Sailor Moon R: The Movie Will Be Hitting Movie Theaters Across The U.S. For A Limited Time
Despite the millions of Sailor Moon fans who have been captivated by the courageous spirits of the Sailor Scouts for decades, it wasn’t until January…
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Deadline Hollywood: Warner Bros. In Negotiations For Attack On Titan Films
If the 2015 Japanese live-action film adaptations of Isayama Hajime’s popular manga and anime series Attack on Titan didn’t exactly resonate with you, you may…
Spirited Away In Winter: A Japanese Hot Spring Town That Feels Frozen In A Bygone Era
Many of Japan’s more traditional travel spots gain an extra level of beauty when coated under a blanket of snow, as some recent breathtaking scenes…
Wow, Pikachu Has Really Let Himself Go
You would figure that with his lightning quick attacks and his own parade in Yokohama, Pikachu would have no problem staying in shape, but it…
Original Ghost In The Shell Film Returning To U.S. Theaters In February
While many remain anxious about the upcoming Hollywood live-action version of Mamoru Oshii’s cyberpunk anime classic Ghost in the Shell, fans will have chance to…
Fairy Tale Pajamas From Japan Let You Lounge Around As Alice, Snow White, And More
Pajamas and “roomwear” made for lounging about indoors and in style aren’t exactly new in Japan. After all, we’ve seen Japanese schoolgirl sailor uniform pajamas,…
Traditional Japanese Cover Of PPAP Hits It With Shamisen, Taiko, And Even Kabuki
With countless spinoffs, parodies, and now commercials in Japan, the popular viral song “PPAP (pen-pineapple-apple-pen)” by Pico Taro took the world by storm in 2016….
World’s Largest Anime Figure “Evangelion Unit 01” Awakened In Shanghai
The popular anime and manga Neon Genesis Evangelion(EVA) is one of the top-tier classics of all time. It follows an apocalyptic story set in a…
Pikachu Adorably Shows Off His “Quick Attack” Move In Real Life!
The Pikachu “Outbreak parade” happens regularly each year in Yokohama, with thousands of them wobbly dancing throughout the local streets last year. grape Once again,…
Shangrila: Japan’s First Plus-Size Maid Cafe
Themed cafes are very popular in Japan with new, novel takes on this concept cropping up and finding success in the larger cities. Maid cafes…
Attack On Titan Season 2 Releases First Anime Trailer
The anime and manga series Attack on Titan (AOT) is a must-see for both anime fans and non-fans, boasting a ranking of the third-most selling…
Lapras Pokémon Event Brought 20 Million USD To The Earthquake Affected Areas In Tōhoku Japan
Pokémon GO launched its first largest Pokémon event in the northern east Tōhoku region of Japan, which was affected by a devastating earthquake and tsunami…
Taking A Drone On Honeymoon – 400 Days Around The World
One Japanese couple are taking the honeymoon of a lifetime and their camera of choice is slightly unconventional; a drone! In the last 400 days,…
U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy Performs “Love Dance” With Other Embassy Staff For The Holidays
Even though the show just aired its final episode this week, the waves of Japan’s hit comedy-drama Nigeru Wa Haji Daga Yaku Ni Tatsu (roughly…
Hit Anime Film “Your Name” Is Getting A Themed Cafe
“Your Name,” directed by Makoto Shinkai has been streamrolling box-office charts in Japan for three months now, vaulting some Studio Ghibli classics behind, and now…