Kamen Rider Reaches 50 Years Of Masked ‘Transformation’
The masked heroes of Kamen Rider have always changed with the times, and they will again with the pandemic. Strong heroes, weak heroes, women heroes,…
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Godiva and Nicolai Bergmann collaboration sets standard for Valentine’s Day 2021
Spattered across the pages of history are collaborations so profound that they have shaped everything that came after. For example, Wilbur and Orville Wright, who…
JAPAN Forward Third Anniversary and Website Renewal
Our media partner JAPAN Forward is celebrating its third anniversary. To mark the occasion, they have renewed their website with the following features: A new…
Anno’s TV directorial debut “Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water” to have 30th anniversary exhibition
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water Japanese social media has been abuzz today with news of an anime exhibition. Anime exhibitions don’t always generate such…
Kagurazaka saryo honten celebrates 17th anniversary with premium matcha parfaits
Nestled in the popular neighborhood of Kagurazaka, Kagurazaka saryo’s main store has been offering excellent quality matcha and matcha sweets for nearly 17 years. Now,…
On eve of arson anniversary, Kyoto Animation issues statement on visiting 1st Studio area
On the morning of July 18th, 2019, Building One of Kyoto Animation in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward tragically burned to the ground in a horrific arson-murder…
Granblue Fantasy User Questionnaire for the Game’s 6th Anniversary
As we discussed in a previous piece, likely one of the most popular smartphone games has to be Granblue Fantasy (from here on referred to…
The PlayStation Turns 25
“U R not e” (ready) If you were a gamer in the United States back in 1995, perhaps you’ll recognize this curious slogan that dropped…
Celebrate 10 Years of K-On! with Yui Tapestry & HTT Set Including Tee, Hoodie, Tote, Keychains
It’s hard to believe, but it has already been a decade now since the “K-On!” anime strummed its way into the hearts of anime fans….
To Celebrate Mobile Suit Gundam’s 40th Anniversary, Zaku Pool Floats And Haro Beach Balls
Seiko’s luxury Gundam watches and the surprise release of Gundam vs. Hello Kitty have marked some fun ways to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mobile…
Seiko Celebrates Mobile Suit Gundam 40th Anniversary With Limited Edition Watches
Perhaps as compensation for anyone duped by their April Fool’s rice cracker watches, or simply just tapping into the popularity of stylish anime-themed watches as…
Universal Studios Japan Gives Way To Final Fantasy Ride, Goods, and Food!
As part of Universal Cool Japan initiative, Universal Studios Japan’s collaborative effort to promote Japanese entertainment and pop culture around the world with big time…
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…
Japanese Superhero “Ultraman” Reaches 50… We Look Back At Iconic Ultraman Variants
January 2, 1966. “Ultra Q” – known by some as the father of Japanese special effects drama – was broadcast for the first time. Then…