Full English subtitles for series that starts with a 37-year-look at an important detail that often goes unnoticed.
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Pikachu shows up in a special outfit and London gets its own Pokémon species representative too.
Meet the colourful cast of characters and cosplayers who brought the heat to this summer’s otaku celebrations.
After a three-year hiatus, the cosplayers are back at Japan’s largest summertime otaku celebration.
Cat lovers in particular are thrilled by the subtle, programmed mannerisms that bring your playable cat character to life.
Gamers with international tastes might not want to wait until the actual last chance to snag Japan-exclusive games.
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