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Spy x Family’s Anya Joins Hinatazaka46 Idol Group – Interest

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May 14, 2026

Hinatazaka46 idols mark Shueisha‘s 100th anniversary by sharing their favorite manga

The idol group Hinatazaka46 released a collaboration illustration featuring the group’s mascot character Poka and SPY x FAMILY character Anya Forger on Tuesday.

spy-x-family-hinatazaka-46 — Image via x.com

The illustration promotes the “Hinata Oshi Manga Campaign” (Hinatazaka46’s Favorite Manga Campaign), a celebration of Shueisha‘s 100th anniversary headlined by collaboration illustrations from manga creators. The campaign will also have Hinatazaka46 members Nao Kosaka, Mikuni Takahashi, Yoko Shogenji, Rina Watanabe, and Sakura Matsuo sharing their favorite manga (for example, Kosaka named Sugar Soldier, Tsubasa to Hotaru, and Honey Lemon Soda) and discussing new releases that left an impression on them.

The campaign is set to last until May 31.

Sources: Hitanataka46’s X/Twitter account, Hinatazaka46’s website, Shueisha Manga Expo’s website, Hinata Oshi Manga Campaign’s website

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Yuuji Oono, Music Composer of ‘Lupin the Third’, Dies at 84

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May 14, 2026

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Yuuji Oono, the acclaimed jazz pianist and composer renowned for scoring the anime series Lupin III, died on May 4, 2026. He was 84.

His agency, Office Augusta, announced his passing in an official statement on May 13, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the support and kindness shown to him throughout his lifetime. The statement added that up until just before he died, Oono had been living his life normally until he passed away peacefully while sleeping. Private funeral and memorial services were held with close family per his relatives’ wishes. A public gathering will be held at a later date.

The statement also confirmed that the concert on May 30 at Billboard Live Tokyo will continue as planned because Oono had already finished preparing for the show.

Oono began his recording career as a versatile jazz pianist and composer in 1966. During the mid-1970s, he took a break from playing the piano in order to concentrate more on composition. This transition turned out to be crucial, as he became one of the key figures in anime music composition, particularly for his works in the Lupin III franchise. His work on Lupin III: Part II and the movie Lupin III: Cagliostro no Shiro (Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro) gained him worldwide recognition.

Beyond Lupin III series, Oono composed scores for many notable anime titles, including Space Cobra (Space Adventure Cobra), Gakuen Senki Muryou (Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars), Time Slip Ichimannen (Prime Rose), Kaitei Choutokkyuu: Marine Express (Undersea Super Train: Marine Express), and 100-man-nen Chikyuu no Tabi: Bander Book (One-Million Year Trip: Bander Book). His extensive career lasted nearly six decades, producing more than 50 film and television scores.

Source: Sponichi Annex, Oricon Music

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Tamekō’s Lala’s Married Life Manga Enters Final Arc – News

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May 14, 2026

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Manga launched in 2018

Libre Publishing confirmed on Saturday that Tamekō‘s Lala’s Married Life (LaLa no Kekkon) manga has entered its final arc with its ninth volume, which shipped on the same day.

Animate International is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story:

Lala is Ramdane’s twin sister, and she has been betrothed to Wolsey, the son of a wealthy merchant family. However, Lala has feelings for someone else. For her to safely elope, her brother, Ramdane, steps in as the bride. Ramdane doesn’t plan on sticking around and tries to flee the night of the wedding. However, Wolsey has other plans in mind and spikes Ramdane’s drink so that he cannot escape. He aggressively imposes his will on him, and they spend a night that neither of them will ever forget.

Tamekō launched the manga in Libre Publishing‘s Be-Boy Gold magazine in February 2018. Animate International released the eighth volume digitally in English on February 17.

Tamekō launched the My Androgynous Boyfriend (Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu.) manga in Shodensha‘s Feel Young magazine in February 2018, and ended it in March 2023. Shodensha published the manga’s fifth and final volume in July 2023. Seven Seas Entertainment is publishing the manga in English, and released the fifth volume in December 2024. The manga inspired a live-action television series that premiered in April 2021.

Source: PR Times

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Takashi Tezuka to Retire From Nintendo in June – News

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May 14, 2026

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Tezuka joined Nintendo in 1984, became key director in Mario, Zelda franchises

Photo of Takashi Tezuka — Image via Nintendo

Nintendo announced on Friday that executive officer Takashi Tezuka will retire on June 26.

Tezuka began his career at Nintendo in 1984, working side-by-side with Shigeru Miyamoto on the Mario series since Super Mario Bros. and then on The Legend of Zelda series since the first game. He eventually directed several titles including The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island. He assumed the role of executive officer in 2018. He also served as operational manager for previous Nintendo Game Seminars.

Tezuka is considered a key figure at Nintendo, along with Executive Fellow Shigeru Miyamoto and SRD CEO Toshihiko Nakago.

Sources: Nintendo, Gamespark via Hachima Kikō