”If they wanted a Japanese live-action version, they would just do it themselves.”
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Japanese star of Britain’s Got Talent goes from strength to strength as his festive strip show catches the eye of a famous fan.
All the details on the buildings, stores and cafes set to appear at the new Studio Ghibli theme park.
We send our best and brightest Disney otaku to interrogate the Disney producer on Japan’s new release, Ralph Breaks the Internet.
Director reveals he got the initial idea for Weathering with You before Your Name was released, is aiming to make a “massively entertaining” movie.
All-male cast brings anime classic to the traditional stage in a historic first for Studio Ghibli director and co-founder Hayao Miyazaki.
The latest snaps of Tony Jaa and Milla Jovovich in their Monster Hunter guises have drawn a mixed set of reactions from the Japanese net.
A strange caper is afoot as Germany’s Detective Pikachu is heard sounding nothing like the Pokémon species is supposed to.
Japanese fans react to the voice of Ryan Reynolds and the decision to give Pikachu so much fur.
Even with Mario’s creator “front and center” in the movie-making process, this could go very wrong.
The prolific voice actress dishes on her experiences dubbing the Japanese-language version of Venom and in the anime voice acting industry.
The audience is asked to refrain from talking during the movie, but purring is totally OK.
The original audiences get eye-squinching, skin-prickling images of horror. Japan gets a poster befitting a zany comedy.
Creator of anime/manga franchise says the already-decided on director is the perfect choice.
Tonko House will take responsibility for bringing Kumamon’s exploits overseas in a future animation project.
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Japan’s new Hello Kitty and Sanrio smartwatches are cutewatches too【Photos】
Japan’s ultra-convenient unregistered prepaid train cards return after nearly two-year absence- It’s time to say goodbye to one of Tokyo’s most famous landmark meeting spots
Newest Japan full-bloom cherry blossom forecast shows mankai sakura coming earlier, especially in Tokyo
Sanrio Pompompurin purin custard pudding sweets sound doubly delicious, look like pooch bottoms
Updated Japan cherry blossom forecast maps move up predicted start of sakura season
Everyday Japanese cafe chain’s seasonal sakura sweets look amazing from every angle…except one
Station of despair: What to do if you get stuck at the end of Tokyo’s Chuo Rapid Line
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
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