Constant companion Pikachu also gets a girlish makeover.
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Anime director Mamoru Hosoda returns to time travel for an examination of the brother/sister relationship, but with one big twist.
Debut work by teen creators smashes crowdfunding goal in less than two hours, aims to be better than made-by-adults titles.
“Does it bother you that I’m not completely human?” Alita asks, but it’s really just how huge her eyes are that’s freaking people out.
Animate and the Toshima ward of Tokyo held a joint press conference on Friday to announce that an “Ikebukuro PR Anime” is in the works.
The official website for the Oshiri Tantei (Butt Detective) web anime project began streaming a “Puputto Fumutto Kaiketsu Dance” (“A Wind-Breaking Victory Dance“) video on Friday.
Pokémon’s leading man transforms yet again for new film with animation production from the studio behind Attack on Titan.
This lady knows how to turn heads with her eye-catching assets.
According to Yoshitada Fukuhara, anime may be the only thing left to save Japan’s economy.
Actor joins cast of in-production film from Legendary Entertainment based on already-forgotten footnote to smash-hit Pokémon franchise.
Batman shows he’s equally comfortable taking part in a tea ceremony or trying to cut Samurai Warlord Joker down with a katana.
These photos capture the late-night action that spells the end of an era for Electric Town.
This long-running children’s series may not be doing it on purpose, but is making significant strides in LGBT acceptance in Japan.
Missed your chance to eat at the limited-time Pokémon restaurants? The new eatery will be ready for you whenever you come to town.
Not ready to convert your own car into a shrine for your favorite anime characters? No problem, this rental car company will loan you one!
Suds, brooms, tanks, and dancing. What more could you want?
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