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Earlier today we posted some bite-size news briefs about the latest summer Comic Market event, which took place over the weekend and ended up breaking attendance records. The extra day definitely helped, as it rocketed Comiket 96 to an amazing 730,000 attendees. In addition to running for …Read more »
This weekend, Tokyo hosted the 96th edition of Comic Market, the largest assemblage of manga fandom on the planet. Some quick bites from that event: Big Spendin’ Otaku News site Livedoor had a report out this weekend following a few Comiket goers and asking about …Read more »
Originally set for May 2-4 at Tokyo Big Sight, plans for Comiket 99 have changed due to the recently extended State of Emergency in the Greater Tokyo area. While they’re still aiming to hold the event under the same name, preparations have shifted to Winter …Read more »
When you’re serious about your hobby, you won’t let anything get in the way, and that definitely applies to one particularly dedicated Comiket 96 attendee. This summer’s event was met with record high temperatures and record attendance, so it’s understandable that some otaku succumbed to the …Read more »
If there’s one thing past Comiket events have proven, it’s that the Fate franchise is one of the most popular subjects for doujinshi circles. This summer’s Comiket 96 has been no different, and the series has had no trouble topping the list as the most represented among …Read more »
Melonpan is a Swiss otaku who’s built an internet following over the last several years publicizing his “perverted” antics. Posing with his anime merch in his underwear (or bare-ass) for selfie tweets is a regular thing for him. In 2013 he filmed himself licking nearly …Read more »
The latest big promotional run for the Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World anime came for the Frozen Bonds OVA that opened in Japan on November 9. In the process, the franchise introduced its two official cosplayers, with Moe Iori representing Emilia while Enako handles Rem. Both cosplayers were …Read more »
It’s nearly been two years since Chinese mobile game Azur Lane made its Japanese server debut and promptly challenged the success of KanColle. It has since enjoyed a wider release, and there’s even an anime on the way, so the young franchise is definitely due for a big …Read more »
When speaking of trends and trending hashtags or words, they can blow up overnight or maintain a running streak for much longer than anyone could anticipate. ‘Tis the way of the internet, I suppose. When it comes to anime or any other globally popular Japanese …Read more »
Kenichi Sonoda is the mangaka behind Gunsmith Cats and Riding Bean, and he’s also worked on anime such as Bubblegum Crisis, Gall Force – Eternal Story, and Scramble Wars as a character designer. This weekend he’s going to the doujinshi convention Comiket, and one of …Read more »
Anime fans love a good meme. Look at JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. But usually, it’s the memes that spring organically from the fandom that have the longest lifespan. Take “Nice Boat,” the odd anniversary that rolls around every September 19. Most anime fans know the story by …Read more »
When you’re unsure of the identity of a particular artist, it’s easy to draw your own conclusions, especially after reading a bunch of their material. That’s why fans of manga artist Nishizawa 5 Millimeter—who specializes in art and stories centered on busty women and loving …Read more »
Can a normal person get famous in Japan? Big in Japan, a documentary released online last month, chronicles one man’s attempt to get famous through any means necessary. As the title suggests, the film’s premise follows the classic assumption that it’s easier for a foreigner …Read more »
The collapse of the US print manga market in 2009-2010 took opportunities for manga-influenced Western comics down with it, but while printed manga died, other opportunities opened up. Japanese-influenced artists may not have a bookstore category anymore, but they kick ass in the world of web …Read more »
Berserk fans can look forward to another animated take on Guts and the rest of Kentaro Miura's dark fantasy cast. The first 2016 issue of the manga's home magazine Young Animal is announcing a new anime adaptation on Friday, with the first promo to be …Read more »
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