A user on Japan's X／Social Media recently shared a photo of a school lunch served to sixth-grade students in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The portions looked so shockingly small that some wondered whether some ...
Japanese budget Italian family-restaurant chain Saizeriya has built a devoted following among students and cost-conscious diners with its famously affordable, tasty food. On October 14, Saizeriya anno ...
Japanese modeler Popogorilla ( @popolabo55 ) previously caught our attention with two Pokemon creations assembled from Gunpla parts: “HG Mega Gardevoir” and “HG Greninja.” Now he is back with anot ...
The machines, weapons, and animated set pieces of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise have always inspired die-hard fans to produce analysis worthy of an academic paper. Sometimes, a single shot or battl ...
A post making the rounds on X in Japan has shared a touching memory of one owner's final years with their beloved dog. Weakened by old age, the dog could no longer stand, could barely move its head, a ...
For parents, getting to enjoy anime and follow a series alongside their kids can be one of life's greatest pleasures. But does that tradition survive once the kids grow up? A Japanese father recently ...
Yuji Horii, the legendary game designer best known as the creator of the Dragon Quest series, recently took to X to share his experience making a game with AI. Horii explained that game development on ...
The theatrical prequel to the anime film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, recently announced a January 15, 2027 release date. A special “Theatrical Release Comme ...
Anime fans have almost certainly heard of a pilgrimage: visiting real-world locations featured in a series and tracking down the scenery that inspired it. Japanese manga and anime frequently send thei ...
General Mills’ flagship ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs is a global household name. Founded more than 60 years ago, it has won over ice cream lovers around the world. Japan regularly gets a tempting lin ...
The popular Detective Conan TV anime arc "The Crimson Closing Day" officially wrapped up with "The Final Show" on October 10. After solving the case, Heiji Hattori finally confessed his feelings to Ka ...
Star Detective Precure!, the 23rd entry in the long-running Pretty Cure franchise, has generated plenty of buzz—from its title reveal and character announcements to its broadcast debut—bringing even ...
Celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, TYPE-MOON’s mobile game Fate/Grand Order has jokingly been dubbed “the greatest game in the universe” by players. Its enduring presence near the top of t ...
The theatrical prequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, was officially confirmed on October 9 for a January 15, 2027 release in Japanese theaters! To mark the ...
This past July, T.M.Revolution's Takanori Nishikawa hit YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE in his signature strappy outfit to perform his classic anthem HOT LIMIT. The performance immediately set fans buz ...
The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise has no shortage of die-hard fans who can identify its mobile suits, weapons, and assorted props at a glance. Even a tiny piece of armor is often enough for seasoned Gu ...
CLAMP’s classic manga series Magic Knight Rayearth celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024 with the announcement of a brand-new anime. The long-awaited series premiered on the evening of October 7. T ...
Released in October, Ichiban Kuji’s “Mobile Suit Gundam UNIVERSAL CENTURY SAGA 2” features an E Prize lineup of “expression rubber charms” based on some of the Universal Century’s most memorable ...
The second season of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End aired earlier this year, earning praise for maintaining the first season's impressive production quality. A third season has also been confirmed for ...
