Chara-ben: The Bento That Are Just Too Cute To Eat
We don’t need to tell you that bento, or Japanese packed lunch boxes, have become popular outside of Japan not only for their many delicious…
Movies
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…
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…
Princess Mononoke Will Get 20th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release In January (U.S. Theaters)
Marking the 20th anniversary since its release, Hayao Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed Studio Ghibli classic Princess Mononoke will be returning to U.S. theaters this January as…
Star Wars Japanese Ink Warrior Paintings Give Darth Vader And Stormtroopers Samurai Portraits
Given the inspiration that Akira Kurosawa’s films and the lore of samurai warriors have meant for the Star Wars franchise, it’s no surprise that affinity…
Spirited Away To Screen In Over 400 U.S. Theaters In December For 15th Anniversary
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Academy Award-winning Studio Ghibli classic Spirited Away will be returning to the big screen in the U.S. this December. The fan-favorite…
The Death Note Version Of PPAP Is So Creepy, But Makes So Much Sense
By now, everyone has either wrapped themselves in or completely moved on from Comedian Kosaka Daimaou’s standup persona’s global viral hit, PPAP. The global phenomenon…
Trailer For Mifune: The Last Samurai Documentary Shows Why The Legendary Actor Is So Celebrated
It’s easy to see why Toshiro Mifune is considered the most famous and celebrated Japanese actor in film circles around the world. The iconic actor…
On-Set Photos Of The Live Action Bleach Film Have Surfaced
On-set movie photos, as well as leaked photos, are always hard to judge. The product hasn’t been touched up or enhanced to the level it…
It Seems Like Ghost In The Shell Cast Photos Have Been Leaked
The road to the Hollywood adaptation of popular anime Ghost in the Shell hasn’t been without its bumps, with many in the West decrying the…
Final New Godzilla Trailer Is Ominous And Evangelion-ish And Sweet
Only ten days away from its release in Japan, Shin-Gojira, or Godzilla: Resurgence, as it is titled in English, has picked up a lot of…
Japan’s New Ghostbusters Burgers May Need An Exorcism
Look, Japan is no stranger to getting a little eccentric with their burgers and fries. Combined with the country’s love for limited-edition seasonal and promotional…
Epic New Godzilla And Evangelion Crossover Gives Us Coolest Mechagodzilla Figures Yet
In case you hadn’t heard, there’s a new Godzilla movie coming out in Japan, and if you’ve seen the terrifying new look that the King…
Female Edward Scissorhands Joins Cute Horror Girl Lineup From Japanese Figure Maker
Edward Scissorhands has always had an aesthetic appeal, but perhaps the titular character of the Tim Burton classic will have even more fans now that…
Artist Recreates Movie Posters In Japanese 70s Style, Brings Back Some Magic
Many movie-lovers are likely to say that the Japanese movie industry doesn’t have the spark it once used to during the reign of legendary filmmakers…