Manga-based movies were big hits in Japan last year. They took the top three spots, helping Japanese films see record box-office proceeds.

The yen surged on Thursday as Japan stays on track for rate hikes, while the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to ease.

Asian shares are mostly higher in muted trading after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first ...

Japan's biggest drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical posted third-quarter profits on Thursday that trailed analyst estimates but ...