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What do you get when you combine Japanese rock star Yoshiki, Attack on Titan and canned coffee? This commercial, that’s what. In the ad, released today, Yoshiki (he of X Japan and charitable giving), transforms into a Titan, slams on a giant drum kit, and …Read more »
There are many stories about how manga authors are inspired by those who have come before them. This is not one of those stories. Gantz creator Hiroya Oku stirred up a mini-controversy on Twitter the other day by posting a story about his complete lack …Read more »
GIBIATE is an original TV anime on the way from director Masahiko Komino, following the story of a ninja and a samurai who slip through time from the Edo period to the Japan of the near future. With monsters on the loose, it sounds like …Read more »
Yoshiki, the leader of rock band X Japan, has stepped in to help Kyoto Animation — again. The musician had previously donated 10 million yen to the studio, which was attacked by an arsonist July 18. This time, he held an auction of personal items …Read more »
Anime NYC had a huge guest announcement to make today. Since the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary, it’s only appropriate that the mind behind it all, Yoshiyuki Tomino, gets in on the fun at this year’s event. Tomino will be an Official Guest …Read more »
With the release of the final episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin May 5, the anime industry will say sayonara to one of its greatest directors. Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, who is helming Gundam: The Origin, and who created the manga on which it is based, announced …Read more »
Yoshitaka Amano is revered the world over as one of the world’s greatest illustrators, having contributed to properties like Final Fantasy , Vampire Hunter D , Gatchaman , and others. He’s a remarkable artist whose work is immediately recognizable. Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations is a gorgeous …Read more »
Prepare to “Ride On Shooting Star” again. Japanese rock band The Pillows will return to score the upcoming sequel to FLCL , Production I.G announced at Anime Expo this weekend. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, who did the character designs for the original series, will also return. A …Read more »
Pixiv Zingaro, a anime and manga-centric gallery in Nakano, Tokyo, is this month the host of an exhibition of works by Yoshitoshi ABe, character designer and doujinshi artist responsible for anime like Serial Experiments Lain and Haibane Renmei . The exhibition marks 20 years since …Read more »
Sad news out of Japan today with the passing of Yoshihiro Tatsumi, the legendary manga artist who pioneered gekiga, or manga aimed at adult audiences. He was 79. Tatsumi, born in 1935, coined the term “gekiga” (literally “dramatic pictures”) in 1957 to describe the dark, …Read more »
Hello, America! Are you enjoying the special otaku holiday season? Today I have a special message from popular model/actress turned singer Risa Yoshiki from Japan. Risa Yoshiki loves anime and manga, just as much as you Otaku USA readers! She appears in the latest super …Read more »
Yoshitaka Amano's art—most recognizable across a great majority of Final Fantasy games, as well as Vampire Hunter D —has been tough to translate to any medium outside of his own. It's not exactly easy to bottle that ethereal quality in the confines of movies or …Read more »
Yoshinobu Nishizaki in his early '80s prime. Note gold rope and watch you can't afford. “Galaxies collide ! An empire crumbles! An entire planet is flooded!” Sunday, I woke up to read the news online that Space Battle Yamato producer and co-creator Yoshinobu Nishizaki—a towering …Read more »
So on July 1, I’m leaving my hotel room and I find this flier at the front desk about the Yoshiki Foundation America hosting a charity event at Club Nokia that night separate from other activities in the area. Apparently several companies—including Toei Animation, Toyota, …Read more »
It took a while for Otakon to come out with details regarding musical performances, but the wait was no doubt worth it for fans of X Japan. Otakon recently announced that members Yoshiki and Sugizo will be appearing to perform during this year's Masquerade. Barring …Read more »
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