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2003·19 stories·39 articles

Music video for the song Free by Japanese experimental band Boris that was included on their fifth studio album "Akuma no Uta".

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YOFUKA has tracked Free! across 19 stories spanning 39 individual articles from 15 distinct sources, with the most recent dispatch landing today. Recent reporting includes “Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Sets October 11 Premiere With New Trailer and Theme Songs”, “Aniplex Announces New Aniplex One Focus Online Program for September 12”, and “September 9 Officially Established as Attack on Titan Day With Free Manga Chapters, Merchandise, and Special Livestream”.

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Sets October 11 Premiere With New Trailer and Theme Songs
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus will premiere in Japan on October 11, 2026. A new “SUPER SURGE” trailer and visual preview the anime’s opening and ending themes, with the footage also featuring Freeza.
9 sources·51m
Aniplex Announces New Aniplex One Focus Online Program for September 12
Aniplex will stream its new online program, Aniplex One Focus, for free on the company’s official YouTube channel from 6:00 p.m. on September 12. The program is set to feature a wealth of new information and replaces Aniplex’s annual online event.
2 sources·14h
September 9 Officially Established as Attack on Titan Day With Free Manga Chapters, Merchandise, and Special Livestream
September 9 has been officially designated Attack on Titan Day. To mark the occasion, Magapoke will offer 99 chapters for free, while commemorative merchandise and a special livestream featuring voice actors Yuki Kaji, Yui Ishikawa, and Hiro Shimono are also planned.
4 sources·15h
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’s Stark Figure Recreates Serious and Comedic Scenes
A new figure of Stark from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is now available for preorder, featuring recreations of the character in both serious and comedic poses.
1 source·1d
Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria Releases Episode 8 Character and Recording After-Talk Videos
Kadokawa Anime released two videos following Episode 8 of the TV anime Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria. One features Chika Anzai and Shion Wakayama discussing their characters Victoria Sellers and Nonna, while the other features Anzai and Yohei Azakami sharing recording-session stories.
4 sources·1d
Strike Freedom Gundam Figure Announced for New ABSOLUTE ACT Brand
Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny is being released as a three-dimensional figure under the new ABSOLUTE ACT brand. The figure is designed specifically for dynamic action posing.
1 source·1d
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Collaboration Stay Featuring Himmel’s Ring and a Mimic Experience Ends October 16
The Farm resort’s Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End collaboration includes a chance to experience Himmel’s ring being “eaten” by a mimic. The limited-time lodging event runs through October 16.
1 source·2d
Rilakkuma Episode 22 Now Available in Subbed and Dubbed Versions on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll has published episode 22 of Rilakkuma in both subtitled and dubbed formats. The series follows the relaxed bear Rilakkuma in his stress-free everyday world.
2 sources·5d
Big Fish & Begonia Returns to YouTube for Free in North America
The 2016 Chinese animated feature Big Fish & Begonia is once again available to watch for free on YouTube, but only for viewers in North America. The film was directed by Xuan Liang and Chun Zhang before the wider rise of Chinese animated productions, or donghua.
2 sources·Aug 24
Aniplex USA Streams All Four Persona 3 Anime Films Free on YouTube for a Limited Time
Aniplex USA is offering all four Persona 3 anime films for free streaming on YouTube, but the promotion is available only for a limited time.
1 source·Aug 24
Amasian TV Streams Selected Chiikawa Anime Episodes Free in the U.S.
Amasian TV is offering a curated selection of episodes from the Chiikawa anime for free to viewers in the United States.
1 source·Aug 23
Victoria with Many Cards Releases Episode 8 Preview and Episode 7 Cast After-Talk
Kadokawa Anime has released a preview for Episode 8 of the TV anime 手札が多めのビクトリア, titled “I Really Do Mean Thank You,” ahead of its broadcast on TV Tokyo-affiliated stations. The channel also published an Episode 7 after-talk featuring Chika Anzai as Victoria Sellers and Yohei Azakami as Jeffrey Asher discussing production stories after the recording session.
2 sources·Aug 22
Rilakkuma Episode 21 Is Available in Subbed and Dubbed Formats on Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll published subbed and dubbed versions of Rilakkuma Episode 21 on YouTube. The listings invite viewers to watch Rilakkuma on Crunchyroll, featuring the relaxed bear and his stress-free world.
2 sources·Aug 22
All Four Persona 3 the Movie Anime Films Stream Free on YouTube for a Limited Time
Aniplex USA has made all four Persona 3 the Movie anime adaptations temporarily available to watch for free on YouTube. The films adapt the story of Atlus’s Persona 3 game and can be streamed online during the limited-time promotion.
2 sources·Aug 20
I Fell for a Fujoshi Vol. 1 Manga Review
A spoiler-free review of Omoi’s I Fell for a Fujoshi Vol. 1 highlights its comedic misunderstandings and awkward situations, describing the manga as both funny and cringeworthy.
1 source·Aug 20
Vampire Princess Miyu OVA Review Looks Beyond Physical Edition Cover Art Controversy
A spoiler-free review examines whether the Vampire Princess Miyu OVA holds up on viewing after frustrations surrounding the cover art for its physical release overshadowed the anime’s launch.
1 source·Aug 19
The Elf Husband and Dwarf Wife Volume 1 Manga Review
Adam reviews Yoshika Komatsu’s low-key fantasy romance manga The Elf Husband and Dwarf Wife, available through Omoi and Red String Manga. The review is spoiler-free.
1 source·Aug 13
Wonder Cats Manga Review
Wonder Cats is a spoiler-free review of Seven Seas Entertainment’s comedic manga collection, which features short comics about cats and other creatures.
1 source·Aug 12
The Idol’s Escape Manga Review
A spoiler-free review examines The Idol’s Escape, a new short manga story published by Yen Press, highlighting its presentation and overall appeal.
1 source·Aug 4

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Coverage

Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Sets October 11 Premiere With New Trailer and Theme Songs

Aniplex Announces New Aniplex One Focus Online Program for September 12

September 9 Officially Established as Attack on Titan Day With Free Manga Chapters, Merchandise, and Special Livestream

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’s Stark Figure Recreates Serious and Comedic Scenes

Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria Releases Episode 8 Character and Recording After-Talk Videos

Strike Freedom Gundam Figure Announced for New ABSOLUTE ACT Brand

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Collaboration Stay Featuring Himmel’s Ring and a Mimic Experience Ends October 16

Rilakkuma Episode 22 Now Available in Subbed and Dubbed Versions on Crunchyroll

Big Fish & Begonia Returns to YouTube for Free in North America

Aniplex USA Streams All Four Persona 3 Anime Films Free on YouTube for a Limited Time

Amasian TV Streams Selected Chiikawa Anime Episodes Free in the U.S.

Victoria with Many Cards Releases Episode 8 Preview and Episode 7 Cast After-Talk

Rilakkuma Episode 21 Is Available in Subbed and Dubbed Formats on Crunchyroll

All Four Persona 3 the Movie Anime Films Stream Free on YouTube for a Limited Time

I Fell for a Fujoshi Vol. 1 Manga Review

Vampire Princess Miyu OVA Review Looks Beyond Physical Edition Cover Art Controversy

The Elf Husband and Dwarf Wife Volume 1 Manga Review

Wonder Cats Manga Review

The Idol’s Escape Manga Review

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