Interview with Animation Creator Junichi Yamamoto [1/3]
No matter how miserable the world might seem, in the end, movies and anime give us hope.
A New Anime Series is the Focus of Attention! Studio Trigger Shares their Thoughts on the Work [2/3]
By now, we have arrived at the point of starting a TV series. In the past two years, we made Inferno Cop and Little Witch Academia, but I think this series will be the real challenge.
A New Anime Series is the Focus of Attention! Studio Trigger Shares Their Thoughts on the Work [1/3]
With the release of the completely original anime Little Witch Academia on YouTube still fresh in memory, Trigger, the animation studio that made the aformentioned anime, has announced that they are currently working on a new anime series.
“Eshi 100 Exhibit ” Showcases 100 Artists’ Beautiful Interpretations of Japan’s Seasons
The event “Eshi 100 Exhibit 03” was held from April 28 to May 6 at the Akihabara UDX Building’s Akiba Square in Tokyo, Japan.
What? You Haven’t Played “Hello Kitty World” Yet?! Create and Visit Your Dream Amusement Park Now!
The dreamy iPhone game app Hello Kitty World allow you to visit and play within the adorable world of Hello Kitty at any time.
“Short Peace,” Katsuhiro Otomo’s First New Anime Work in Nine Years, to Release This Summer!
After nine years since Steamboy, a new anime film by Katsuhiro Otomo, who is known for creating Akira, has been announced.
"Amuroch x Usavich" Frames Are Now Available on Otaku Camera!
On May 20, "Amuroch x Usavich" frames became available on Tokyo Otaku Mode’s free camera app for Android and iOS devices, Otaku Camera.
Former Game Consoles Reborn as Clothes and Bags?! Segakawaii Announcement Event Excites Fans!
In the middle of April, the start of a new licensing brand between Sega, a game company well-known for series such as Sonic and Virtua Fighter, and the popular brand Galaxxxy was announced. The name of this new endeavour is Segakawaii.
Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [4/4]
What is the “Angel’s Fossil” that was dug out from the movie?
Completely Immerse Yourself in the World of Manga at Tachikawa Manga Park!
The Tachikawa Manga Park was created with a love of enjoying manga in mind. On March 20, the park opened on the second floor of the Tachikawa Children’s Future Center in Tachikawa, Tokyo.
Ennichisai 2013 to be Held Soon in Indonesia! Japanese Convenience Store Lawson to Participate!
Ennichisai 2013 will be held from May 25-26 at Blok M in Jakarta Selatan, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [3/4]
If you don’t end it, it won’t start - gazing at the unfinished past.
World-Wide Anticipated “Ghost in the Shell: Arise Border 1: Ghost Pain” Trailer Released!
The new Ghost in the Shell anime film series has kicked off with a trailer!
This Weekend, the Strongest Will Finally Be Decided at the “Arc Revolution Cup”!
“Arc System Works Festival” (also known as “Arc Fes”) is finally drawing near. This beat ‘em up game festival will be held this weekend from May 18-19 in Japan.
Hatsune Miku x Edo x Onsen?! TOM Checks Out the “Spring Oedo Onsen Monogatari Hatsune Miku Festival”
Upon hearing that Oedo Onsen Monogatari was collaborating with the Japanese pop culture icon Hatsune Miku’s song “Senbonzakura,” we went to investigate right away.
A Cute and Cool Character Has Been Born! Famous Anime Studio Collaborates with Singer Namie Amuro
The project “Amuro Meets Tatsunoko” featured the creation of a new character by Tatsunoko Production.
Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Director of the Movie “009 Re:Cyborg” [2/4]
If the nine scattered heroes joined forces now, what significance would it have?
Life-Size Miku Statue Displayed at Hatsune Miku Illustration and Art Exhibit in Akihabara!
From March 9 to April 7, the “Hatsune Miku Illustration and Art Exhibit feat. Precious Memories” was held at the “Tokyo Anime Center with Aru Aru City” in the Akihabara UDX Building.
Voice Stars Speak Out! Interview with Voice Cast of the Anime "Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet"!
We’ve received comments from the voice cast about the anime and their respective characters.
Use Magic to Hunt Demons! PS Vita Game “Soul Sacrifice” Releases Worldwide
The PS Vita game Soul Sacrifice has finally released worldwide!
May 8 2013 10:45
“Girls und Panzer” Film to Release in 2014!
On April 28, a film adaptation of the popular anime Girls und Panzer was announced at an event for the series!
- 377
- 0
May 8 2013 10:30
The Chiba Monorail Collaborates with “Oreimo” Once Again! Specially Designed Tickets Go on Sale!
The current collaboration revolves around special Oreimo “free tickets,” which began being sold on April 27.
- 553
- 4
May 8 2013 10:15
“Macross Film Festival Spring 2013” to Be Held in Celebration of “Macross Plus” Blu-ray Box!
Fans celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Super Dimension Fortress Macross in 2012 with various events and related product releases. Now, fans can look forward to the 1994 work Macross Plus being revitalized as a Blu-ray Box releasing this summer on June 21.
- 371
- 0
May 8 2013 10:15
Latest News on “Star Blazers 2199” Fifth Film Now Screening Throughout Japan Announced!
Last month, the television broadcast for the anime Star Blazers 2199 (known in Japan as Space Battleship Yamato 2199) began throughout Japan.
- 390
- 1
May 8 2013 10:00
Tokiwa-so Project to Hold Course Aimed at Aspiring Manga Artists
The Tokiwa-so Project, a project that supports aspiring manga artists, will begin holding a course called “Manzemi Pro Course: Getting Pro in Background Drawing Part 2” later this month.
- 174
- 0
May 8 2013 10:00
Premiere Event Planned for TV Anime “Uchoten Kazoku”!
Before the anime Uchoten Kazoku begins broadcasting this July, a premiere event will take place at Minami-za in Kyoto on June 16.
- 254
- 0
May 8 2013 09:49
Five Cutting Edge G-suits from the Movie “Gatchaman” Are Revealed
The anime series Science Ninja Team Gatchaman started its run in 1972. This year, it is being revived in an all-new form. The first live-action movie of the series is scheduled for release Japan-wide on Aug. 24.
- 717
- 2
May 8 2013 09:47
"Clannad" 10 Year Anniversary Special Site Launches
The game Clannad released on April 28, 2004 and has since achieved a cult-like following. In celebration of the game’s 10 year anniversary, a special site was launched on April 14.
- 408
- 6
May 8 2013 07:09
Do You Know of the Top Japanese Artist Who is Connected with “One Piece,” “InuYasha,” and “Pokémon”?
In July 2011, the 14th theme song to the anime One Piece, “Fight Together,” depicted the themes of “rising up from struggles” and "the bonds of friendship” and sent out cheerfulness to children across Japan who were depressed due to the Tohoku earthquake.
- 13,626
- 51
May 7 2013 21:37
Popular Vocalo-P Sasakure.UK to Release Third Album
Sasakure.UK, a popular Vocalo-P (nickname for Vocaloid producer) is going to release his third album Tondemo Mirai Kusouzu on May 29.
- 344
- 2
Get the latest OTAKU news!
Sign up for the Tokyo Otaku Mode newsletter!
Latest News by Category
Interview with Animation Creator Junichi Yamamoto [1/3]
May 25 2013 01:00
Casual Wear Themed After Amuro Ray is Now Available!
May 1 2013 08:00
Popular Vocalo-P Sasakure.UK to Release Third Album
May 7 2013 21:37
1:1 Scale Model of Guges from “Appleseed” is in Production
May 21 2013 14:58
This Week's Top Posts
All-Time Top Posts
9