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Tohru and the Sohma boys are back for the faithful adaptation of the original manga, but why didn’t this happen the first time?
Breathtaking images from a skilled photographer show that even one day in Japan’s former capitals is enough for unforgettable beauty.
I mean, if you were small enough to fit in a warm fuzzy sock, you’d probably do it too, wouldn’t you?
When gauging appropriateness in a foreign land, using a drunken mob as your baseline is usually a bad idea.
Starbucks’ new limited-edition holiday drinks are designed to look like decorated Christmas trees…but do they taste like them?
You may think you’re already pumped for the release of Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on December 7, but you’re not truly prepared until you can sing this jingle.
Unnecessary revamping of graphics leads some to view it as a case of anime-ization gone too far.
The future looks bright for this budding artist, who made over 50 of the core PreCure cast out of acrylic beads.
Tokyo Metropolitan Police continue to gather evidence against those involved in flipping truck on streets on Shibuya.
After four decades of hits, one year off was apparently enough for the legendary manga star.
What’s obvious for some is far less so for others, and can lead to frustration when the listener doesn’t get the speaker’s message.
You know what they say…when you get knocked down, get right back up again, unless you’re being besieged by adorable puppy dogs.
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