Linguistics professor explains the centuries-old background of the omnipresent anime and manga verbal tic.
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After Sailor Neptune touched their hearts, these anime fans pooled their powers to give a touching present to the voice of the iconic character.
Once upon a time Eren and Levi were the same person, and the best defense against the Titans was…a bunch of trees?!?
Side characters Sailors Uranus and Neptune take center stage for new bra and pantie set designed with the wearer’s comfort in mind.
Bandai Spirits will make you spend all of your money to win these Cardcaptor Sakura goods.
Creator of anime/manga franchise says the already-decided on director is the perfect choice.
Sorry, Kero-chan. You’re cute and all, but fans of the classic anime are definitely going to eat you.
Answers to just a few questions, like whether or not you’re in the mood for something “rock-hard,” is all the information the free-to-use virtual assistant needs.
Looking at sexy anime and manga is a time-honored way of rubbing away work-caused stress in Japan, but you’re supposed to wait until after work.
With a beer in our left hand a shelf full of manga within reach of our right, we’re not sure why we should ever leave.
Golgo 13 has spent his life putting bullets in people, and now you can put your life in him.
Brand-new caper for anime’s greatest thief is latest installment of Universal Cool Japan project.
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When a student’s love of anime pops up during school time, some teachers would be mad, but this one decided to be awesome instead.
Anime serious famous for its dramatic sound effects and fashionable heroes makes one out of the other with cool and clever artwork trick.
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