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Sometimes break ups are clean, sometimes they’re an absolute trainwreck, and sometimes they involve one ex-partner breaking into the other’s home to steal their Nintendo Switch. That’s what a 34-year-old man who lives in Japan’s Chitose, Hokkaido Prefecture chose to do after his relationship ended, …Read more »
Considering how busy he is and how detailed his art is, you wouldn’t think One-Punch Man artist Yusuke Murata would have a ton of free time for other projects. Whether he actually does or not, he managed to squeeze in some animation of his own …Read more »
If you’re watching an old anime like Ranma 1/2, the idea of a panty thief is a running gag. In real life, however, it’s pretty disgusting, and one Japanese panty thief recently succeeded in pulling off a major haul before finally being busted. The thief …Read more »
Kousuke Oono’s manga The Way of the Househusband is getting the anime treatment. Today we got our initial glimpse of the anime thanks to its first trailer, courtesy Netflix. Here’s how the ‘flix describes the series: This world-class househusband was once a feared legendary member …Read more »
When you’re really down on your luck in a video game, the odds can seem stacked against you. That especially applies to some mobile games that may have arbitrary difficulty spikes or make it difficult or time-consuming (and expensive) to get the characters you want, …Read more »
Cities around the world are doing their best to lessen the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but a recent Kyoto manga strategy ended up rubbing some people the wrong way. Restaurants remain a risky place to visit considering the need to remove masks to …Read more »
A 35-year-old man in Sapporo, Japan was arrested this weekend for a bout of Pokemon Go-induced rage, it was reported today. The story goes like this: the man was walking down the street, playing Pokemon Go, when he spotted a car parked facing traffic and, …Read more »
Normally, seeing Frieza from Dragon Ball Z multiply and venture into our reality would be cause for alarm. In a certain context, however, it’s a sign of good fortune, particularly when the Frieza cosplayers in question are on hand to cheer on the runners of …Read more »
When you see a character with some wild anime hair color—like green, purple, pink, or blue—do you think it’s actually dyed, natural, or just an artistic expression? It may seem like a fact of anime life, but Sword Art Online author Reki Kawahara recently decided …Read more »
When you go to Tokyo’s otaku mecca of Akihabara, you expect to be bombarded with images of questionable taste. As captured by a few Twitter users, a new ad is pushing the limits of even the most skewed otaku tastes, offering up multiple stories worth …Read more »
It’s hard out there for a voice actor these days. In addition to, you know, voice acting, you have to appear at live events, on the radio, and a whole host of other “extracurricular” activities. At the same time, you’ve got fans on all ends …Read more »
The second season of One-Punch Man is less than a month away, and a new trailer for the series has just punched its way onto the internet. The trailer features theme song “Uncrowned Greatest Hero” by JAM Project, who are back for the second season. …Read more »
What’s the one key component missing from the insanely popular battle royale genre? Whether it’s Fortnite, PUBG, or current FPS flavor of the day Apex Legends, none of them have music and sound effects from Dragon Ball Z! This may seem like an obvious omission, but …Read more »
Earlier this week Japanese twitter user Lambda39 chose to do some light research into the personal hygiene habits of anime fans. After posting a poll asking otaku how often they showered, the following results came out: ● Every day, obviously: 81 percent ● Roughly every …Read more »
Fans looking forward to any TV airings of the live-action Rurouni Kenshin films in the near future might be better off grabbing the DVD. The scandal involving Rurouni Kenshin author Nobuhiko Watsuki, who is facing charges for possession of child pornography, has stopped the serialization …Read more »
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