On the heels of the release of the first episode of Gundam the Origin , Japanese site Buzz+ News popped 200 female readers the question: which Gundam character would you rather marry, Amuro Ray or Char Aznable? The final tally: Char 53%, Amuro 47%. What …Read more »
As Americans who dig Japanese animation, do you ever wonder what kind of American animation catches on in Japan? While Disney releases like Frozen and Big Hero 6 rule the big screen, lately the Cartoon Network series Adventure Time seems to be doing well with …Read more »
A few weeks ago, we highlighted Kantai Collection , the browser game-turned-anime about batttleships that are also somehow young mini-skirt wearing girls. For further proof KanColle is being set up to take over the world, look no further than the special collaboration being run with …Read more »
Japanese polling site Goo, which often asks its readers anime and manga-related questions, just released the results of a recent poll asking, “which celebrities are you most surprised to learn have otaku hobbies?” Depending on how much attention you pay to Japanese pop culture, your …Read more »
How Deep Is Your Love… for Sword Art Online ? Enough to wake up every morning and put Sword Art Online on your face? In that case, we have the product for you. Released February 26, the Sword Art Online PC Frame by maker Heart …Read more »
For otaku, staying in shape is a difficult, yet important task - just ask Gainax founder Toshio Okada, a.k.a. the Otaking. Aside from making scathing video criticisms of ongoing anime series, he has also written an entire book on getting in shape as a geek. …Read more »
Last month saw the opening of a webpage called Murakami-san no Tokoro (Mr. Murakami’s Place), a kind of question and answer/advice column by none other than Haruki Murakami, probably the most famous Japanese author in America and the writer of such books as Hard-Boiled Wonderland …Read more »
Anime fandom is not bereft of its more unexplainable trends, and even those well-versed in big name titles like Attack on Titan or One Piece can be left scratching their heads when presented with niche interests like Touhou Project, Homestuck or that whole Vocaloid business. …Read more »
Over the past few years, we’ve reported on Evangelion sneakers , Jojo’s sneakers , Gundam sneakers , and now, perhaps the inevitable conclusion... Megaman sneakers, courtesy of Philadelphia-based footwear brand Ubiq. And man, just look at these bad boys. If the Blue Bomber-inspired color scheme …Read more »
Whoa, it’s finally happening: Netflix is bringing its digital streaming services to Japan later this year. The announcement came last Wednesday courtesy of both Netflix’s US twitter account and an official press release , and should come as good news, particularly to expats living in …Read more »
As I write this, the massive figure show known as Wonder Festival is going on in Japan. We couldn't make it to the show here at OUSA, but via the hashtag #wf2015 the whole Internet is living Wonfes by way of delicious and often prohibited …Read more »
Preorders are up for the official Kill Me Baby! army parka , the early contender for Realest Anime Merchandise of the Year. Based on the US Army's M-51 fishtail parka , used during the Korean War, this fine piece of outerwear displays the title “Kill …Read more »
A man who went on a rampage in Akihabara, Tokyo’s otaku mecca, in 2008, killing seven and injuring 10, has lost his last appeal and will be sentenced to death, reports the Japan Times. Tomohiro Kato plowed a rental truck into the intersection of Kanda …Read more »
Premiering 20 years ago, Neon Genesis Evangelion triggered a fan boom in Japan and became a mega-hit around the world. But for one group, the world is not enough. Their plan is to replicate a scene from the original series and plant a replica of …Read more »
Former Power Rangers actor Ricardo Medina, 36, was arrested February 1 for allegedly stabbing his roommate to death with a sword. Medina played Cole Evans, the Red Wild Force Ranger on Power Rangers Wild Force , the tenth season of the franchise, and the villain …Read more »
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