In work-till-you-drop Japan, company is coming to the aid of distraught employees who say “I want to die.”
Texan cosplayer UniqueSora has been wowing social media with perfect costumes of everything from American animation classics to ambitious anime icons.
We all love the idea of immersing ourselves in a fantasy, but the dizziness and nausea is too much for some to handle. Can Sony’s new patent help?
You can get this new smart watch with a heart rate monitor for just 3,980 yen, or less than US$40!
They may not be being paid to be there, but these cosplay enthusiasts skills are anything but beginner-class.
These sweet-treat accessories will add a decorative and mouth-watering flair to your pet’s home just in time for the winter holidays.
Artist exhibition, cosplay contest organized to honor the current ruling monarch of the fanart kingdom.
The Japanese media is under criticism for its lack of interest in the actual sport of tennis.
After working on My Neighbour Totoro, animator Akemi Miyazaki steps out from her husband’s shadow to show us Totoro’s real-world birthplace.
Sailor Moon’s anniversary goods continue: accessory maker Casselini brings us Moon Crystal Power-packed charms, clips and caps
Six new designs unveiled in continuing series that salutes Japan’s natural beauty and cultural legacy.
You’ve never seen Commando until you’ve seen it surrounded by rabid Japanese fans in costume with firecrackers and tambourines.
Hollywood blockbusters of the ‘80s and ‘90s look incredible when reimagined as anime from the same time period.
Keio University researchers have solved the problem of a pair of unique triangles with the same perimeter and area. Laymen remain confused!
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Over 400 titles of free translated manga from publisher Shueisha available for a limited time
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