Since its release in Japan in July 2012, the Nintendo 3DS game New Super Mario Bros. 2 has become a huge hit, with more than 1.5 million copies sold in Japan and more than 3.5 million copies sold worldwide.
Kamen Rider is considered by many to be the most popular hero of Japan. Among so many great heroic characters, his fame has withstood the test of time.
Hidden all over the world are historic ruins from ancient dynasties called "dungeons" which house and lots of hidden treasure, including the "Djinn's Metal Vessels", items that hold immense magical power.
The anime production company Sunrise has become synonymous with robot anime in Japan. The company has produced many robot anime, starting with Mobile Suit Gundam.
A new tie-up campaign for the hugely popular shojo manga series Natsume’s Book of Friends, which has been made into an anime four times, is now taking place.
On Dec. 19, 2012, Toei Animation and All Nippon Entertainment Works (ANEW) announced the live-action film Gaiking is being spearheaded by an extremely famous producer from Valhalla Entertainment, Gail Anne Hurd.
We recently introduced the idol unit Otome Shinto, who were chosen to perform the opening theme to the TV anime GJ-bu. However, we thought we would delve a bit deeper into the group.
On Dec. 26, 2012, the “Eva Unit 01 Reinforcement Project”, a promotional tour for the new Evangelion movie, came to a close with the building and dedication of an Eva Shrine in Tokyo Skytree Town.