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Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki overcame racist abuse and early setbacks on his path to a historic Aston Villa move and Premier League debut.
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The singer-songwriter behind the viral hit "Golden" is set to compete for two of the UK's top music honors alongside
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Shioli Kutsuna leads Netflix’s Parasyte: Tamiya, a new live-action series that turns Ryoko Tamiya from villain into the emotional core
The highly anticipated manga adaptation moves into pre-production as casting directors scour the globe for the three teenage shinobi of
The new Godzilla Minus Zero trailer teases Godzilla’s return, a New York City showdown, and returning cast members as Toho
Japan’s youngest female mayor, Shoko Kawata, sparks national debate over maternity leave, highlighting challenges for women in politics, gender equality,
Studio Ghibli classics return to UK and Ireland cinemas as Kiki’s Delivery Service launches a new IMAX rollout. Gkids brings
Crunchyroll founder Kun Gao launches AniBiz, the first dedicated B2B marketplace for global anime licensing
Peter Dinklage will star in The Reckoner, a new action film from The Furious director Kenji Tanigaki, written by John
Naomi Osaka stuns Wimbledon 2026 in a striking all-white kimono, blending Japanese heritage with tennis tradition in a viral fashion
Japan’s post-match bow after a 2-1 World Cup loss to Brazil drew praise online, as Hajime Moriyasu and his players
Japan advance to the World Cup knockout stage after a 1–1 draw with Sweden, setting up a high-stakes round-of-32 clash
The Palme d’Or winner returns to the festival circuit with a near-future study of grief starring Haruka Ayase.
Japan's interest rates hit a 31-year high at 0.75%, and the anime industry is paying the price. Higher borrowing costs,
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The Emmy-nominated actor is poised to take on the role of the masked ninja mentor in Lionsgate’s major manga adaptation.
The Marvel star breaks months of silence to reassure video game fans that the live-action Hong Kong action adaptation is
The former WWE champion and Marvel star steps in to lead the massive PlayStation adaptation after an on-set injury forces
Steven Yeun is returning to Netflix to lead Pagans, a supernatural drama from Joshua Zetumer about a widower whose family
Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and AEG over the use of “KPop Demon Hunters,” alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and
Inside the Kawan! Kawan!, the latest art exhibition in London exploring the cultural identity of the Southeast Asian diaspora
FBI data shows anti-Asian hate crimes fell in 2025, but advocates warn underreporting, immigration crackdowns and US-China tensions are keeping
Director Chen Yu-hsun’s period drama earns the official nod to represent Taiwan in the Best International Feature Film category at