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“McDonald’s Chicken Tatsuta x Detective Conan Return with New Ads”

McDonald’s Japan brings back its popular collaboration with Detective Conan, featuring Chicken Tatsuta, new rice burgers, and limited-time menu items in special anime-themed packaging. Two original commercials showcase fan-favorite characters solving tasty mysteries.

2025.04.16

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“Mononoke: Fire Rat Unveils New Faces and Scenes”

“Mononoke the Movie: Chapter 2 – Fire Rat” continues the mysterious tale of the Medicine Seller as he faces supernatural phenomena rooted in human emotions. Recently, new facial expressions and scene stills featuring the main characters—Medicine Seller, Fuki Tokita, and Botan Otomo—were revealed, with character settings illustrated by Yuichi Takahashi, the film’s character designer and chief animation director.
Originating from the “Bakeneko” arc of the 2006 anime “Ayakashi,” the Mononoke series became a TV anime in 2007 and is now unfolding as a film trilogy. The final chapter, “Chapter 3 – Snake God,” is set for release in spring 2014.

2025.04.13

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“Yamato REBEL3199 Chapter 4: Light Blue Maiden Premieres Oct 10 with New Trailer & Visuals”

“Yamato Forever REBEL 3199” is the latest entry in the Space Battleship Yamato reboot series. Chapter 4, titled The Light Blue Maiden, will be released on October 10. A new teaser trailer featuring key scenes and a visual illustrated by Kia Asamiya has been unveiled. Mubichike tickets with exclusive teaser visuals are available at select theaters, Major, and MOVIE WALKER STORE. Online tickets will also go on sale starting April 11.

2025.04.13

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“Studio Ghibli’s Ocean Waves Returns to Theaters Nationwide from July 4”

Studio Ghibli’s 1993 TV movie Ocean Waves is returning to the big screen for a limited three-week nationwide screening starting July 4, 2025. As part of the “Filmarks Revival” project, the film will be shown at 139 theaters across Japan, with more to be added later. Fans can enjoy special admission bonuses and relive this coming-of-age classic in theaters for the first time nationwide.

2025.04.12

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“World’s Earliest Detective Conan Screening Set for April 18 with Midnight Promo at 23 Theaters”

The world’s earliest screening of Detective Conan: Afterimage of the One Eye is set for midnight on April 18, with tickets going on sale at midnight April 14. Fans can experience the new mystery before anyone else, and witness the rise of “Sleepless Kogoro,” who appears in massive outdoor ads across five major Japanese cities. With special visuals, large-scale displays in Shinjuku Kabukicho, and voice broadcasts by Conan and Kogoro, the excitement for the film is building rapidly. Don’t miss this sleepless countdown to the big release!

2025.04.12

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“Conan x McDonald’s Collab: 5 Days to Go – Fans Say ‘This Is the Best!’”

Detective Conan teams up once again with McDonald’s Japan for a limited-time Chicken Tatsuta collaboration. New episodes like Golden Treat and Sunset Treat feature fan-favorite characters and introduce new items like the “Tartar Nanban Chicken Tatsuta.” Special countdown visuals and original packaging designs with expressive character art make this campaign a must-see for fans. Don’t miss out—only available for a short time!

2025.04.12

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“Demon Slayer: Fans React to Muzan’s Family Scene – What Happened After?”

A nostalgic visual from the Asakusa Arc of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was released with the message “98 days left until release.” Fans quickly reacted online with excitement, especially over the rare appearance of Muzan Kibutsuji with his wife and child. Comments included, “What happened to them after that?” and “This brings back memories!” The new movie, Mugen Castle Arc, is set to premiere on July 18, 2025, with more countdown visuals expected soon.

2025.04.12

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“Paw Patrol Paw Party in Japan – New Episodes Screening from July 11”

Paw Patrol, the globally loved animation by Spin Master, is coming to theaters in Japan with a special event, Paw Patrol Paw Party in Theater 2025. Starting July 11, AEON Cinemas and other theaters nationwide will screen brand-new episodes never before seen in Japan. With child-friendly lighting and sound, even first-time theatergoers can enjoy the 65-minute show. Advance tickets go on sale from the 25th, including a special summer vacation calendar bonus. Don’t miss this fun family event!

2025.04.12

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“Detective Conan x ZIP! Movie Collab Features Daily Narration and Mizuki Yamashita as Reporter”

A special collaboration between Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram and the Nippon TV morning show ZIP! has been announced. From April 14 to 18, main characters like Conan Edogawa, Ran Mouri, and members of the Nagano Prefectural Police will serve as daily narrators for the popular “Trend News Kiterne!” segment. Mizuki Yamashita, who voices Marui Madoka in the new movie, will also appear as a guest reporter for the first time.

2025.04.12

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“First TV Broadcast of Miyazaki’s ‘How Do You Live?’ and ‘Porco Rosso’ on Friday Road Show”

Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film How Do You Live? will make its first-ever terrestrial TV appearance on May 2, airing uncut on Friday Road Show. To commemorate the broadcast, a special Ghibli program will air on April 29, introducing the story, characters, and Miyazaki’s career highlights. The film was a major hit in Japan and abroad, topping the U.S. box office and winning Best Animated Feature at both the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. On May 9, Porco Rosso will also air, giving fans back-to-back Ghibli magic. Plus, voice actor Satoshi Yamazato visits Ghibli Park to explore exhibits that bring the studio’s worlds to life.

2025.04.12

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