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PokéPark Kanto will take over an expansive 26,000sqm space at Yomiuriland in the western suburbs and will feature a Pokémon ...

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A new Scooby-Doo project is on the way, signaling another direction for the franchise after the end of Velma. The upcoming ...

A new Scooby-Doo project is on the way, signaling another direction for the franchise after the end of Velma. The upcoming ...

She's one of 450 characters developed by Japan's Sanrio Group, but she's by far most popular -- the embodiment of what's known in Japan as Kawaii, or the culture of cute. Her image adorns some 50,000 ...

Scooby-Doo debuted decades ago, and since then, he's remained one of the most popular and recognizable non-Disney animated ...

Scooby-Doo is getting a fresh take as Warner Bros. develops new kawaii-style shorts, offering fans an epic spin on the ...

Sanrio has announced plans to introduce 12 of Hello Kitty’s friends to the US market in 2026, offering fans their first ...

Warner Bros. is expanding its anime-inspired storytelling with a new twist on one of its most enduring franchises. The studio ...