Seiji’s warm and fuzzy childhood memories are dampened by the sudden realization that Bulma’s actually more than a little bit crazy.
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Given the massive number of live shows this franchise has put on, it’s no surprise they don’t always go off without a hitch.
Maybe they should stop worrying about what’s on TV, and start worrying about why their kids aren’t asleep, says critic of critics.
Buddha, president of the United States also explicitly recognized as potential characters in surprisingly wide-open competition.
A Japanese musician describes his delightfully surprising encounter with a fellow music and anime lover from Europe.
Ministry of Justice proposal aims to let foreign students stay in Japan after they finish school and work their way up the professional ladder.
Enako’s popularity, and profits, continue to grow as fans form their longest line ever to buy her photo albums.
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
Slim Shady’s inspiration remains murky, and could be J-pop megastar Utada Hikaru or someone else entirely.
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Anime serious famous for its dramatic sound effects and fashionable heroes makes one out of the other with cool and clever artwork trick.
Three-on-three league for young ladies sounds like the plot of an anime series itself, but it’s a real-life sports organization.
The Internet wept as one at Eiichiro Oda’s beautiful fanart of Luffy sharing a feast with Momoko Sakura’s self-insert following her death this month.
The Tokyo ATMs sound like the perfect cash dispensers for female otaku, so naturally we sent Mr. Sato to try them out.
American comedian responds to Hokei mayor’s request for his face on Mount Rushmore, says he’ll be here in Japan next week.
New 7-Eleven ATMs installed at select Animate locations will feature luscious anime pinup art and compelling lines from top-rate voice actors.
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