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It’s said that men and women see the world differently, so sometimes they draw it differently too.
Two of RocketNews24’s VR virgins get to grips with virtual reality—but does the new technology live up to the hype?
Grab your tickets and your keyblades, because two Kingdom Hearts concert series are coming with a total of 15 performances in six countries.
Pikachu and pal Rayquaza are getting ready to set up camp at the base of the tallest structure in Japan.
Bandai and Tamashii Nations have outdone themselves again with the latest addition to their samurai series of pop culture figurines.
Belle, Beast, and Big Hero 6’s biggest hero part of extensive renovations planned for the park and its neighbor Tokyo Disney Sea.
The Tenth International Manga Award submission period is open now. Gold and Silver Award winners will get a chance to visit Japan!
If you have a love of panties, sense of justice, and are of mediocre intelligence, then panty-headed superhero Hentai Kamen wants you!
Our reporter goes undercover to see what happens when you voluntarily give your information and credit card info to Facebook spammers.
Perhaps we’ve overestimated humanity’s naked anime enemies.
Finally, fans of the boob-centric video game franchise will get the wrist support they need.
What do Japanese people think of Caucasian—not Asian—actors being cast in Hollywood adaptations of Japanese anime?
Because fujoshi aren’t the only ones who enjoy watching boys getting it on. Finally, some love for fudanshi!
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