YuYu Hakucho apparel line blends ‘90s anime and Christmas sweater aesthetics for a unique otaku look.
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Spider-Man and Razor Ramon Hard Gay rub shoulders with some of the hottest characters in Japan!
Turn to your favorite character from the popular shonen anime for help with all of your bureaucratic needs that require a signature.
Our Nagasaki-born reporter, the grandchild of A-bomb victims, gives her thoughts on the series.
The real-life version of the newest Slam Dunk movie’s shrine is worth working up a sweat to see.
Japan’s biggest and best figure and model show returns with VTubers, action heroes, and the kind of figure that makes us wish we had an extra two thousand bucks to spend.
The live-action adaptation of the beloved anime/manga is almost here, but will it be smooth sailing into the hearts of fans in the series’ home country?
Sailor Moon Sanrio partnership adds pairings for Sailor Starlights in new crossover merch line【Pics】
14 stars each from the Sailor Moon and Sanrio worlds join forces for the ultimate cuteness.
Yokohama, host city for this summer’s Pokémon World Championships, wants everyone to see the amazing art of the collectible card game.
Toshio Suzuki also discusses how Ghibli has stayed in business without releasing a theatrical feature in almost a decade and whether this is Miyazaki’s final film.
Fairy Tail takes inspiration from anime’s biggest series and stars and turns them into unique fragrances for fans.
Our reporter loves nothing more than a good soak with a good manga, and now she knows how to get rid of the page warping that comes with that combination.
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