Minami

In 'Sorairo Utility', minami Aoba, a high school student lacking direction, stumbles upon golf as a means of self-discovery. Encouraged by Haruka Akane and Ayaka Hoshimi, she embraces the sport's challenges. Together, they navigate the complexities of friendship and ambition, striving to carve their own paths and redefine what it means to be a protagonist in their lives.

Dive into the super cute instant when STAYC's Sumin calls out RESCENE's minami as her absolute bias on 'The King of Mask Singer'. Full of tear-jerking duets, shocking reveals, and sky-high dreams - perfect for K-Pop fans dreaming big!

Bones Studio's president, Masahiko minami, defends the studio's unconventional choice of producing the fantasy romance anime ‘The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to Be Archenemies’ (MahoAku) amidst fan backlash. minami emphasises the importance of variety in anime and highlights MahoAku's accessibility and emotional depth. Despite initial disappointment from fans expecting another action-packed series, Bones remains committed to diversifying its offerings and promoting inclusivity in anime production.

Japan's output rises for first time in 4 months as supply snags ease for carmakers

India's gold medal hopes in the girls U-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament went up in smoke after they went down fighting 3-4 to Japan in the second semifinal.

The fans of 'Eleceed' are in for a treat as one of their favourite webcomics has received a green light from Webtoon Entertainment's Line Digital Frontier for anime adaptation, adding itself to the likes of 'Tower Of God', 'Viral Hit', 'Solo Levelling' and others.

The economy shrank an annualised 3.0% in July-September after a revised 1.5% gain in the first quarter, preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) data showed on Monday, compared with a median market forecast for a 0.8% contraction. The weak GDP contrasts with more promising readings from other advanced nations such as the US, which saw its economy expand 2.0% in the third quarter.

The Indian women's hockey team won the Olympic test event with Navjot Kaur and Lalremsiami leading the side to a 2-1 win over Japan in the final. Navjot put India ahead in the 11th minute but the lead was neutralised within a minute as minami Shimizu scored for the hosts. Lalremsiami struck the winning goal in the 33rd minute.

Top seed Indian Achanta Sharath Kamal won the US Open TT Championships with a seven-game triumph over defending champion Thomas Keinath of Germany.

The eagerly awaited Fable anime adaptation, based on minami Katsuhisa's renowned manga series about an undercover hitman, has confirmed its release in April 2024. This anime was announced in July 2023 and has heightened anticipation among fans who are now eager to explore the anime's narrative. Presented in two consecutive cours, the series promises an extensive and immersive viewing experience.

Japan's $26 billion deep-sea mining project near minami-Tori-shima, aimed at extracting cobalt and nickel for EV batteries, faces disruption. Scientists have developed a next-generation battery cathode using disordered rock-salt particles, eliminating the need for these rare metals. This innovation threatens the economic viability of Japan's mining plans while offering environmental benefits by avoiding deep-sea ecological damage.

The production of the acclaimed drama series "Pachinko" is underway, according to showrunner Soo Hugh. Hugh, also the writer and creator of the multilingual show, posted a work update on Instagram on Saturday. "And so it begins... #Pachinko season 2 #appletvplus... the old and the new," she captioned the pictures from a team dinner.

Japan's top court has ruled that a law requiring sterilization surgery for legal gender changes is unconstitutional. International organizations and rights groups have criticized the requirement as discriminatory. While the verdict was welcomed, disappointment was expressed over the court's decision to postpone a ruling on a separate clause requiring genital organ resemblance. Some lawmakers and women's groups in Japan argue that changing the law would undermine women's rights. The government is now obligated to remove the clause, according to Human Rights Watch. Transgender rights remain a sensitive topic in socially conservative Japan.

Indian junior cyclists today made a disappointing start in the road race competitions as Sunita Devi and Rohit failed to finish even in top 10 of their respective time trial events at the Asian Championships here.

Weather officials have cautioned about Typhoon Haishen for the last several days, urging people to brace for what could be a record storm and be ready to take shelter and stock up on food and water.

Indian shuttlers Anand Pawar, Rasika Raje, Vrushali Gummadi and Rahul Yadav Chittanoina reached the quarterfinals of singles events at the Russian Open Grand Prix on Thursday.

Nana Mizuki, known for her role in 'Naruto' as Hinata Hyuga, will join the cast of the upcoming anime series 'I'm in Love with the Villainess.' Mizuki will voice the character Manaria Sousse, a princess from the Kingdom of Sousse. The series is based on a light novel of the same name by Inori and Hanagata. The main cast includes Yu Serizawa and Karin Nanami, who will also perform the opening and ending theme songs. The series is directed by Hideaki Oba and Ayumu Hisao serves as the scriptwriter and series overseer.

The bad numbers suggest the recession seen in the world's third-largest economy over the six months to March is likely to deepen in the current quarter as government-imposed lockdowns disrupted supply chains and kept consumers shut in at home.

JAPAN-ECONOMY/OUTPUT (UPDATE 2, PIX)UPDATE 2-Japan's Nov factory output soars on jump in car production

The Producers Guild of America announces nominations for the 2024 PGA Awards, including Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is nominated for the Zeitgeist Award at the 39th Artios Awards. Godzilla Minus One receives nominations at the Asian Film Awards in three categories. The Boy and the Heron and The Super Mario Bros.

Japan's economy slips into recession due to anemic domestic demand, prompting central bank watchers to push back bets on when the nation's negative interest rate policy will end. GDP contracts for a second quarter, households and businesses cut spending, and Germany now has the world's third-largest economy. Cabinet Office reports a 0.4% contraction in GDP, economists had predicted 1.1% growth.

Indian eves returned empty-handed from the four-nation invitational tournament here after losing 1-2 to Japan in the bronze medal play-off match on Saturday.

Hospitals in Japan's second largest city of Osaka are buckling under a huge wave of new coronavirus infections, running out of beds and ventilators as exhausted doctors warn of a "system collapse", and advise against holding the Olympics this summer.

At just 14 years old, Dhinidhi Desinghu achieved a record-breaking swim on Wednesday, registering the 'Best Indian Time' in the girls' 100m freestyle event en route to securing a fourth-place finish at the 11th Asian Group Aquatics Championships in the Philippines.

The TV adaptation of Eku Takeshima's manga 'Whisper Me a Love Song' has released its first full promotional video, revealing updates including a new director, additional staff, and a change in the release date to April 2024. The anime will now be produced by Yokohama Animation Lab and Cloud Hearts, and new staff members have been added. The cast includes Hana Shimano and Asami Seto in the lead roles, with other talented artists in supporting roles. The series, which explores the complexities of love, promises to deliver a captivating narrative.

Japan Airlines had to arrange an extra flight to accommodate sumo wrestlers who were participating in a sports festival. The wrestlers' weight caused concern over fuel capacity, as they weighed an average of 120kg, compared to the usual average of 70kg for passengers. The airline had to transfer the wrestlers to a specially arranged flight due to weight restrictions on the original flights.