Illustrator NAGANO's beloved series, Chiikawa, is hitting the big screen with its first theatrical anime film, "Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island," premiering on July 24, 2026. To celebrate, the ...
The live-action "Naruto" movie is currently in development with Destin Daniel Cretton, director of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," at the helm. In a recent ...
Yasuki Tanaka's suspense manga "Summer Time Rendering" (サマータイムレンダ) wrapped up back in February 2021, and at the time, it was simultaneously announced that an anime, a real-life escape game, a ...
Nintendo Switch's Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been an absolute smash hit since its launch, charming players of all ages worldwide with its adorable and fun-filled style. Now, get ready for a swe ...
Japanese audio brand ONKYO, known for its epic collabs with various anime IPs like "Mobile Suit Gundam" and "Solo Leveling," is back at it again with another exciting partnership. This time, they're ...
The manga industry has always been a hotbed of talent, with countless creators in Japan alone and new stars emerging from publisher competitions annually. Recently, a pair of brothers who grew up in a ...
Fans of manga will undoubtedly be familiar with the legendary artist Masakazu Katsura, whose iconic 90s works like "Video Girl Ai," "I"s," and "Shadow Lady" left an indelible mark. His first full-leng ...
If you're into high-stakes psychological thrillers, then Nobuyuki Fukumoto's manga "Kaiji" (賭博黙示録カイジ) is probably already on your radar. Even if you haven't dived into the manga, chances are y ...
The Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History in Odawara City recently launched a special exhibition titled "Animals Living in Satoyama," showcasing a variety of local wildlife from the region. H ...
Takanori Nishikawa, better known as T.M.Revolution, sent fans into a frenzy on July 10 when he appeared on THE FIRST TAKE's YouTube channel, rocking his iconic bandage outfit to belt out his classic h ...
Cooking every day during the week can be a drag, so many busy professionals in Japan opt for meal prepping a whole week's worth of food in advance. It's a pretty common hack! But one Japanese X (forme ...
As legendary publisher Shueisha celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, it has launched a special website, "SHUEISHA MANGA EXPO," packed with special manga-centric projects. The celebration brings ...
Get ready, magical girls (and boys)! The beloved series "Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya," based on TYPE-MOON's "Fate/stay night" game and Hiroshi Hiroyama's manga, which has already spawned multiple T ...
"A manga artist's changing art style actually proves they're the one drawing it themselves." This mind-bending concept, recently dropped by manga artist Junichi Inoue (Hiyuma-ya) on X, has set the int ...
Known for its exquisite Japanese craftsmanship, watch brand "SONNE" and its mechanical watch sub-brand "S-MEISTER" previously dropped a hit collaboration with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, featuring ...
Illustrator Nagano's wildly popular "Chiikawa" series has been drawing massive crowds to the "Chiikawa Bakery" since its grand opening in Harajuku Omotesando in 2024. Fans are still lining up daily to ...
The anime's final season kicked off last October, and now, My Hero Academia is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Plus, fans got a special treat on May 2nd with the "More" anime special, adapted from t ...
The latest installment in the beloved Pretty Cure franchise, Delicious Party Pretty Cure, has been a hot topic since its title reveal and character introductions, drawing in even more fans to the long ...
We've previously showcased incredible artists who transform humble cardboard into mind-blowing creations, like "Cardboard Girl" and her stunning takes on Howl's Moving Castle and Nausicaä of the Vall ...
Shinji Saijyo's cooking manga Iron Wok Jan!, known for its over-the-top culinary battles that often defy convention, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a TV anime that kicked off this July. To m ...
