Star Wars
Star Wars, anime favourites, and tennis pro Naomi Osaka all make an appearance at this year’s event.
Hollywood blockbusters of the ‘80s and ‘90s look incredible when reimagined as anime from the same time period.
Famed director talks risk-taking and tells us one way Solo is superior to any previous entry in the Star Wars franchise.
Star Wars action figures show us the untold story of why Ren abandoned the light in favor of the dark.
Face packs transform you into Star Wars’ heroes and villains, are just the thing to re-moisturize if your skin is dry from too much time on Tatooine.
The former resident of Japan gives us some Jedi life advice and tells us what other Star Wars character we wishes he could have played.
These Darth Vader and Stormtrooper snack dispensers just might be tempting enough to sway you to the dark side!
Adorably awesome but timid prankster stalks cosplayers, with musical accompaniment, at Indiana’s Indy PopCon.
Declare your love for iconic characters at this temporary Shinjuku store with their elegant jewelry.
This glittering mask made of solid gold is now on display at the GINZA TANAKA jewelry shop in Ginza.
From Harley Quinn terrorising Captain America to Deadpool stealing Thor’s hammer, these creative scenes are brimming with superhero personality.
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Talented Japanese sixth graders pull off mind-blowing jump-rope routine【Video】
Weathering with You anime cafe opening soon with beautiful Shinkai-inspired menu items【Photos】
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