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Fumiya Takahashi, Taizo Harada, Kumiko Aso, and Mei Hata Reunite! "Another Crayon Shin-chan: The Kettle Family" Season 2, with Over 38 Million Total Views, is Back!

Coca-Cola Japan is launching Season 2 of its hit live-action short movie series "The Kettle Family," based on Crayon Shin-chan, to promote its "Yakan no Mugicha" barley tea. The campaign, starting April 6, features the return of the cast playing the Nohara family, the release of 15 limited-edition collaboration bottles, and a prize giveaway. The initiative aims to deepen brand affinity by leveraging a popular IP and telling a heartwarming family story.

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New Life Voice Packs from VTuber Project "Nyantasia!" Now on Sale at Official BOOTH!

ClaN Entertainment Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Sanrio Co., Ltd., has announced the release of "Nyantasia! New Life Voice 2026" for their joint VTuber project "Nyantasia!". The voice packs will be available on the official BOOTH store from April 6, 2026 (Mon) 20:00 to April 30, 2026 (Thu) 23:59. This limited-time sale offers fans a new way to connect with their favorite VTubers through themed voice content, including individual sets and a special complete set with exclusive bonuses.

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Miyu Irino's Music Video for 'Odoroki no Ko,' the Opening Theme of TV Anime 'Kusunoki-tei with a Garden of God,' to be Released on Wed, April 8 at 8 PM! Teaser Video Unveiled

Voice actor and artist Miyu Irino will release the music video for his new single 'Odoroki no Ko,' the opening theme for the TV anime 'Kusunoki-tei with a Garden of God,' on April 8. A teaser video has been unveiled, and details for his upcoming nationwide live tour starting in April have been announced.

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Monthly Income Plummets from 1.8 Million to 80,000 JPY... A Close-Up on Fruits Punch Wataru's Electrical Work Side Job Supporting His Family; Reveals His Resolve to His Wife: 'I'll Quit Comedy and Get a Proper Job.' Also Features Their First One-on-One Drink in 21 Years! From 'ABEMA Entertainment'

The ABEMA news program 'ABEMA Entertainment' features an exclusive on the comedy duo Fruits Punch. It follows Wataru, whose monthly income dropped from 1.8M to 80k JPY due to the pandemic, leading him to work as a licensed electrician to support his family. The special also captures the duo's complex relationship and current reality.

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Hideaki Tokunaga's 40th Anniversary Tour "COVERS & BEST" Kicks Off! Latter Half of 2026 Tour Schedule Announced, Live CD & Blu-ray Release of 2025 Tour Also Confirmed!

Hideaki Tokunaga has launched his 40th-anniversary tour "COVERS & BEST," with the latter half of the 2026 tour schedule and the release of a live CD & Blu-ray from his 2025 tour also announced. Fans were thrilled by his unchanging voice and the culmination of his stage performances.

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Popular YouTuber Com.dot in a Desperate Situation Before 100 Million Yen! Leader Yamato Covered in Pie After Attack by 50 White-Clad Assailants, Shocking Incident: "Blinded by 100 Million Yen" - "They Don't Intend to Give Us 100 Million Yen!" Screams as They are Toyed With by "Fastest Assassin" Wainaina

ABEMA is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special program, "Com.dot: Escape the Pie for 30 Hours, Win 100 Million Yen!", where popular YouTuber group Com.dot faces a desperate challenge to avoid pie attacks for 30 hours to win 100 million yen. The program features attacks by 50 white-clad assailants and former marathon runner Wainaina, leading to members being covered in pie and prize money being reduced.

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KIKUSUI Kura GARDEN 1st Anniversary Week" to be held from April 29th

Kikusui Sake Brewery (Headquarters: Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture; President: Daisuke Takazawa) will hold various experiential events from Wednesday, April 29th to Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, to commemorate the 1st anniversary of "KIKUSUI Kura GARDEN" and express gratitude to customers. (Some events require reservations)

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Nijisanji: Celebrating the release of 3SKM's 1st Mini Album 'Nighthawks', major in-store promotions to be held at CD retailers! Pre-orders are now open! [Released Wednesday, April 29]

ANYCOLOR Inc., operating the VTuber / Virtual Liver group "Nijisanji," has announced extensive in-store promotions and publicity campaigns at Animate, Tower Records, and HMV stores nationwide to commemorate the release of 3SKM's (a male unit consisting of Kitami Yusei, Kaisei, and Sakaki Nes) 1st Mini Album 'Nighthawks'. The CD will be released on April 29th (Wednesday) and is currently available for pre-order.

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Tomomi Itano-Produced Idol Group "RoLuANGEL" to Hold 1st Anniversary Live "RoLuANGEL 1st Anniversary -Tenshi Bakutansai♡-"

Tomomi Itano's produced idol group "RoLuANGEL" will hold their 1st-anniversary live event, "RoLuANGEL 1st Anniversary -Tenshi Bakutansai♡-", on April 25, 2026. The event will also feature "Baby RoLuANGEL," an idol training school produced by Tomomi Itano, as the opening act, marking a significant milestone for the group's growth and the development of future idols.

Source: prtimes.jp

Colorful Scream One-Man Live "Colorful Heartbeat -Do do do!-" supported by UP-T Colorful Design Shop Opening

In commemoration of Colorful Scream's one-man live "Colorful Heartbeat -Do do do!-", a special collaboration shop with the original goods production service "UP-T" has opened. Exclusive items featuring designs specially drawn by the live members are available, offering fans a unique collection to enjoy live memories in their daily lives.

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Starring popular and talented actors Yoo Seung-ho and Lee Hyeri! The romantic historical drama 'When Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon,' about a woman who starts a brewery during a prohibition and the officer who pursues her, gets a DVD-BOX 1 release on Wednesday, April 1st!

The romantic historical K-drama "When Flowers Bloom, I Think of the Moon," starring Yoo Seung-ho and Lee Hyeri, is set to be released on DVD-BOX 1 on April 1, 2026. The series, set during a prohibition era, follows the story of an illegal alcohol brewer and the inspector chasing her. The DVD, which will be available exclusively on the U-NEXT Asia ONLINE STORE, will include a Japanese dub and other special features.

Source: prtimes.jp

The final installment of the playlist project "Me and Girls' Style" by celebrities who love Tokyo Girls' Style's music features playlists by the four members of the group!

AWA Co., Ltd. has released the final installment of its special playlist project, "Me and Girls' Style ~YOU I FOREVER~", celebrating the music of the idol group Tokyo Girls' Style. This last feature presents four playlists personally curated by the group's members: Miyu Yamabe, Hitomi Arai, Yuri Nakae, and Mei Shoji, each with a unique theme and commentary. The playlists will be highlighted during the group's official program, "Tokyo Girls' Style's Pyramid Memories," on March 26, 2026, as the group approaches its disbandment after a 16-year career.

Source: prtimes.jp

Shokz Brand Ambassador Sakanaction's Ichiro Yamaguchi Takes the Stage! Next-Generation Open-Ear Earphones 'OpenFit Pro' with First-Ever Focus Mode Launched at New Product Announcement Event

Shokz Japan held a new product announcement event for its next-generation open-ear earphones 'OpenFit Pro', featuring brand ambassador Ichiro Yamaguchi of Sakanaction. The 'OpenFit Pro' is equipped with a groundbreaking Focus Mode and aims to reinforce Shokz's position as a market leader, celebrating its achievement of No.1 sales in Japan.

Source: prtimes.jp