From universally adored classics like Doraemon and Kiteretsu Encyclopedia to the more mature SF Short Stories, this collaboration features an incredible lineup of 28 works in total. Solve Picross ...

The people in Japan are enjoying the musical adaptation Wicked, which has bested Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales and a new release, A Girl and Her Guard Dog. The film has kicked off its ...

More Exclusive Drops: Starting with YOAKE & The Seven Deadly Sins Anime Series, YOAKE will continue to co-release official digital collectibles with some of Japan's most iconic franchises.

(March 19, 2025) — Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the manga series HOOL!GAN'S by Iro Itani. In a world of alchemy and chaos, one group will do whatever it ...

In the classic Japanese manga series "Doraemon," Gian and Suneo are bullies who think they can always browbeat their hapless friend Nobita into submission. One day, they order him, "Go to the ...

Well-known Japanese animator and director Shigeki Awai has passed away at the age of 71. Awai was a prominent figure in the industry since the 1980s. Artistes and industry members, including ...

Japanese animator and director Shigeki Awai (or Shigenori Awai) has passed away. He was 71 years old. Anime industry veteran Shigeki Awai reportedly passed away recently. More details of his death ...

One can see many colorful sea slugs at Tatsunokuchi, a popular diving spot in the city of Nagasaki. I dove about 10 meters deep with an air tank on my back. I saw varieties such as the festive sea ...

The original sci-fi feature is an expensive swing (see Anthony’s deep dive on that here). It gave Parasite Oscar winner Bong his best opening in 59 offshore markets (including all of Europe ...

The instrument manufacturing company Marusan Hashimoto in the city of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, is very busy making strings for the shamisen, the koto and other instruments. Strings make sounds ...

Kiyotaka Oshiyama’s Look Back won the grand prix at the third Niigata International Animation Film Festival (NIAFF) on Thursday (March 20). The award was presented to the director on the final ...

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