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Comic Natalie, a major Japanese site dedicated to manga, has now been on the web for 15 years. To honor this occasion, it asked Japanese readers to submit their favorite finished manga from the same timeline. In other words, a manga could have begun at …Read more »
We recently saw a bunch of photos from the upcoming live-action Golden Kamuy film, which is set to bring its take on Satoru Noda’s manga to Japanese cinemas on January 19, 2024. Now there’s a new trailer showing off more footage and previewing the theme …Read more »
This past summer, Satoru Noda skated into the world of sports manga with DOGSRED. Now, readers in the West can access it easily, thanks to the Shonen Jump app! As we reported earlier, VIZ has licensed the title and is now playing catch-up with the summer …Read more »
Japan’s live-action Golden Kamuy film is set to hit screens January 19, 2024. Now the film, based on the manga by Satoru Noda, has released a boatload of stills from the set. The film is directed by Shigeaki Kubo (HiGH & LOW series) and stars …Read more »
Gaming and cosplay are two big things in the realm of otaku interests, but how about cosplaying historically while gaming? Let me be more specific: how would you like to dress as an actual samurai warrior and dance along with a game like Dance Dance …Read more »
The end of the year will once again mark the arrival of the Jump Festa event, and this one has another stacked lineup of featured titles to look forward to. The official website for Jump Festa 2024 revealed plans for its three main stages, including …Read more »
The story of the first JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure arc, Phantom Blood, is coming to life in a new way in Japan. A musical is on the way to the stage starting in February 2024, and the official website and social media accounts shared a peek …Read more »
Deutsche Welle (a.k.a. DW), an international media outlet from Germany, published an article not only about manga’s growth and possibilities, but also about manga’s growth in America. According to DW, the Japan business federation known as Keidanren has written a proposal for the Japanese government …Read more »
Hey, remember ERASED, aka Boku dake ga inai Machi? We dug that manga, so we’re happy to see that ERASED creator Kei Sanbe is launching a new one. The new manga by Sanbe is called Otogi no Hako no Reto, and it’s set to hit …Read more »
The battle between heroes and villains comes to a head in the Paranormal Liberation War arc of My Hero Academia, the anime adaptation of which is getting a new exhibition in Japan. The appropriately-titled My Hero Academia Anime -All-Out War Arc- Exhibition is coming to …Read more »
Shueisha Inc.’s JUMP FESTA 2023 will take place on December 17-18 at the Makuhari Messe convention center near Tokyo. But even if you can’t be there in person, Shueisha has some good news for you: they’re offering their first-ever livestream of stage performances on their …Read more »
For the first time in the program’s history, Hokkaido’s Furano City has rejected use of the Hometown Tax system funds for the third season of the Dropkick on My Devil! anime. The Furano City Council’s Special Committee for the Examination of Settlement of Accounts decided …Read more »
J-pop anison idol group i☆Ris—current members of which include Saki Yamakita, Yu Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yūki Wakai and Miyu Kubota—is about to make the leap to anime. As revealed during the group’s 10th anniversary live show, i☆Ris 10th Anniversary Live～a Live～, an anime film is …Read more »
After two and half years Japan is considering opening its borders to independent tourists, but as of now, no concrete plans have been made. Currently, the daily cap remains at 50,000 and tourists need to visit in a group or individual tour package. Allegedly, Prime …Read more »
We recently got to check out some cast additions ahead of the fall debut of Golden Kamuy season 4, and now the premiere date has been revealed along with a new trailer. The Japanese broadcast is set to kick off on October 3, and you …Read more »
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