Haruka Yoshimura’s latest role is in a series about mahjong, but this snapshot makes the actress appear far from mundane.
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According to this survey, tracksuit gym uniforms aren’t as bad as some more popular cosplay choices.
A number of impressive details hidden within the image has made fans go crazy for this limited-edition print.
The champion player shows off champion poses that set off a trending hashtag on Twitter in Japan.
We take a look at thecacera pacifica, known as the “Pikachu sea slug” in Japan, which many say is the real-life inspiration for the Pokémon character.
Gen Urobuchi is penning script for the King of the Monsters’ first-ever animated theatrical feature.
If the early ‘90s anime and manga gets remade, Yu Watase thinks it should look like this.
You can now vote for your favourite Studio Ghibli film to watch on the big screen in Japan.
Buff blade boys and sexy Squirtle catch the eyes of attendees at Japan’s biggest otaku event.
Comiket sizzled on opening day with hot beauties from favourites like One Piece, Love Live!, and even Pokémon.
Japanese phrase misheard by overseas anime fan inspires amusement across the twittersphere. We solve the mystery of what it actually means!
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