Live Action Fullmetal Alchemist Trailer, Posters, Reveal Homunculi And More Characters
On July 12th in Tokyo, a fan event for popular manga and anime series Fullmetal Alchemist showed off the third and latest teaser trailer for…
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Japanese “Husband Death Note” Website Crashes Due To High Traffic
When popular Japanese anime and manga series Death Note peaked in popularity, it wasn’t uncommon to see students lugging around notepads modeled after the mysterious…
“World’s First” Anime Eyeglasses Shop Opens In Akihabara
Akihabara is often lauded as Tokyo’s Mecca of tech and otaku subculture, so the district is not exactly a stranger to innovation. The district boasts…
McDonald’s Japan Is Releasing A Pokémon McFlurry
McDonald’s Japan is no stranger to taking advantage of regional ingredients to spruce up their frozen beverage menu, having released Matcha and even crunchy Sakura…
Marrying VR Anime Characters In Japan Makes For A Pretty Empty Wedding Ceremony
No bride? No problem. With the help of a headset, a marshmallow, and a video game, a man in Tokyo was able to have a…
First Trailer For FLCL Seasons 2 & 3 Released
Fans of the iconic in-your-face anime series FLCL rejoiced when it was announced that animation studio Production I.G. would be making two new six-episode seasons…
Cat Watches In Shock As No-Face Piggy Bank Swallows Up Coins
We knew people were going wild when Studio Ghibli and Donguri Republic teamed up to release a No-Face Piggy Bank that gobbles up coins, burps,…
Studio Ghibli’s Kiki Returns As 17-Year-Old Schoolgirl For Cup Noodle Commercial
Whether it’s creating a Giant Ultima Weapon Fork from Final Fantasy or having seven armor-clad samurai show off extreme sports skills, Nissin Cup Noodles never…
Top 30 Travel Destinations In Japan Chosen By International Travelers
When traveling in Japan, sometimes the most rewarding experience can come from “getting lost” in the country and finding hidden gems not promoted in guidebooks…
Toho Releases First Visual Graphics Of The Upcoming Animated Godzilla Movie
“‘GODZILLA‘ the animated movie takes the franchise into the uncharted territory of a future world in which Godzilla has dominated the earth for the past…
Universal Studios Japan Teases Super Nintendo World In New Trailer, Mario Stage Photos
Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan is making preparations for an expansion to their facilities called Super Nintendo World, which as the name should tell you, is…
Vintage Japanese Sukajan Jackets Embroidered With Studio Ghibli Film Characters
Update: Japan Trend Online Shop has the jackets now available for pre-order. Whether it’s a No-Face Piggy Bank that gobbles up coins and plays music…
Cowboy Bebop To Get U.S. Live-Action TV Series, Co-Produced By Original Studio Sunrise
Entertainment news website Deadline has reported that Tomorrow Studios, a collaborative project by Marty Adelstein (Prison Break, Teen Wolf) and ITV Studios is in works…
Japanese Trains Celebrate Final Fantasy Anniversary With Music From The Games
Japan has fully embraced this year as the 30th anniversary of the popular Final Fantasy series, rolling out promotional campaigns that include Tokyo Tower being…
Studio Ghibli Set To Open Up Official Theme Park In Japan
The fantastical and charming universes created by Studio Ghibli, the renowned animation studio behind such fan favorites as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Princess…