anime (Page 176)
Art and Pokémon stand the test of time; or, how to do a Pokémon remake properly without ditching characters.
Anime distributor valued at US$150 million.
It’s unavoidable at this point, all of our favorite and most popular anime series are destined to become live-action productions.
Should Makoto Shinkai’s anime have been about Top Gun Taki and Maverick Mitsuha?
Boyish da Vinci and van Gogh have special relationships with friends Michelangelo and Gauguin.
Side-by-side comparison points finger at pivotal moment in director Makoto Shinkai’s smash-hit anime film.
Sketches hand-drawn by director Makoto Shinkai show initial vision for anime film’s opening sequence.
The revolutionary girl is the latest anime icon to become the face of a cafe in one of Tokyo’s anime fandom hot spots.
Chairman singles out two aspects of Japanese traditional culture that people of other nations “wouldn’t understand.”
The Idolmaster compels otaku and gamers to get to Shinjuku Station at the crack of dawn for some cool free merch.
Makoto Shinkai’s anime juggernaut was chasing the Disney hit, but which film pulled in the bigger audience at theaters?
One of the bleakest depictions of Tokyo in all of film is part of Olympics celebration projection mapping project.
If you’ve never heard of Project 575 before… well, we can’t blame you. Despite existing for a few years now, the pair have never been considered “official” Vocaloids. Until now.
Surprise announcement comes at 20th anniversary celebration of pirate manga, as producer hopes to make “most expensive TV series ever produced.”

















Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
10 awesome Tokyo cherry blossom festivals and experiences for this year’s sakura season
Godiva now makes tofu in Japan, and sakura chocolate tofu too![Taste test]
Studio Ghibli unveils new Rollbahn notebook in honour of Howl’s Moving Castle
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?
How much is Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated currency calculator worth in yen?
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Giant rubber duck arrives in Osaka!
The five-patty Lotteria burger wasn’t big enough, so we made a 35-patty burger instead!
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
7-Eleven Japan’s giant fried chicken skewer would be too big to eat, so it’s really for cuddling
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?
How much is Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated currency calculator worth in yen?
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Giant rubber duck arrives in Osaka!
The five-patty Lotteria burger wasn’t big enough, so we made a 35-patty burger instead!
Sexy Japanese anime character Fujiko Mine strips down to her underwear for new lingerie range
Eating a shark heart from a Tokyo supermarket【Photos】
Hello Kitty Shinkansen Cafe: A delicious stop on the most kawaii bullet train in Japan
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Starbucks in traditional Japanese building at Ise Jingu has hidden secrets in its roof tiles
Eight Ways You Really, Really Shouldn’t Use a Japanese Toilet
Turning a crazy cheap country Japanese house into a home — Step 14: Before and After 【SoraHouse】
Mos Burger’s new French toast: A delicious breakfast with a side of linguistic challenges
Lotteria unveils its first rice burgers, but how do they compare to Mos Burger and McDonald’s?