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Father of anime’s real robot genre expresses desire to destroy/deep appreciation for Studio Ghibli directors Miyazaki and Takahata.
Chart breaks down how often consent is given in manga from different publishers.
Hyper-energetic superfan leaps into dance troupe’s recreation of one of anime’s most popular opening themes.
Do you miss the amazing box art of anime VHS tapes, laser discs, and DVDs? Here’s a way to get it back while expanding your wardrobe.
JoJo character designer warns overseas fans about the hardships of working in Japanese animation.
We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.
Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and hairpins will have you looking great and leave your bank account sitting pretty too.
The first-ever live-action Pokémon movie is getting a special salute from Tokyo’s permanent Poké-eatery.
Unabashed lifelong otaku’s final online words express admiration for another recently departed anime/manga legend.
This schoolgirl doesn’t meet the boy you’d think she would, and she’s not who you expect either.
The passing of Monkey Punch inspires the Kano Sisters to share their Lupin III cosplay photos.
The legendary manga artist looks to be going back to fantasy adventure in her new serial with a mysterious name.
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