NAMCO BANDAI Games has announced the launch of a game project called “Project Versus J” in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jump and the 20th anniversary of the game magazine V Jump.

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Using Japanese manga as the theme, translators from around the world were recruited for Manga Translation Battle 2012, the world’s first formal manga translation contest, which began in July.

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One Piece Film Z was released in Japan on Dec. 15, 2012. On Dec. 13, more than 1,000 fans gathered in Roppongi, Tokyo for the “One Piece Award” event.

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The music video for Ayana Taketatsu’s third single “Jikuu Tours” (“Space-Time Tours”) has been released!

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Taking a break from voicing the character Nakano Azusa in the TV anime K-On!

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Based in the UAE, Ahmed Saleh Al Yafei runs the Abu Dhabi Art Hub which gathers the best creators from around the world. Through the Abu Dhabi Art Hub, he invites excellent creators from around the world and encourages creative activities.

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Do you know the magazine Weekly Shonen Jump? Some of the most famous manga including Dragon Ball, YuYu Hakusho, Naruto, and One Piece have been serialized in Shonen Jump......

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The TV anime Psycho Pass is currently broadcasting in Japan.

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Sunrise, a Japanese animation studio and production enterprise, is a creator of many famous robot anime.

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The most famous film animation studio in Japan, is with no doubt Studio Ghibli. Its fanbase is global, having adoring fans from many different countries.

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Robot anime have always been popular, but it seems like the number of robot anime in recent times is decreasing.

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On Dec. 28, 2012, Tomica announced the new series “Dream Tomica”.

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The worldwide famous anime Dragon Ball Z (DBZ) is making its way back to the big screen!

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On Dec. 9, 2012, a premiere screening for the film Kaiketsu Zorori G-G-G-Great Adventure was held.

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Survival horror gamers, get excited! Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Revelations is coming to consoles this May!

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It has been announced that the original music video “Pink Spider inspired by Buffalo Gonin Musume” will be available exclusively on UULA, an entertainment distribution service for smartphones that will began operation this winter.

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Comic Market 83 was recently held in Japan. Hordes of cosplayers gathered at the event, including the famous cosplayer Enako, who wowed visitors along with her cosplay group “Panache!”.

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The Japanese cosplay group “Panache!” recently attended China’s biggest comic event, CAF 2012, where they wowed attendees with their live performance, attended cosplay meetups, held meet and greets with fans, and more.

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CAF 2012, China’s biggest comic event, was recently held in Chengdu. The girl group “Panache!” played a huge role at the event, performing, attending cosplay photography meetups, holding meet and greets, participating in live events, and more.

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Tamako Market, Kyoto Animation’s newest anime, began airing in early January.

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