MANGA“Sanrio Danshi” Coming Right Up! New Tactic from Sanrio Grabs Otaku Girls Again by Using School Boys!Sanrio has surprised us by expanding services that are beyond our image of the character company.10 years ago
FASHION[J-Fashion] Awesome New Shoes from YOSUKE! Could You Walk in These?Tokyo-based brand YOSUKE makes sky-high boots and sneakers that go perfectly with Harajuku style. Here's a sneak peek at their next collection!10 years ago
ANIMESpy Mystery Anime by Production I.G, “Joker Game,” Premieres in April 2016The broadcast premiere date for the TV anime *Joker Game*, based on a mystery novel by Koji Yanagi, has been confirmed for April 2016.10 years ago
EVENTFree!, Makoto Shinkai, Minecraft, Guilty Crown & Attack on Titan -- Otaku News #53 (12/15/2015)Topic 1: Comic Market 89 to Feature “High Speed!” Movie Collaboration10 years ago
GAMEDanganronpa, Pokemon, Street Fighter, Bubuki Branki -- Otaku News #52 (12/14/2015)Topic 1: Spike Chunsoft to Exhibit at Comiket; “Danganronpa” Merchandise to also Be Sold!10 years ago
JAPANThese Studio Ghibli Bento Are Too Cute to Eat!What happens when you mix Studio Ghibli and bento? A whole lot of delectable cuteness!10 years ago
ANIMESanzigen Pushes the Dimensional Limits in 2016; “Bubuki Buranki” Premieres Jan. 9The latest news has been announced for the new 2016 winter TV anime *Bubuki Buranki*10 years ago
ANIMEYou Can Tell an Author’s Gender from the Bath Scenes in Anime and Manga?Those of you with long hair, you tie up your hair when soaking in the tub, right?10 years ago
ARTTwitter Has “Cute Competition” and This Hamster is Winning with Amazing Vacuum Cleaner ImpressionWe all love our pets and each think ours is the most adorable. But this Twitter user’s hamster has the social media ranking to prove it!10 years ago
ANIME“Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge” Broadcast Premieres in April 2016; Weekly Advance Screenings to Be HeldBroadcast information has been announced for *Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge*, which made big news with the previous announcement of its anime adaptation.10 years ago
LIVE ACTIONMakoto Shinkai to Direct “Kimi no Na wa”; Japan-wide Toho Release in August 2016Makoto Shinkai is an animation director highly esteemed both inside and outside Japan, and it seems he’s about to spread his wings yet again in 2016.10 years ago
ARTNever Work with Animals: Outtakes from Japanese Delivery Company’s Adorable Black Cat Ad【Video】Cat can’t quite get his box together, but he still gets an A for effort in the outtakes for Kuroneko Yamato’s commercial.10 years ago
ANIME“My Love Story!!” and “Tokyo Ghoul” Are Front-Runners for Grand Prix?! Sugoi Japan Award 2016 Report ReleasedOn Dec. 8, a voting report was released for Sugoi Japan Award 2016 which will choose works from Japan’s pop culture to share with the world.10 years ago
MERCHBreak the Seal with “Cardcaptor Sakura” Cushion Covers with Sakura & Clow Card Designs!Introducing two kinds of *Cardcaptor Sakura* cushion covers designed after main character Sakura Kinomoto and Clow Cards.10 years ago
EVENTThe Top 10 Hardest Japanese Words to Pronounce – Which Ones Trip You Up?【Video】In terms of pronunciation Japanese is surprisingly easy to get to grips with, but some words can be real tongue-tanglers! Here are 10 of the worst!10 years ago
GAME“Resident Evil 0” Arrives Jan. 19!Have your tickets ready, as the journey of the Ecliptic Express in *Resident Evil 0* begins Jan. 19, 2016!10 years ago
ANIMEUmaibo Appears in First “Dagashi Kashi” PV; Broadcast Premieres Jan. 7The broadcast dates of the new 2016 winter TV anime *Dagashi Kashi* have been confirmed. A main visual and promotional video have also been revealed.10 years ago
EVENTLove Live!, Blood Blockade Battlefront, GATE, Persona 3 -- Otaku News #51 (12/11/2015)Topic 1 : LoveLive μ's Final Live Concert will be on March 31st and April 1st10 years ago
LIVE ACTION“Digimon Adventure tri” Breaks Through 180 Million Yen in Box Office Revenue; Chapter 2 Visual PostedThe film *Digimon Adventure tri Chapter 1: Saikai* (Reunion) which released in Japan on Nov. 21 is bringing in favorable box office numbers.10 years ago
JAPANWe Try the Latest Crazy Chip Flavour From Japan: Strawberry Shortcake 【Taste test】Japan now has a new crazy potato chip flavour, and it tastes just like a Japanese Christmas cake!10 years ago