Game developer LEVEL-5, known for the popular "Inazuma Eleven" and "Yo-kai Watch" series, has recently become a hot topic on social media in Japan. Netizens pointed out that the company appeared to us ...
Hailing from Harajuku, Japan, the popular affordable fashion brand WEGO is known for its street culture vibe, blending vintage styles, Y2K trends, and anime-themed "ita-bags." This year, the brand eve ...
The "Usagi Rap" from the first theatrical anime film, "Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island", has been an absolute sensation! Not only was its animation outstanding, but the song itsel ...
Bandai's wildly popular card game, UNION ARENA, just dropped its "BOOSTER PACK BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.3" on September 11, and with the anime's hype train still running at full steam, play ...
The manga Junket Bank (Janketto Banku), created by Ikko Tanaka, has won over a legion of fans with its high-stakes gambling battles featuring a banker-slash-gambler protagonist. Back in March, an anim ...
If you've ever gone treasure hunting for Japanese goods online, you're probably familiar with the secondhand marketplace Mercari. But recently, Japanese users stumbled upon something truly bizarre: a ...
McDonald's Japan commercials are always a hot topic on social media, and their latest ad is no exception, bringing back the now 46-year-old Yuri Ebihara. Her timeless looks immediately transported man ...
BANDAI's super popular Gashapon brand's "Marker Accessories" (めじるしアクセサリー) series recently dropped its Halloween-limited edition, the "Sanrio Characters Halloween!" (サンリオキャラクターズ め ...
Nintendo just unveiled a special edition Switch 2 for The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, but players' first battle wasn't against Ganon—it was against pre-order stock that vanished faster than e ...
Sleeping is something we all do, but have you ever imagined turning it into a competition or even a way to earn some serious cash? Koala Japan, a mattress brand, has announced a brand-new experiential ...
For anyone who has traveled to Japan, the Suica card is likely a familiar sight. This rechargeable smart card is essential for getting around, letting you tap for train rides, buy from vending machine ...
Launched in 2021, "Gunpla Academy" is an educational outreach initiative from BANDAI SPIRITS, the company behind countless toys and model kits. The program offers an online model-building curriculum f ...
The mobile game Azur Lane, developed by Shanghai Manjuu and Xiamen Yongshi, has captivated a massive player base across Asia. Its standout character designs have earned it a dedicated following even i ...
The football manga "Blue Lock," written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, saw its live-action movie adaptation hit theaters this August, racking up impressive box office numbers. ...
To have two bathrooms or not to have two bathrooms? For larger families, this can be a surprisingly crucial question when planning a home. Recently, a Japanese wife on X shared her personal experience ...
Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter x Hunter finally made its triumphant return to Weekly Shonen Jump at the end of June 2026, after a long hiatus, much to the delight of fans eager to catch up on the story. I ...
The first theatrical anime feature from Chiikawa, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island, opened in theaters on July 24 and has already cleared the ¥10 billion box-office milestone, wit ...
FuRyu, a brand well-known for its prize figures and PVC releases, recently dropped a bombshell with its popular "BiCute Bunnies Figure" series. They unveiled a "BiCute Bunnies Sadako" prize figure fro ...
Osamu Akimoto's classic manga KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops is entering a new era. A brand-new anime project, New KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops, is now underway and is scheduled to air in 2027, giving longt ...
Ever wonder why the apparel and other merchandise released for your favorite anime and games often stick to conservative designs, like official character profile art? Why don't they feature more newly ...
