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Dec 19, 2014
In case your figure collection needs more naked people or angry titans, Kotobukiya is releasing a 160 mm (~6.3″) figure of Attack on Titan‘s Eren titan.
The figure has an MSRP of 4,968 yen (about US$42.25), and is expected to ship February 28, 2015.
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Fully posable “Titan Eren” figure to debut next year, looks just as nude/terrifying as expected
What was this Attack on Titan giant doing at a protest in Hong Kong?
Wonder Woman goes anime-style with redesign figure from famous Japanese artist【Photos】
Titans attack Lawson convenience stores, bring tons of anime goodies with them
Rurouni Kenshin comes to picture-perfect life as photos of stage musical’s cast are released
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
The oldest tunnel in Japan is believed to be haunted, and strange things happen when we go there
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?
Starbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design concept
Beautiful Sailor Moon manhole cover coasters being given out for free by Tokyo tourist center
Beautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Haku is…Chihiro’s dead brother? Studio Ghibli fans blown away by Spirited Away theory
One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for goodMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo
We try out “Chan Ramen”, an underground type of ramen popular in the ramen communityStarbucks reopens at Shibuya Scramble Crossing with new look and design conceptBeautiful new Final Fantasy T-shirt collection on the way from Uniqlo【Photos】
Foreign English teachers in Japan pick their favorite Japanese-language phrases【Survey】Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
There’s a park inside Japan where you can also see Japan inside the park
Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ballMcDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Studio Ghibli releases Kiki’s Delivery Service chocolate cake pouches in Japan
Japan’s bone-breaking and record-breaking roller coaster is permanently shutting down
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Foreign passenger shoves conductor on one of the last full runs for Japan’s Thunderbird train
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Kyoto bans tourists from geisha alleys in Gion, with fines for those who don’t follow rules
Studio Ghibli unveils Mother’s Day gift set that captures the love in My Neighbour Totoro
Domino’s Japan now sells…pizza ears?
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli’s new desktop Howl’s Moving Castle will take your stationery on an adventure
8 Japan-related events to look forward to in 2016!
60-meter Attack on Titan monster comes to Kawasaki, so we do too 【Photos】
Rurouni Kenshin trailer has rocking theme, gorgeous sets, dudes trying to stab each other
Optimus Prime and Megatron are now officially cute anime girls with Transformers Bishoujo【Photos】
(Self) Attack on Censorship! Gruesome titans skip humans and eat fast food in Tokyo station ads
Jamiroquai doll from Japan lets you control your own Virtual Insanity 【Video】
Katana coasters! Samurai sword tableware brings bushido to your home
It looks so real! Attack on Titan face packs included in beauty magazine VOCE
Gigantic Attack on Titan anime titan appears at shopping mall in Japan【Photos】
Godzilla Stomps Into Universal Studios Japan for New Attraction in 2017
Attack on Titan’s Universal Studios Japan attraction opens
Rurouni Kitty! Sanrio’s beloved cat cosplays as anime’s iconic swordsman in plushie form
The top five places to survive a real attack by Titans in Japan
Funko’s Pop! vinyl figure series adds Sailor Moon, more Dragon Ball Z characters
Live-action Attack on Titan posters show new characters and weapons, plus one huge absence
7-Eleven teams up with Attack on Titan to bring you new video short, prizes galore!
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