If you haven’t heard of the Twitter account Anime in History yet, then you need to follow them right away. They put out near-daily pictures of anime characters flawlessly Photoshopped into historical photographs, making you swear that they were actually there.
With over 100 pictures and counting though, we figured it was about time to do a list of the best pictures released so far. So we here at RocketNews24 present to you the top 20 anime photobombs throughout history, as made possible by Anime in History.
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Cup Noodle releases extremely modified versions of their original flavors【Taste test】
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
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
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
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Muji’s Sofa Made From Air review: Is Japan’s most sought-after portable couch worth the hype?
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
Japanese thug wear from Birth Japan perfect for those breaking bad next year
Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time
Cup Noodle releases extremely modified versions of their original flavors【Taste test】
Is Oni Koroshi sake in a drink box wino fuel or a hidden gem?
Starbucks Japan releases the new Soupuccino, but is it everything it’s cracked up to be?
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Daiso has giant new branch in middle of Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood (and another beneath it)
A visit to Japan’s Kirby Cafe to eat the Kirby car cake and more!【Photos】
Drunk cycling can result in an instantly suspended driver’s license in Japan
Legendary crescent moon katana, one of Japan’s Five Swords Under Heaven, now on display in Tokyo