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Special exhibition looks back on the amazing depictions of food in Studio Ghibli’s anime films.
The wind-up toys feature adorable movements designed to bring a smile to everybody’s faces.
The franchise, now far too big to be just an anime and manga, is expanding into a banking tie-up.
Japanese intimate apparel company that brought us Sailor Moon panties turns its eyes to another icon of the anime world.
Now you can wear the shortest of skirts without people catching sight of your underwear.
New animated instalment to be released before start of new TV series, bridge gap between old and new story arcs.
It’s unclear what exactly this new Internet anime series is about, except, of course, panties.
Because nothing catches people’s attention like a crowd of spiky-haired students strutting around en masse.
Schoolgirls, demons and anthropomorphised characters show us their best side at this year’s event dedicated to all things anime.
The cast of hit anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica take a break from saving the world to help teens learn English by learning about France.
Now you can enjoy the flavours of some well-known characters from the acclaimed animation studio.
Love of anime, light novels, and/or costuming essential, desire to actually sleep optional.
Now in its 13th year, the Den Den Town event is one of the biggest otaku gatherings in central Japan.
Both sides of the debate express concerns about children’s mental and emotional development.
Two young boys’ imaginations and one loving father’s artistic skills continue to combine with amazing results.
Veteran vocalist shows she can sing in English like nobody’s business in preview for Japanese release of animated musical Sing.
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