Iichiro Motsuka, the manga artist behind "Onban Kikō," serialized in KADOKAWA's manga magazine "Aokishi," passed away in late May at the age of 36. The news, announced by the official "Aokishi" X (fo ...
Artist Nagano's "Chiikawa" is getting its first theatrical anime film, "Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island," hitting the big screen on July 24, 2026. The official team has partnered with Japan's 7 ...
Carlo Zen's light novel series, Saga of Tanya the Evil, first hit TV screens as an anime adaptation in 2017. Now, after a nine-year wait, fans' patience is finally being rewarded with the premiere of ...
Nintendo is reportedly evaluating the launch of an upgraded Switch 2 OLED model. According to ZDnet, citing industry sources, this new version could feature a 1080p OLED screen supplied by Samsung, of ...
Tokyo's been leveling up its night tourism game with "TOKYO Night & Light," a year-round projection mapping spectacle that turns the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building into a colossal canvas for d ...
The original anime series "Tenchi Muyo!", produced by AIC, has captivated fans since the release of its first OVA, "Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki," in 1992. The franchise has since expanded into TV anime, mov ...
Japanese brand MAYLA, no stranger to epic collabs with franchises like Cardcaptor Sakura, Kamen Rider W, and Neon Genesis Evangelion, consistently drops apparel, footwear, and accessories that fans ab ...
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the legendary fighting manga series Baki, Akita Shoten has joined forces with four major Japanese railway companies—Sagami Railway, Nagoya Railroad, Nishi-Nippon ...
When Takanori Nishikawa (aka T.M.Revolution) hit the YouTube channel "THE FIRST TAKE" on July 10, donning his iconic bandage outfit to belt out his classic hit "HOT LIMIT," it immediately sent fans in ...
Even as it approaches the 30th anniversary of its original TV broadcast, Neon Genesis Evangelion continues to dominate the pop culture scene with a relentless stream of killer collaborations, proving ...
Among the many denizens of the virtual world, VRChat stands out as a truly iconic game. Thanks to streamers hyping it up and the integration of MMD models, Japan boasts some of the highest player numb ...
Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #33, which dropped on July 13, came with a special Luffy limited edition card to celebrate "ONE PIECE"'s 29th anniversary. Naturally, scalpers targeted the issue, leading to a ...
The legendary RPG series, Dragon Quest, is celebrating its 40th anniversary! To mark the occasion, Yuji Horii, the esteemed father of the Dragon Quest series and a recent recipient of the Order of the ...
Japanese eyewear giant "JINS" has carved out a name for itself in the glasses market by consistently delivering innovative, trend-setting styles that defy tradition. With a dizzying array of designs, ...
Kōji Miura's hit manga, "Blue Box," which just wrapped its five-year serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump on July 13, has captured countless fans with its charming school romance. Good news for fans: ...
Get ready, Chiikawa fans! Following previous successful collaborations with Okinawa-based brewery Orion, which famously featured the character Shisa (a lion-dog guardian from Okinawan mythology) dream ...
AIR TWOKYO, the brand known for reimagining anime pop culture through original illustrated designs, is back with another killer collab. After popular team-ups with hits like Frieren: Beyond Journey's ...
Get ready, Witch from Mercury fans! BANDAI FASHION COLLECTION (Bancolle!), Bandai Japan's go-to for character-themed apparel and lifestyle goods, is dropping some fresh new merch. They've just announc ...
Back in late May, the official "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" crew dropped a stunning illustration of Frieren, reimagined in the iconic style of Johannes Vermeer's masterpiece, "Girl with a Pearl Ear ...
Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" Issue #33 hit shelves on July 13, 2026, and it wasn't just another manga drop. Thanks to a special bonus "ONE PIECE Card Game" exclusive Luffy card, the issue quickly s ...
