Clik here to view.
Black Lagoon anime-themed cafes open now in Japan
Two coastal towns in Japan serve as real-life Roanapur locations. It’s been more than a decade since the last anime adaptation installment for Black Lagoon, but the manga centered on a team of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It’s not Gunpla, it’s Gunele! Witch from Mercury fan builds awesome Gundam...
And there’s even a secret hidden inside. It’s pretty amazing just how much more popular Gunpla, build-them-yourself Gundam plastic model kits, are than pre-made Gundam mecha figures in Japan. Maybe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
AI is being used to write a new chapter in the God of Manga’s Black Jack series
Project “may give birth to a new way of creating content,” says Osamu Tezuka’s son. Osamu Tezuka is known as the God of Manga, and with good reason. No other single artist did as much to advance the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Studio Ghibli releases a Totoro wind chime with a century of craftsmanship...
Anime studio’s love for traditional processes extends to its newest merchandise offering. Studio Ghibli is known for its famous anime films, but these days it’s becoming just as renowned for its...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The best cosplayers from Chibicon, Indonesia’s summertime anime...
Our Indonesian otaku makes the trip to Surabaya for the otaku culture celebration. Earlier this month, our Indonesia-based otaku reporter Aqil Rahmansyah hopped on a train. His destination: Chibicon....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Studio Ghibli releases beautiful color vinyl record anime soundtrack series,...
The sounds of Studio Ghibli are looking good too. Studio Ghibli likes doing things the old-fashioned way, and their fans love them for it. More fully embracing digital production methods might allow...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shiba sukajan jacket’s canine cuteness requires more than 300,000 stitches,...
An adorable and cool addition to any dog-lover’s wardrobe, even if you haven’t seen the anime this pooch is from. Whether or not you’re familiar with the term “Yokosuka jacket,” it’s a pretty safe bet...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crazy affordable Sailor Moon lifestyle line unveils new items, almost all...
3 Coins brings out new items with Sailor Moon and the Sailor Senshi to celebrate the finale of the anime’s reboot. Last month, we took a look at a huge line of very affordable Sailor Moon merch from 3...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reading manga before you buy now officially OK again at Japan’s biggest...
Book Off says the practice is OK…probably. In Japanese, the word tachiyomi translates literally to “reading while standing.” You might wonder why someone in the mood to do some reading would stand...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spy x Family anime movie’s first teaser trailer released, promises desserts,...
Theatrical anime feature has brand-new story not found in original manga. In the current anime market, the norm for animated adaptations of manga is a single season of 13 episodes to start and then,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The top 10 Studio Ghibli anime homes that fans would most like to live in
Japanese survey reveals the studio’s most popular anime houses, and why people want to live there in real life. Studio Ghibli has a wonderful way of drawing us into their movies, creating scenes and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Manga water damage rescue tip lets us read our favorites without fear in the...
Our reporter loves nothing more than a good soak with a good manga, and now she knows how to get rid of the page warping that comes with that combination. Like a lot of people in Japan, our reporter...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Otaku tech company creates Digital Figure Box for anime figures with no...
Gatebox continues to blur the boundary between digital and physical worlds. Otaku have never been shy about having fun with technology trends, and one of the newer ones is the digital figure. As the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Naruto’s dad is star of new manga drawn and written by creator Masashi Kishimoto
Ninja father steps into the spotlight for special Shonen Jump anniversary issue. Two months ago, publisher Shueisha announced the results of a massive popularity poll for the Naruto manga/anime...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tokyo has an anime character-themed perfume shop, and we stopped by to talk...
Fairy Tail takes inspiration from anime’s biggest series and stars and turns them into unique fragrances for fans. From its name, you can probably guess that Tokyo fragrance company Fairy Tail draws...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ghibli Window Wall Art series turns any wall into a portal to an anime...
Three beautiful Hayao Miyazaki anime settings to visually connect your home to. If you’re ever lucky enough to walk through the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, or if you’re extra-lucky enough to walk through...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Ghibli art exhibit lets you step into the studio’s anime posters. Sea of...
Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is different from studio’s past art events, Ghibli co-founder says. In Japan, summer is the time for Ghibli movies. Not only is summer the time of year when the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hayao Miyazaki is getting worried about how his new anime is being marketed,...
Toshio Suzuki also discusses how Ghibli has stayed in business without releasing a theatrical feature in almost a decade and whether this is Miyazaki’s final film. It’s been six years since Studio...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Studio Ghibli loungewear lets you cosplay as an anime heroine at home
Add some Ghibli magic to your wardrobe with three new official outfits. If you’ve always wanted to cosplay as a Studio Ghibli heroine but don’t have time to fashion up a brilliant ensemble, there’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
One Piece Day 2023 coming to Tokyo Big Sight and online with English...
The perfect pirate party. Even though the manga and anime One Piece has been going for a very, very long time, it appears to be going stronger than ever with all kinds of major events from Times...
View Article