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· Ryan General
Someone Dubbed Cat Videos With Anime Dialogue and It’s AMAZING
Japanese manga and anime series Sword Art Online is set to release its latest video game iteration called “Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization” for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on Oct. 27. To drum up excitement among fans, video game publisher Bandai Namco has…
· Ryan General
South Korean YouTuber is Winning the Internet With Flawless Anime Song Covers
Heartthrob YouTuber Raon Lee is best known for her awesome anime covers, especially for her amazing rendition of the song “Silhouette”, the opening theme for “Naruto Shippuden”. The video, which has been viewed over 21 million times since it was uploaded last year, exhibits her…
· Ryan General
Do Japanese Men Like it When Women Talk Like Anime Characters?
Anime voice actresses often use high-pitched and squeaky sounding voices to emphasize the childlike qualities and innocence of the characters they portray. While exaggerated and unrealistic, such portrayal is a such a huge hit among Japanese fans that anime voice actresses enjoy…
· Max Chang
Japanese Cosplayer Claims She Made $100,000 in Two Days at Anime Convention
It looks like cosplaying can be quite a lucrative business. Enako, 22, is a cosplayer from Japan who was recently featured the on Japanese talk show Nakai no Mado to talk about Comiket, a large annual anime convention in Japan. During the interview, Enako revealed that she makes…
· Editorial Staff
These Cute Anime Cushions Will Protect Your Wrists While Keeping You Company at Work
Are your tired of your wrists hurting when your type of long hours on your computer? Or are you just feeling a little lonely a work? Inventors in Japan have created “PC character cushion,” a cushion of a cute anime character that comfortably rests on your lap and provides…
· Editorial Staff
Whoever Created This ‘Star Wars’ Anime Intro Deserves an Award
Who knew that the trailer for “Star Wars” The Force Awakens” would go so perfectly to an anime theme? Apparently kylorenisapunkbitch on Tumblr did — now we can’t wait to see how the actual show would play out as an anime.
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Woman Creates the Most Adorable Cosplay For Her Dog Using Cardboard
A woman in Japan has found a really creative and cost effective way to dress up her dog. The woman, who goes by the name “Semba,” uses cardboard to create the most epic costumes for her dog Chihuahua-mametaro.
· Ryan General
Man Absolutely Murders Dragon Ball Z Opening Theme on ‘The Voice Thailand’
An anime enthusiast delivered an impressive cover of the Dragon Ball Z opening theme during his blind audition for the fifth season of “The Voice Thailand” on Sunday. Ditthawat Chaikaewruchikorn’s electrifying rendition of the song “Cha-La Head-Cha-La” got an enthusiastic…
· Ryan General
Instant Noodle Company Shamlessly Uses Sweaty Models For Spicy Ramen Ads
A brand of instant noodles in Japan has, almost shamelessly, brought in sexy models, dancers, and anime voice actresses to convey how hot and spicy their noodles are, in what could be described as the most steamy instant ramen ad series ever. According to RocketNews24, the…
· Carl Samson
China’s New Maid Cafe Has School Girls That Will Spoon-Feed You
Diners looking out to be spoon-fed will feel right at home in this newly-opened maid cafe in China. Located in Hangzhou, the cafe already attracted streams of diners curious to get a taste of food role play, ChinaNews reported.
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Beautiful Playboy Playmate Who ONLY Dates Asian Men
It’s no secret that Asian males are constantly emasculated when it comes to mainstream media — they’re usually portrayed as nerds or martial artists at best. Even when they do get lead roles like Jet Li in “Romeo Must Die” or Chow Yun-Fat in “The Replacement Killers”, they don’t…
· Ryan General
Japanese Teacher Stuns His Students With Incredible Chalkboard Art
Some would call it skill, maybe even talent, but describing Hirotaka Hamasaki’s mad chalk drawings should at least include the word genius in there somewhere. The Japanese art teacher and graphic designer has the ability to channel various artists’ art styles using chalk as his…
· Editorial Staff
Are Japanese Women Putting This Product Up Their Nose to Look More White?
There is a Japanese product for women who want to get a nose “lift,” but don’t want to go under the knife. Bibico, a company based in Tokyo, is responsible for designing the “Hanaputti” or “Petite Nose.” The product enhances the appearance of a nose making it appear taller,…
· Editorial Staff
SnapChat is Under Fire After Releasing Racist ‘Yellow Face’ Filter
On April 20, or 4/20, Snapchat received backlash after they released a Bob Marley filter, which many users thought promoted “black face.” Now, Snapchat is facing another controversy after releasing a filer that allegedly promotes a racist Asian stereotype. Snapchat claims at the…
· Editorial Staff
45-Year-Old Japanese Instagram Model Stuns the Internet With Her Youthful Looks
Behold Japan’s Risa Hirako, an epitome of ageless beauty. Born in 1971, the 45-year-old is turning heads for her incredibly youthful looks. No only can she sport heels better than most, she also enjoys anime and rock music.
· admin
Watch the Original Pokémon Theme Song Singer Epically Slay The Song After 20 Years
Jason Paige is an American singer known for singing the English version of the original theme song for the Pokémon anime. He first recorded the song in 1998 and after almost 20 years, has returned to the studio to perform the song again. While it would appear that he might be…
· Ryan General
Japanese People Apparently Have an Odd Fetish For Women Blowing on Hot Coffee
Photos of pretty Japanese girls blowing on steaming hot cup of coffee are taking the spotlight in a one-of-a-kind photography project by Japanese artists. In both manga and anime, “romantic set pieces” popularized in Japanese media, such as the “kabe-don” (hitting a wall),…
· Editorial Staff
Can You Spot the Difference Between a Male and Female Pikachu?
Pikachu is a Pokémon known as Ash’s trusted side-kick on the show. While some Pokémon are gender neutral, there’s actually a difference between a male and female Pikachu. Can you spot the difference? Can’t figure it out? Look at closely at their tails.
· Editorial Staff
One Video Sums Up the History of Japan in the Most Hilarious Way Ever
Japan is a country that has long been rich in culture and innovation. However, while many Westerners are most familiar with sushi, anime and Japanese technology, not many know a lot about Japan’s long history.
· Editorial Staff
Adorable Cat Drooling Over Restaurant Food Display in Japan Wins the Internet
Some restaurants in Japan like to display plastic models of the food they serve in order to help foreigners who can’t speak the language. Oftentimes, these models look so tasty that it attracts people who pass by it. In this particular case, Twitter user @ikomahatensi caught an…
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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.