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Director reveals he got the initial idea for Weathering with You before Your Name was released, is aiming to make a “massively entertaining” movie.
Ryo Saeba, aka City Hunter, is returning as a feature-length anime, and best of all, they’re keeping the same ending theme, “Get Wild”, from the old TV series!
The granddaddy of yokai anime, Gegege no Kitaro, gets an unexpected salute as it reaches the half-century milestone.
Netflix’s CG remake of the classic anime Saint Seiya will include a major change from the original series — the gender of one of the principal characters!
All-male cast brings anime classic to the traditional stage in a historic first for Studio Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki.
Our reporter finds a freaky coincidence or a hidden message in the titles of the Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 creator’s series to date.
Tohru and the Sohma boys are back for the faithful adaptation of the original manga, but why didn’t this happen the first time?
Unnecessary revamping of graphics leads some to view it as a case of anime-ization gone too far.
The future looks bright for this budding artist, who made over 50 of the core PreCure cast out of acrylic beads.
After four decades of hits, one year off was apparently enough for the legendary manga star.
Want to know the latest Saiyan news? Or find out your Dragon Ball Fortune? Head to Yahoo! Planet Vegeta now!
Maximum points for accuracy to the Pokémon source material, zero points for cuteness.
Tokyo court rules that reposting dialogue alone would have been enough for it to rule in manga publisher’s favor.

















Visiting Japan’s Gyarados Pokémon park in the city with a special connection to Magikarp【Photos】
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
Bear meat noodles?!? Tokyo restaurant adds a new kind of niku soba to its menu【Taste test】
Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days
A visit to the back-alley Tokyo ramen restaurant listed in the Michelin dining guide
New Psyduck doughnut from Mister Donut’s Pokémon collection takes head-holding to new levels
Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Totoro cream puffs and Catbus cookies are finally available in downtown Tokyo
Giant hotel rooms in Osaka reflect the new non-niche face of travel in Japan.
Japanese women showing rebounding interest in giving Valentine’s Day chocolate【Survey】
Japan’s kid-friendly ski program is now selling Pikachu snowboards for a limited time only
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Pikachu’s chunky original design is back as a plus-sized plushie【Photos】
Massive manga collaboration bringing 100 years of Shueisha manga to Uniqlo T-shirts【Photos】
We try eating nothing but emergency food rations for three progressively tougher days
A visit to the back-alley Tokyo ramen restaurant listed in the Michelin dining guide
New Psyduck doughnut from Mister Donut’s Pokémon collection takes head-holding to new levels
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Japanese men list seven traits that would make it impossible for them to date a woman
New super spicy snack coming to Japan is fine for your stomach, but not for your eyes
Three unusual Japanese curries to celebrate Regional Retort Curry Day
Stars of Japan’s longest-running anime get gorgeous modern makeover in new video【Video】
The etiquette rules for visiting Shinto shrines in Japan
You can now buy a Japanese train station clock in Japan
Is the new Shinkansen Train Desk ticket worth it?