Japan's iconic tokusatsu hero, Ultraman, continues to command immense popularity across its many series. Not only are new installments consistently released, but this year also marks the franchise's 6 ...
Gundam's official fashion brand, STRICT-G, has been consistently dropping highly-praised apparel through its military-inspired sub-label, STRICT-G ARMS. And now, they're back with a fresh collection o ...
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Pokémon has teamed up with all 12 Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) teams this year for a massive crossover event: the "Pokémon Baseball Festival 2026." Throughout ...
Remember that iconic bee? Japanese game developer Hudson Soft, the studio behind classics like "Bomberman," "Adventure Island," and "Momotaro Dentetsu," may be a thing of the past, but its unique corp ...
With rapid advancements in technology, "generative AI" has become a hot topic. Beyond image generation, there's a growing trend in voice synthesis, where AI learns from voice data to replicate specifi ...
Japanese creative brand COSPA (コスパ), renowned for its anime merchandise and apparel, consistently drops fun and diverse products that fans absolutely love, offering something for every major series ...
When you think of Shabu-Yo, the popular shabu-shabu chain, what usually comes to mind is their impressive array of fresh veggies and those high-value, all-you-can-eat meat platters. But a recent dinin ...
The official "A.T.FIELD EVANGELION WORK" brand, known for its stylish industrial-themed gear inspired by "Neon Genesis Evangelion," has consistently won over fans with its stellar designs and collabor ...
Get ready, soldiers! SNK's iconic run-and-gun arcade classic, Metal Slug, originally developed by Nazca and later acquired by SNK, is officially celebrating its 30th anniversary today, April 19th! To ...
In this age of information overload, the lines between creators and readers have blurred, leading to some truly head-scratching phenomena. Recently, multiple Japanese manga artists have spoken out, sl ...
A recent online discussion in Japan has blown up, all thanks to a rather pungent topic: the "smell of idol concert venues." One netizen even broke down the distinct aromas of various Hello! Project gr ...
A Japanese parent recently shared a heartbreaking tale on X: their 8-year-old child, while playing the mobile game "The Battle Cats," unknowingly racked up a staggering 900,000 JPY (approximately 190, ...
COSPA (コスパ), the Japanese creative brand renowned for its awesome anime merchandise and apparel, consistently drops fun and diverse products that fans absolutely adore. Seriously, if there's a seri ...
Japanese watchmaking giant SEIKO has a stellar track record of teaming up with various anime, comic, and game (ACG) IPs to create special edition timepieces, consistently winning over fans. Following ...
Kyoto, the ancient capital steeped in a thousand years of history and samurai lore, holds some surprising secrets. Turns out, for locals, certain "specialties" are way more common than you'd ever imag ...
Shihei Lin, the legendary editor behind hits like "Dandadan," "Chainsaw Man," and "SPY×FAMILY," just dropped a bombshell: he's launching a brand-new, independent manga editorial department! And get t ...
Japanese animation has been absolutely booming in recent years, expanding its reach both domestically and internationally and showcasing its immense soft power. With a boost during the pandemic, the g ...
For many in Japan, barley tea has always been that humble, thirst-quenching, everyday beverage, usually sporting simple, understated packaging. So when mega-popular YouTuber HIKAKIN recently dropped a ...
Japanese brand MAYLA, known for its collaborations with titans like Detective Conan, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, has consistently won over fans with its highly praise ...
The first Reiwa-era installment in the iconic "Kamen Rider" franchise, Kamen Rider Zero-One, burst onto the scene as the "First Kamen Rider of Reiwa." Breaking new ground with its AI-centric storyline ...
