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Studio Ghibli anime to stream online in Japan for first time ever, but not from any deal with Ghibli
Netflix Japan will be the first service to stream Ghibli anime online in Japan, but the debut won’t be a tale of whimsical adventures.
New movie from Shin Godzilla director stars former boy band star on bullet train that can’t slow down.
Series stars comment on being the newest members of Netflix’s growing roster of stop-motion characters from Japan.
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Our reviewer has been reading the original One Piece manga since the beginning, and finds a lot to love in Netflix’s adaptation.
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?
We all know Ryogoku is sacred ground for sumo wrestlers, but this is bordering on ridiculous!
Creators of stop-motion Rilakkuma series turn their talents to traveling Pokémon in need of relaxation.
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