ANIME

We recently reported that a live-action adaptation of popular manga and anime Fullmetal Alchemist is in the works. The cast for main characters has been announced and the Japanese internet sphere is bubbling with debate over the casting decisions.

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At their most recent summer collection exhibition, Peach John unveiled their latest collaboration with Pokemon and the result was full of impact!

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March 30th is the birthday of Eren Yeager from Attack on Titan / Shingeki no Kyojin! Let us celebrate Eren with this collection of beautiful illustrations from Tokyo Otaku Mode's Special Creators!

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Popular manga and anime series Fullmetal Alchemist will return to fans in the form of a live action movie!

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As many anime/manga/game fans might know, cosplay is not allowed in public in Japan except in designated areas. As such, special occasions like conventions are always brimming with awesome cosplay!

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Anime Japan 2016, the largest anime event of the year, was held at Tokyo Big Sight this weekend. During the all out celebration for all things anime, many mini stage events were held at which major announcements were made for several different series. We've put together the biggest news from this weekend into one quick digest for your fangirl-ing/fanboy-ing pleasure!

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Our team of anime hunters arrived early to battle huge throngs of fans of all series and genres. However, nobody can get any work done on an empty stomach - so we decided to start by sampling all the anime-themed food available at this year's Anime Japan!

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Are you ready to welcome Spring this year with even more anime? If you're into cute girls doing things, here are some upcoming titles you won't want to miss!

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Today, on March 26th 2016, after 277 episodes of happiness, tears and frustration, we finally say goodbye to the original run of the Fairy Tail anime.

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Japanese online polling site Goo Ranking surveyed 500 netizens in their 20~30s and asked them which female anime character embodies "tsundere" best. The results are not surprising - here is a list of some of the most iconic tsundere characters in the history of anime!

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There are generally three main styles for creating an AMV: one which often focuses on a song and finds video clips to match it; one that will tell a unique story; or one that celebrates an anime. Let’s forgo the traditional “music video” style of AMVs and take a look at some of the more creative and unique ideas to take the form of an AMV.

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Doraemon is one of the most popular animation series in Japan popular with children and adults alike. The series would often work in the little bits of daily life in Japan that are closest to heart. Earthquakes have shaken the Land of the Sun often, and in this short added scene from a Doraemon movie, we see the Nobi family's strong bond and love.

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George is one of the most popular and prolific latte artists in Japan. This time, George's humor brought the house down in Japan's Twitterverse with this series of seemingly normal Detective Conan / Case Closed latte art.

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The end of March ushers in the end of yet another anime season. Winter 2016 season saw the continued popularity of anime continued from the previous s...

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On March 12, 2016, the 10th Seiyuu Awards honoring the best voice actors and actresses in Japan was held. Taking home the Best Voice Actor Award was Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, best known to the Western audience perhaps for his role as Kirito in Sword Art Online.

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March 9 is Hatsune Miku's Thanksgiving Day in Japan. Let us go back to the basics and enjoy some of the best known Miku songs every produced!

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Talented Japanese artist Shinrashinge wowed us last time with his Doraemon paper cup manga. This time, he's back with yet another classic - Dragon Ball!

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March 6 is designated as "Otouto Day" or Younger Brothers' Day in Japan to celebrate all the annoying little brothers that bring much frustration and happiness to their older siblings. (Don't worry, there are days for other siblings too!) If you're an *otouto*, this is your day to go prank on your onee-san and onii-san! We've put together a collection of some of the most iconic anime younger brothers for all the younger brothers out there!

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SILKY, CACAO, and HAPPY visit the café where MILPOM works part-time. They chat about their ideal type of men, which turns into a crazy girl talk!...

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It’s March now, and in Japan that means it’s nearly the end of school year. For students in their final year of high school, it’s time for them to move on to college, work, or whatever else they want to do with their lives, and say goodbye to their teachers and friends.

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