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Adaptation of Makoto Shinkai hit now has a high-profile American director, who the producers say was their first choice.
But given Mom’s past cosplay skills, maybe she should have seen this coming.
Powerhouse GAN demonstration even has tech giant Elon Musk applauding its awesomeness.
Seiri-chan is making the leap from manga protagonist to the movie screen, and in a live-action adaptation.
KanCole superfan upgrades his regular bathtub to an ita-bathtub.
Ryo Saeba, aka City Hunter, comes back in a long-awaited feature-length anime movie after 20 years, and his antics are as outrageous as ever!
Chiitan’s management claim a city rep in charge of happiness told them “permission wasn’t needed.”
Organizers hint that the beloved anime/video game franchise’s mascot himself might make an appearance on your special day.
Japanese fashion label also shares videos showing the ridiculously huge number of customization options that ensure your shirt won’t look exactly like any other Pokémon fan’s.
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival gives the city an amazing ethereal atmosphere for just a few nights every February.
These Bandai band-aids come with an app that lets Super Sentai or PreCure characters wish away the pain. Aww!
The spirit of anime runs strong through Bandai Spirits’ office culture, where just going to the conference room is a dramatic experience.
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