This isn’t a scene from the running of the bulls — it’s from the running of the otaku at KiraFes 2016!
Anime & Manga (Page 3)
Japan’s favourite cat is bringing cute back to melons this year — but how much will they cost?
Getting the eyes right for an anime character might be hard, but this girl is absolutely nailing it.
“Matto,” as he’s called in Japan, seriously impresses with his delicately colored illustrations of Tokyo shops.
The news just keeps getting better and better for fans of manga creative team Clamp’s beloved magical girl.
Something to wear, something to eat, and something to wear that looks like something to eat, all for fans of anime’s most famous team of magical girls.
Apparently Pikachus aren’t such great swimmers, but that’s not going to stop these two from having some seaside fun.
The hit manga-turned-anime is about to receive its first live-action adaptation for television.
The stunning new plate series brings iconic imagery from the modern-day world of manga and anime to a revered traditional art.
Animators with ties to Studio Ghibli and Walt Disney Japan team up for mouth-watering anime ad.
Anime North cosplayers bring their “A” game proving you don’t have to be in Japan for your favorite characters to come to life!
Pikachu and Nintendo find themselves in the middle of a cultural controversy in Hong Kong.
With or without permission from her creators, someone is ready to provide in-bed companionship for everyone who’s hot for teacher, as long as that teacher is Ellen-sensei.
Quickly and easily add a bit of salacious animation to your 2-D crush using things you’ve got in your kitchen.
Sometimes, the line between hospitality and hostility is a blurry one.
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