Anime News Network
There were plenty of reactions to Paramount Pictures’ Sonic the Hedgehog film poster when it was unveiled earlier this month, and more than a few were critical of the hero’s physique.
Large evacuations have made their way along the western coast of Japan as heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides throughout the area.
Toagosei’s Aron Alpha brand of instant adhesives, sold as Krazy Glue in the U.S., is trying a new approach to get consumers stuck on its products.
The Virtual Currency Girls hit their first major snag in their dream of a cryptocurrency utopia.
Animate and the Toshima ward of Tokyo held a joint press conference on Friday to announce that an “Ikebukuro PR Anime” is in the works.
The official website for the Oshiri Tantei (Butt Detective) web anime project began streaming a “Puputto Fumutto Kaiketsu Dance” (“A Wind-Breaking Victory Dance“) video on Friday.




















Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Five amazing snow-view open-air Japanese hot springs in Hokkaido [Photos]
Paying for prostitution isn’t illegal in Japan, but it could be soon
Our reporter is willing to die on the pseudo-Italian restaurant Olive Hill
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Two Americans decide to hike Mt. Fuji before trails open, both need rescues on back-to-back days
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?
Three beautiful places to see Japan’s plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo
Downloads of 39-year-old Guns N’ Roses song increase 12,166 percent thanks to Gundam
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Take a trip to Japan’s Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth
Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime’s 30th anniversary
Man arrested in Japan after leaving car in coin parking lot for six years, racking up three-million-yen bill
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026
Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima
Studio Ghibli releases new “komorebi” plush toys from Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away
Yokai are descending upon Tokyo this spring in the latest immersive art experience
Japan’s Naruto theme park now offering real-world version of Minato’s kunai ninja weapon
New Studio Ghibli stamps leave an impression on your stationery…and your heart
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
McDonald’s Japan hack: What happens when you put an apple pie inside a Big Mac?
New Family Mart cinema opens inside Japanese airport
Two Americans decide to hike Mt. Fuji before trails open, both need rescues on back-to-back days
We test Daiso’s new storage container to see if it keeps rice fluffy even after freezing
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Did samurai use armoured cats and mice in battle?
Go, Super Alloy Kitty! Hello Kitty takes robot form and stars in original animated video
Studio Ghibli adds anime aircraft from Laputa: Castle in the Sky to its merchandise shop in Japan
A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff
Japan’s new “painful sadness” snacks are a deliciously mysterious linguistics lesson【Taste test】
7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?
If I fits, I sits! Adorable kitten playing with tissue box finds even cuter surprise inside