From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

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As such, I appreciate parts of the modern trend towards trimming the fat with these shows in favor of getting to the point faster, and I think the first couple of episodes of Yaiba: Samurai Legend ...

A groundbreaking live concert series based on one of the most popular anime and Japanese manga franchises ever will come to Otakuthon on Sunday, August 10th . The concert is set to immerse audiences ...

Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades, Akihabara has been a refuge for the otaku — someone who would “go ...

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L'Arc-en-Ciel's music enhances anime scenes with unforgettable openings and endings. Some iconic anime tracks from the band ...

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A man who went through most of his life unable to read or write worked tirelessly through night classes so he could one day write a love letter to ... a week to study Japanese from the basics.

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APAN caught up with LiSA to discuss the release and the new territory she explored on the single's three songs.