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 ...
Renowned Japanese watchmaker SEIKO has already won over fans with a string of watches inspired by popular anime, comics, and gaming franchises. Now, the brand is teaming up with the hit anime Bocchi t ...
Chiikawa’s first animated feature, Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, has been a box-office powerhouse since hitting theaters on July 24. With a steady stream of exclusive admission bo ...
As a member of ReGLOSS, the Hololive DEV_IS group, Juufuutei Raden has carved out a lane all her own with her distinctive personality and deep love of art and culture. From collaborating with arts pro ...
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 ...
Japan has no shortage of popular select shops, and FREAK'S STORE is one of the most fun to browse. Rather than following the usual Japanese aesthetic, the retailer stands out with its distinctive take ...
Lifestyle brand GARRACK is no stranger to anime collaborations. Its past releases include an Attack on Titan Scout Regiment kitchen knife modeled after the Ultrahard Steel Blade and a Chainsaw Man sma ...
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 ...
Japan Post is no stranger to anime collaborations. Its previous team-ups with Chiikawa, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure have produced plenty of highly sought-after collectibles that can hold t ...
TOHO has announced that Hibiya Station, which serves Tokyo Metro’s Hibiya and Chiyoda lines, will switch its train departure melody to Akira Ifukube’s iconic Godzilla Theme beginning November 3, God ...
The classic sci-fi anime franchise Space Battleship Yamato is returning with an all-new feature-length film, Space Battleship Yamato √2199 (Route 2199). The project was first announced during a scree ...
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter × Hunter finally returned to Weekly Shonen Jump in late June 2026 following an extended hiatus. However, after reaching Chapter 420, the series went back on hiatus until f ...
Marking the TV anime’s 30th anniversary, Evangelion remains as popular as ever. The steady stream of collaborations is proof that the series has lost none of its appeal over the past three decades. D ...
If you have been reading Japanese manga for years, you may have noticed that titles are getting longer and longer. And it is not just the famously wordy light novel market: manga titles across Japan a ...
