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Tatsuo Satou, Director of 'Kidou Senkan Nadesico' and 'Madan no Ou to Vanadis', Dies at 61

Tatsuo Satou, the acclaimed director and screenwriter behind Kidou Senkan Nadesico (Martian Successor Nadesico) and Madan no Ou to Vanadis (Lord Marksman and Vanadis), died on April 24 due to liver failure. He was 61. Animation studio Nagomi announced the news on Thursday, statin...

May 8, 7:32 PM by Syureria 12 Comments

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Voice Actress Satomi Akesaka Announces Marriage

Voice actress Satomi Akesaka announced her marriage on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. Akesaka, 38, revealed that she has married a man who is not a celebrity or involved in the entertainment industry. According to her post, the two were originally "drinking buddies"...

May 5, 3:46 AM by Syureria 5 Comments

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Unison Square Garden Enters Hiatus Following Drummer Takao Suzuki Departure

Japanese rock band Unison Square Garden announced on Monday that drummer Takao Suzuki will leave the band following their live performance titled Sentimental Period on July 15 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall in Chiba. Along with his departure, the band will also...

Apr 28, 9:21 PM by DatRandomDude 11 Comments

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Hideaki Hatta, President of Kyoto Animation, Dies at 76

Hideaki Hatta, the longtime president and co-founder of Kyoto Animation, died on February 16, 2026, due to illness. He was 76. The studio announced his passing in an official statement, expressing deep gratitude for the support shown to him during his lifetime. Funeral services w...

Mar 2, 10:45 PM by Vindstot 14 Comments

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9mm Parabellum Bullet Drummer Chihiro Kamijou Departs Band

Rock band 9mm Parabellum Bullet announced that founding drummer Chihiro Kamijou has left the band as of December 31, 2025, marking the end of the group's four-member lineup after more than two decades. According to a statement published on the band's official website, the decisi...

Jan 1, 3:15 PM by Vindstot 4 Comments

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Voice Actors Gakuto Kajiwara and Marina Yamada Announce Marriage

Voice actors Gakuto Kajiwara and Marina Yamada announced their marriage through a joint statement on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts on Wednesday. "We apologize for the personal nature of the announcement, but we, Gakuto Kajiwara and Marina Yamada have gotten marr...

Jan 1, 1:38 AM by Naitik7897 3 Comments

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Musician Mayu Maeshima Announces Marriage

Singer Mayu Maeshima announced on Thursday that she has gotten married, revealing the news through a statement posted on her official website. In her announcement, Maeshima explained that her spouse is a private individual outside the entertainment industry. Reflecting on the occ...

Jan 1, 12:35 AM by Vindstot 5 Comments

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Voice Actress Youko Hikasa Announces Divorce

Voice actress Youko Hikasa announced on Wednesday that she has divorced, bringing an end to her ten-year marriage. The announcement was made through a personal statement shared on her Instagram account. In her message, Hikasa explained that the decision was reached after careful...

Dec 31, 2025 10:24 PM by Vindstot 8 Comments

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Voice Actress Tomori Kusunoki Announces Marriage

Voice actress Tomori Kusunoki announced her marriage on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday. Kusunoki, 26, who is known for roles such as Makima in Chainsaw Man, revealed that she has married a non-celebrity man. The announcement was made through a handwritten statement,...

Dec 31, 2025 6:50 PM by Vindstot 6 Comments

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Musician May'n Announces Marriage

Singer May'n announced her marriage to guitarist Takashi Nagasawa on her official website and social media accounts on Sunday. "I, May'n, am pleased to announce that I have married guitarist Takashi Nagasawa. I am able to continue my activities thanks to the constant support of...

Dec 29, 2025 9:07 PM by nirererin 4 Comments

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Tatsuya Nagamine, 'One Piece' and 'Dragon Ball Super' Series Director, Dies at 53

Tatsuya Nagamine, the acclaimed director behind major installments of One Piece and Dragon Ball Super, has died. The news came to light after composer Kouhei Tanaka revealed that he attended a memorial gathering for the late director at Toei Animation's Ooizumi Studio on Thursday...

Nov 13, 2025 9:44 PM by Vindstot 7 Comments

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Voice Actors Maaya Uchida and Kaito Ishikawa Announce Marriage

Voice actors Maaya Uchida and Kaito Ishikawa announced their marriage through a joint statement on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts on Monday. "Although this comes as a sudden announcement, we, Maaya Uchida and Kaito Ishikawa, have gotten married," they wrote. "We...

Sep 29, 2025 9:12 PM by Vindstot 20 Comments

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Techno-Pop Trio Perfume Enters Hiatus in 2026

Japanese girl group Perfume has announced that they will enter a temporary hiatus, describing it as a "cold sleep," beginning in 2026. The announcement was made on Sunday through their official website, coinciding with the group's 20th major debut anniversary. Perfume expressed...

Sep 21, 2025 7:42 PM by nirererin 2 Comments

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Voice Actors Kana Hanazawa and Kensho Ono Announce Divorce

Voice actors Kana Hanazawa and Kensho Ono announced on Sunday that they have divorced after five years of marriage. The announcement was made through a joint statement shared on Hanazawa's Instagram and Ono's X (formerly Twitter) account. In their message, the two explained that...

Sep 14, 2025 8:27 AM by Vindstot 36 Comments

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Musical Unit GARNiDELiA Enters Indefinite Hiatus

Musical duo GARNiDELiA has announced an indefinite hiatus from their activities. The announcement was made on Tuesday through their official website. Composer toku stated in the announcement that the music they created together has been a treasured part of their lives, expressin...

Sep 2, 2025 9:51 PM by Vindstot 6 Comments

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'Hokuto no Ken' Voice Actor Takaya Hashi Dies at 72

Voice actor Takaya Hashi, best known for his roles in Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) and Naruto, died on August 27 from a myocardial infarction. He was 72. The news was announced by his agency, Apte Pro, through its official website. Hashi also served as the company's Pre...

Aug 29, 2025 11:40 PM by Vindstot 17 Comments

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'Macross 7' Voice Actress Tomo Sakurai Dies at 53

Voice actress Tomo Sakurai, best known for her roles in Macross 7 and Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (Rurouni Kenshin), died on August 13 after a battle with multiple organ cancer. She was 53. The news was announced by her agency, Feathered, through her official X (forme...

Aug 17, 2025 10:52 PM by Vindstot 15 Comments

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Voice Actress Yurika Kubo Announces Marriage

Voice actress Yurika Kubo announced her marriage on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. In her message, Kubo expressed her gratitude to her supporters. She stated "I apologize for the personal matter, but I, Kubo Yurika, have been fortunate enough to marry a non-celebrity, I cannot...

Jul 1, 2025 9:39 PM by Naitik7897 3 Comments

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Voice Actors Shizuka Ishigami and Kouhei Yanagi Announce Marriage

Voice actors Shizuka Ishigami and Kouhei Yanagi have announced their marriage and the birth of their first child on their respective social media accounts on Monday. In her post, Ishigami praised Yanagi's "caring nature," noting her wish to "spend the rest of their lives together...

Jul 1, 2025 10:09 AM by DatRandomDude 6 Comments

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Singer-Songwriter milet Announces Hiatus

Singer-songwriter milet has announced a temporary hiatus from her activities, citing the need to focus on her health and well-being. The announcement was made on Tuesday through her official website. milet expressed in her statement that she has been continuously working since he...

Apr 1, 2025 9:28 PM by Vindstot 8 Comments

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