"Pokémon Horizons: The Series," which kicked off in April 2023 with new protagonists Liko and Roy, has already journeyed into its seventh arc, "Terastal Debut." In yesterday's (May 29) 138th episode, ...
KADOKAWA CEO Takeshi Natsuno recently stirred the pot by claiming that Japan's anime industry is flooded with too many studios and publishers. He argued that the recent surge of small, independent stu ...
Ever notice how a single manga panel can mean totally different things depending on your cultural background? That's exactly what happened recently when a Korean netizen stumbled upon a scene from the ...
Vermeer's masterpiece "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is heading to Osaka's Nakanoshima Museum of Art this August and September, after years away. To celebrate, fellow Dutch icon Miffy has stepped up as a ...
Japanese fast-fashion eyewear brand Zoff, known for its stores across Japan and Asia, frequently teams up with major anime and gaming IPs. Following past collaborations with hits like Chiikawa and Att ...
Former SEGA of America VP of Entertainment Marketing, Mike Fischer, recently dropped some bombshells in an interview with SEGA 16, reminiscing about his time working with "Sonic the Hedgehog" co-creat ...
Illustrator ナガノ (NAGANO)'s creation, Chiikawa, has taken the world by storm. Its unique style has captivated audiences since the anime adaptation, spawning a never-ending stream of merchandise and ...
Manga maestro Kentaro Yabuki, famed for iconic works like "To Love-Ru" and "BLACK CAT," just dropped a bombshell yesterday (the 28th) by launching his very own personal X account! And guess what? It i ...
Ever unboxed a new gadget and spotted that yellowish, molded pulp packaging? You know, the stuff that cradles your new tech, keeping it safe and sound while being eco-friendly? It's pretty much standa ...
Pokémon's official retail haven, the Pokémon Center, is on a global expansion spree! After setting up shop in Taipei and Singapore, they're now gearing up to open their third international outpost i ...
Studio Ghibli has been enchanting audiences for over four decades with an endless catalog of timeless classics. In 2023, Nippon TV acquired a majority stake, making the legendary animation house a sub ...
For Gunpla builders, the sky's the limit. From custom paint jobs and weathering to full-on kitbashing, there are endless ways to make a mobile suit your own. But one Japanese Gunpla YouTube channel, N ...
STRICT-G, the official fashion brand for Gundam, has consistently teamed up with major Japanese and American labels to drop a variety of apparel, earning serious love from Gundam fans everywhere. Rece ...
After months of closure following a tragic stabbing incident on March 26, the iconic Pokémon Center MEGA TOKYO, nestled within Ikebukuro's massive Sunshine City complex, is finally gearing up to welc ...
Rohto Pharmaceutical's popular eye drop series, "Rohto Z!" (ロートZ!), has a history of awesome collaborations with various anime and game IPs, always hitting it big with fans. Now, they're teaming up ...
The recently released racing game Forza Horizon 6 has been drawing in tons of players, thanks to its first-ever Japanese setting and a host of fresh, fun elements that have even streamers showing off ...
RPG legend "Dragon Quest" is officially celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, solidifying its status as one of SQUARE ENIX's flagship franchises. And to mark the occasion, get ready for a ton of ...
First launched in 2001, the network battle-themed series, Mega Man Battle Network, from the iconic Mega Man franchise, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! To commemorate this milestone, two ...
Japanese brand Mayla Classic, known for its popular collaborations with franchises like Cardcaptor Sakura, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Neon Genesis Evangelion, consistently earns rave reviews ...
If you're someone who loves taking your favorite plushies out for photo shoots, you know the drill: finding that perfect spot at a landmark, nailing the angle, and often, trying not to bother other to ...
