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Smartphone GPS system lets you bring your favorite anime voices along for the...
Almost none of the streets in Japan have names, and even when they do, civil planners are pretty haphazard about putting up signs to let you know what they are. As a result, it’s hard to get anywhere...
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Tokyo’s moe temple is now selling Buddhist goddess anime figures
A few years ago, a temple called Ryohoji in Tokyo’s Hachioji district started to use moe girls – cute-sexy adolescent anime characters – to promote the temple. They put up a new sign at the entrance...
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Wow, literature is cute! Hiroshima library designs anime mascots for decimal...
Nowadays, whenever we want to access to the vast wealth of knowledge humanity has amassed, all we have to do check Google, Wikipedia, or the RocketNews24 search box. But long ago, you had to go to a...
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Fan offers theory that Ghibli’s Tombo grew up to be another beloved...
While the settings of Studio Ghilbi’s anime are filled with whimsy and fantasy, their characters can at times seem remarkably real. Even if you’ve never found a forest serviced by a network of Cat...
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Creative mum brings amazing character bentos to the dinner table
While some of us may recall our childhood lunches as a series of soggy sandwiches in boring brown paper bags, two lucky children in Singapore are bound to look back on all their meals as miniature...
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Japanese sweets and giant robots combine in a new anime series intriguing the...
If you’ve ever been to Kyoto, then you may know that the city’s food culture includes a rich history of traditional Japanese sweets, known as wagashi, which can be a perfect accompaniment to a day...
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Fans take love of a certain anime character to creepy heights with real life...
I remember one time I had a pet frog (I named it Cyrax because Mortal Kombat was big at the time. Also, robots are cool), and I went to great lengths to pamper it even though I knew, even in my tiny...
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The top 10 instances when Japanese people feel thankful to be Japanese
Are there ever times when you feel really glad to have been born where you were? Maybe you’ve felt that way during a holiday, or while eating your favorite local food, but regardless, most of us have...
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Chinese writer thinks Doraemon is a sinister affront to China
An editorial published by the Chengdu Daily News is claiming that Doraemon, the popular franchise based on the manga by duo Fujiko F. Fujio, and the recent exhibitions in China that showcase it, are...
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Not all of the Fullmetal Alchemist anime accessory line is metallic, but it’s...
One of the recurring themes in hit anime Fullmetal Alchemist is the law of Equivalent Exchange. The principal holds that protagonist Edward Elric can only use his magical abilities to create an item...
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God of Manga Osamu Tezuka’s nude female drawings to be shown at Tokyo art...
Back in the spring, we got an eyeful of a series of drawings from manga artist Osamu Tezuka, in which the multi-talented legend showed off his skill at drawing mice and snakes with sexy curves. Being...
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Attack on Titan characters don cat ears for Namjatown collaboration
Namco‘s indoor theme park, Namjatown, is collaborating with Attack on Titan and getting them into the Halloween spirit with adorable cat ears. The special campaign will include a variety of game prizes...
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We can (not) decide which of these stylish Evangelion boots we like best
When we heard a far-fetched rumor about the release date for the fourth Rebuild of Evangelion film, we suspected it was too good to be true. Sadly, our instincts were right, and the promised date is...
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Believe it! After 15 years of ninja action, manga Naruto is ending next month
What if we told you that Sunday was being discontinued? Like, the day’s just being removed from the calendar forever. You’d be pretty bummed, right? Sure, it lacks the excitement of Friday night, or...
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Popular old-school Japanese anime gets its own restaurant for adoring Chinese...
Despite the increasingly obvious and alarm-inducing deterioration of the political relationship between Japan and China, it appears there’s one Japanese export the Chinese just can’t possibly bring...
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In the name of the moon, Sailor Moon feminine pads will absorb your menstrual...
In some ways, Sailor Moon is a strange choice for a character to build an anime franchise around. Her natural tendency is to be lazy and whiney, which isn’t exactly what you’d expect from a magical...
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Motorcycles look more and more like Gundams every day
Earlier in the year, Honda revealed plans for its NM4 Vultus at the 30th Osaka Motorcycle Show. With a sleek exterior and harsh angles, it looks like it could’ve been pulled from a sci-fi movie. And in...
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Wear your love of anime on your stomach with Totoro Tummy hoodies and tees
Although he increasingly dealt with heavy themes and narratives as his career went on, legendary anime director Hayao Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro is a film of almost non-stop good vibes, with scene...
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Legendary anime voice actor Iemasu Kayumi passes away at 80
If you’re into anime – like really into anime – you’re almost certainly watching your favorites in their original Japanese rather than dubbed in English. In which case, we have some sad news for you:...
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Dragon Ball Z voice actors go crazy in the booth, show just how tough the job...
Voice acting seems like it should be a pretty cushy job. You sit in a booth, slip into character, and just, well, talk. Nothing to it right? Well, for quieter scenes, that may be true, but it’s hard...
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