In December we got our first glimpses into wedding planning company Arc en Ciel’s Sailor Moon themed wedding, as they released photos of cakes and meals. Now that we’re in the new year, more images have been released. First up, look at these options for …Read more »
The opening of Super Nintendo World is still about a month away, but you can take a “virtual trip.” Its website allows you to go around the theme park that looks suspiciously like a video game brought to life. During the virtual tour, you can …Read more »
The manga Act-Age was cancelled after writer Tatsuya Matsuki was arrested for groping middle school girls, leaving artist Shiro Usazaki without a job. This situation bothered many people, because she was essentially being punished with the writer, even though she hadn’t done anything. Weekly Shonen …Read more »
It’s been 75 years since Osamu Tezuka first began selling his manga, and people want to celebrate. A limited edition of 350 prints showing his iconic Black Jack character have been made, pulling from a 1977 cover of Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shonen Champion. Each print …Read more »
Hayao Miyazaki was born 80 years ago today, on January 5, 1941. Enough people who are fans of his work also have Twitter accounts, because they got his name trending while sending him birthday wishes. Here are some of the people celebrating: «I do believe …Read more »
The Japanese company U-Treasure is coming out with Jigglypuff necklaces. This is following their foray into other Pokémon jewelry, including Snorlax necklaces and Eevee engagement rings. You have a choice of three colors: light pink, gold, and silver. Whichever color you pick for your necklace, …Read more »
Even with so many things closed down, Japan has managed to make a train-themed Demon Slayer event to coincide with the movie: Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. According to Japanese news outlet Mainichi, this is taking place “at the Kyoto Railway Museum in Shimogyo Ward, as …Read more »
Last night The Simpsons played a new episode titled “The Dad Feelings-Limited” that included references to anime. Comic Book Guy and his wife, the mangaka Kumiko, start hanging out with Homer and Marge, doing trivia and eating ramen with them. (And if you look closely, …Read more »
Last year the Tokyo hotel Asakusa Tobu Hotel created very pink Hello Kitty themed hotel rooms. Not wanting to be outdone, the Resi Stay hotel in Kyoto has created its own Hello Kitty room. But the Hello Kitty hotel room in Kyoto is quite different. …Read more »
TV Asahi asked 150,000 Japanese people what manga titles they consider to be the best. The results have been tallied, and some of them are huge titles here as well, while others have never been licensed in North America. Here’s the list: 1. One Piece …Read more »
Another Resident Evil movie is scheduled to come out on September 9 of this year. Instead of continuing with Milla Jovovich as the lead, this movie will be a reboot with a new cast. Six films are scheduled to be part of the reboot. According …Read more »
TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You mangaka Kenjiro Hata is very happy. Anime Trending announced their Fall 2020 Anime Awards, and TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You received fourth place for Anime of the Season. Which led Hata to leave this very excited thank you: …Read more »
A common New Year’s Resolution for people is to get healthier in the new year. Well, relaxed bear Rilakkuma is here to help — in the form of kawaii exercise equipment. Rilakkuma, Kiiroitori, Korilakkuma, and Chairoikoguma have all been turned into 1.1 pound weights by …Read more »
The Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan’s largest newspapers, put out an editorial on why it thinks Demon Slayer has been doing so well. Many people are amazed that the movie has broken records despite a pandemic, though the editorial argues that the pandemic has really …Read more »
Saturday Night Live star Jim Belushi is asking the public for anime recommendations. Belushi, who played Takashi Yamada in the English dub of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbors the Yamadas, had this to say: Any anime fans out there? I always loved Studio Ghibli after I …Read more »
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