Interview with Ayaka Kaneshiro from “Asagao – Forensic Doctor 2” – Producer
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: November 2020) Here’s an interview with Ayaka Kaneshiro,…
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CHIME FOR CHANGE’s Zine on feminism, gender and self expression issues in Japan
CHIME FOR CHANGE gathers together the voices of those who are aiming to achieve gender equality and a stronger community. In their latest issue, the…
“With a Cat and Dog, Every Day is Fun” Anime Released on YouTube
It’s finally here! If you’ve been following our English translations or Matsumoto’s Twitter account (@hidekiccan), then you probably know what I’m talking about. Manga artist…
Zashiki warashi: the mythical children who look after your house
Perhaps you’ve heard of zashiki warashi? They’re pretty famous in Japanese folklore, and still crop up regularly in anime and manga. They’re ghostly children who…
Karakuri ningyō: the world’s first robots
Robots and Japan are practically synonymous. The Japanese government and some of its biggest corporations see the 21st century as one of ‘human co-existence with…
Black Lives Matter March in Osaka Draws Crowd of Over 1,000
The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, was captured on video and circulated widely, sparking protests…
Peculiar chinchilla comes with funny warning note at pet store
A photo of a poster Tweeted by Japanese Twitter user 4139（@AzBXBAtLmgiFdbv） is becoming a topic on the internet. One day, when she was out shopping…
World’s Longest Running Anime, Sazae-san Halts Production Due To Coronavirus
The lockdown of 2020 sees us spending a lot of our time finding ways to keep ourselves occupied, whether that entertainment comes from home studying,…
Crayon Shin-chan figurines are as mischievous as the iconic anime character himself
30 years after its initial publication, Crayon Shin-chan is still undoubtedly popular—spawning volumes of manga, over a thousand anime episodes, and even video games and…
Yoko Taro’s SINoALICE to Finally Drop Globally This Summer
What a crazy, wild ride this one’s been! If you are a Yoko Taro, whether from his work on the Drakengard or NieR series, or…
Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Goes Live!
At long last, the full demo for the long anticipated remake of the beloved Final Fantasy VII (FFVII) has finally been released and is available…
Top jobs which should be replaced by robots
Do you remember the time before ATM machines? When people had to wait in line at the bank just to deposit their paycheck or withdraw…
INTERVIEW | Hio Miyazawa Hopes ‘his’ Movie Starts LGBTQ Conversation in Japan
Yukari Tanaka for JAPAN Forward Rikiya Imaizumi, one of the leading directors in romance films, has a new movie – his. It is a sequel…
Is Bubble Tea On Its Way Out Or Will It Take Root in Japan? New Survey Offers Clues
It seems there’s a bubble tea shop at every corner in Japan these days. These drinks, which go by the name タピオカティー “tapioca tea” or…
Turning Japan’s Longest Running Anime Into Creepy And Realistic Art
What may come as a surprise to even the most dedicated anime fans is that if there is one anime in Japan that nearly everyone…