city in Japan—would become the center of anime buzz in 2025? With over 24,000 visitors flocking to the Kochi Anikuri Festival, this isn’t just another fan gathering. It’s a bold sign of how anime is driving new energy into local communities. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or curious about how Japan’s cultural powerhouses are transforming small towns, this story will surprise you—and maybe inspire your next trip. Kochi Becomes Japan’s New Anime Hotspot […]

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Culture

• 04/04/2025

Bungo Stray Dogs x Chugai Grace Cafe Collaboration Comes to Osaka This Spring!

The literary detectives are back — and this time, they’re serving up sweet treats in Osaka.Following a successful run in Shibuya, the beloved Bungo Stray Dogs x Chugai Grace Cafe collaboration is making its way to Kansai with a fresh new setting and exclusive character-inspired menu. 🍨 A Fruity Takeout-Only Cafe Experience in Namba From April 23 to May 18, 2025, fans of Bungo Stray Dogs can visit the Chugai Grace Cafe Osaka (inside Namba Marui) for a limited-time takeout […]

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• 04/04/2025

Netflix’s Devil May Cry Anime Is Finally Here — And It’s Already Turning Heads

The wait is over. Netflix’s long-anticipated anime adaptation of Devil May Cry — based on Capcom’s iconic hack-and-slash video game series — has officially dropped today. And yes, it’s every bit as stylish, bloody, and brooding as fans had hoped. Here at Anibu, we’ve been keeping a close eye on this one. With Adi Shankar (Castlevania) as executive producer and the ultra-slick Studio Mir (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf) handling animation, expectations were sky-high. So far, the early signs […]

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