The characters from the dead-serious magical girl franchise show off their bunny ears, flowery dresses, and egg-shaped soul gems.
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If you’ve got a favorite series from the hit fantasy series, odds are he’s in the huge cast of this new stage version.
Beautifully drawn anime ad shows the emotional friendships that can come from a part-time job.
Famous bakeries from London and New York create limited edition cherry blossom cupcakes just for Japan.
Whether you’re a diehard anime fan or couldn’t care less about otaku culture, you owe it to yourself to try this new treat in Akihabara.
One of Japan’s most ubiquitous toys reveals that beneath its cute and cuddly exterior lies an angry death metal machine.
Clever design even takes into account how to keep you entertained during those long, lonely nights.
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A Japanese university student shares her most memorable observations after a short visit to an American university town.
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TOONZ Studio Ghibli Version will be available as a free download starting Saturday March 26.
Under the direction of fashion-turned-musical expert Seiji Nakazawa, the RocketNews24 Japan staff have just produced and released their own theme song available now at several major online retailers around the world!
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