Best known for works including GANTZ, cartoonist Hiroya Oku revealed on X on September 24 that Yuki Ikeda, the credited creator of the Manga Thunder 3, was actually another pen name he had been using. ...
Written by Fuse and illustrated by Mitz Vah, the light novel series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has already spawned multiple TV anime seasons and theatrical films. The original novels wrap ...
First announced in December 2025 as part of the 20th-anniversary celebrations for Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, the franchise’s all-new anime CODE GEASS Star Chaser Aspal then went quiet for ...
Created by Shuichi Shigeno, "Initial D" has reached its 30th anniversary after captivating generations of car fans. The manga went on to inspire anime and film adaptations, and its popularity continue ...
Illustrator Nagano’s Chiikawa took the world by storm in no time, with its anime adaptation winning over even more fans through its unmistakable style. This year’s theatrical film pushed the franchi ...
Oishinbo, the culinary manga written by Tetsu Kariya and illustrated by Akira Hanasaki, is officially returning to television with its first new anime in more than three decades. Production of New Ois ...
As Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates its 35th anniversary, the franchise stands as one of SEGA’s biggest flagship properties. But Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka recently revealed that the series once fel ...
Starbucks Japan is teaming up with Pokemon for the Pokemon + Starbucks collection, launching September 30. The 41-piece lineup covers insulated bottles, mugs, and coffee-brewing gear, with Poké Ball ...
The Prince of Tennis sequel The New Prince of Tennis may have earned a reputation among fans as “superpowered tennis,” but its status as one of the most iconic tennis franchises around remains undis ...
A 72-year-old man in Ohio has been charged with a first-degree misdemeanor for allegedly planting a GPS tracker on a Pokémon card delivery worker’s vehicle. If convicted, he could face up to 180 day ...
Anyone who enjoys building Gunpla has probably experimented with techniques such as painting, cutting, or weathering. With so many approaches to try, that creative freedom is a huge part of the hobby ...
Japanese fashion brand Mayla Classic has previously teamed up with Cardcaptor Sakura, Rozen Maiden, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, earning plenty of praise for its apparel, footwear, and accessories. T ...
Illustrator Nagano’s Chiikawa became a hit in no time, and its quirky anime adaptation only brought even more fans into the fold. This year’s theatrical film has pushed the franchise even further in ...
Chiikawa’s first animated feature, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, has been a box-office hit since opening on July 24, with five consecutive waves of admission bonuses helping to ke ...
Lifestyle brand GARRACK is no stranger to anime crossovers. Its previous releases include Attack on Titan kitchen knives inspired by the Scout Regiment’s Ultra-Hard Steel blades and Chainsaw Man smar ...
At just 23 years old, Ado has become one of the biggest talking points in Japanese music. She may still keep her face hidden, but that has not stopped her from landing countless live appearances, perf ...
Clipping a plush to your bag, taking it everywhere for photo shoots, and doting on it like a partner or your ultimate favorite character has become an everyday sight. This hobby, known as "plushie out ...
Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one-shot manga Look Back, best known alongside his hit series Chainsaw Man, previously inspired a critically acclaimed anime film. A live-action adaptation directed by acclaimed fi ...
Doujin markets, where independent creators gather to sell their work, are typically held in cities or other easy-to-reach locations that can draw plenty of fans. In Japan, where anime and manga cultur ...
Japanese audio brand AVIOT, known for its many anime collaborations, is teaming up with the hit mobile game Azur Lane as it enters its ninth year. The result is the special-edition TE-V1R-AZL wireless ...
