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Critics say “Maruta Shiga” is a reference to human experimentation in Japan-occupied China.
Professional manga artist deftly displays his artistic skill progression from kindergarten to the present.
Manga Genic promises you the eyes of an anime star, but can our reporter handle that kind of power?
After years of silence, the live-action Straw Hat Pirates finally set a course to their debut.
New human protagonist takes center stage in supernatural thriller set in a world without Kira.
Fan thinks Japanese linguistic stubbornness is limiting the potential audience of Japan’s artists and creators.
Makeover turns our reporter into Lady Oscar, heroine of The Rose of Versailles and the all-female Takarazuka theater troupe.
All we knew was that the bag contained Dragon Ball anime figures, and that was all we needed to know.
Creator of Sword Art Online asks fans to answer a question that’s often brushed aside in the anime world, with some surprising results.
The final day of Comiket wrapped up with some awesome cosplays.
Characters from Evangelion, Azur Lane, and Psycho-Pass are just some of the famous faces making an appearance.
Characters from Pokémon and Fate Grand Order rank as some of the most impressive this year.
From The Chronicles of Narnia to Anne of Green Gables, Japanese children’s book publisher’s artwork shines.
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