The theatrical prequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, was officially confirmed on October 9 for a January 15, 2027 release in Japanese theaters! To mark the ...
Bandai’s Lifestyle division has announced a new lineup of Mobile Suit Gundam bags inspired by the backpack units worn by three classic mobile suits. Sling one of these backpacks over your shoulders a ...
Bandai's Lifestyle Division has unveiled a new arm-shaped cushion inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam's Char's Z'Gok. Slip it over your arm, put your head down, and you are ready for a quick nap. Priced at ...
The latest anime in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, began rolling out its 11-episode 2nd STAGE and 3rd STAGE on Netflix in late September, complete wi ...
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh!, the first major exhibition dedicated to the original artwork of late manga creator Kazuki Takahashi, KAZUKI TAKAHASHI: YU-GI-OH! ART WORKS, will open in ...
McDonald's iconic Happy Meal has delivered plenty of childhood memories over the years, with its special toys and collectibles often stealing the spotlight from the food itself. McDonald's Japan keeps ...
Sumiko Arai’s manga The Guy I'm Interested In Isn't a Guy announced its anime adaptation when the third collected volume was released in February 2025. The series is now officially set to premiere in ...
MAPPA, the animation studio behind a long list of fan-favorite Anime, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the studio launched the “MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary,” givi ...
Created by manga artist Keisuke Itagaki, the Baki manga franchise began in 1991 and has since expanded through multiple series. Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, the franchise has surpassed 100 mi ...
A feature-film prequel to the animated film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM," Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO has been high on fans’ wish lists ever since its theatrical release was confirmed i ...
Illustrator Nagano’s Chiikawa became a sensation in no time, with its uniquely charming anime adaptation winning even more fans. A theatrical film released this year has pushed the franchise even fur ...
Renowned Japanese watchmaker SEIKO has teamed up with a range of ACG franchises over the years, producing character-themed watches that have proved popular with fans. Following its previous limited- ...
Yoko Taro, the game creator best known for the NieR series and Drakengard, recently opened up about his current attitude toward work. “Whenever I look at my savings, I think, ‘That’s it. I don’t w ...
Manga publishers across Japan hold competitions almost every year, hoping to discover talented artists who could become the industry’s next big names. For many aspiring creators, these awards are a m ...
Film studio Toei celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026. The familiar theatrical opening that has accompanied Toei throughout the decades has evolved with the times, becoming an unmistakable sight fo ...
Beyond global trading card game giants like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokémon, more and more franchises have been dealing themselves into the market lately. Godzilla, Ultraman, and even hololive have all launche ...
This past July, T.M.Revolution's Takanori Nishikawa hit YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE in his signature strappy outfit to perform his classic anthem HOT LIMIT. The performance immediately set fans buz ...
The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise has no shortage of die-hard fans who can identify its mobile suits, weapons, and assorted props at a glance. Even a tiny piece of armor is often enough for seasoned Gu ...
Ever since the Chiikawa anime debuted, the series has been winning hearts everywhere. This year’s theatrical feature pushed its popularity even further into the mainstream, while its seemingly endles ...
CLAMP’s classic manga series Magic Knight Rayearth celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024 with the announcement of a brand-new anime. The long-awaited series premiered on the evening of October 7. T ...
