Live action (Page 5)
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.



















Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Universal Studios’ Sailor Moon theme park attraction is finally coming to America
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
It’s a race against time with Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated hourglass
Four ways to enjoy delicious strawberry Calpis (other than giggling at its name)
Details of the Pokémon/Van Gogh art museum crossover are just as adorable as we’d hoped【Pics】
Sega’s Like a Dragon yakuza teaches “useless” English, let’s use it to learn some useful Japanese
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Komachi Shokudo: Japanese mum’s-style cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Tokyo
The top 10 graduation songs in Japan as chosen by current Japanese high school students
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
The 10 most annoying things foreign tourists do on Japanese trains, according to locals
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
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
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
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
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
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
Studio Ghibli adds new anime tumblers to its cool streetwear brand in Japan
It’s a race against time with Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated hourglass
Four ways to enjoy delicious strawberry Calpis (other than giggling at its name)
Details of the Pokémon/Van Gogh art museum crossover are just as adorable as we’d hoped【Pics】
Sega’s Like a Dragon yakuza teaches “useless” English, let’s use it to learn some useful Japanese
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
These beautiful flower arrangements are actually desserts from Tokyo Station
Want to try this super popular ramen shop, but can’t get a reservation? We’ve got tips for you
We try Amazon Japan’s lowest rated portable washing machine
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Lace boxer briefs for men: Japanese company creates underwear that’s beautiful and functional
How much is Amazon Japan’s lowest-rated currency calculator worth in yen?