Anime
Talented Japanese painter and YouTuber MA Man’s (@M_A_paintman) style with a brush definitely stands out. She uses advanced shading and coloring techniques to give figures…
October 2022 kicked off with another round of excitement over the international hit media franchise SPYxFAMILY. Season 2 of the anime adaptation began airing on…
The animated movie has exceeded expectations, drawing a young crowd and repeat viewers to big-screen cinemas. Here’s a look behind the scenes of its success….
The world of plastic Mobile Suit Gundam (referred to as Gunpla, a portmanteau of “Gundam” and “plastic model”) is filled with talented hobbyists, but professional…
Japanese sweets and cake specialty store Cake.jp has been dipping their toes into the anime world when designing their popular cakes lately, particularly by bringing…
In Japan, there are countless collaborations between anime/manga and various goods. For example, we have previously introduced a Spy x Family Tamagotchi and a collaboration…
Every once in a while in Japan, you might encounter an otherwise modern structure that embraces the more traditional aesthetic and architecture of its surroundings….
For fans of Eichiro Oda’s hit anime and manga One Piece, there are few more iconic scenes than Shanks entrusting his straw hat to Luffy….
Maintained by the private sector, Anime Taizen’s accumulation of world-class Japanese treasures can help promote Japan’s anime industry for years to come. Editorial Board, The…
The September 6th announcement that ベルサイユのばら berusaiyu no bara | The Rose of Versailles), the milestone in the genre of shōjo manga (manga for girls)…
When autumn approaches in Japan, so does the Tsukimi festival. Tsukimi, which means “moon-viewing”, is often celebrated by gatherings where people gaze at the fall…
Mega popular anime “One Piece is celebrating the release of its new movie ONE PIECE FILM RED with original movie themed wagashi (Japanese traditional desserts)….
Cosplay is back for the first time in three years, as fans from various parts of the world gather in Nagoya dressed as their favorite…
When a manga, anime or game franchise in Japan becomes a hit, chances are companies begin lining up to produce special collaboration goods. And when…
When it comes to make sweets too cute or gorgeous to eat, husband and wife icing cookie artist duo WHIP SUGAR (@YuicihiroG) may have no…