For 35 years and counting, the legendary boxing manga "Hajime no Ippo" has been a staple for countless fans, many of whom grew up with its electrifying story and continue to champion its legacy. And g ...
Can you believe it's been 20 years since Hiroshi Sakurazaka's light novel, "All You Need Is Kill," hit shelves, illustrated by Yoshitoshi ABE? Well, get ready because today (March 13) it was officiall ...
Japanese design apparel brand "graniph," known for its affordable yet stylish threads, has previously scored big with popular collabs like Attack on Titan, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, and even fast-food ...
Japanese mobile accessory brand Gourmandise (株式会社グルマンディーズ) is known for its diverse range of 3C products and frequently collaborates with anime, manga, and game IPs to drop some seriously ...
The term "oshikatsu," or dedicated fan activity, is probably familiar to anyone deep in idol or anime culture. It's all about passionately supporting your favorite person or series—collecting merch, ...
We've previously covered Japan's savvy marketing strategy of partnering local regions with the world of Pokémon. As a symbol of this unique collaboration, many areas boast their very own Support Pok ...
Following the acclaimed 2023 live-action series The Silent Service Season 1: The Battle of Tokyo Bay, starring Takao Osawa, Hiroshi Tamaki, and Aya Ueto, the saga is set to continue on the big screen. ...
Pokémon Centers worldwide are pilgrimage sites for countless fans, drawing massive crowds and endless hype with their constant drops of exclusive merchandise. The demand is simply insatiable! Now, Th ...
Gundam's official fashion label, STRICT-G, has been a fan favorite, consistently teaming up with major Japanese and American brands to drop killer apparel and accessories. Now, they're revving things ...
The gaming world buzzed when a sequel to CAPCOM's beloved classic, "Ōkami" – originally crafted by Clover Studio – was announced at The Game Awards 2024. And guess who's leading the charge? None ot ...
Yoshito Usui's hit manga, Crayon Shin-chan, has been a national treasure in Japan ever since its TV anime adaptation kicked off in 1992. It's still going strong, with a new theatrical film dropping ev ...
Expo 2025 Osaka is set to kick off a six-month run in Japan starting in April, and while the government sees it as a major international event, public enthusiasm has been lukewarm, partly due to ballo ...
Hideo Kojima's highly anticipated sequel, "Death Stranding 2 On The Beach," dropped a brand-new, action-packed 10-minute trailer yesterday at SXSW, officially confirming its PlayStation 5 exclusive la ...
If you're deep in the ACG world, you've probably heard of "NTR." Short for "Netorare" (寝取られ／ねとられ) in Japanese, it basically means getting cuckolded or having your significant other stolen by ...
Sanrio's iconic characters have been winning hearts globally for decades! Last year, Hello Kitty celebrated her 50th anniversary, and this year, My Melody hits 40 while Kuromi turns 20, sparking a wav ...
Falcom's beloved RPG series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails, is getting a full remake of its inaugural title. The original, "The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC," previously announced a complete ...
Anime merchandise specialist AMNIBUS (アムニバス) has consistently dropped some seriously cool and intricate merch, earning them a loyal following among anime fans. Now, they're gearing up to release ...
NHK's critically acclaimed live-action drama series, "Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe," based on Hirohiko Araki's iconic "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," announced this past January that its next big screen adven ...
Los Angeles Dodgers' baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is a global media magnet. With the new MLB season kicking off and his continuous history-making performances, it's no surprise to see a flood of c ...
Last season, Los Angeles Dodgers' baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani achieved an unprecedented "54 homers and 59 stolen bases," making him a global media sensation. He also successfully clinched the MLB ...
