Japanese publishing titan Kodansha announced today (Nov 4) the establishment of a brand-new production company, "Kodansha Studios," in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This marks Kodansha's first venture into ...
Tokusatsu fans are reeling from recent news: the beloved Super Sentai series is reportedly set to conclude its heroic legacy, spanning nearly half a century, after the finale of "First Sentai Go-Venge ...
Nestled within Hyogo Prefecture's Awaji Island Park, the anime theme park "Nijigen no Mori" (ニジゲンノモリ) has become a pilgrimage site for countless fans, thanks to its array of collaborative attra ...
Japan saw a surge in bear sightings and attacks in 2025, with over 170 reported casualties nationwide between April and October 22. Northern regions, in particular, experienced a high number of bear-r ...
A user on Japan's Mercari marketplace snagged a used DJI compact camera, only to discover a hilarious video from the previous owner still stored on it! The clip was so creative and well-paced, it felt ...
In the annals of 1990s gaming history, the Super Nintendo emulator "ZSNES" stands as an undisputed classic. It allowed home PCs of the era to run SNES games at full speed, becoming a cherished part of ...
Japan is packed with awesome select shops, and while names like BEAMS and Urban Research often come to mind, FREAK'S STORE is another absolute gem. They stand out from the crowd, ditching the usual Ja ...
Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda, known for countless roles like Seto Kaiba in "Yu-Gi-Oh!" and Kento Nanami in "Jujutsu Kaisen," might be a veteran at 54, but his immense popularity and dashing looks have al ...
Ever since Pokémon Legends: Z-A dropped on October 16, players have been diving into a whole new kind of Pokémon world. Beyond its hidden narrative, the game introduces a ton of mechanics that set i ...
Believe it or not, Fujiko F. Fujio's timeless masterpiece, Doraemon, is a core memory for countless childhoods. Still pulling in massive box office numbers for its annual movies and keeping TV anime r ...
A U.S. federal court in Colorado recently ruled against Jesse Keighin (online alias "Every Game Guru"), a player who had been illegally streaming Nintendo Switch games for an extended period, ordering ...
The Japanese government announced its Autumn 2025 Honours list today, November 3rd, and two absolute legends of their respective fields are among the recipients. Manga master Go Nagai, the creative fo ...
Takashi Yamazaki's critically acclaimed film, "Godzilla -1.0," not only blew audiences away as the 30th installment in the legendary franchise but also made history by snagging an Oscar for Best Visua ...
Japanese brand PREMICO (プレミコ) is renowned for blending high-quality luxury timepieces and merchandise with popular anime elements, consistently releasing stunning designs that are irresistible to ...
“Super Sentai” fans everywhere have been reeling from the shocking news: the legendary hero series, which has captivated audiences for nearly half a century, is rumored to be ending after its curre ...
Illustrator NAGANO's beloved creation, "Chiikawa," has taken the world by storm! Following its anime adaptation, the series' unique charm has captivated fans everywhere, spawning an endless array of m ...
If you're into ACG, you've probably heard of illustrator Kishida Mel (岸田メル), right? Known for his delicate touch, Kishida-sensei's works include the "Atelier Arland" trilogy, "Heaven's Memo Pad," ...
Japanese budget-friendly design apparel brand graniph has previously dropped some seriously popular collabs, teaming up with giants like Death Note, Naruto, Pokémon, and even fast-food titan McDonald ...
Kasuga City in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, recently held a public auction for a collection of toys seized from a resident who had outstanding municipal taxes. The auction, which featured 140 items, saw ...
America's favorite footwear brand, affectionately known as "alligator shoes" to some, Crocs is no stranger to comfort and style. Renowned for their lightweight and easy-to-wear designs, Crocs has cons ...
