Fans in Japan have very different reaction to famous Pokémon’s first intelligible dialogue.
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Shin Godzilla is the heaviest kaiju movie in years, but there are still laughs to be found if you know where to look.
Makoto Shinkai’s anime is unabashedly emotional, but the director sounds like a detached dad when discussing his mega-hit baby’s next step.
This beautifully styled collection recreates all the tiny details from the best animated meals.
Debut’s timing has us wondering if anime Titans still need to wear sunblock if they don’t have skin.
This is the news we’ve been waiting to hear since the acclaimed director came out of retirement.
What is the Matrix? The answer is out there, Neo, and it’s got something to do with sushi recipes.
According to this former soldier, the message that director Hayao Miyazaki hid in morse code has never been revealed until now.
76-year-old anime legend wants the film to be his legacy after he moves on to the next world.
One fan of both anime and horror saw an opportunity here and created a spooky new visage in the Japanese style.
Creators of the Nicolastick apologize for harming the “image and reputation” of the Hollywood actor.
Twitter user shares screenshots of Hayao Miyazaki anime that surprising number of fans haven’t heard of, and which can be seen next month.
Character dynamics in the anime classic were inspired by the relationship between Miyazaki’s mom and her four sons.
Paramount Pictures thinks “blue mammal with one giant eyeball who runs really fast” is a fine foundation for a live-action movie.
Promotional tie-in for upcoming film Bin Laden is My Prey has an inspired flavor choice.
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Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
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