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The encore revival of Avengers: Endgame has opened in Japan to record numbers, becoming the biggest debut in the history of Disney's revival screenings in the country. Cinema Today reports that the re-release topped previous encore runs, showing continued demand for the Marvel blockbuster years after its original release.

Global girl group KATSEYE performed on NBC's Saturday Night Live for the first time, playing their songs "Animal" and "Hootie Frutti" and also appearing in a comedy sketch. The performance was covered by Billboard Japan and widely shared, with fans celebrating the group's arrival on one of American television's biggest stages.

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki have reportedly combined for 39 wins across 65 starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a run described as stunning even the club's leadership. The headline claims the three Japanese pitchers' dominance has made their presence overwhelming within the organization. No independent confirmation of the figures is provided, so reactions beyond the claim are unclear.

The Chiikawa film has earned over 16.85 billion yen (about $115 million) in Japan, overtaking Slam Dunk to become the 14th highest-grossing film in Japanese box office history. Distributors are marking the milestone with a new round of limited-edition bonus gifts for moviegoers, a tactic credited with sustaining the film's long theatrical run.

Godzilla Minus 0.0 had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival, where the audience reportedly erupted in praise for the latest installment of the Japanese kaiju franchise. Star Ryunosuke Kamiki said the pressure of the standing ovation was overwhelming, describing the crowd's energy as extraordinary. The enthusiastic New York response is being celebrated in Japan as a strong international debut for the film.

The European External Action Service has highlighted an EU-Japan dialogue focused on building climate-neutral and resilient cities. The discussions centre on urban cooperation between the two partners as they work toward carbon neutrality and stronger resilience against climate impacts. It underscores the growing EU-Japan partnership on green policy and sustainable urban development.

Fans are praising the Chunichi Dragons battery — the pitcher and catcher combination — after a sequence of outstanding plays in a Nippon Professional Baseball game. Japanese baseball communities are calling the pair genuine geniuses, sharing highlights and discussing how their coordination stood out in the Central League matchup.

Dodgers infielder Enrique Hernández, known in Japan as "Kiké," struck out with the bases loaded before delivering a decisive home run in the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants in a playoff game. Fans are celebrating the redemption moment, with Japanese baseball media dubbing the veteran slugger "Mr. October" as he finally awakens in the postseason spotlight.

The Los Angeles Dodgers drew 54,211 fans to Dodger Stadium, their largest crowd of the season, in a game being celebrated by Japanese-language baseball fans as a 'legendary day' created by Kiké Hernández and Andy Pages. Discussion centres on the huge turnout, highlight-reel catches from the game, and the club's strong attendance figures amid ongoing MLB news coverage.

Hiroshima Toyo Carp infielder Ryosuke Kikuchi has recorded his 350th career double in Nippon Professional Baseball. Japanese sports media note that the milestone is rarer than the 2,000-hit mark that qualifies players for the prestigious Golden Players Club, underlining how difficult sustained extra-base hitting is to accumulate.

Justin Verlander, the Houston Astros star pitcher, took the mound for what is being described as the final appearance of his playing career, in an emotional MLB moment. Reports in Japanese baseball media highlight the moment his young daughter came out to join him on the mound, adding a touching family send-off to the occasion as fans react to his retirement.

The first episode of NHK's morning drama 'Blossom', starring Shizuka Ishibashi, drew a household rating of 15.5 percent in Japan. The debut outperformed the opening of the previous series in the slot, 'Kaze, Kaoru', marking a strong start for the new show. Ratings for the long-running morning serial are closely watched as a barometer of the drama's popularity.

A Doraemon movie will receive its first theatrical release in India, with 'New Nobita's Great Adventure in the South Seas' — the 2011 film based on 'Nobita's Undersea Ghost Castle' — set to screen in three languages. The franchise's TV anime has aired in India for 21 years, giving it a long-established local fanbase.

Mobile baseball game MLB 9 Innings RIVALS 26 has started a special event celebrating the MLB postseason, and introduced a new ranking tournament mode. The update, reported by AppBank, lets players compete in tournament play themed around the playoff season. Japanese mobile gaming fans are sharing the news as MLB playoff excitement drives interest in baseball games.

Actress Shizuka Ishibashi will lead NHK's new morning serial drama 'Blossom', airing from the 28th. In an interview with Sponichi, she spoke about carrying lessons from her parents, actor Ryo Ishibashi and actress Mieko Harada, as she takes on the coveted starring role in Japan's flagship daytime drama series.

The anime 'Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation' has confirmed that the second cour of its third season will broadcast next year. A newly released promotional clip features newly recorded footage of the Dragon God Orsted, voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda. Fans are reacting to the announcement and the fresh look at the character ahead of the continued adaptation.

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks outfielder Akira Nakamura played his retirement game at the team's home stadium, closing the day with a farewell hit and telling fans it was "the greatest day" as he thanked them for their support. Japanese sports media are covering his emotional goodbye to supporters after his long career with the Hawks.

Avengers: Endgame has returned to the top of the all-time worldwide box office chart, seven years after its 2019 release, thanks to an encore theatrical re-release. Fans of the Marvel film celebrated the news, with many expressing their love for Iron Man and the franchise as the blockbuster edged back ahead of Avatar at the global box office.

The demo version of AQUA FALL, a water slide party racing game, is now available on Steam. The game has players speeding down water slides in competitive races, and it also targets mobile platforms on Android and iOS. Coverage from Japanese gaming outlets is highlighting the demo launch for players to try the game ahead of release.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani held outdoor free batting practice as the team prepared for the Division Series. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani is in excellent form, calling him red-hot at the plate heading into the postseason. Japanese fans are closely following Ohtani and his Dodgers teammates as the playoffs get underway.