The current state of the anime industry is in an upward climb thanks to the success of many TV anime, social games, and events.

• 13 years ago

The first run of The Touhou Project collaboration glasses “TOHO MEGANE” went on sale Jan. 5, 2013.

• 13 years ago

At Washinomiya Shrine, a sacred place for Lucky Star fans, the anime adaptation of the Lucky Star spinoff manga Miyawaka Hungry was announced.

• 13 years ago

The Space Battleship Yamato television series started in 1974.

• 13 years ago

At the end of last year, a collaboration spin off manga between Weekly Shonen Jump’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and the fashion brand Gucci, called “Jolyne, Fly High with Gucci”, made big waves.

• 13 years ago

Do you remember the *Madoka Magica* x Shogoin collaboration raw yatsuhashi that was sold last November?

• 13 years ago

The TV anime *Love Live!* began broadcasting on Tokyo MX on Jan. 6.

• 13 years ago

Meet JemmaKuma. She is an American who is obsessed with kaomoji, so much so that she tried to imitate kaomoji expressions in a recent YouTube video.

• 13 years ago

From Feb. 1-2 in Toshima, Tokyo, the “Tokyo Manga and Anime Carnival in Toshima” took place.

• 13 years ago

Incase you missed it, here a quick rundown on the past developments of *Tamako Market*

• 13 years ago

Pokémon, Gotta Catch ‘em All!

• 13 years ago

TokyoOtakuMode special creator interview! Meet artist TETZ-CO!

• 13 years ago

At last year’s Comic Market 83, fantastic cosplay of Hatsune Miku’s rival Super Sonico really caught the attention of many fans.

• 13 years ago

The TV anime *Robotics;Notes* began broadcasting in January and it’s already entering it’s second season. The opening theme for season two will be “Hoko no Messiah” by Haruki, which is also Haruki’s debut single.

• 13 years ago

Words cannot begin to explain the vastness of the original best-selling work *Rurouni Kenshin*.

• 13 years ago

Previously an assassin on a secret mission, he became tired of killing and gave up his reputation in order to disappear. This is the story of the main character of *Rurouni Kenshin*, Himura Kenshin.

• 13 years ago

The newest Snow Miku Nendoroid, “Snow Miku: Strawberry White Kimono Ver.”, is a wondrous collaboration between traditional Japanese wedding attire and Japanese confections!

• 13 years ago

The second round of pre-order bonuses are underway for the PS3 game Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA-F, which will be released on Mar. 7.

• 13 years ago

The leading voice cast has been announced for the TV anime Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge, which will begin broadcasting this spring.

• 13 years ago

NAMCO BANDAI Games will release the PSP game Ultraman All-Star Chronicle on Mar. 7.

• 13 years ago