Told junior high student who wanted to run away he’d pick her up, and also “Bring your school uniform.”
The newest instalment of Sanrio’s yearly horror night has a special twist, and covering your eyes won’t help you!
The top 21 flavours, tallied from votes around the world, include Wasabi Cheese, Fresh Ginger, and Pearl.
The manga’s low sales may be yet another symptom of the failing manga industry, though some netizens think otherwise.
As Space World becomes a part of the past, the park’s remains are starting to look like part of an apocalyptic future.
With sakura season done in the Tokyo area, it’s time to switch from pink to blue and the 4.5 million Nemophila flowers of this amazing park.
Creator of hit anime/manga franchise keeps himself out of jail and his comic in monthly magazine.
Special after-dark Pokémon parade means fans will want to stick around all day to see the 1,500-plus Pikachus.
Fishing enthusiasts–do you think you have what it takes to beat this extreme “God-level fishing game”?
Why choose between coffee and manga when you can have both in this latest promotion celebrating 50 years of comic history?
Who knew fried chicken would make the perfect backdrop for some explosive Hollywood-style advertising?
When you think of whiskey, you probably think – Ireland, Scotland, America, Canada… Probs not thinking Japan.
Employees go on landmark strike to tackle unpaid overtime, receive overwhelming support from netizens.
Time to look back at the fine history of Mega Man… except the Captain N stuff. Let’s all agree to forget about that.
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