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Exploring the DAN DA DAN Exhibit: Can You Outlast the Paranormal Exhibition
One of the breakout paranormal anime series of the decade is none other than DAN DA DAN. From its action and romance to the thrilling paranormal experiences, the series has captured the hearts and minds of anime fans across the world. And while fans must wait until 2027 for the third season premieres, they can stave off their need for DAN DA DAN at the DAN DA DAN Exhibition taking place at the Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor Event Square between April 22 and May 11.

The DAN DA DAN Exhibition is divided largely into eight areas. Beginning with a short introduction to the story, the opening area features the series and opening from the first and second seasons of DAN DA DAN. ANN was able to capture the series “mascots”, Turbo Granny and Serpoian at the entrance and the exhibition’s opening.
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The opening section of the DAN DA DAN Exhibition ends with two large images of Turbo Granny before leading into a recap of the story. A look at all 24 episodes, the section gives a brief explanation with shots from the respective episodes. Dotted throughout the section are two interactive displays from key moments in the series. While mainly consisting of a display and button, the display lets you relive those moments.


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For those more inclined on the production side of the DAN DA DAN, the next section of the Exhibition features production material from the series. Although the area is on the smaller side, there is a beautiful display of several key art and storyboards. Along with the key art and storyboard displays, character introductions are also featured in the area.
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More production material was featured in the following section of the DAN DA DAN Exhibition. However, rather than focus on key art and storyboards, the tone shifts to the animation. The highlight is a giant animation board of Jin “Jiji” Enjōji’s action scene from the 14th episode of the series. The highlight may be the animation board, but the area is also filled to the brim with character design materials and further character and paranormal creature introductions.

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The DAN DA DAN Exhibition does something different from many other anime or manga-related exhibitions. It takes time to show the sound design and music composition. Again, on the smaller end, the area features two sound boards with dialog of the Serpoians and of all the different creatures and phenomena from DAN DA DAN. A score of Chiquitita’s three songs is also displayed for anyone musically inclined.
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The Exhibition closes with a beautiful scale display of the Great Kinta Bodhisattva from the 23rd and 24th episodes of the series. Another interactive display, it lights up for all to see. A few more shots of the ending theme songs and the key visual for DAN DA DAN‘s third season close out the Exhibition. But not before the photo spot, any DAN DA DAN won’t want to miss, a bench with Turbo Granny eating with the DAN DA DAN characters behind her. ANN was able to capture a moment of Shion Wakayama (voice of Momo Ayase) sitting at the bench.

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While the DAN DA DAN Exhibition is on the smaller side, it’s one no DAN DA DAN fan wants to miss. The Exhibition is taking place at the Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor Event Square between April 22 and May 11. Tickets are 1,800 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for high school students, and 700 yen for elementary and middle school students (about US$11.50, US$6.50, and US$4.50, respectively). A ticket with special merchandise is also available for 4,800 yen (about US$30.50).
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Anime
Suzuka Stellagi’s Dō ka Kimi ni Abakaretai Manga Ends With 3rd Volume – News
Manga’s final volume ships on July 3

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Kadokawa is listing the third compiled book volume of Suzuka Stellagi‘s Dō ka Kimi ni Abakaretai (I Want You to Expose Me) manga as the final volume, which will ship on July 3.
The manga’s story centers on Hayama, an unsuccessful painter, who is always repelled by his subjects because of his intimidating gaze. One day, he saves a cross-dressing man named Hanae, who collapsed on the street. Hanae is the first person Hayama meets who his not afraid of his intimidating gaze, and he is bewitched by Hanae’s beauty at the same time, and they end up living together.
Stellagi launched the manga on Kadokawa‘s Young Ace Up! manga website in January 2025. Kadokawa published the manga’s first volume in May 2025, and the second volume on December 4.
Stellagi launched the ongoing manga adaptation of writer Mary Doe and illustrator Hūna Kuga‘s Proud to be the Villainess (Akuyaku Reijō no Kyōji) light novels on Square Enix‘s Manga UP! service in October 2023. Square Enix‘s Manga UP! Global service also publishes the manga in English.
Source: Kadokawa
Disclosure: Kadokawa World Entertainment (KWE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation, is the majority owner of Anime News Network, LLC. One or more of the companies mentioned in this article are part of the Kadokawa Group of Companies.
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Anime
Matsurika Kanriden Manga Starts 2nd Part – News
Manga’s 2nd part starts on Thursday
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Akita Shoten‘s Monthly Princess magazine announced on Wednesday that Waka Takase‘s manga adaptation of Rinne Ishida and Izumi’s Matsurika Kanriden (The Tale of the Scholar-Official Matsurika) light novel series is returning in the magazine’s June issue on Thursday. The manga begins its second part with the “Sāra Kingdom Arc.”

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The manga’s first part ended in October last year.
The fantasy romance novels, inspired by Chinese history, center on the titular Matsurika, a court lady serving at the emperor’s inner palace, who is known for her good memory. One day, she receives a request to serve as a practice partner for the marriage meeting for the son a certain noble house. But when she arrives to meet this noble scion, it turns out to be none other than Emperor Hakuyō himself. The emperor falls in love with her at first sight, but tells her to come to him once she passes the state’s scholar-official civil service exam.
Takase launched the manga adaptation of the novels in Monthly Princess magazine in August 2018. Akita Shoten published the manga’s 12th compiled book volume on October 16.
Ishida published the first light novel in the series in July 2017, with illustrations by Izumi. The 18th and most recent volume shipped on October 15.
The novels are inspiring an upcoming television anime adaptation that will premiere in January 2027.
Source: Monthly Princess magazine’s X/Twitter account
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Anime
Cartoon Network Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87 – News

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Media entrepreneur Ted Turner died on Wednesday at 87 after a prolonged battle with Lewy body dementia. Turner’s official website announced the news on behalf of his family.
There is a private family service planned and a public memorial to come at a later date.
Turner was best known as the founder of CNN and the Turner Network, which includes Cartoon Network, TNT and TCM. He founded Cartoon Network in 1991 after purchasing Hanna-Barbera, and primarily focused on airing cartoons from the company at the time. Cartoon Network shares its channel with Adult Swim, the latter of which includes the Toonami and Toonami Rewind programming blocks that predominantly feature anime. Cartoon Network also previously aired the original Toonami block since 1997 before Adult Swim started in 2003.
After the Turner Broadcasting System merged with Time Warner in 1996, he served on the board of directors as vice chairman and director through the years.
He was also known for his philanthropic work, including founding the Turner Foundation, which focuses on protecting natural systems and land preservation. He donated US$1 billion to help establish the United Nations Foundation. Turner co-founded the non-profit Nuclear Threat Initiative in 2001 with former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, which focuses on nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats globally.
WarnerMedia announced a reorganization of its divisions in March 2019 that brought many of its subsidiaries and brands — including Otter Media (Ellation), Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Boomerang — into a single “Global Kids & Young Adults” unit. The company announced in April 2021 that it united the Adult Swim and HBO Max adult animation development teams, and it appointed Suzanna Makkos in an expanded role as the executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation for both brands.
Sources: Turner Enterprises, Deadline (Ted Johnson, Greg Evans)
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