MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA is thrilled to announce the arrival of “Captain Tsubasa”, the legendary soccer manga that has captivated fans for generations! Starting April 6th (JST), all chapters of the ...

Fans of bands, anime characters, mascots and online entertainers in Japan may spend as much as US$23 billion a year In Japan, ...

In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying close attention to the “oshikatsu” phenomenon as a growing driver of consumer spending — and 24-year-old Momoka Matsui is one of many doing her part to ...

Akira Toriyama's official successor spoils Dragon Ball Z fans with new artwork featuring a fan-favorite character that ...

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) will host the very first Spy x Family VR coaster in the series' history. The attraction will appear in July 2025.

(THE CONVERSATION) I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling ...

The global hit anime “Demon Slayer” (known in Japan as “Kimetsu no Yaiba”) is approaching its conclusion. The final story arc will be released as a movie trilogy, with the first installment premiering ...

Legendary Japanese animator and director Shigeki Awai (also known as Shigenori Awai) has passed away at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by the Anime News Centre on March 19, and since then, ...

Rumiko Takahashi’s ‘Ranma 1/2’ Is a Stark Reminder of Why the Essence of Anime Should Always Be Closely Linked to Japan Rumiko Takahashi's Ranma ½ remake proved the significance of anime staying ...

Well-known Japanese animator and director Shigeki Awai has passed away at the age of 71. Awai was a prominent figure in the industry since the 1980s. Artistes and industry members, including ...

Now, she's going hands-on with a new one-shot titled Marvel Rivals: Ignite #1 in which she'll team up with three manga artists for ... in stories that bring in Japanese artists Yuji Kaku ...