Father of anime’s real robot genre expresses desire to destroy/deep appreciation for Studio Ghibli directors Miyazaki and Takahata.
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Japanese artist reimagines Marvel’s all-star cast, creating storm god Thanos, “Widow Ninja Black Spider” and “Chivalrous Ant Thief.”
We catch up with No Face, Mari Natsuki, who voiced the character of Yubaba, and legendary producer Toshio Suzuki at the limited-time exhibition.
The legend of animation needs as much help as he can get, and it could very well come from you!
Even if the suggestion was coming from one of the greatest Japanese filmmakers of all time, the Studio Ghibli anime director thought it was rude.
But people aren’t happy about tourists trespassing and littering while they get the perfect photo.
We visit the new Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory in Tokyo and try the very special Rum Raisin Catbus you can’t get anywhere else.
Studio Ghibli-themed bento party among friends quickly escalates when someone brought the king along.
Filled with marvelous displays and breathtaking performances, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival gives the city an amazing ethereal atmosphere for just a few nights every February.
These adorable name stamp stands will make you want to stamp your name on everything in sight!
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