Otaku with some extra, extra, EXTRA-disposable income might want to turn their attention to a new One Piece figure that's about to debut in Japan. In the most appropriate way to commemorate the release of the new feature film, One Piece Film Gold (see our …Read more »
One Piece continues to be a fun series, even when its individual arcs seem like they're never going to end for those following it on a weekly basis. What about the lifespan of the series itself, though? With the end of high profile Shonen Jump …Read more »
(Almost) too sexy for TV. That’s this week’s theme over at ranking site Goo, where they’ve asked their readers to vote on a list of anime heroines who just skirt the limits of what’s acceptable on broadcast television. Who made the cut by wearing the …Read more »
...really? It’s a big news week in Japan, with word that Emperor Akihito may abdicate the throne to his son (becoming the first emperor to do so since 1817). That would end the so-called Heisei era, which began in 1989 with the death of Akihito’s …Read more »
The new One Piece film, Gold , is on its way, and though millions of fans would no doubt see the film without a single yen spent on advertising, the hype machine is nonetheless choogling through its motions. Even camera-shy One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda …Read more »
Thanks to the August issue of Newtype magazine we now know when to expect the One Piece anime adaptation's return to Eiichiro Oda's manga storyline. The Silver Mine arc will wrap its story up next week, and then the Zou arc officially kicks off on …Read more »
One Piece fans in Japan can look forward to checking out the latest feature film, One Piece Film Gold , when it opens there on July 23, but for now the rest of us can at least dig into a new TV spot. In addition to …Read more »
Let’s go for a ride. From giant robots to airborne gliders to 3D maneuver gear, from the beginning, the world of anime and manga has featured a wide and amazing array of rideable machines. Polling site Charapedia recently asked its readers what anime machines they’d …Read more »
For the month of June, at least, Tokyo's fashion capital Shibuya gave Akihabara a run for its otaku money. Aside from the recent opening of Production I.G’s retail store , this month Shibuya was also host to no less than three anime-related shops, devoted to …Read more »
Funimation started lining up its anime streaming plans for the summer 2016 season , kicking things off with 14 simulcast titles, some of which will begin on July 2. Many of the titles will also be selected for the Broadcast Dub (near-simulcast English dubbing) program, …Read more »
This famous Lupin pasta didn't make the cut. Kids these days... Ever been watching anime when some delicious-looking item popped up on screen? Ever wished you could somehow enter the anime world and chomp down? You’re not alone. Anime pollsters Charapedia have asked their readers: …Read more »
Tomboys, spitfires, or the plain and simple “girls who kick ass.” However you describe them, the long history of anime and manga is full of these characters, and choosing the top ten is no easy task. Users of ranking site Goo, however, took up the …Read more »
One Piece ’s Donquixote Doflamingo: sure, he may be a ruthless, bloodthirsty committer of patricide, but he does look pretty cool. Now you too can dress like the Heavenly Demon with these new One Piece -inspired sunglasses and cardigan. The sunglasses, based on Doflamingo’s uniquely-shaped …Read more »
The characters of One Piece continue to come to life in the Tokyo One Piece Tower theme park's live character show. "One Piece Live Attraction 2" has been running since April 23, and you can see some of the performance in a new promo. The …Read more »
Our favorite and most hardworking anime pollsters Charapedia are at it again, and this week they’ve asked their readers: who are your favorite robots? Now, this comes with one major caveat: we’re not talking rideable robots like mobile suits, Valkyries or the like. Nope, we’re …Read more »
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