New system could start as early as next year, making it easier for foreigners with anime aspirations to get their foot in the door.
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Human otaku offer their sympathies and encouragement during the animal’s difficult time.
Masturbation, cannibalism, and more make appearances in decades-spanning list of landmark anime.
Anime icon Shinicihro Watanabe calls Blade Runner the film that’s had the greatest influence on him.
The anime artists who gave us another look at famous witch Kiki turn their talents to bringing Heidi into the 21st century.
Theme park announces its first-ever tie-up with the pair of massively popular anime, video game franchises.
The creator of one of Japan’s most popular manga/anime franchises of all time still has a story to tell with new chapter.
Don’t worry–wearing the following clothes will not cause you to abruptly switch sexes (unless you’ve previously fallen into a cursed spring and happen to get wet).
GU, Uniqlo’s sister brand, is back with an all-new batch of affordable ensembles based on the anime classic.
Eye-catching backpack and Sakura Card pass case are ready to make your commute to school or work feel a little more magical.
Latest iteration of anime restaurant also salutes Sailor Uranus and Neptune’s forbidden…smoothie?!?
Having artwork that some people would think look weird was all part of the plan for the creator of one of the biggest anime/manga hits ever.
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