Get ready to dust off those classic controllers! Overseas gaming accessory brand Retro Fighters has announced the "Battle Dock," a dedicated controller adapter for the Nintendo Switch 2. The coolest p ...
CAPCOM's latest entry in the beloved "Monster Hunter" series, Monster Hunter Wilds, is already smashing records on Steam since its launch! And get ready, hunters, because the "Monster Hunter Festa '26 ...
Get ready, anime fans! Netflix, one of the world's largest entertainment streaming platforms, has officially announced a strategic partnership with Japanese animation studio MAPPA, the powerhouse behi ...
Yasuhisa Hara's hit manga Kingdom isn't just a smash-hit anime and live-action movie franchise—it's also hitting a massive milestone this year: its 20th anniversary! To mark the occasion, the officia ...
"Drama Queen" Ryoko Yonekura was embroiled in controversy last October when Japanese media outlet Weekly Bunshun reported that illegal drugs and related paraphernalia were found at her residence. Foll ...
Japanese design apparel brand graniph, known for its affordable yet stylish threads, has previously teamed up with powerhouse IPs like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Chainsaw Man, with t ...
If you're hitting up Osaka, a pilgrimage to Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is practically mandatory! The park recently announced a fresh wave of fun new merchandise to celebrate the fifth anniversary o ...
The New York Game Awards, an international accolade celebrating the global gaming industry, has bestowed its prestigious "Andrew Yoon Legend Award" upon The Pokémon Company this year! This honor, giv ...
A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan has gone viral, highlighting a refreshing change from the usual horror stories of borrowed equipment never making it back to its owners. A user shared th ...
We've previously covered news about Japan's furusato nozei (hometown tax) system. Typically, local governments offer gifts as a token of appreciation, usually featuring local specialties or unique pro ...
The first-ever mobile game for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCGP), launched in late 2024, quickly captivated players worldwide and has now celebrated its one-yea ...
Get ready, Eva fans! To mark the epic 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion, the official team dropped news late last year about a brand-new short anime. This special project is set to debut dur ...
First announced last July, the "PokéPark KANTO" Pokémon theme park is officially set to open its doors on February 5, 2026, marking the franchise's first-ever permanent outdoor theme park. Following ...
“Mobile Police Patlabor,” the iconic anime series from the five-member creative unit HEADGEAR, first announced “Mobile Police Patlabor EZY” back in 2024, teasing a 2026 launch. Today, the official ...
If you're a fan of Japanese donburi, then "Yoshinoya" is probably a name you know well. With locations across Japan and Asia, it's been a staple for many as they've grown up. Yesterday, Yoshinoya anno ...
Japanese brand MAYLA, known for its successful collaborations with franchises like "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End," "Fate/strange Fake," and "Detective Conan," has consistently wowed fans with its app ...
The King of the Monsters, Godzilla, is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a slew of new projects! The 31st Godzilla film has officially been announced as "Godzilla -0.0", with Takashi Yamazaki, dir ...
The investment manga FX Fighter Kurumi-chan, originally written by Demunyan and illustrated by Tansan Daisuki, has captivated fans with its unique premise. Today (Jan 19), it was officially announced ...
Japan's Common Test for University Admissions kicked off last weekend on the 17th, with countless students diving into one of the most crucial exams of their lives. But here’s a curveball: the "Histo ...
The legendary Japanese manga "Fist of the North Star" (also known as Hokuto no Ken), originally penned by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara, has been kicking ass for over 40 years! With new proj ...
