Talent agency Music Ray’n has suspended all activities of voice actress Moka Hinata through December 2026, citing conduct that “severely damaged trust” with parties involved.
NTT Solmare and the Obey Me! franchise staff have announced the removal of voice actor Miura Ayme from the role of Asmodeus after an investigation confirmed alleged private contact with a fan believed
SAG-AFTRA has listed the passing of voice actor Michael Donovan in its summer 2026 magazine. Donovan was known for roles in Ranma ½, Ronin Warriors, Fate/stay night, and more.
Twin Engine and Bandai announced a strategic partnership on August 5, launching joint projects spanning original manga, anime production, and licensed merchandise with investment of up to ¥4 billion.
Bestselling Japanese author Higashino Keigo, creator of the Galileo series, passed away on July 23, 2026, at age 68. His first anime adaptation, Kusunoki no Bannin, had just opened in January.
Yukiko Nikaido, the actress and voice actress best remembered for voicing Fujiko Mine in the original 1971 Lupin the 3rd TV anime, has died of old age at 87.
Daveigh Chase, the voice of Chihiro in Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away and Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, has passed away at the age of 35.
Koji Yamamoto, producer of the Mononoke film trilogy, has announced his retirement from producing and apologized to fans after criticism over Takahiro Sakurai’s return in the third film.
Renowned animator and character designer Kunihiko Hamada revealed that he ended his time at Madhouse in late March after dedicating 35 years to the studio.
Renowned voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda has filed a lawsuit against TikTok in the Tokyo District Court, alleging that videos using an AI-generated imitation of his voice were posted on the platform without his consent.
Voice actor, singer, and entertainer Miyano Mamoru announces he will stop posting on Ameba Blog on June 7, 2025, launching a new fan club site called “MAMO LINK” for deeper, more direct communication with fans.
