Takahashi was awarded the 2019 Grand Prix at France’s Angoulême Festival, but fans in her native Japan were confused by how her work was framed.
Inuyasha
Our reporter finds a freaky coincidence or a hidden message in the titles of the Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 creator’s series to date.
MOST POPULAR
Now
Millennials in Japan Aren’t F**king 【Video】
Tokyo has a bar that only lets you in if you come alone – No bringing your friends allowed!
Japanese Internet thanks the “Underground Temple” that siphoned off Typhoon Hagibis’ torrent
White Curry Udon: A new take on noodles discovered at a Japanese airport
All-you-can-eat yakiniku in Shinjuku for less than 10 bucks!
Domino’s adds ghost pepper to Halloween Roulette Pizza in Japan
Air Wagashi: New Nike Air Max sneakers are the delicious kicks we’ve all been waiting for
Japanese women categorise male friends by levels of intimacy, from hugging to bathing
Lost something on a Japanese train? Look for it at the railway’s lost-and-found market
Dragon Ball Trunk’s jacket on sale, gives you the look of a ‘90s anime hero today!【Photos】
Weekly
Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes- Japanese women categorise male friends by levels of intimacy, from hugging to bathing
World’s #1 Smash Bros. player takes on random kid in Japan’s Narita Airport
Man in China says he likes Pokémon’s Team Rocket on social media, company makes him issue apology
Typhoon Hagibis turns skies in Japan purply pink, makes people fear the end is nigh
Shibuya rats scuttle along streets in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis【Video】
Typhoon warning from NHK Japan “to all foreigners” causes controversy online
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition mugs, cards and travel bottles for Halloween
Japanese news agency under fire for announcing Nobel Prize goes “to foreigners”
Japan’s craziest, most terrifying video game arcade is going out of business【Photos】
Monthly
PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene- Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
Japanese Mame Shiba Inu banknote design pays homage to nation’s beloved dog
You can now turn your smartphone into a Pokémon Pokédex thanks to Bandai【Photos】
We took advantage of Burger King’s Whopper Jr. sale in an extreme way
Kyoto Animation will use none of its arson donations for business recovery, all of it for victims
Uniqlo announces new line of awesome Dragon Ball T-shirts and hoodies【Photos】 - Japanese women categorise male friends by levels of intimacy, from hugging to bathing
Pakistani Japanese citizen is tired of the cops asking him for his foreign resident card
Yearly
Which Pokémon are you? Official quiz reveals your Poké-personality, and how to take it in English- PewDiePie buys house in Japan, calls it “a dream come true”
- Naruto’s author Kishimoto reveals what characters’ names would’ve been if editor didn’t intervene
We asked a Niantic insider 30 questions about Pokémon Go, learned a lot of useful information
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Why do Japanese recycle bins have two openings but dump everything into the same compartment?
Tokyo public schools will stop forcing students with non-black hair to dye it, official promises- Japanese Phantom Cheesecake: A sweet so popular 2,000 sold in ten minutes
Japanese baseball teen refuses walk after getting hit by pitch, follows up with home run【Video】
50-year-old Japanese woman pulls off amazing Love Live! anime idol cosplay【Photos】
RECOMMENDED STORIES
Domino’s adds ghost pepper to Halloween Roulette Pizza in Japan
Air Wagashi: New Nike Air Max sneakers are the delicious kicks we’ve all been waiting for
Japanese women categorise male friends by levels of intimacy, from hugging to bathing
Lost something on a Japanese train? Look for it at the railway’s lost-and-found market
Dragon Ball Trunk’s jacket on sale, gives you the look of a ‘90s anime hero today!【Photos】
Japanese dating site’s picture of ideally attractive woman: young, no sleeves, college education
Terrifying Cthulhu-yaki created by lazy Japanese home chef
Tokyo loses 2020 Olympic marathon as IOC shifts race to another part of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition mugs, cards and travel bottles for Halloween
New Starbucks Dark Night Frappuccino debuts at sunset with cup cosplay costumes for Halloween
Man in China says he likes Pokémon’s Team Rocket on social media, company makes him issue apology
Ginza Sony Park offers chance to be a Ghostbuster in AR ghost hunt
-
