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 »
Calling all manga fans! It’s almost time to celebrate the first American Manga Awards! This first-ever event in the US will honor the best in manga creation, translation, and publication for the North American market. Presented by LeftField Media, the creators and organizers of Anime …Read more »
Some people play games to escape or be the hero, others like a more silly approach. We can’t help but notice a rise this year in the popularity of indie games with a cute, yet chaotic twist. Playing cute animals in games isn’t a new …Read more »
From developers Toydium and Million Edge, Gift is the latest award-winning indie to come out of Akihabara, Tokyo. On board a luxury cruise, you must solve the everchanging environmental puzzles to survive the fast-approaching water. Playing an elderly man, who finds himself on a giant …Read more »
If you want the ultimate sushi experience in the United States, Kura Sushi USA introduces the popular kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) to sushi lovers. Pairing fresh, high-quality ingredients and experiences from Japan with anime gachapon makes Kura Sushi an authentic sushi choice. For those unfamiliar, …Read more »
Anime fans around the World voted on their favorite anime songs and the results are in! Japanese media, Asahi TV surveyed 1,740 people residing outside of Japan to rank their top anisongs. The top 20 were presented by Asahi TV’s General Election team on X. …Read more »
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