It looks like Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood is the place to go for exclusive Studio Ghibli anime merchandise during the first half of this month.
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Original designer reveals that the real inspiration for the “electric mouse” was a different animal altogether.
The event is dedicated to Japan’s Internet video makers, but these in-person cosplayers were who really caught our attention.
Chichibugahama Beach looks like a Makoto Shinkai anime come to life, and is well worth a detour off the beaten travel path.
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It not only looks like Sailor Moon’s Disguise Pen, it’s also a beautifully designed, high-quality fountain pen.
Anime becomes reality with help from the creator of the original Gundam, and it even has a strange, hard-to-pronounce anime mecha-style name!
The story of the man who brought us Pikachu and countless other fantastical creatures to feature in an educational manga next month.
Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke monsters, and a building marked “Cat Bus” have fans more excited than ever about Ghibli Park.
The manga’s low sales may be yet another symptom of the failing manga industry, though some netizens think otherwise.
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.
Anime itself may have gone all-digital, but you can still use amazing practical effects as the finishing touch for your cosplay photos.
Slip on a headset and let one of three handsome dating simulator stars slip a ring on your finger.
Totoro, Jiji, and No Face are here to provide a cool breeze as you set out on warm-weather adventures of your own.
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