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TOKYOPOP launches audiobooks based on its LOVELOVE light novels

TOKYOPOP releases audiobooks published under the brand’s LoveLove imprint. In partnership with RBmedia, three light novels are now available in audio format.

Kalai Chik - January 29, 2026

Nippon TV new mobile otome app MY BELOVED STAR launches on February 4th

Upcoming otome mobile app, Beloved Star, boasts features a stacked voice cast and twelve Princes of the Zodiac who provide daily support through fortunes and an in-depth personality analysis.

Kalai Chik - January 28, 2026

Close, but no cigar—Japanese anime titles snubbed of any Oscar nominations

Although anime titles came out strong in the US box office, they failed to gain any traction during the 2026 Academy Award season.

January 22, 2026

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS nominated for two Academy Awards

KPop Demon Hunters has been nominated for two Academy Awards, highlighting its achievements in animation and music.

January 22, 2026

CyberAgent and Shochiku announce anime adaptation of Kazuto Mihara’s THE WORLD IS DANCING

Kazuto Mihara's Noh manga, THE WORLD IS DANCING, will launch an anime adaptation this summer for streaming and broadcast.

January 21, 2026

XG announces gender-inclusive name change

Samantha Puc - January 14, 2026

J-pop group XG announced a gender-inclusive name change following member Cocona's coming out as non-binary and transmasculine.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS wins two Golden Globes

Samantha Puc - January 12, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters took home 2026 Golden Globe Awards in two of its three nominated categories, including Best Motion Picture - Animated.

SOLO LEVELING: RAGNAROK manhwa goes on hiatus for artist Jin’s mandatory military service

Samantha Puc - January 9, 2026

Solo Leveling: Ragnarok manhwa artist Jin announced that the webcomic will go on an indefinite hiatus during his compulsory military service.

Movie Review: The romance of LOST IN STARLIGHT is otherworldly

D. Morris - January 8, 2026

Netflix's South Korean animated film, Lost in Starlight, is a sci-fi romance for adults that mostly sticks the landing.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Everything you need to remember for Season 3

Hannah Collins - January 8, 2026

Before tuning into Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 on Crunchyroll, here's everything you need to remember from Seasons 1 and 2.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS & NO OTHER CHOICE make The Beat’s Best Movies of 2025 list

K-Comics Beat - December 22, 2025

The Beat concluded its Best of 2025 with the Best Movies of 2025, including KPop Demon Hunters and No Other Choice.