We all know the drill: an anime series proves to be a big hit, someone smells the money, and soon you’ve got a second or maybe even third or fourth season. But often, the sequels just don’t quite capture what made that first season so …Read more »
Ever wondered how Japanese kids spend their hard-earned allowance? So did Bandai, and for good reason: they make stuff they hope kids will buy. Bandai surveyed 900 children in elementary and middle school, and discovered the top 10 categories sucking up those precious yen. 10. …Read more »
< Following up on an initial piece of research gauging anticipation, NTT Docomo is back with another look at the Spring 2019 TV anime season. This time it’s all about current popularity, with 100,252 votes cast between April 29 and May 7. This resulted in all 41 …Read more »
In recent years, the job of a Japanese voice actor seems to have extended far beyond the recording booth. Voice actors now attend live events, make stage appearances, show up on TV and magazines, and run popular social media accounts. For some fans, this is …Read more »
We’re a few episodes into the spring 2019 season—deep enough to have decided what’s worth a watch. Anime Anime asked its readers to rank the spring anime they’d be most likely to recommend to friends, and here’s the list that emerged: 10 (tie). Ace of Diamond …Read more »
Japan’s Heisei era, which began in 1989, comes to a close this May 1. As you might expect, there are all sorts of rankings and best-of lists marking the occasion, including this one, in which Goo has asked its readers to rank: The best anime …Read more »
Everyone has their own idea of what makes a voice performance special, and Charapedia likes to keep track of how Japanese fans rank the current crop of talent. We may only be a few months into 2019, but thanks to a recent poll the results are in …Read more »
How much money do hardcore fans of Japanese idol music like AKB48 and Momoiro Clover Z pour into their hobby per year? A market research firm called Yano Research attempted to find out, but the results have left some idol otaku scratching their heads. Yano’s …Read more »
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