The other beloved magical anime girl from the ‘90s is ready to mix old and new in a more fan-pleasing way.
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We spend a day straining our necks and filling our anime-loving hearts to bursting staring up at the brand-new, full-size Unicorn Gundam statue.
Tough love from Akihabara-based matchmaking service reflects the changing nature of anime fandom.
To newcomers the anime art may simply look cool, but for veteran video gamers it’s a delicious slice of well-aged nostalgia.
But the question of whether this piece of anime merchandise is actually a piece of tail is a matter of perspective.
We now know exactly how long we’ll have to wait to see Sakura again, and what she’ll look like when we do.
Jiji the cat and Totoro and friends feature on tops, pants, skirts, dresses and accessories in the collection.
Simple technique requires only a printer, some tape, and maybe an anime reference.
New system could start as early as next year, making it easier for foreigners with anime aspirations to get their foot in the door.
Human otaku offer their sympathies and encouragement during the animal’s difficult time.
Masturbation, cannibalism, and more make appearances in decades-spanning list of landmark anime.
Anime icon Shinicihro Watanabe calls Blade Runner the film that’s had the greatest influence on him.
The anime artists who gave us another look at famous witch Kiki turn their talents to bringing Heidi into the 21st century.
Theme park announces its first-ever tie-up with the pair of massively popular anime, video game franchises.
The creator of one of Japan’s most popular manga/anime franchises of all time still has a story to tell with new chapter.
Don’t worry–wearing the following clothes will not cause you to abruptly switch sexes (unless you’ve previously fallen into a cursed spring and happen to get wet).
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