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Chiikawa film drives massive merch, food, fashion surge

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Latest: Chiikawa film shatters box‑office records in Japan

The animated feature Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island opened nationwide in Japan on 24 July 2026, quickly becoming a box‑office juggernaut. Within five hours it earned ¥3.5 billion and by the end of the first week

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Netflix Japan's Gas Human draws buzz, viewership surge

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Latest: Netflix‑Toho reboot of 1960’s “Gas Human” tops charts in Japan and worldwide

Netflix and Toho Studios launched the eight‑episode sci‑fi thriller “Human Vapor” (marketed internationally as “Gas Human”) on 2 July 2026, a first‑ever co‑production between Netflix and the historic Japanese studio, wit

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Blue Lock live‑action film rollout

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Latest: Blue Lock live‑action film set for August release sparks fan buzz in Japan

The Tokyo premiere on 14 July 2026 was followed by a preview that highlighted the film’s core premise – a fierce striker competition – and displayed several iconic manga moments. Directed by Yusuke Taki, the cast include

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Jujutsu Kaisen franchise expansion 2026

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Latest: Jujutsu Kaisen launches new stage play in Japan and hits 1.5 million Netflix views in US

In July 2026 Netflix added the third season of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen to its catalogue, making the twelve‑episode continuation of the Culling Game arc available worldwide with multiple language options and an English d

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