Many Japanese fans of Jujutsu Kaisen have found what at first glance might appear to be an unlikely tourist spot for their fandom: Senkoji temple in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. If you’re a fan of Jujutsu Kaisen you’ll be familiar with the character Ryomen Sukuna, but …Read more »
The Tokyo Revengers anime, which debuted last month, is doing wonders for the Tokyo Revengers manga’s sales. There was a 670% sales jump, and publisher Kodansha quickly went to work on pumping out approximately six million additional copies to meet the demand. While an anime …Read more »
The Fuji-Q Highland amusement park, which is located in Japan close to Mount Fuji, has shut down its Evangelion: World attraction. But it’s not being shut down temporarily because of COVID, the way places like Super Nintendo World are doing. Evangelion: World is gone for …Read more »
The manga Komi Can’t Communicate, about an awkward high school girl trying to make 100 friends, is getting an anime adaptation. The anime will debut this October, and a trailer for it has been released. Part of the cast and staff have also been revealed. …Read more »
Japanese company Space Walker describes itself as “conducting research and development in three fields: scientific mission, small satellite launch, and space tourism in collaboration with the Space System Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science.” It’s hoping to …Read more »
Studio Ghibli has come out with new merchandise this month in the form of jewelry starring some of its heroines. These cameo brooches are inspired by characters from the films Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, Whisper of the Heart, Porco …Read more »
Slowpoke is the Pokémon ambassador for Kagawa prefecture, and part of that entails a special Slowpoke mailbox, mail truck and decorative stamps. It’s meant to be a boost for tourism, but it appears soon the whole country of Japan will be able to enjoy Pokémon …Read more »
My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: World Heroes’ Mission is scheduled to hit Japanese theaters on August 6. Characters will be wearing new “stealth suit” designs in this third movie in the franchise, and we’ve been given a peek on how these suits will look on …Read more »
Seven Knights Revolution: The Hero Successor is the anime adaptation of the Seven Knights smartphone role playing game. It began playing on April 4 in Japan, and Crunchyroll is streaming it. What’s being called a “climax” promotional video has dropped for the anime, and it …Read more »
The Japanese government has decided to keep a state of emergency in place until the end of the month for the Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo prefectures. Universal Studios Japan, which includes the new Super Nintendo World, will continue to be closed in the meantime. …Read more »
Some of you may have heard that Ichiro Mizuki, one of the biggest names in anime music, is currently recuperating after partial vocal cord paralysis. Fortunately, he seems to be on the road to recovery. As we wait, and wish him the best, we’re thinking …Read more »
Sometimes, a voice actor is just perfect for a role beyond any shadow of a doubt. And then at other times, you wonder how in the world the casting directors came to their decision. It’s not that it’s a bad choice — more like it’s …Read more »
More Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club anime is officially on the way! A second season was announced on the second day of the “Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club 3rd Live! School Festival ~Yume no Hajimari~” concerts, with the broadcast debut currently …Read more »
Nowadays, getting your hands on anime toys is a breeze. Many major companies offer international shipping, and lots of local stores import the newest cool goods. But a few decades ago, what we had access to was somewhat more limited. Here are a handful of …Read more »
Ever since the TV anime ended and the smash hit Broly anime film came and went, we’ve been missing Dragon Ball Super on our screens. That drought is about to end, though, because Toei Animation revealed plans for a new Dragon Ball Super movie. While …Read more »
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