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· Ranier Maningding
If Anime Is ‘Racially Ambiguous,’ Why Do We Always Cast White Actors?
Anything is possible in the world of anime. Jesus Christ and Buddha can be apartment roommates who blog and play video games, and a can of melon soda can transform into a human Pokémon who battles other cans of soda.
· Max Chang
The Oscars Are So Full of Ignorant White People, They Can’t Recognize an Anime Masterpiece
Everyone’s new favorite anime film “Your Name” may have recently smashed some box office records and earned fans across the globe but somehow, it still fell short of earning a nod from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Makoto Shinkai’s global hit, which became the…
· Khier Casino
Artist Dad in Tokyo Turns His Sons’ Terrible Drawings Into Anime Works of Art
While some of us can barely draw a stick figure, Tokyo-based French animator Thomas Romain has teamed up with his two sons to come up with original characters based on their drawings. Romain’s sons really take after him as they love to sketch from their imagination. Dad then…
· Ryan General
‘Your Name’ Dethrones ‘Spirited Away’ to Become the Highest Grossing Anime Film of All Time
Makoto Shinkai’s masterful anime film “Kimi no Na wa” (“Your Name”) is now the highest grossing anime film ever, dethroning Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away”, which held the record for 15 years. The impressive accomplishment comes after a record-breaking run not only in Japan but…
· Ryan General
Artist Brilliantly Reimagines Star Wars Characters in Anime Form
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” has officially launched and fans all over the world have been showering the film with generally positive feedback, citing its outstanding cast, engaging story, and memorable characters. As a globally beloved epic space opera franchise, there has…
· Ryan General
Lonely? You Can Now Live With a Holographic Anime Friend
Here’s a Japanese twist on the typical smart home device: a holographic anime-style character that responds to its user’s conversations and text messages. The use of holographic robots is not a new concept in Japan. In fact, humanoid personas such as Hatsune Miku have existed in…
· Ryan General
Most Anime Workers Make So Little Money That They Are Living With Their Parents To Save Money
While anime is known to be a billion dollar industry that enjoys a massive global audience, not many are aware that most workers involved in it earn very little money. The situation is reportedly so bad that more than half of them have decided to move back to their parents’…
· 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.
· Khier Casino
‘I’m Andrew, but you can call me Vegeta’ Says Little Boy Stung 400 Times By Killer Bees
An 11-year-old boy from Phoenix, Arizona miraculously survived being stung by 400 bees after pretending to be Vegeta from his favorite anime, Dragon Ball Z, putting his power level over 9,000! Andrew Kunz and his friend were shooting BB guns at an abandoned car, but they didn’t…
· Ryan General
Meet Japan’s Version of Trump-Loving ‘Alt-Right’ Internet Trolls
In the era of the so-called weaponized social media, internet trolls have taken form as a widely used political tool used by the influential parties in different parts of the world to push their agenda. Interestingly, observers are now pointing to the origin of these online…
· Ryan General
‘Your Name’ is Bringing Back an Awesome Japanese Fashion Trend
Due to the enormous popularity of the anime masterpiece “Your Name”, an old Japanese handicraft tradition is making a fashionable comeback. The romantic fantasy drama film, originally titled “Kimi no Na wa”, may have become a massive global hit, but its impact on the Japanese…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Job Will Pay You $440 A DAY to Nap in a Robot Suit
A job that pays ridiculously well for one of the most pleasurable activities known to man has just been posted. In line with the upcoming release of anime film “Hirune Hime”, a contest that hires a one lucky person for a part-time job is currently making rounds in Japan. With no…
· Ryan General
The First Non-Japanese Samurai Was Actually Black
There was once a black Samurai in Japan, and while he did not sport an Afro like the popular black Samurai anime character, he was no less of a badass. In fact, Yasuke, who used to be a servant, was the first non-Japanese Samurai ever, according to François Solier of the Society…
· Ryan General
Japan Chooses The Most Badass Ambassadors of All Time For the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
A ninja, a pirate, a robot, and an extraterrestrial super-warrior lead the star-studded team of brand ambassadors for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The games may be three years away but it has already drummed up immense anticipation following the announcement of the Tokyo Olympics…
· Ryan General
How Pokémon Have Sex, According to an Evolutionary Biologist
While it’s common knowledge that Pokémon are hatched from eggs, nobody really knows exactly how are these eggs formed in the first place. Aside from, of course, knowing that eggs are produced after leaving two same-species Pokémon of opposite genders at a Pokémon daycare, not…
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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.