On October 2, the management team behind Japanese VTuber group Aogiri High School announced through its official X account, Aogiri High School Staff Room, that member Komaru Kurikoma would be suspendi ...
Ever since the Chiikawa anime debuted, the series has been a fan favorite, while this year's theatrical release pushed its popularity even further into the mainstream. Lately, Chiikawa has also been c ...
Plenty of people have collections of their own, whether it is games, merchandise, models, books, or other publications. These are more than just valuable possessions: they hold memories and reflect th ...
Created by Demunyan and illustrated by Daisuki Tansan, the investment-themed manga FX Fighter Kurumi-chan has received a television anime adaptation this season, with its first episode premiering on O ...
In Japan, Ronald McDonald was long known as “Donald,” and his appearances in the classic “Donald's Rumors” commercials earned him the affectionate online nickname of “cult leader.” He became a p ...
Female voice actors playing young boys has long been common in Japanese anime, with famous examples including Goku in Dragon Ball, Naruto Uzumaki in Naruto, and Conan Edogawa in Detective Conan. Recen ...
Shueisha's Jump+ editorial department posted an official statement on X on September 30, announcing that it had ended its outsourced editorial arrangement with MIX GREEN, the company represented by pr ...
When you have a favorite restaurant, do you order the same trusty dish every time, or work your way through the menu? One Japanese X user says he visited the same restaurant for 14 straight years and ...
After captivating builders for nearly 90 years, LEGO recently unveiled its first Dragon Ball set, the “11390 Dragon Ball: Shenron & Goku.” Naturally, fans were quick to take notice—and what a spect ...
Rain continued to fall in central Tokyo on September 30, meaning precipitation was recorded on every single day of the month for what is believed to be the first time in the city’s observation histor ...
As generative AI technology continues to advance, a growing number of AI-generated videos and images have appeared using the faces and voices of celebrities without their consent. In May, it was revea ...
Japan’s anime industry is enjoying an unprecedented boom, fueled in large part by its expanding global market. Step inside an animation studio, however, and another reality quickly becomes clear: for ...
Major toy retailer Toys 'R' Us is reportedly preparing to exit the Japanese market. Its operations in Japan are expected to be acquired by Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), the co ...
Chiikawa’s first animated feature, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, has been a box-office hit since opening on July 24. Bolstered by a steady stream of theater-exclusive bonuses, it ...
Naoko Takeuchi's classic action-packed magical-girl series Sailor Moon made its debut more than 34 years ago, yet its popularity remains as strong as ever. The franchise has built a sizable following ...
A photo recently making the rounds on Japan’s X shows a rather unusual customer at a Komeda café: someone dressed almost exactly like Ash Ketchum from the animated Pokemon series, surrounded by Poke ...
The latest anime entry in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure franchise, Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, has finally released its 2nd STAGE and 3rd STAGE on Netflix, adding 11 episodes in total alo ...
This summer, Takanori Nishikawa of T.M.Revolution appeared on THE FIRST TAKE in his signature strappy outfit to perform his classic hit "HOT LIMIT." The appearance put the 28-year-old song back in the ...
Anyone who enjoys building Gunpla has probably experimented with techniques such as painting, cutting, or weathering. With so many approaches to try, that creative freedom is a huge part of the hobby ...
Illustrator Nagano’s Chiikawa became a hit in no time, and its quirky anime adaptation only brought even more fans into the fold. This year’s theatrical film has pushed the franchise even further in ...
