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VShojo’s Ironmouse is The Streamer Awards 2023’s Best VTuber

Ironmouse, the most popular virtual streamer on streaming platform Twitch, has been awarded the Best VTuber in this year's Streamer Awards.

Code Geass character designer Takahiro Kimura dies aged 58

Code Geass franchise's official website has announced on Thursday that character designer Takahiro Kimura had died. He was 58.

Japanese singer Maon Kurosaki passes away at 35

Japanese talent agency ART ONE Entertainment has announced on Tuesday that singer Maon Kurosaki has died. She was 35.

POPTV launches Japanese Anime-focused BENTO on October 26

POPTV has announced on Friday that they are launching Japanese Anime-focused section BENTO on Wednesday, 26 October.

Disney+ launches in the Philippines this November 17

Disney+, the entertainment giant's streaming platform, has announced on Thursday its much-awaited launch date in the Philippines.

Sayaka Kanda, voice of Sword Art Online’s Yuna, passes away at 35

Japanese media reports that Japanese actress, singer and voice actor Sayaka Kanda was discovered on the 14th floor patio of a hotel in Sapporo on Saturday Afternoon.

Netflix set to stream “about 40 original anime titles” this 2021

Global streaming giant Netflix has revealed their upcoming plans for this year during its presentation at AnimeJapan 2021 event on Saturday.

Takeru Satoh, Ryunosuke Kamiki and ONE OK ROCK to leave Amuse, Inc.

Japanese entertainment company Amuse, Inc. has announced on Tuesday that Japanese actors Takeru Satoh and Ryunosuke Kamiki, as well as Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK, will leave its talent roster starting April 1, 2021.

Cignal TV adds ANIPLUS Asia to channel lineup starting next year

Local pay TV provider Cignal TV has announced on Tuesday that they are adding ANIPLUS Asia on their channel lineup starting next year.

Sony’s Funimation Global Group to acquire Crunchyroll for US$1.175 Billion

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), the parent company of the content provider Funimation Global Group, has announced on Thursday (Philippine time) that they will acquire Crunchyroll from AT&T.