Published by KONAMI in 2008 and developed by Kojima Productions, Metal Gear Solid series entry Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots arrived on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Swi ...
Released in October, Ichiban Kuji’s “Mobile Suit Gundam UNIVERSAL CENTURY SAGA 2” features an E Prize lineup of “expression rubber charms” based on some of the Universal Century’s most memorable ...
A.T.FIELD EVANGELION WORK, the official Evangelion label known for its fashion-forward industrial gear, has won over plenty of fans with its sharp branding and high-profile collaborations. Its latest ...
The second season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End aired earlier this year, earning praise for maintaining the first season's impressive production quality. A third season has also been confirmed for ...
The hit J-drama VIVANT, starring Masato Sakai, returned with a sequel in late July and immediately reignited the hype. Between its star-studded cast and pulse-pounding espionage plot, the series has o ...
With Godzilla-0.0 almost here, North American theater chain Cinemark has unveiled its exclusive merchandise. The clear standout is a towering 19.5-inch 3D popcorn bucket shaped like a full-body Godzi ...
Renowned Japanese watchmaker SEIKO has already won over fans with a string of watches inspired by popular anime, comics, and gaming franchises. Now, the brand is teaming up with the hit anime Bocchi t ...
Chiikawa’s first animated feature, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, has been a box-office powerhouse since hitting theaters on July 24. With a steady stream of exclusive admission bo ...
Junichi Yamakawa’s gay erotic manga Kuso Miso Technique became an internet sensation in the mid-2000s, when the Takakazu Abe meme swept across Niconico. It even inspired the parody song "Yaranaika," ...
As a member of ReGLOSS, the Hololive DEV_IS group, Juufuutei Raden has carved out a lane all her own with her distinctive personality and deep love of art and culture. From collaborating with arts pro ...
With Ichiban Kuji, most fans usually have their eyes on the top-tier A and B prizes—often figures or the most valuable items in the lineup—or the Last One Prize waiting at the very end. But Bandai r ...
Written by Rifujin na Magonote and illustrated by Shirotaka, the light novel series Mushoku Tensei has remained hugely popular since its anime adaptation began airing. Its third season, which premiere ...
Japan has no shortage of popular select shops, and FREAK'S STORE is one of the most fun to browse. Rather than following the usual Japanese aesthetic, the retailer stands out with its distinctive take ...
Lifestyle brand GARRACK is no stranger to anime collaborations. Its past releases include an Attack on Titan Scout Regiment kitchen knife modeled after the Ultrahard Steel Blade and a Chainsaw Man sma ...
Created by author Nagaru Tanigawa, the Haruhi Suzumiya series is a defining light novel classic. Its anime adaptation is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, marking two decades since it became ...
Game designer Masahiro Sakurai, best known for his work on the Super Smash Bros. and Kirby series, shared a photo from a dinner with several fellow game creators on his personal X／Social Media accoun ...
Japanese home furnishings brand NITORI recently announced two new releases for early October: the “Soft and Bouncy Pancake Cushion” and “Soft and Bouncy Taiyaki Cushion.” Modeled after the real de ...
Japan Post is no stranger to anime collaborations. Its previous team-ups with Chiikawa, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure have produced plenty of highly sought-after collectibles that can hold t ...
PEN America has released new figures showing 11,982 instances of books being removed or access being restricted in U.S. public schools during the 2025–2026 school year, up sharply from 6,870 the prev ...
TOHO has announced that Hibiya Station, which serves Tokyo Metro’s Hibiya and Chiyoda lines, will switch its train departure melody to Akira Ifukube’s iconic Godzilla Theme beginning November 3, God ...
