Masamune Shirow's manga "Ghost in the Shell" shot to international fame with Mamoru Oshii's 1995 animated film of the same name, cementing its status as a classic in the cyberpunk genre and sci-fi as ...
Toho, Japan Airport Terminal Co., and Tokyo International Airport Terminal Co. have officially teamed up to launch the "HANEDA GODZILLA GLOBAL PROJECT"! This massive initiative aims to blast Japanese ...
Celebrating its 30th anniversary since the TV anime first aired, the ever-popular Neon Genesis Evangelion continues to churn out collaborations, a testament to its enduring appeal over three decades. ...
The market for "trading card games / collectible cards" (TCG/トレカ), featuring anime characters or athletes for collecting, trading, or battling, is currently experiencing explosive growth. According ...
Created by manga artist Yoshito Usui, Crayon Shin-chan has been a national treasure in Japan since its TV anime adaptation in 1992. It continues to release theatrical films annually, with this year's ...
Director and screenwriter Yuichi Fukuda, known for hit series like "Gintama" and "The Hero Yoshihiko," has won over audiences with his signature hilarious and absurd style. Yesterday (Oct 22), Directo ...
Get ready, Trainers! A brand-new series of Pokémon-themed traditional Japanese sweets, "Pokémon Kyogashi," is about to drop! This limited-edition collection, crafted by Kyoto's venerable wagashi sho ...
The popular manga One-Punch Man, originally created by ONE and later redrawn by Yusuke Murata, is still ongoing. After a six-year wait, fans were eagerly anticipating the third season of the anime, wh ...
Japanese indie ASMR creator Quattro recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out Bilibili users for unauthorized uploads of her ASMR audio works. What started as a direct plea in the comments sec ...
LEGO has been a beloved toy for nearly 90 years, captivating both kids and adults alike. Many builders use the versatile bricks to create their favorite characters and designs. We've previously featur ...
For many fans, the name Kazuo Umezz (楳図 かずお) is synonymous with legendary horror manga. His iconic work, The Drifting Classroom, is undoubtedly a classic, even inspiring a live-action TV drama ba ...
Based on the popular light novel, the Chinese-inspired, captivating anime The Apothecary Diaries exploded onto screens in late 2023, quickly becoming a massive hit. Its soaring popularity not only boo ...
You'll often spot bento shops at Japanese train stations, a convenient stop for commuters grabbing a meal to take home. But Fujitsu recently pulled off a surprising stunt at JR Tokyo Station: a "bento ...
What do you usually do with your empty drink cups? Most of us stack them to save space before recycling, right? But what if those empty containers became the starting point for something truly epic? R ...
Retro vibes are all the rage these days, a global wave of nostalgia sweeping through music, retail, and culture alike. There's just something about old-school cool and vintage treasures that people ca ...
The "Magical Chiikawa" MV for "Magical Syndrome," directed by Yuta Tanaka (known for multiple "Pretty Cure" series) and performed by singer yama, dropped yesterday (Oct 21) and immediately set the int ...
Taiwan has been a hot destination for Japanese travelers lately, with tourists from all over the world flocking to its scenic spots. But a recent Threads post by a 33-year-old Japanese netizen has gon ...
Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A just dropped, and while players are hyped to explore Lumiose City—modeled after real-world Paris—they've stumbled upon an unsettling detail: benches along the streets feature me ...
Looks like a potential "Resident Evil 0" remake might be on the horizon! Foreign media outlets recently unearthed a juicy clue: an actor's resume listing an unannounced, major game project codenamed " ...
Thirty years on, the enduring legacy of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" continues to captivate fans worldwide, constantly sparking new collaborations and proving its timeless appeal. Now, official apparel b ...
