Pokémon manhole covers finally come to Tokyo with awesome Gen-1 designs【Photos】
A new batch of Kanto Pokédex Pokéfuta for the real-life Kanto region. In December of 2018, Japan’s first Pokémon manhole cover was installed in Kagoshima Prefecture, on the southwest island of Kyushu....
View ArticleArtist for manga cancelled after junior high school girl’s groping makes...
Shiro Usazaki understands fans are upset about the series ending, but asks them to keep those feelings to themselves. Earlier this month, manga creator Tatsuya Matsumoto, known professionally as...
View ArticleConjure a magical barrier to block virus particles with an anime magic...
Be rest assured that the first law of alchemy, equivalent exchange, won’t be applicable here. When it comes to disease prevention, an important aspect is the ability to limit the spread of...
View ArticleQuit screwing around do some work, commands Goku in latest Dragon Ball...
Four new T-shirts drawn from the various series of the Dragon Ball universe will soon be on their way to fans’ closets. Official character goods apparel brand Cospa has teamed up with two pop-up...
View ArticlePen-Pikachu-Apple-Pen? Pokémon star teams up with PPAP singer for new song
Pikotaro and Pikachu want to give the world something to smile about. Pikachu is one of those rare cases where an anime/video game character becomes a full-on celebrity. In keeping with his status as...
View ArticleDozens of new photos of Japan’s miraculously romantic Sailor Moon wedding...
Dresses inspired by all three of Sailor Moon’s identities, plus multiple Tuxedo Mask tuxedos, are available now. A lot of things we were looking forward to this summer got cancelled or postponed. One...
View ArticleJapan’s “excessively Pikachu” marriage registration form is appropriate...
An entire pack of Pikachus wants to wish you and your sweetheart all the best as you start married life. It’s been a busy month for Pikachu. First, the Pokémon mascot officially welcomed the Pokémon...
View ArticleKabuki adaptation of Miyazaki’s Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind now...
Stage play goes beyond the Studio Ghibli founder’s anime movie to tell the complete story. More than 35 years after its release, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind remains one of the most loved and...
View ArticleWhat our anti-Goro Miyazaki reporter thought of “From Up on Poppy Hill”
Can Hayao Miyazaki’s son’s second Studio Ghibli film prove us wrong? At this point, we think it’s safe to say that Studio Ghibli movies are the Japanese equivalent of Disney movies. That’s why saying...
View ArticleOne Piece anime/manga creator says when he wants the series to end, promises...
Eiichiro Oda also gives his thoughts on the quality of One Piece’s first-ever chapter. Despite being a tail of nautical adventures, there’s no manga/anime that keeps rolling along quite like One Piece....
View ArticleThe Japanese cat with over 100 cosplay costumes
Nausicaä, The Catbus and Super Mario are just some of the characters in this feline’s impressive collection. Cosplay culture is so big in Japan it isn’t just reserved for humans anymore — these days,...
View ArticleFor the not-so-low cost of US$1,300 you can own almost every Pretty Cure...
Emissary of Light, Cure… Badge!!! Of all magical girl shows, Pretty Cure tends to skew towards the glittery, bright, and certainly, the peppy side of the genre. With a colorful cast of over 50...
View ArticleUniqlo invites Demon Slayer back for another collaborative range of kickass...
Vibrant, stylish shirts starring Tanjiro and his comrades. Demon Slayer is one of the biggest Shonen Jump debuts in recent years, instantly winning over a bevy of fans due to its heart-rending plot,...
View ArticleFamily stuns with amazing Detective Conan, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and more...
The family that cosplays together slays together. We’ve seen some brilliant cosplayers over the years, from attendees at Comiket to a cat with over 100 costumes. But while many of these endeavors are...
View ArticlePikachu shocks “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” for new song “Pika to Pico”【Video】
”Beef”, sings Pikachu in translated duet. With large-scale fan gatherings still a very iffy proposition in the current health climate, this summer’s big Pokémon event was held online. Pokémon Virtual...
View ArticleYou can raise your own Pikachu from a furball with this adorable new plushie...
Sega offers us a can’t-lose roll of the dice by asking “Who are You?” when we all know the answer. As you can probably guess from the name, Sega Toys Who are You? stuffed animal line is supposed to...
View ArticleWhat would J-rock legend Yoshiki look like as an Attack on Titan giant? Like...
Yoshiki Titan does what the X-Japan founder does best. With his command of a wide range of musical instruments, cultured aesthetic sensibilities, and international mindset, there’s no telling where...
View ArticleTaiwanese pianist returns with new busty cosplay featuring Ghibli, Dragon...
Adding new and improved visual appeal to a new collection of video game medleys. Back in June, we introduced you to a Taiwanese pianist called Pan Piano, whose performances on YouTube went from 59,000...
View ArticleJapanese gravure idol makes jaws drop with massive M-cup chest 【Pics & Videos】
It’s hard to find clothes to cover your chest when you’re this buxom. According to data collected by underwear manufacturer Triumph International in 2018, a 1.6 percent minority of women in the country...
View ArticleOfficial Fist of the North Star whisky goes on sale in Japan
You are already drunk. If you were going to compare anime series to drinks, Pokémon is a glass of fruit punch, sweet and fun, especially for little tykes. Dragon Ball Z is, of course, a canned energy...
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