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Hunter x Hunter's Yoshihiro Togashi appears publicly
A rare public appearance by authors Yoshihiro Togashi and Naoko Takeuchi stirred up fans this weekend. The couple participated in a cultural event in Kyoto and attracted attention…
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Hunter x Hunter's Yoshihiro Togashi appears publicly
A rare public appearance by authors Yoshihiro Togashi and Naoko Takeuchi stirred up fans this weekend. The couple…
Kadokawa will publish an encyclopedia of Italian memes
Kadokawa surprised the publishing market by announcing the release of two encyclopedias focused on the Italian Brainrot phenomenon. The books…
Sword Art Online editor reveals behind-the-scenes crisis
Kazuma Miki, the legendary editor of Sword Art Online, offered realistic reflections on the current market. According to him, the era…
Niconico loses 116,000 users due to payment failures
The Niconico platform, known as the "Japanese YouTube," is facing a subscriber crisis. Recently, the site registered a loss…
Japanese government announces free bullet train tickets for tourists
Traveling in Japan has become much cheaper thanks to a new initiative from Kagoshima prefecture. The local government announced that…
BBC sparks controversy by calling for a ban on anime
The renowned British broadcaster BBC has recently caused outrage in the Japanese otaku community. In a new documentary, the channel questions…
Sukuna's finger has become an edible item in real life
The Kamukura restaurant chain in Japan has announced a unique collaboration with Jujutsu Kaisen that will challenge fans' stomachs
Chainsaw Man's booth becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
The impact of anime and manga goes beyond the screen. In Tokyo, an ordinary telephone booth in the Jimbocho district…
KADOKAWA CEO criticizes Westernization in anime
The debate about the identity of anime has returned to the center of the Japanese industry. This time, the one raising their voice was…
Odaiba Itasha Heaven 2025 brings together themed cars and cosplayers in Tokyo
The Odaiba Itasha Heaven 2025 AUTUMN event, presented by Yupiteru, will transform Tokyo into a true paradise for fans of…
PokéPark Kanto will open in Japan in 2026
The Pokémon Company has officially announced the opening of PokéPark Kanto, the franchise's first permanent outdoor theme park
Japan and China reach an agreement to produce more anime
At the end of 2024, the foreign ministers of Japan and China announced a series of 10 agreements…
AI will be used to combat anime piracy
The Japanese government has announced an initiative to combat anime and manga piracy using artificial intelligence (AI). The Agency…
Netorare: The Latin American countries that consumed the most NTR in 2024
A recent Google report revealed global interest in the anime and manga genre known as Netorare (NTR) in…
Only 1 in 5 Japanese boys have had their first kiss
A recent study by the Japanese Association for Sex Education revealed that only 1 in 5 high school boys…
Solo Leveling flops in Blu-ray and DVD sales
Blu-ray and DVD sales in Japan revealed a surprise for fans of the anime "Solo Leveling". Despite…