In a long-standing debate, some people posit life imitates art more often than art imitates life.
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Industry veteran blames Internet talent scouting for massive young adult literature rewrites by people who aren’t supposed to be writing.
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Bulma’s back, with a famous voice actress taking over the role.
Fans’ love of Love Live! can save lives, earn them an exclusive illustration of idols in blood-red costumes.
Organization stresses the importance of keeping artists and publishers in the emotional loop between creators and fans.
The universe’s cutest Star Warrior, and star of Nintendo games, Kirby uses his Copy Ability to become huggable…that or it’s an adorably soft toy.
Enako continues to make jaws drop not just with her gorgeous appearance, but also with her amazing economic powers.
Device seeks to fire your voice straight at the bull’s eye in anime fans’ selective attention.
Clever superfan shows how you too can easily replicate the most famous scene from the most famous magical girl anime.
As new freshmen get ready to start high school in Japan, a reminder that a lot of what they’ve seen in anime isn’t how things are really going to be.
Unique notebooks promise to motivate and/or distract you during tough study sessions and boring business meetings.
SoraNews24’s Seiji compiles a list of five things you’ll need to do if you want to be a heroine in the grand tradition of Sailor Moon and her ilk.
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