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Entertainment
‘Sailor Moon Cosmos’ trailer teases the Sailor Guardians’ final battle
A trailer for the upcoming film “Sailor Moon Cosmos” – which is being billed as the “final chapter of Sailor Moon” – has r...
Daniel Anderson
Jordan Peele says he’s ‘glad’ he chose not to direct ‘Akira’ live-action remake
Jordan Peele recently revealed that he is glad he decided not to direct the upcoming live-action remake of “Akira.” Looking back on his deci...
Bryan Ke
‘One Piece’ live-action series to hit Netflix in 2023
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “One Piece” will be available for streaming later this year. On Monday, the streaming giant shared a pos...
Isa Peralta
Achieve your New Year’s resolutions at the new ‘One Piece’ gym in Tokyo
A new “One Piece”-themed gym has opened in Tokyo. Named One Piece Fitness BragMen, the unique gym began accepting members on Jan. 13. ...
Iris Jung
Apparel
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ and Adidas team up to release Yami Yugi-inspired sneakers
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” fans can take their love for the Japanese manga and anime series to the next level with a special pair of shoes from Adidas. The...
‘Chainsaw Man’ fan creates petition demanding remake
Before you read: Trailer: Highly anticipated ‘Chainsaw Man’ anime promises dark, surreal trip full of gore ‘Chainsaw Man’ revs up the gore i...
Netflix announces first-ever Japanese live-action adaptation of ‘City Hunter’
Netflix has officially announced the first-ever Japanese live-action adaptation of Tsukasa Hojo’s popular 1980s manga “City Hunter.” In a tw...
News
Japan’s World Cup victory brings ‘Blue Lock’ aspirations to life
While an anime adaptation of the “Blue Lock” manga is airing in Japan, a live action version seems to be playing out over in Qatar, with Ja...
William Yuk
Art
Manga creator demands $1 billion from Elon Musk
“Magical Girl Site” manga creator Kentarō Satō is demanding a billion dollars from Elon Musk for posting his original character on Twitter ...
Ryan General
‘Attack on Titan’ creator pleads with fans ahead of his convention appearance: ‘Be kind to me’
“Attack on Titan” creator Hajima Isayama is taking necessary precautions ahead of his Anime NYC convention appearance, urging fans to “be k...
‘One Punch Man’ Season 3 announced over 3 years after its previous season
“One Punch Man” Season 3 was officially announced on Thursday, after more than three years since the end of the popular anime’s second seas...
Chandler Treon
Hit Japanese manga ‘Burn the House Down’ to be made into live-action series by Netflix
Netflix will be producing a live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga “Burn the House Down” by Moyashi Fujisawa. The story centers arou...
Editorial Staff
Japan
Japanese man collects pebbles stuck to his shoes from a year’s worth of walks to convenience store
Japanese manga artist Daisuki Neruno developed a hobby of collecting pebbles and glass shards that get stuck in the soles of his shoes. Ne...
Rebecca Moon
Film & TV
Junji Ito announces Netflix horror anthology series coming in 2023
During Netflix’s Geeked Week event on Wednesday, Japanese manga artist Junji Ito announced a new horror anthology series set to debut on th...
‘One Piece’ manga goes on month-long break before its final story arc
With the end of the swashbuckling exploits of Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew in sight, “One Piece” author Eiichiro Oda announced in a tweet t...
‘Berserk’ team to continue with six new chapters a year after creator’s death
A year after “Berserk” author Kentaro Miura’s passing, the editorial team at Young Animal magazine recently announced that the iconic mang...
Culture
Netflix brings iconic ‘One Piece’ locations to life in sneak peek of new live-action series adaptation
Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates are gearing up to sail into a live-action-adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga, “One Piec...
‘Hunter x Hunter’ creator announces the manga’s return after 3-year hiatus
A mysterious Twitter account bearing the name of the “Hunter x Hunter” mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi posted a picture of the corner of a manga ...
Kentaro Miura’s final ‘Berserk’ manga volume is set for US release
The final “Berserk” volume written by manga creator Kentaro Miura before his death will make its way to the U.S. this November. “Berserk,”...
Michelle De Pacina
Junji Ito voices character in upcoming anime adaptation of his horror manga classic ‘Uzumaki’
Legendary horror mangaka Junji Ito voiced a character for the anime adaptation of his “Uzumaki” series that is currently in production. The ...
New trailer for ‘Attack on Titan’ final season teases destructive ultimate battle
Animation studio MAPPA recently released the trailer for season four, part two of “Attack on Titan,” revealing the first look into Eren Yeag...
Trailer: ‘Rurouni Kenshin’ anime to return after over 23 years
Japanese anime company Aniplex has released the first teaser trailer for the new “Rurouni Kenshin” anime TV series. The announcement: The ne...
‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures’ anime releases colorful new intro blending CG and 2D
Popular anime “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure” welcomes its new season with a new opening. Stone Ocean: The Warner Bros. Japan Anime released a n...
Clamp manga classic ‘xxxHolic’ set for live-action film adaptation
An official announcement has confirmed that beloved fantasy manga series “xxxHolic” will have a live-action movie adaptation out next year. ...
Legendary mangaka Takao Saito, creator of ‘Golgo 13,’ dies at 84
Manga artist and gekiga icon Takao Saito passed away at the age of 84 from pancreatic cancer on Sept. 24. Saito’s Legacy: Saito, whose death...
150,000 People in Japan Ranked the Top 100 Manga of All Time
Japanese television network TV Asahi recently released their first-ever list of the Top 100 manga of all time. TV Asahi, one of Japan’s bigg...
Naomi Osaka is Now a Sci-Fi Manga Heroine
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is set to star in a new manga series in Japan called “Unrivaled-Naomi Tenkaichi.” Badass comic heroine: Set in ...
Woman Risks Life to Save Husband’s Gundam Collection During Intense Flood
A woman in China was applauded by social media users for saving her husband’s “Mobile Suit Gundam” collection following intense flooding in ...
Interviews
Legendary Manga Artists Teach Us How You’re Suppose to Drink Wine
It’s a Monday night in October in Beverly Hills. Wine lovers are gathering for a party at The Bazaar, the famed molecular gastronomy restaur...
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Legendary Manga Artists Team Up With Winemaker to Launch Exclusive Wine Club
During the 17th and 18th century in Europe, prominent individuals (mostly women) would host private gatherings in their homes called “...
Legendary Artist Who Created ‘Lupin III’ Passes Away at 81
Kazuhiko Kato, or famously known under his pen name Monkey Punch, the creator of the classic manga and anime “Lupin III,” has passed away at...
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Brother of Japanese Illustrator Who Died at Comiket Posts Heartwarming Thank You
Kuro Hekiten, a Japanese doujinshi illustrator and writer, passed away shortly after being rushed to the hospital when he collapsed at Comik...
Swiss Otaku Plans to Move to Japan After Customs Confiscates 66 Pounds of Manga
Switzerland’s “most perverted” otaku has once again taken the spotlight after he revealed that Swiss customs officials confiscated about 30 ...
Time-Lapse of People Lining Up For the World’s Biggest Convention in Japan is Very Satisfying
An incredible display of discipline was showcased by Japanese participants at a recent Comiket, a popular biannual dōjinshi fair held in Tok...
Asia
Japanese Village Makes Art Out of Rice Paddies to Honor Manga Artist
A Japanese village transformed its rice paddies into gigantic pieces of art in honor of a renowned manga artist. Inakadate, located in Japan...
Carl Samson
Technology
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 pho...