For ages, Nintendo has been the poster child for iron-fisted control over its products, crafting a near-impenetrable ecosystem from console design and manufacturing to first-party game development. Bu ...
Get ready, Trainers and baseball fanatics! The iconic Pokémon franchise, hitting its monumental 30th anniversary tomorrow, June 27th, just dropped a bombshell announcement: a massive cross-over event ...
Tokyo Banana, the iconic souvenir brand from Japanese sweets giant GRAPESTONE, is no stranger to epic collabs, having previously teamed up with beloved IPs like Pokémon and Chiikawa. It's a must-grab ...
When you hear "Ambassador," you probably picture a serious diplomat focused on international affairs. But Japan's Ambassador to the UK, Hiroshi Suzuki, has completely flipped that script, becoming a v ...
"Resident Evil Requiem" is on the verge of release, but the internet is already awash with massive story leaks, with spoiler posts spreading like wildfire. Reports indicate that Capcom has acknowledge ...
From its humble beginnings in Buffalo, USA, the fashion and lifestyle brand NEW ERA has blossomed into an internationally recognized icon. While a frequent collaborator with trendsetters and sports gi ...
Japanese brand PREMICO (プレミコ), famous for blending high-quality timepieces and accessories with popular anime, has consistently dropped killer designs that keep fans reaching for their wallets. Th ...
Nagoya-based coffee chain Komeda's Coffee is no stranger to fun collaborations, and they're kicking things off with another team-up that's sure to be a hit with fans. Following last July's successful ...
Get ready for a dream team-up! Japan's beloved national anime and manga icons, Chibi Maruko-chan and Yoshito Usui's Crayon Shin-chan, are finally crossing over for a special collaboration to celebrate ...
February marks Japan's university entrance exam season, and every year, students at the prestigious Kyoto University unleash their creativity by setting up all sorts of wild and wonderful support boar ...
Japanese design apparel brand graniph, known for its affordable yet stylish threads, has previously teamed up with iconic IPs like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Ultraman, with their dive ...
The eleventh installment in the "Resident Evil" series, "Resident Evil 9: Requiem" (バイオハザードレクイエム), is set to drop on February 27th, and fans are hyped for its release. However, on the even ...
Manga artist Shuichi Aso, best known for his hit series "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.," hasn't released new works recently, but he's a regular on X, sharing his life and interests with fans and oft ...
A hot debate recently flared up on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan: "Is it better to buy manga volumes as they drop, or wait for the series to wrap up and binge-buy the whole set?" Masakazu Ishiguro, th ...
Illustrator Nagano's creation, Chiikawa, has taken the world by storm! After its anime debut, its unique charm captivated even more fans, leading to an endless stream of merchandise and solidifying it ...
Detective Conan has been a pop culture staple for ages, and this year marks its incredible 30th anniversary on air! The TV anime is still going strong, and its annual movies consistently smash box off ...
Attack on Titan is teaming up with Japan's top salon booking platform, Hot Pepper Beauty, for a special collaboration under the killer slogan: "O, Humanity, Your Hairstyle is Freedom!" (人類よ、髪型は ...
If you're an anime fan, you've definitely heard of "anime pilgrimages"—journeys to the real-life locations that inspired scenes in your favorite shows. It's a way to connect with a series on a deeper ...
Created by the late manga artist Akira Toriyama, the iconic "Dragon Ball" series celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, holding a special place in the hearts of countless fans through its manga an ...
Nintendo recently dropped a bombshell, announcing that the classic GBA titles "Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen" would be hitting the Switch as paid releases, completely bypassing the Nintendo Switch On ...
