The creepy urban legend of Hanako-san, about a girl haunting a toilet, has led to everything from a haunted toilet attraction for Halloween to the manga Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun. Fans continue to clamor for more, and it’s been announced that Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun will soon get a …Read more »
Sailor Moon shows no signs of her popularity waning after decades, with a new movie coming out and a new wedding reception theme. The Japan Broadcasting Corporation, or NHK, did a poll on which characters from the anime are most beloved to fans. More than …Read more »
One Piece has announced wedding dresses inspired by it, but Sailor Moon is still way ahead in the wedding department. Along with Sailor Moon wedding certificates and wedding gowns, the magical girl franchise is now going to be offering themed wedding receptions. The news got …Read more »
Demon Slayer merchandise continues to pour out as both the manga and the movie adaptation break records. In America sometimes celebrities will get Barbie dolls based after them, and we just had the Japanese version of that happen for Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko. …Read more »
Goro Miyazaki’s CG anime movie Earwig and the Witch is debuting on Japanese TV later this month, but that’s not the only version of Earwig and the Witch that the younger Miyazaki is working on. He’s also going to be putting on a puppet show …Read more »
As otaku or geek-themed weddings grow in popularity, so do options for wedding dresses. The Japanese company Placole Wedding is in on this action, and they’ve revealed new One Piece wedding dresses inspired by Eiichiro Oda’s series. According to SoraNews24, this all started with the …Read more »
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 »
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