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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And it’s all because of that one time Xi Jinping ordered some meat buns from a local restaurant in Beijing.
Hunting instincts lose out to fluffiness and mutual friendship.
Savile Row suit maker recreates anime villain Char’s military uniform, and it costs far more than three times what a normal cosplay costume does.
Tells police odd mix of courtesy and violence was “the only way” to settle their differences.
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