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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the most popular franchises in recent memory, so of course Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan wants to highlight Tanjiro and his friends. The park is retiring some of its previous Demon Slayer stuff, but is also adding more …Read more »
Meal kit delivery services are getting more popular these days, and Oisix, a meal kit service in Japan, is offering up something unique: Pokémon meals. Pokémon cafés are something that exist in Japan, and this is supposed to be a little like a Pokémon café …Read more »
After a mysterious 10-day countdown, Tokyo Ghoul announced a new exhibit to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This immersive experience promises to transport you into the heart of the Tokyo Ghoul universe. Prepare to be surrounded by stunning 3D exhibits, interactive experiences, and never-before-seen visuals that …Read more »
Following a handy recap back in April, the official accounts for the Overlord anime have revealed a premiere date for the series’ next big screen event. Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom is set to open in Japanese cinemas on September 20, 2024. OxT is on the …Read more »
Anime Expo takes place July 4-7, and The Akademeia 21st Century school is bringing 30 students from Japan to teach con-goers more about “the true cool Japan experience.” You can find them at Booth 180. Three of the students—Nozomu Matsuoka, Rina Iiumi, Misaki Aoki, and …Read more »
The Japan French Fries Association has found a perfect partner in the soon-to-debut anime Plus-Sized Elf. French fry-loving character Elfuda has been dubbed a “support ambassador” for the association, as seen on this visual. That’s not all, though. Ayasa Ito, who plays Elfuda, is going …Read more »
In May, it was announced that publisher Shogakukan, JIC Venture Growth Investments (part of the state-backed Japan Investment Corp.) and more had invested 2.92 billion yen (about $19 million) in having the company Orange use artificial intelligence to translate 50,000 manga into English during the …Read more »
38 years ago, on May 27, 1986, the first Dragon Quest game was released, kicking off the RPG franchise that’s still going today. To celebrate, the date has been declared “Dragon Quest Day” in Japan. Debuting over a year before the first Final Fantasy game, …Read more »
Risk Monster, a credit management company located in Tokyo, does a yearly survey titled Organizations Where I Want my Children/Grandchildren to Work. A total of 800 people were surveyed, evenly split with 200 having a daughter, 200 having a son, 200 having a granddaughter, and …Read more »
Fans of Bocchi the Rock! will soon have a fresh chance to see the series’ Kessoku Band in real life. The band will appear at the festival ROCK IN JAPAN on August 4. The lineup will include Bocchi the Rock! voice actors Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori Goto), …Read more »
Shout! Studios is getting ready to let loose with a classic anime on digital. The distributor announced plans to bring Speed Racer and the original Japanese version, Mach GoGoGo, to video-on-demand on “all major digital platforms” on June 1, 2024. The 52-episode Speed Racer anime …Read more »
Back in January, plans were revealed for a pair of compilation films for the BanG Dream! It’s MyGo!!!!! anime. Now we have a better idea of when to expect them. Both films are due out in Japan this fall, starting with the first, Haru no Hidamari, …Read more »
There are lots of polls in Japan asking people about their favorite things in regards to anime, like favorite characters or theme songs. TV Asahi decided to do something a little different, and asked 1,740 individuals outside of Japan what their favorite anime theme songs …Read more »
Tomorrow, April 12, will mark one year since the anime Oshi no Ko debuted. Now, the people behind the mega-popular anime have shared some exciting news. For starters, the first episode “Mother and Children” is getting a “revival screening” in Japanese theaters. The debut episode …Read more »
The Nippon Anime & Film Culture Association got started a year ago with the aim to help people in the anime industry. And a survey just released by the group shows there’s a long way to go in terms of making working conditions better. Japan’s …Read more »
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