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· Bryan Ke
Foreigner’s Heart Broken After Told Large Statue in Tokyo’s Anime Capital is Fake
A foreigner traveler’s dreams were crushed after he found out that a viral photo of an anime schoolgirl straddling an elevated train track in Akihabara, Japan was photoshopped. 秋葉原で外国人にこの人形はどこにありますかと聞かれてこれはCGですと答えたら悲しそうにしてて心苦しかったです。 pic.twitter.com/xW5WwWqLBH
· Carl Samson
Japan Has a Talking ‘Anime’ Mirror That Tells You Everything You Love to Hear
A Japanese company is selling an interactive mirror that engages in communication all centered on a user’s appearance. Novera, developed by the company of the same name, is a “smart mirror” that scans your face for blemishes and emotions, responding accordingly to what it sees.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Company Unveils Incredible Wireless Charger ‘Powered’ By Anime Magic
A Japanese company called Six Seconds Shop – also known as Rokubyo Shoten – recently showcased an otherworldly gadget that charges your phone wirelessly all while performing summoning rituals to call upon the beasts from the astral plane, or so it appears. /center> The gadget,…
· Ryan General
People’s Favorite Anime Hilariously Ranked Using Old ‘Key and Peele’ Sketch
A fan-favorite sketch by comedic duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele has been revived and edited to become a hilarious meme that pokes fun at different fandoms such as anime and video games. In the 2014 Key and Peele skit “Obama Meet & Greet,” Peele stars as then-President…
· Bryan Ke
Cat from Japan With Giant Eyes Looks Like It’s Straight Out of an Anime
All cats have big, cute round eyes, but this one in particular from Japan makes every other feline’s look like tiny marbles. 鼻ぺろ pic.twitter.com/w75nU8ieoC
· Bryan Ke
‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Trailer Redone in ’80s Style Anime is Incredible
People are losing it over the new viral clip where one fan decided to turn the epic Sci-Fi movie “Star Wars: A New Hope” into this ‘80s-style anime.
· Bryan Ke
Fan of Anime ‘My Hero Academia’ Saves Woman From Ex-Boyfriend’s Machete Attack
A fan of the Japanese anime “My Hero Academia” is being praised for his heroism and bravery after saving a woman from her ex-boyfriend who aggressively tried to swing a machete inside a Starbucks in California. Blaine Hodge, a 27-year-old local artist, was the only one who…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Company Creates Epic, Hand-Drawn Anime Commercial to Get Popular – And It Worked
A not-so well-known Japanese company recently posted an anime commercial in the hopes to attract much attention from the public. Kyoei Forging Works, a company based in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan that makes engine parts, agricultural equipment parts, and conveyor belts,…
· Ryan General
Japan Now Has a Basketball League Exclusively for Anime Voice Actresses
Japan has a new basketball league in which the players are the country’s beloved national treasures: anime voice actresses. Voice actors have a considerably high celebrity status in Japan, so featuring them in sporting events may not be a bad idea after all, at least from a…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Company Offers ‘Anime’ VR Foot Massages, But They are Given By a Man
Tora no Ana, or simply Tora, is now branching out its services from just selling manga-related merchandise to offering wellness to its otaku fan through virtual reality foot massages. However, instead of a cute anime waifus, these massages are going to be given by a real-life…
· Bryan Ke
Live-Action VR of Anime ‘Saint Young Men’ Has Jesus and Buddha Living Together as Bros
A preview of the live-action adaptation of the manga “Saint Oniisan,” or “Saint Young Men,” shows Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha disposing of a cockroach inside their apartment in Japan. The clip, which was posted on YouTube on June 20, briefly shows Jesus and Buddha, both the…
· Editorial Staff
U.K. Police Issue Warning Over Dark Anime Game After Teen’s Apparent Suicide
Authorities in the United Kingdom have issued a warning over an online anime game they believe is linked to the death of a 15-year-old boy earlier this year. Ben Walmsley of Bury, Manchester was found dead in February.
· Bryan Ke
Parent’s Discover Son’s Secret Anime Porn Stash After 5.3 Earthquake in Japan
While everyone was busy dealing with traffic and cleaning up after the strongest earthquake to hit Osaka, Japan, in decades, one otaku was caught in an embarrassing situation that most teenagers would consider their worst nightmare. The city of Osaka was rocked by a 5.3…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Student Creates AI That Can Turn Photos into Anime
An undergraduate student from China’s Fudan University showcased a new artificial intelligence (AI) software that can turn regular human photos into an anime masterpiece using the Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) and Deep Learning method. Yanghua Jin is attempting to create…
· Ryan General
Scenic Japanese Beach is a Real-Life ‘Your Name’ Anime Backdrop
A picturesque Japanese beach is making its bid to become the country’s top tourist getaway for those who wish to experience what it’s like to be in a real-life anime. Situated in an area usually overlooked in Japan, the Chichibugahama Beach has a scenery that appears to be…
· Carl Samson
Women in Japan Can Now Marry Hot Anime Men in VR
Women in Japan can now tie the knot with one, two or all three handsome anime men available in virtual reality. The new offering comes from video game developer Sega, which added VR Wedding to its virtual reality attractions at the Sega VR Area Akihabara arcade in Tokyo. It…
· Khier Casino
Biggest Anime Convention in North America Continues Despite Sexual Assault Allegations Against CEO
Boycott Anime Matsuri is a group that hopes to shed light on the sexual harassment allegations against the CEO and event manager of the Anime Matsuri convention, John Leigh. From March 29-April 1, thousands of anime fans and cosplayers will flock to the George R. Brown…
· Bryan Ke
Popular Anime Girl on YouTube Exposed as a Middle-Aged Otaku Man After Glitch
A virtual anime YouTuber girl who goes by the online moniker Nora Cat was recently unmasked after a technical glitch hit “her” live stream. It turns out, the cute, young anime girl with cat ears is not exactly what she is in real life – or at least a “she” for that matter. The…
· Ryan General
He Uses Microsoft Excel to Create Amazing Anime Art
Another artist in Japan is proving that there is more to spreadsheet programs than just being boring office tools. Similar to the elderly Japanese artist Tatsuo Horiuchi, known as the “Michelangelo of Excel”, Twitter user Maruraba_2 has begun using the spreadsheet program to…
· Ryan General
Italian Photographer Takes Breathtaking Photos Inspired By Japanese Anime
With its combination of colorful graphics, quirky characters, fantastical themes, and vibrant settings, anime often evokes a unique sense of wonder to its audience.
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Anime connects to Sony, Toei Animation, and Bandai Namco through streaming, studios, licensing, merch, and games.
If anime for you means Crunchyroll, soundtracks, figures, games, or theater releases, these are some of the companies sitting behind it.
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Anime-style IP
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ACG
ACG connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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ACG community
ACG community connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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Aniplex
Aniplex is the Sony-owned production house that quietly bankrolls the anime you think you discovered, monetizing hits like Demon Slayer and Fate not through streaming but through the far richer worlds of gacha games and merch.
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Bilibili Comics
Bilibili Comics connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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Bilibili Video
Bilibili Video connects to Bilibili and the broader anime story around it.
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BookWalker
BookWalker is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
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Bravia
Bravia connects to Sony Group and the broader anime story around it.
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Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll connects to Sony, the company behind the anime streaming app, plus the music, merch, and licensing around it.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · NASDAQ:BILI
Bilibili
Bilibili is where China's Gen-Z lives online — anime, gaming, and creator culture, with a fandom so loyal it powers a wildly popular New Year gala.
Company · Japan · TYO:9468
Kadokawa
Kadokawa ties publishing, anime adaptation, games, and fandom discovery into one listed media company.
Company · Japan · TYO:6758
Sony Group
One of the layers behind PlayStation, Sony Music, Sony Pictures.
Company · Japan · TYO:4816
Toei Animation
Toei Animation is tied to some of the biggest anime franchises and the global licensing machine around them.
Company · Japan · TYO:9602
Toho
Toho is the studio behind Godzilla and the distributor of Japan's biggest anime films — the gatekeeper of the country's blockbuster culture.
Company · Japan · TYO:6460
Sega Sammy Holdings
Sega Sammy stewards Sonic, Persona, and Like a Dragon — nostalgic franchises now spanning games, films, and anime for a global fanbase.