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You can enjoy the first-ever complete adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s original story from the comfort of your couch.
After years of silence, the live-action Straw Hat Pirates finally set a course to their debut.
The Sega star is looking a lot better after a six-month redesign, but game designer Yuji Naka still thinks there’s something “off.”
First costumed photos for upcoming adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s landmark film show princess protagonist and her anime arc antagonist.
Studio Ghibli co-founder also had two iron-clad conditions for the upcoming kabuki adaptation of his classic anime film.
Sonic the Hedgehog’s live-action movie design is too ugly to live, director and studio promise to make changes.
Sonic’s butt, Jim Carrey’s Snidley Whiplash mustache, and “Gangsta’s Paradise” in a preview that we’re not sure if we’re supposed to take seriously.
Leaving out the littlest bounty hunter is a big omission, and could signify a difference in tone between the anime and live-action version.
Japanese artists bring the Pokémon icon’s anime-to-live-action evolution back to illustrated form.
Video game designer Yuji Naka only needs two sentences to explain what’s wrong with this weird-looking version of the Sega star.
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Customers race to Uniqlo for new summer face masks, but are they really worth the hype?
Parasite movie releases free official wallpapers to download as backgrounds for video calls
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Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year
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We taste the new Japanese KitKat, aged in whisky barrels in Islay, Scotland
Sapporo releases a limited-edition Adult Choc Mint beer in Japan
Cherry blossom curry is set to bring spring to your plate even before the sakura arrive
One of Japan’s best ramen chains now has a VR game that lets you cook their noodles【Video】
Trio of thieves break into Japanese glasses store, foiled by old-timey cash register
Donald Trump parades around streets in Japan on the shoulders of Japanese supporters
Eat your feelings with a dessert made of sadness: the Pien Cheesecake
We tried making traditional Japanese sweets at home then had some fun with the leftovers
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Japanese restaurant from the Edo Period forced to close due to coronavirus pandemic
Wearing a white mask will make you less attractive, according to Japanese researchers’ experiment
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