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📊 ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Jan 19, 2026)

1st: #JujutsuKaisenModulo 1
2nd: #Kagurabachi Vol.10
3rd: #Dandadan Vol.22

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ORICON Weekly Manga Ranking (Jan 19, 2026)
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Live-Action SAKAMOTO DAYS Unveils New Teaser Featuring Full Cast Ahead of April 29 Premiere
MoviTicket visual for the live-action film SAKAMOTO DAYS featuring two versions of Sakamoto portrayed by Ren Meguro
February 4, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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#BocchiTheRock will temporarily go on hiatus starting with the March issue of Manga Time Kirara MAX due to creator Aki Hamaji’s physical health condition. The editorial department says updates on the return will be announced in future issues.

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Bocchi the Rock! Manga to Go on Hiatus Due to Creator Aki Hamaji’s Physical Health Condition
Bocchi the Rock! will go on hiatus from Manga Time Kirara MAX starting the March issue, as creator Aki Hamaji continues treatment for a physical health condition, according to the editorial department
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January 19, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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📊 ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Jan 19, 2026)

1st: #JujutsuKaisenModulo 1
2nd: #Kagurabachi Vol.10
3rd: #Dandadan Vol.22

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ORICON Weekly Manga Ranking (Jan 19, 2026)
January 16, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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TBS Holdings and Legendary Entertainment Form Strategic Partnership to Expand Japanese IP Worldwide

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TBS Holdings Forms Strategic Partnership With Legendary Entertainment Through $150 Million Investment to Expand Japanese IP Globally
TBS Holdings has entered a strategic partnership with Hollywood studio Legendary Entertainment, acquiring a minority stake for $150 million to jointly develop and expand Japanese IP for the global mar
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January 16, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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📊 ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Jan 12, 2026)

1st: Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Volume 15
2nd: The Summer Hikaru Died Vol. 8
3rd: From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Vol. 8

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ORICON Weekly Manga Ranking (Jan 12, 2026)
January 9, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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Uma Musume Cinderella Gray has reached its final chapter in Weekly Young Jump. After five and a half years, Oguri Cap’s story concludes with special features, cast gravure, and exclusive bonuses celebrating the series.

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Uma Musume Cinderella Gray Concludes After Five and a Half Years in Weekly Young Jump
Uma Musume Cinderella Gray ends its five and a half year serialization in Weekly Young Jump issues 4 and 5, accompanied by a large scale special feature and exclusive bonuses.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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📊 ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Dec 12, 2025)

1st: World Trigger Vol. 29
2nd: The Apothecary Diaries 16
3rd: Blue Box Vol. 23

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Latest ORICON Japan Weekly Manga Ranking Dec 12 2025
Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of Dec 12 2025.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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🎉 #SAKAMOTODAYS celebrates 5 years in Jump 2026 Issue #2!

🔥 Special collab: SLAM DUNK’s Takehiko Inoue & Yuto Suzuki draw each other’s heroes
🗳️ Best battle vote now open — picks from Ren Meguro & Tomokazu Sugita revealed

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SAKAMOTO DAYS and SLAM DUNK Creators Draw Each Other’s Heroes in 5th Anniversary Special
To mark its 5th anniversary, SAKAMOTO DAYS launches five major projects, including a crossover with SLAM DUNK creator Takehiko Inoue. Anniversary content appears in Weekly Shonen Jump 2026 Issue #2.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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📊 ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Dec 8, 2025)

1st: The Apothecary Diaries 16
2nd: The Apothecary Diaries Gaiden: Xiaolan Memoirs 1
3rd: Black Butler 35

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ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Dec 8, 2025)
December 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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MIXI’s original anime *Rinkai!* goes global! 🎌
Spanish-dub version launches Dec 2025, with a debut booth at #MANGABarcelona
Experience the world of women’s keirin racing through anime!
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#Rinkai #Anime
Rinkai! Anime to Launch Spanish-Dub Version in December 2025, Debuting at MANGA BARCELONA
MIXI, Inc. announces that its original anime project *Rinkai!* will release a Spanish-dub version in December 2025 and exhibit for the first time at MANGA BARCELONA in Spain.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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📊 ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Dec 1, 2025)

1st: Blue Lock 36
2nd: ONE PIECE 113
3rd: Chiikawa vol. 8

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ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Dec 1, 2025) ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Dec 1, 2025)
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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🕵️‍♀️✨ The next Precure is here!
"Star Detective Precure!" will debut in 2026 — the 23rd series and the first title in 10 years to feature Kanji!
Catchphrase: “Solve the Mystery with a Cure!” 🔍💖
#Precure #StarDetectivePrecure #名探偵プリキュア

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"Star Detective Precure!" Announced as the 23rd Precure Series — First Title with Kanji in 10 Years
The 23rd installment of the Precure anime series has been revealed as "Star Detective Precure!" set to air in 2026. This marks the first use of Kanji in a title since 2016's Maho Girls Precure!.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Gentildonna, the legendary mare who won two Japan Cups, has passed away at 16. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby and voice actress Yū Serizawa shared heartfelt tributes honoring her remarkable legacy.

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Gentildonna Dies at 16; Uma Musume and Voice Actress Yū Serizawa Pay Tribute to the Legendary Racehorse
Gentildonna, winner of seven G1 titles including back-to-back Japan Cups, has died at age 16. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby and voice actress Yū Serizawa expressed their condolences.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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🔥 Netflix’s Ikusagami dominates worldwide!
The samurai drama starring Junichi Okada and Hideaki Ito hits #1 on Netflix’s Non-English Global Top 10.
Watch the breathtaking duel and behind-the-scenes footage now.
#Ikusagami #Netflix

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Netflix’s Ikusagami Tops Global Non-English Series Rankings in Its Second Week
Netflix’s samurai drama Ikusagami, starring Junichi Okada and Hideaki Ito, reached No.1 on the Non-English Global Top 10 in its second week of release.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Koyoharu Gotouge thanks fans with an exclusive Shinobu Kocho illustration 🎴
A limited-edition thank-you board for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns arrives Nov 29 for 1M viewers!
#DemonSlayer #KimetsuNoYaiba #鬼滅の刃

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Koyoharu Gotouge Thanks Fans with Exclusive Shinobu Kocho Illustration for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns
Creator Koyoharu Gotouge shares a heartfelt message and new Shinobu Kocho illustration as a limited-edition thank-you gift for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns, distributed to one million
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November 25, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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📊 ORICON Weekly Manga Ranking (Nov 24, 2025)
#Manga

◤Quick Insight◢
The latest volume of ONE PIECE sold 160,000 copies, taking first place for the second consecutive week. Cumulative sales have reached approximately 800,000 copies.

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ORICON Weekly Manga Ranking (Nov 24, 2025) ORICON Weekly Manga Ranking (Nov 24, 2025)
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Buena Vista arrives in #UmaMusume on November 19. Her full status, unique skill, and awakened skills were revealed on the 18th. The franchise continues expanding across anime, games, and film, with Cinderella Gray’s second cour now broadcasting.

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Buena Vista Joins Uma Musume: Full Skill and Status Details Revealed
Buena Vista arrives in Uma Musume with revealed skills, distance traits, and race styles. The new gacha begins on November 19, alongside ongoing cross-media developments.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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📊 ORICON Weekly #Manga Ranking (Nov 17, 2025)

◤Quick Insight◢
・ONE PIECE takes the top spot, surpassing 600,000 copies in just one week.
・RuriDragon ranks 2nd with its 4th volume.
・Subaru and Subaru, by the creator of Initial Z, makes a strong debut at 3rd.

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ORICON Weekly Manga Ranking (Nov 17, 2025)
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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New visuals and weekly gifts revealed for *Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt – Wedge of Interposition*!
✨ Exclusive manga by Yuu Ito
🎨 Art by Michinori Chiba & Hiroshi Arisawa
🪶 Promo card: Gundam Barbatos Adapt
#Gundam

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt – Wedge of Interposition Reveals New Bonus Items and Scene Cuts
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt – Wedge of Interposition announces new audience bonus gifts and scene cuts, including exclusive illustrations and manga by Yuu Ito and Michinori Chib
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November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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#UmaMusume Pretty Derby Patent Lawsuit Settled as Cygames and Konami Reach Agreement
“Early Resolution of the Dispute”

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Uma Musume Pretty Derby Patent Lawsuit Settled as Cygames and Konami Reach Agreement for “Early Resolution of the Dispute”
Cygames and Konami have reached a settlement over Uma Musume Pretty Derby patent rights. Cygames cites an “early resolution of the dispute” and continued safe service for users.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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I couldn’t log in for a few months due to a technical issue, but it’s finally fixed!
Thanks for your continued support!
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Demon Slayer: Akaza Returns Tops ¥25.7B ($171M), Ranks 4th All-Time in Japan.

In Japan, it has surpassed Frozen and continues to gain momentum, on track to exceed Demon Slayer: Mugen Train in both box office revenue and audience numbers.

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Box Office and Admissions Comparison: Demon Slayer Films Japan’s All-Time Box Office from Kogyo Tsushinsha
August 18, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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80 Years After War: How Japanese Animation Depicts the Unforgettable

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80 Years After War: How Japanese Animation Depicts the Unforgettable
This year marks 80 years since Japan's defeat in World War II.
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August 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Suikoden's first major exhibition opens Dec 6 in Tokyo!
Life-size statues, weapons, rare materials & more to celebrate 30 years.
#Suikoden #幻想水滸伝

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Suikoden's first major exhibition opens Dec 6 in Tokyo
August 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Medalist x Grand Prix Series / Final 2025 collab announced!
Special event with cast & skaters at SUMMER FES on Aug 14.
#Medalist

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Medalist x Grand Prix Series / Final 2025 collab announced
August 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM