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 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 ...
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 ...
The Harry Potter franchise has been around for decades, and its fully rebooted television adaptation is now scheduled to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on December 25, 2026. Meanwhile, the series has r ...
Best known for the To Love Ru series, Black Cat, and Yamato Gensouki, manga artist Kentaro Yabuki is approaching his 30th anniversary in the industry. While he currently has no ongoing series, fans re ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
