Recent political tensions between Japan and China have spilled over into the ACG world, with popular franchises like "My Hero Academia," "Detective Conan," and even "Pokémon" facing boycotts from Chi ...
Sino-Japanese relations have remained tense since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks last year concerning a "Taiwan contingency," which prompted a stern warning from Beijing and even led ...
A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) about the grueling experience of "manually mosaicking adult videos" has blown up in Japan. One user shared their journey into the job, initially thinking it would ...
In the world of Japanese figure skating, three male athletes have earned an adorable fan-given nickname: "The Fuecoco Trio." We're talking about Kao Miura, Shun Sato, and Yuma Kagiyama. With the trio ...
The theatrical anime film, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash - Circe's Witch, officially hit theaters in Japan at the end of last month (January 30), earning rave reviews from fans. It's set to rel ...
Manga hiatuses are practically a rite of passage for ongoing series. Usually, it's for research trips, health issues, or some other unspoken reason, so fans following a series are pretty used to it. B ...
Sony, a name synonymous with Blu-ray and a pioneering force behind the format, just dropped a bombshell: the company is officially pulling the plug on all its Blu-ray recorder models. Shipments will g ...
LEGO has been a global phenomenon for nearly 90 years, captivating both kids and adults with its endless creative possibilities. We've previously featured Japanese LEGO master Seirei (@seirei526) and ...
The world's largest model festival, "Wonder Festival" (WF), hosted biannually by Japanese model manufacturer Kaiyodo, held its Winter 2026 event yesterday (February 8th). The venue was packed with var ...
We've all got that habit of grabbing souvenirs when traveling abroad, and sometimes, navigating customs can throw a wrench in your plans due to different regulations in each country. It's definitely s ...
Even though Yuji Kaku's original manga, "Hell's Paradise," wrapped up back in 2022, its second anime season, produced by the powerhouse studio MAPPA, is still grabbing major attention with its top-tie ...
Recently, "Detective Conan" found itself in hot water after a special collaboration with "My Hero Academia." Because "My Hero Academia" was deemed to contain content insulting to China, "Conan" became ...
The anime adaptation of the rice-farming RPG "Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin," hailed in Japan as the "Reiwa Rice Riot," aired in 2024. Not only was it recommended in a video by Japan's Minister of Agricult ...
Recently, a special collaboration between My Hero Academia and Detective Conan has landed the latter in hot water. Why? Because "My Hero Academia" has been deemed to contain content insulting to China ...
Whenever Hirohiko Araki, the mastermind behind "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," comes up, it's usually about his seemingly ageless appearance. Fans affectionately call him "the man whose time stands still, ...
The investment and finance manga, "FX Fighter Kurumi-chan" (FX戦士くるみちゃん), penned by Demunyan and illustrated by Tansan Daisuki, announced its TV anime adaptation this January, slated to premier ...
The third season of Jujutsu Kaisen, "Culling Game Arc Part 1," is currently airing in the late-night slot this season. Thanks to MAPPA's meticulous production and the series' inherent popularity, it r ...
Veteran voice actor Hikaru Midorikawa, known for iconic roles like Heero Yuy in "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing," Kaede Rukawa in "Slam Dunk," and Naoki Shinjyo in "Future GPX Cyber Formula," is truly a pion ...
When Godzilla Minus One snagged Japan's first-ever "Best Visual Effects" Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards, director Takashi Yamazaki and his team made headlines for rocking a pair of custom "Godzilla ...
CAPCOM's smash-hit game series, Resident Evil, needs no introduction. It's a legendary and best-selling horror franchise that's been terrifying players since its debut in 1996, spawning over a dozen t ...
