We take a break from daydreaming about Valentine’s Day chocolate as Japan’s newest crazy comfort ramen becomes a reality.
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Clever superfan shows how you too can easily replicate the most famous scene from the most famous magical girl anime.
Come for the fire-breathing dragon vs. Dragoon action, stay for the iconic victory fanfare.
Swish that camera around and take a virtual tour of famous sightseeing spots as if you were there, all in the comfort of your own home.
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The knife may be less than a buck, but it can hold an amazingly sharp edge if you’re willing to spring for a nice whetstone.
Despite the elegant appearance, Sushi Cake promises to be as tasty as any other cake made from raw tuna and vinegared rice.
Mr. Donut looked at a donut and said, “You know what would make that better? If we stuck some ham in it.”
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Changeover takes less time than the anime heroine’s transformation sequence.
The characters of Ghibli’s anime films live in our hearts, and in this amazing video, they live in our towns too.
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.
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