This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon series, and it's clear this IP's powerful, evergreen influence is still going strong, with a constant stream of new collaborations and events dropp ...
Manga artist Hiro Mashima, creator of "FAIRY TAIL" and "RAVE Master," is renowned for his extraordinary work ethic and time management skills. Late last night (April 7), it was announced that his flag ...
Just last month, the battle RPG mobile game My Hero Academia: ULTRA IMPACT announced it would cease operations in May after five years. But don't fret, because the official word is a brand-new mobile ...
The live-action ONE PIECE Season 2, "INTO THE GRAND LINE," dropped on Netflix this past March, with Season 3, "THE BATTLE OF ALABASTA," already slated for a 2027 release. But hold onto your hats, Stra ...
Houbunsha's anime hit Bocchi the Rock! exploded onto the scene with massive popularity and buzz, and even after its first season wrapped, the hype hasn't died down. The recent compilation film drew hu ...
Fans are buzzing with anticipation for the new anime series, "Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL," based on Masamune Shirow's iconic manga, which is set to premiere in July 2026. Now, Japanese ...
Japan's space startup Space Entry Inc. announced on April 7th that "Everyone's Haro"—yes, that iconic Haro from Mobile Suit Gundam—an autonomous space robot designed by mechanical designer Kunio Oka ...
Get ready to channel your inner space pirate queen! Bandai Fashion Collection, Japan's go-to for character-themed apparel and lifestyle goods, has just unveiled a fierce new item inspired by the class ...
A bizarre incident in Japan has recently grabbed headlines. On the afternoon of May 5th, at a scenic spot in Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, known for its cherry blossoms and canola flowers, an 89-y ...
Last year, the official "BLEACH WORLD" experience event in Tokyo wasn't just about merch; its menu item, "Black Coffin Pudding," went viral with its "incomplete incantation, no order" rule, drawing ho ...
Fans are reeling after the mobile game Link! Like! Love Live!, part of the beloved Love Live! franchise and centered around the Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club, abruptly announced its service ...
If you're into Japanese YouTubers, then "HIKAKIN," Japan's most subscribed creator, is probably a name you know well. Since late March, he's been building anticipation on his social media, even hostin ...
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the "Kamen Rider" franchise, and to celebrate, a brand-new theatrical film, "Agito - Psychic War -," was announced in late January. Coinciding with "Kamen Rider ...
The latest installment in the "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" anime series, "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run," dropped its first episode on Netflix back on March 19th. Despite being a single episo ...
GU, the affordable fashion brand under Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (the same parent company as UNIQLO), is no stranger to epic anime and game collaborations. Now, they're teaming up with "Pokémon" – ce ...
The 23rd installment in the "Pretty Cure" franchise, "Detective Pretty Cure!", has been making waves since its broadcast. Its unique blend of time-travel to 1999 and detective elements, coupled with s ...
Japanese VTuber agency Cover announced on April 3rd that its male VTuber group, Holostars, would be undergoing a management restructuring. The announcement stated that activities would shift to a more ...
Get ready, Patlabor fans! The iconic anime series, originally created by the five-person team HEADGEAR, is making a grand return this year with a brand-new anime, Mobile Police PATLABOR EZY. This epic ...
The RPG "Dragon Quest" celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, maintaining incredibly high popularity and standing as one of Square Enix's flagship titles. Recently, a collaboration was announced w ...
Though the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury wrapped up a while ago, its universe is still expanding with ongoing manga like "Vanadis Heart" and "Frontier of Youth." Plus, the of ...
