You might have noticed a certain aesthetic to how bishonen are usually portrayed in anime and manga, and that includes a penchant for the men being smooth-skinned. According to a new survey, this just matches up with Japanese women’s preferences. Men’s Hair Removal Salon surveyed …Read more »
The time has come for Yokohama’s giant Gundam to come to life! The massive robot had its first press day recently, giving outlets a chance to watch as it takes its very first steps. One of those outlets was NHK WORLD News, which has a …Read more »
A sneak peek video of the soon-to-open Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan has been released. The video gives us a glimpse of a world that looks as if it more or less came straight out of a Mario video game, and then shows …Read more »
Haruhi mania is back thanks to the release of the brand new Haruhi Suzumiya novel. The long-awaited 12th volume of Nagaru Tanigawa’s light novel series—titled The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya—is out now, and KADOKAWA’s official YouTube channel marked the occasion with a special commercial for …Read more »
COVID has kept many people from traveling, including tourists going to museums. But if you can’t go to the Studio Ghibli museum right now, there is a way to bring the museum to you. Kind of. In miniature format. The papercraft Ghibli Museum Original Miniature …Read more »
Demon Slayer continues its winning streak with the announcement that it’s won a Special Achievement Award from the 62nd Japan Record Awards. The Special Achievement Award doesn’t go out to a single person. Singer-songwriters Uru, Seiko Matsuda, Kenshi Yonezu and the band NiziU have also …Read more »
If your job has you sitting at a computer for long hours, Pikachu can be a comfort. A previously made Pikachu PC cushion has long been out of stock, but Bandai has released a new one with a more cheerful face. According to SoraNews24, the …Read more »
There’s nothing like a good hoodie! They can keep you warm! You can hide from the world in them! It feels like a permanent hug! Wearing the hood over your head makes you feel like a ninja or a mysterious mage. Added pockets are great …Read more »
Playstation 5 has launched in Japan, but because of the coronavirus, Sony knew it couldn’t celebrate with many people in a closed-in space. So they had their celebration outdoors at the Kanda Shrine, which is both a sacred space and a hotspot for otaku-themed interests. …Read more »
A sweet story in Japan has been gathering news. The Naka Ward in Yokohama City received a donation of 3,000 yen (a little under $29) with a note that said: “It’s a little early, but here’s a Christmas present. I hope it can help bring …Read more »
Which Haruhi Suzumiya character do you love the most? To build up anticipation for this month’s release of the long-awaited 12th volume of Nagaru Tanigawa’s light novel series, The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya, KADOKAWA is firing up a poll to get to the bottom of …Read more »
Earlier this week the Japanese city of Tokorozawa began playing Totoro music at its train station. There was promise of a Totoro-themed statue at the same station to be unveiled before the end of the year, and that time has already come. According to Anime …Read more »
Japanese research has shown using humidifiers in the winter could help fight against COVID-19, and Japan is also coming out with a Godzilla humidifier, so you have the potential of being an otaku and keeping the air less dry. A Godzilla humidifier has been made …Read more »
Hayao Miyazaki and the city of Tokorozawa have a special relationship. Miyazaki has said, “If we didn’t live in Tokorozawa, Totoro would never have been born” and points to Saitama Hills being his Muse for Totoro. (In fact, sometimes Saitama Hills is called “Totoro’s Forest.”) …Read more »
After 20 volumes of Demon Slayer were stolen from a bathhouse and the bathhouse was rewarded for its kind response by getting the original volumes back (plus at least 190 donations), we have a déjà vu story. This time the stolen object was a Demon …Read more »
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