Neon Genesis Evangelion entry plug plushie is your new therapy huggy buddy
While Neon Genesis Envagelion fans wait for the indefinitely delayed release of the much anticipated Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time film, you may need…
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Fender releases Neon Genesis Evangelion guitar picks modeled after Asuka
To celebrate the now indefinitely postponed final entry in Neon Genesis Evangelion’s Rebuild of Evangelion series, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, Fender released a…
Singer and voice actress Rumi Shishido’s Sony Music era tracks now streaming worldwide
About Rumi Shishido Rumi Shishido 宍戸留美 launched her singing career in 1989 when, at the age of 16, she was selected as the Grand Prize…
Japan’s first international VR film festival “Beyond The Frame Festival”
As VR devices become increasingly accessible to the general public, so have experimentations in film specialized for this emerging medium. If you’re interested in VR…
Pikachu announces new colorful Pokémon manhole covers installed in Nara prefecture
Pokémon fans in Japan have recently been treated to a project called Pokéfuta, or Poké Lids, which has seen Pokémon-themed manhole covers installed in towns…
Japanese convenience store installs Neon Genesis Evangelion ATMs voiced by official actors
An indefinite delay of Neon Genesis Evangelion’s Rebuild of Evangelion series final film, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time hasn’t slowed down the wave of…
Comic otaku breakdancing unit RAB (Real Akiba Boyz) make their concert video available for free
If you’ve had a chance to see the Real Akiba Boyz perform, it’s hard not to appreciate their style. Often dancing to anime songs and…
Japanese concert hall’s witty idea for socially-distanced seating goes viral
With the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, Japanese movie theaters, concert halls, and performance halls where people gather in large numbers have needed to implement appropriate…
Sakura from Street Fighter takes on nemesis Red Bull can in amazing stop motion figure video
Award-winning (ADC Young Guns 17) Japanese stop motion animator Kenta Shinohara (@shinohara_kenta) has gained a lot of praise for the videos of his work that…
GBL celebrates 20 years of Spirited Away with vintage Japanese sukajan jacket
Studio Ghibli’s internationally acclaimed Spirited Away celebrates 20 years since its release in 2021. The film is often cited as one of the greatest animated…
ANNA SUI and Neon Genesis Evangelion team up for lineup of stylish goods
A state of emergency declared in Japan due to the ongoing pandemic has once again delayed the release of the final film in Neong Genesis…
Nintendo reveals Pokémon Snap release date for Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Co. Ltd, have announced that their newest game ‘Pokémon Snap’ will be released on Nintendo Switch from 30 April 2021. The game is a…
Bandai releases full scale replica of Rengoku’s fiery red Nichirin blade from Demon Slayer
Bandai’s prop and replica brand “Proplica” provides a lot of full scale recreations of famous weapons from anime, and their latest release appears to be…
In 2021, Many of the Biggest Video Games Will Come from Japan
Daniel Robson (chief editor, IGN Japan), for JAPAN Forward Japanese games have a place in gamers’ hearts, both at home and abroad, and 2021 will…
Theatre for All: Japan’s first multilingual barrier-free online stage for theatre, dance, film & media art
With the spread of the new coronavirus infection, conventional theatre performances have become practically impossible. Whilst this has created a crisis for Japan’s theatres, it…