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Hi there! It's been a few days since we've said hello to 2022, but we don't want to forget the great anime news we heard in 2021 just yet! That's why we put together a selection of TOM News articles that our readers loved. 2021 was a busy year, so perhaps some will be new to you - on the other hand, if you've already seen all of them, thank you for being such a great reader!

First, we have five articles on huge announcements for manga, anime, and more. After that, you'll find five of our original articles, with some appearances from our very own TOM Senpais. Simply click on each title or thumbnail to check them out!

TOM News

☆ Bleach One-Shot Manga Debuts With Epic Cliffhanger!

20 years after Bleach burst onto the scene, it blew our minds again with a one-shot titled New Breathes From Hell! We won't spoil the ending for you if you haven't read it, but it's well worth a look. We're still pondering over the huge questions it poses for the future of Ichigo and his friends...

☆ The Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 Confirmed!

We may not have any more details on Season 2 yet, but TOM News readers were clearly as pumped as we were to hear that Tanya will be back! Hopefully, we'll be hearing more soon.

☆ Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku Gets TV Anime Adaptation!

Yuji Kaku's manga ended this January after a three-year run, but at least we won't be saying goodbye completely! Not to mention, the series will be animated by MAPPA, the studio behind hit series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Dorohedoro, not to mention the final season of Attack on Titan. Have you seen the trailer yet?

☆ Hatsune Miku to Get "Mikuverse" With Animated Series and More!

Just when we thought Miku couldn't get any bigger, she surprised us yet again with an upcoming "Mikuverse!" Be sure to check out what's to come if you haven't already.

☆ Spirited Away Stage Adaptation Confirms Main Cast!

Stage plays are a huge industry in Japan, but we never expected this beloved Ghibli film would be the next one! It'll premiere early next year, so we're pumped to find out what Spirited Away will look like in a new medium.

TOM Original Articles

☆ WonHobby 33 Photo Report

We definitely haven't been taking anime and figure-related events for granted this year, so we were thrilled to give you a peek at Good Smile Company and Max Factory's WonHobby 33. Looking back now, you might recognize a few prototypes that have since been released as gorgeous new figures...

☆ I Saw Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train 16 Times - Here Are 9 Reasons You Have to See It!

Well, the title says it all! This article was created with the love and devotion of our resident KNY expert, so even if you aren't a fan of the series, this might just convince you.

☆ Hatsune Miku Chronicle Event Report

Miku is such a huge presence that it's easy to forget she officially came into the world only 14 years ago. If you want to look back with us, check out the event, which chronicles her impressive background!

☆ Beginner's Guide to Jujutsu Kaisen!

Okay, you can be honest - raise your hand if you haven't read/watched Jujutsu Kaisen yet. Maybe you've been occupied with other things or just don't feel like starting a new series, but if you have a spare moment, feel free to take our crash course!

☆ How to Photograph Figures: Teach Me, TOM Senpai!

One of our TOM Senpais, who happens to be a wizard at photography, created this awesome guide in the lead-up to our 3rd Figure Photo Contest, but it definitely applies all year round!

Thanks for making it to the end! We had a lot of fun bringing all of these articles to you, so we're looking forward to a lot more TOM News in 2022!

This is a Tokyo Otaku Mode original article.