These bulbous kicks have no sharp edges. They’re inspired by the shiny red boots of Osamu Tezuka’s “Astro Boy” cartoon character. In the anime universe, those jet-powered boots allow the ...

Animation has been a major part of the American media ecosystem for decades, with short-form animation appearing before feature films even before feature-length animated films existed. As ...

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage? By Ligaya Mishan Artwork by Hiroshi YoshiiKimiaki Yaegashi ...

Like Gowtham and Paras, a whole generation of adults in Chennai is ‘kidulting’ — spending their money on action figures, cartoon stickers ... as well as Astro Boy and Gee Boom Boy.

Special short movie to be screened, featuring Astro Boy reborn by the hands of BLACK JACK This film tells of Astro Boy's struggles against a critical situation caused by humans. [...] We can and ...

Inside windowless shopping malls, they flock to stalls selling used Hello Kitty or Astro Boy figurines, Pokémon trading cards and vintage video game consoles. At the idol bars and theaters ...

Astro Bot has swept this year's Bafta Games ... was named best British Game Thank Goodness You're Here! - a comedy cartoon game made by two friends from Yorkshire - won the award for best British ...

A handful of fans have spotted a subtle change in an official PlayStation intro that ommits a character from a beloved IP.

WEST FARGO — The West Fargo Police Department is seeking the public’s help in searching for a missing 15-year-old boy. In a press release, West Fargo police said the boy, Keaten L., ...

Jordan Project volunteers will continue to tell the inspiring story of Dr. Kathleen Jordan and need for vigilance against the ever-present danger of the disease she successfully fought. Dr ...

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