Japan's biggest fan convention, Comic Market (Comiket, C108), is set to kick off from August 15-16 at Tokyo Big Sight. Many are undoubtedly gearing up for a massive shopping spree to support their fav ...
For over 30 years, manga artist Man☆Gatarou has carved out a legendary niche in the industry with his uniquely bizarre, grotesque, and hilariously chaotic art style. So when he decides to draw a hand ...
A piece of fan-made merchandise for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, slated for sale at Japan's Comic Market (C108), was abruptly pulled after it was discovered to be in potential violation of Japan's Measur ...
In recent years, classical concerts based on video game music have exploded in popularity worldwide, and many now see them as a vital source of income for orchestras. A recent post on X sparked a vira ...
Japanese media outlet Fuji News Network recently reported the arrest of a 32-year-old woman suspected of repeatedly placing and then canceling massive orders on publisher Shueisha's official online st ...
We're pretty sure most of you are well acquainted with the legendary manga artist, Masakazu Katsura. Late last year, after undergoing a major surgery, he took some much-needed rest. Now, he's back and ...
A new trend has been sweeping across Japanese X (formerly Twitter) under the hashtag "#コスプレイヤーbeforeafter選手権" (Cosplayer Before/After Challenge), with numerous cosplayers sharing their incre ...
"Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island," the adorable franchise's first-ever theatrical anime, hit the big screen on July 24, 2026, and it's been an absolute smash! Box office numbers are soaring, an ...
The terms hikikomori (social recluses) and NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) describe individuals who often withdraw from real-world social interaction, frequently filling their time w ...
The Osaka-Kansai World Expo, held last year for six months, was widely praised and drew visitors from around the globe to experience its unique atmosphere. The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exp ...
Popular shops often have insane waitlists, sometimes stretching for months between order and delivery. But hey, dedicated fans are always down for the wait. But what about a wait that clocks in at ove ...
If you're into collecting figures or toys, chances are you love snapping photos to capture their charm. Mixing up scenes and poses can unlock endless creative possibilities, and it's a fantastic way t ...
From anime and manga to TV dramas and films, unique themes are increasingly popping up to grab audience attention. The adult film industry is no exception, moving beyond just adaptations to explore al ...
At 12:00 AM on August 1, 2026, Kataribe Tsumugu, a VTuber affiliated with ANYCOLOR's virtual idol agency NIJISANJI, uploaded a brand-new video to her YouTube channel. This marks her first content upda ...
Voice acting legend 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 a true pione ...
Since bursting onto the international music scene in 2010, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, recently dropped a photo on his X account that’s got everyone talking. The eye-catching d ...
The first theatrical anime film for Chiikawa, "Chiikawa: Secret of Mermaid Island," hit the big screen on July 24, 2026. To celebrate, Japan's 7-ELEVEN launched a special collaboration, offering limit ...
The first theatrical anime film, Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island, hit the big screens on July 24, 2026, raking in over 2.2 billion JPY in its first three days and earning rave reviews from crit ...
A high-end ergonomic pillow recently blew up on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan, but it wasn't thanks to any official marketing. Instead, it was one user's hilariously blunt review: "It's basically boob ...
The issue of reselling has become rampant across various industries. Whenever there's a limited-edition or store-exclusive item, be it a freebie or a product, it often grabs attention, leading to high ...
