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The iconic rubber-limbed main character’s high school version is…surprisingly normal-looking.
Critics said “Maruta Shiga” was a reference to human experimentation during World War II, but some see the same problem in his new name.
Controversial anime divided opinions even within Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization.
Critics say “Maruta Shiga” is a reference to human experimentation in Japan-occupied China.
Snapshot from the recording booth shows the beginning of the end of one of anime’s most important franchises ever.
Spirited Away food court also rumored to be part of theme park dedicated to the works of anime creator Hayao Miyazaki’s studio.
Any ranking is bound to leave someone displeased, but this particular one has more than a few people balking at the selection for last place.
Manga Genic promises you the eyes of an anime star, but can our reporter handle that kind of power?
Having an anime crush usually drains your wallet, but here’s how your 2-D passion can make you richer instead.
After years of silence, the live-action Straw Hat Pirates finally set a course to their debut.
Growing old is something anime often ignores, but this moving short shows that with the right partner, it can be the best thing in the world.
Crimvael’s Super-Thick Sausage is ready to leave a special taste in the mouth of fans of the fantasy anime series.
Japanese fan artists give us a glimpse of what a normal life would be like in the amazing world of Pokémon.
Podcast comment thought to have originated in is suspiciously shorter than others in series.
New human protagonist takes center stage in supernatural thriller set in a world without Kira.
Pikachu and dozens of other Pocket Monsters species are here to give your feet some flair.
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You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
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Japanese potato chip Rubik’s Cubes coming soon
7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan
New sushi restaurant hidden inside Tokyo Station is a secret gem
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