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Tokyo college kid is ahead of the merchandising curve as he goes beyond itasha to show his love for this season’s hit camping anime.
The burly Instagrammer says he’ll continue to dress as the female character because he doesn’t need closed-minded followers.
Miyazaki puts the finishing touches on his new animated short Boro the Caterpillar and also reveals that all sound effects were provided by a famous Japanese celebrity.
Kizuna Ai isn’t a real person, but she’s really going to be providing the voice for a different anime character.
Fans in North, Central, and South America cheer on Goku in his latest fight, but rights holder Toei isn’t nearly as happy.
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Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
Hint: It’s a surprise collaboration with another hit Japanese franchise with a lunar theme!
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Japan’s newest mecca for real-world Pokémon Trainers gives the Pokédex a jaw-dropping UI overhaul.
Inspired by the works of Japan’s most celebrated anime icons, short animated video captures the magic of the state across the Pacific.
How does one turn a nearly 70-episode anime into a movie? The answer is you can’t. No one can.
The beautiful love story between Vincent and Alliz reminds us that “life is beautiful but fragile, like glass itself“.
Yes, Goku will definitely be back, as we get a release date for the next feature-length Dragon Ball film and a look at the movie’s very first teaser image.
Cancellation of yuri event comes mere days before scheduled opening in one of Tokyo’s major anime fan neighborhoods.
Tokyo court orders manga artist to pay startlingly small fine for possession of nude depictions of girls no older than 15.
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Return of Totoro sequel short anime announced for Ghibli Park
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Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
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Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
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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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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U.S.A. now the fastest-growing market for Japan’s high-tech toilets, now selling quicker than ever
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Japan’s new trading card game hit has pictures of real-life middle-aged men on every card【Video】
Fender Flagship Tokyo releases Hokusai art-inspired guitar series for first anniversary
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