On March 30, Tecmo Koei Games held the *Toukiden* x Play.Community closed beta in Shinagawa, Tokyo for the new hunting-action PlayStation Vita and PSP game *Toukiden*.
In July 2011, the 14th theme song to the anime One Piece, “Fight Together,” depicted the themes of “rising up from struggles” and "the bonds of friendship” and sent out cheerfulness to children across Japan who were depressed due to the Tohoku earthquake.
*Naruto*, *One Piece*, *Dragon Ball*, *Bleach*, *Hunter x Hunter*, *Toriko*... The one thing all these popular works have in common is the manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump.
Our creator interview series continues! This time, we interviewed TOM Special Creator saaki, who is known for her uniquely cute style. Read on for the interview!
On April 21, there was no mistaking that the live house Twin Box Akihabara became one of Japan’s “hot spots.” Loud music reverberated through the venue, and people were dancing, jumping, and, at times, shouting.
Last time, Mitsuru Sato, head of Nippon Engineering College’s (NEEC) Creator’s College. This time, we talked with Okinori Daino, head of the Manga and Animation Department about the contents of his classes and what he would like to convey to students.