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The Fairy Tales That Inspired Ghibli Films

Aya Sato — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:30:11 +0000

Fantasy stories are created from reinvention. When Walt Disney Animation Studios set out on its endeavor to create the first full-length animated feature film, it decided to retell the classic story of Snow White. The fairy tale of Snow White, first published in 1812 in a collection of the Brothers Grimm stories, is actually quite […]

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Smell Like a DigiDestined With New Digimon Adventure Perfume

Samantha Low — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:28:01 +0000

Japan has no end to interesting anime and manga collaborations, especially where merchandise is concerned. And while the Digimon Adventure series is far from the first anime to enter our olfactory senses, we think this could be one of the most interesting collabs yet. Enter Digimon-themed perfumes just in time to commemorate the 25th anniversary […]

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Famed Voice Actor Atsuko Tanaka Dies Aged 61

Matthew Hernon — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:56:20 +0000

On Tuesday, Hikaru Tanaka, the son of famed voice actor Atsuko Tanaka, announced via the social media platform X that his mother sadly passed away. She was 61. Hikaru, who is also a voice actor, revealed that she had been suffering from an undisclosed illness for around 12 months. “I would like to express my deepest gratitude on […]

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Hatsune Miku Gets Her Own Train Station

Aya Sato — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:55:10 +0000

In preparation for Hatsune Miku’s “Magical Mirai 2024” concert tour, Mikunigaoka Station in Fukuoka is being transformed into Hatsune-mikunigaoka Station. Nishitetsu Group’s Tenjin Omuta Line is collaborating with Hatsune Miku and her fellow Vocaloid friends. The campaign, titled “39 Tenjin Trip,” has exclusive tickets, new train and bus designs, merchandise, hotel rooms and a stamp […]

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Hunter x Hunter Manga Returns to Shonen Jump After Extended Hiatus

Christian Dakin — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:58:14 +0000

Hunter x Hunter fans, rejoice. After a grueling 604 days, around 1 year and 7 months, the legendary manga is set to return to Shonen Jump in volume 45, which releases on October 7, 2024. Hunter x Hunter Chapter 401 The manga will resume with chapter 401, which is currently in the middle of the Succession […]

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Pose Like a JoJo Character in These Mayla Shoes

Samantha Low — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:20:58 +0000

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is an anime that’s known for a lot of things, including its incredibly stylish characters. In this latest collaboration with anime apparel brand, Mayla, you can now strut your stuff like a JoJo protagonist on a fashion runway. Stylish Golden Wind Shoes The shoes are specifically inspired by characters from JoJo’s Bizarre […]

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Japan Launches Custom Gundam Manholes To Boost Tourism

Samantha Low — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:34:10 +0000

Manhole covers have oddly become a popular attraction with many new ones getting launched this year such as the Sailor Moon manhole cover in Minato City and the Doge manhole tribute to the dog, Kabosu, in Sakura City. A new challenger has entered the mix this year and it’s none other than Gundam! The Gundam […]

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Real-Life Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock to Broadcast Live Tour Across Japan

Samantha Low — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:52:16 +0000

For the first time ever, the famous Kessoku Band will be performing live and broadcasting it to all of their fans throughout Japan. Non-Bocchi fans who might not understand the significance of this, let us explain. Kessoku Band is the name of the fictional musical group within the Bocchi the Rock universe. Yet somehow creators, […]

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Barefoot Gen: The Unflinching Atomic Bomb Film From Japan’s Perspective

Wakaba Oto — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:10:24 +0000

Seventy-nine years ago this week, the world changed forever. The United States unleashed the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 — the first time that nuclear warfare had ever been used. Just three days later, on August 9, Nagasaki suffered the same fate. Japan surrendered on August 15, with the formal agreement […]

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Upcoming Dandadan Anime Revealed Early Due to Leaks

Samantha Low — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:53:23 +0000

The only thing more important than anime itself are anime openings. Since the early years of anime fandom, openings have been a staple part of the community with many launching the careers of the singers and bands that are behind them. Dandadan, a popular manga serialized in the Shonen Jump+ app, is set to begin […]

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