If you find yourself in Tokyo in a couple of weeks and love indie games, the TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2025 is the place to be to learn about up-and-coming video games from Japan and beyond. This year’s event brings together over 100 indie game …Read more »
Manga adaptations are a great way to be introduced to other forms of media you may have never considered paying attention to before or had no access to. More and more culturally significant stories by world-famous writers are being turned into tankobon, an independent or …Read more »
Haruki Murakami is a household name among literary enthusiasts, but whether you’ve read any of his collection of novels, essays, short stories, or not, you likely have heard of his work. Being translated into over 50 languages and selling millions of copies worldwide, Murakami is …Read more »
Ever wish your cat could walk and talk? You may reconsider after seeing this tabby get arrested, spend your allowance on pachinko, and invite a group of spirits over to drink. Or maybe, this is exactly the friend you need. Eleven-year-old Karin, after being dumped …Read more »
As a whole, VTubing has made great strides in the last year, especially outside of Japan. After announcing its overseas subsidiary COVER USA expansion, COVER has curated opportunities to engage North American audiences with its Hololive VTubers talent pool, including the popular Los Angeles Dodgers …Read more »
During anime’s 2000s resurgence in the West, many of us eagerly tuned into Toonami every week. If you stayed up late for Adult Swim, the 12:30 am slot was overtaken by a cheeky, mouthy five-year-old, Crayon Shin-Chan. While I vaguely remember the details of the …Read more »
Just in time for the official release of Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town on the Switch and Steam, we had a conversation with the game’s producer, Akira Nagashima. I recently wrote a preview of the first three days of the game and fell …Read more »
With a new album release and anime debut on the horizon, Japan’s leading virtual artist, KAF has been plenty busy lately. Debuting in 2018, KAF’s digital avatar is anime-inspired but her smooth vocals and emotional lyrics are real. Forging a path for virtual singers, the …Read more »
Two years ago we got Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation: The Endless Seven-Day Journey and now its upcoming predecessor Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is on the way. I was able to play a preview copy of the first …Read more »
The annual Tokyo Game Show weekend has come to a close. But, not without big announcements from your favorite developers! We have a rundown of this year’s game announcements from the Xbox event to new Capcom releases. Keep reading for a roundup of TGS 2024 …Read more »
Need an extra boost of motivation for your at-home workout? Hatsune Miku joins the boxing ring in a new edition of the popular guided workout game Fitness Boxing on the Switch. Fitness Boxing Feat. Hatsune Miku takes the same successful formula of a Switch-based workout …Read more »
From the creators of Rain on Your Parade, Unbound Creations’ latest release is the epitome of knowing no limits of silliness in creating games. Short, sweet, and chaotic is the best way to describe Just Crow Things. If you love the cunning and trickster personalities …Read more »
Want all your favorite anime songs in one place? Spotify recently announced its partnership with Crunchyroll to bring fans and anime music lovers new curated playlists, making streaming your favorite anime opening themes easy. Anime is composed of incredible storylines, vibrant characters, and stunning animation; …Read more »
Games that speak to us on a personal level tend to become our favorites. As a long-time game player and reviewer, I’ve poured many hours into countless games, but Little Kitty, Big City immediately captured my heart. As someone who had a sweet and chaotic …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 »
Brianna Fox-Priest
