Dean Fujioka Takes the Challenge of Voice Acting for Fukushima, Tohoku Japan
Taking on voice acting for “Hula Fulla Dance” was compelling because of his connection to the region devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Ken…
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Modeler’s Gundam bonsai sculptures look like the ruins of an epic ancient battle
Many who craft plastic Mobile Suit Gundam models (often shortened to “Gunpla” in Japanese) are able to add a special something that adds a whole…
Give your tea an impact with Neon Genesis Evangelion traditional cast iron kettles
You might not immediately think of traditional Japan iron cast kettles as a perfect match for anime merchandise, but a recently released Mobile Suit Gundam…
Thank You Mart launches lineup of goods of Dragon Ball characters in casual clothing
“San-Kyu/Thank You Mart” carries a variety of cute goods for the affordable price of 390 yen (the “san-kyu” is a pun as that translates to…
Mother recreates iconic Dragon Ball scene for son in epic batch of Valentine’s chocolate
Valentine’s Day can lead to some very interesting chocolate creations, including adorably buff bodybuilder bears and face-sized chocolate fried chicken, but Japanese mother Yuka (@yukaaa.o31)…
Make your own mini altar for your favorite anime or game character, Vtuber or idol
Please be honest in answering this question: “Do you have any fan items of your favorite characters, VTubers or idols?” The items must be really…
Graniph celebrates 100th anniversary of Shigeru Mizuki’s birth with Gegege no Kitarō inspired collection
If you are a fan of Japanese manga and anime classics, it’s more than likely that you have heard of GeGeGe no Kitarō. Written by…
Manga artist makes adorable Pui Pui Molcar felt plushie only for cat to give it manga panel punchline
Stop-motion anime Pui Pui Molcar, which shows the adventures of furry hybrid guinea pigs and cars, has become some what of an adorable phenomenon. The…
Wood carving artist turns Pokémon into genius everyday kitchen items
It’s hard to imagine living at home with a bunch of Pokémon that help out in the kitchen in anything but a fantasy, but one…
Popular action RPG game “NieR: Automata” will be getting a TV anime adaptation
NieR: Automata, produced by Square Enix and developed by Platinum Games, is a very popular action RPG game that has sold over 6 million units…
Retro lineup of Creamy Mami fashion items released
Popular 80’s anime Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel is collaborating with fashion item brand Muddie for a special release. The new items from Muddie are…
Tokyo’s Odd Taxi Cafe to serve up enigmatic treats like Odokawa soda and Mystery Kiss chicken
Mystery anime Odd Taxi was released last year, and it became a big hit thanks to the cast of eccentric animal characters and intriguing storyline….
Bloody Beherit sweets summon The God Hand in terrifying Berserk dessert
Normally the appropriate reaction to being served a fancy berry dessert would be to pick up your fork in delight, but fans of the grim…
Japanese hobbyist crafts stunning mechanized Gundam figure out of LEGO
The world of “Gunpla” (a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) Mobile Suit Gundam models in Japan is filled with talented hobbyists. We’ve seen many…
Photographer captures gorgeous everyday scenes in Japan with Studio Ghibli aura
It can sometimes be strange to use the term “just like an anime” when talking about locations in Japan, because many anime are set…in Japan,…