BBC Breakfast recently aired a segment delving into the retro gaming craze, aiming to highlight the resurgence of classic consoles and vintage titles in the UK market. Instead, a glaring "setup blunde ...
PLEX, a toy manufacturer under the BANDAI NAMCO Group, has also launched its "Marupi Mark" P-Garage sub-brand this year, specializing in retro IP-themed merchandise. They've just announced two new "Al ...
After dropping collabs like the Doraemon x Louvre Museum and the "Studio Ghibli" UT collections, Japanese fast-fashion giant UNIQLO is showing no signs of slowing down! They're constantly announcing n ...
When you hear "esports," you probably picture a young person's game, right? Many pro players even retire before hitting 30, often transitioning to coaching, which just goes to show how intense and com ...
For many, the iconic McDonald's "Happy Meal" is a core childhood memory. Beyond the food, those special toys and giveaways were pure magic. Remember back in May when the Chiikawa and Minecraft: The Mo ...
Everyone's heard the saying "learning through play," right? Well, video games are actually way more educational than you might think. Pick the right title, and you can practically guarantee you'll pic ...
If you're a regular follower of Pokémon, you've definitely seen this face during "Pokémon Direct" or "Pokémon Presents" broadcasts. We're talking about Takato Utsunomiya, the current Representative ...
Who doesn't love a good treasure hunt at a second-hand shop? While you won't find anything brand-new, the thrill of stumbling upon a rare gem at a killer price is what keeps us coming back. And Japan, ...
The highly popular IP, Chiikawa, is finally back! After a temporary broadcast hiatus, the new anime series made its grand return today (July 15), much to the delight of fans eager for more of Chiikawa ...
The official Pokémon store, Pokémon Center, is always a massive hit, drawing huge crowds and selling out merchandise as soon as it drops. They've just announced a brand-new line of merchandise theme ...
Grok, the AI chatbot from X's AI team, might not be as polished as some of its longer-established rivals, but it's definitely making waves thanks to that X branding. Yesterday (July 14), an iOS update ...
U-TREASURE, a brand specializing in designs for adults, has previously launched jewelry collaborations with iconic IPs like "Neon Genesis Evangelion," "Godzilla," and "Cardcaptor Sakura," with product ...
Nintendo has been hitting up Japanese players with a survey, poking around to see what they know and how they feel about the Nintendo Switch 2's new "Game-Key Card" system. This fresh take on physical ...
Ryuu Yukinobu's manga, Dandadan (ダンダダン), serialized on "Shonen Jump+", has blown up in popularity since its TV anime adaptation. Fans are raving about its stellar production and gripping storylin ...
Launched in April by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the slick new Gundam mobile strategy game, SD Gundam G Generation Eternal, has been a smash hit with fans. Packing in hundreds of Mobile Suits and stor ...
LINE Yahoo's "Yahoo! Weather" app in Japan has unexpectedly become the talk of the town recently – and not because of its accurate forecasts! Instead, users have started treating it like a giant chat ...
It's been almost 10 years since its launch, and TYPE-MOON's mobile game "Fate/Grand Order" — affectionately dubbed a "cosmic masterpiece" by players — continues to prove its immense appeal by consis ...
Get ready, Rumiko Takahashi fans! Her latest hit manga, "MAO," is officially getting a TV anime adaptation, NHK announced today (14th). This isn't Takahashi-sensei's first rodeo; "MAO" will be her n ...
Meet "Nakayama Kinnikun" (なかやまきんに君), the hilarious comedian and fitness guru from Yoshimoto Shinkigeki. With a physique that's nothing short of perfect, he's not just a comedy staple but also ...
Japanese shojo manga kicked off with classics like "The Rose of Versailles" and "The Daughter of the Nile," but it was the 80s and 90s that truly saw a boom. Iconic titles such as "Boys Over Flowers," ...
