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Check out this unbelievably simple yet detailed “three paper cup One-Punch Man cartoon art!”
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The unfortunate incident occurred on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line in Tokyo and ended with the government employee’s arrest.
Last week Attack on Titan Part 2: Wings of Freedom was released on DVD and with it came a special gift: An improved visual for the Kansai dialect AoT.
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Thanks to a staggered international release, Message from Space could rip off Star Wars before the sci-fi classic was even out in Japan.
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Our reporter recently got his uvula lasered off to attempt to cure his chronic snoring. Did it work?
The famed Hollywood director was ready to set his phaser to “idol.”
Looking for a new line of tiny appliances? This cute cat-themed line of tiny toys is just what you’ve been looking for!
Nijo Castle is one of Japan’s hottest tourist destinations…but for a truly unique historical tour, you need this Minecraft recreation based on the original design!
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