College degree in anime, manga to be offered by Japanese university
A university in Japan will soon be offering a degree in anime and manga, which will include lessons from leading artists and animators in the industry.
Tomita Kosei, original ‘Doraemon’ voice actor, dead at 84
Legendary Japanese anime voice actor Tomita Kosei, who originally voiced Doraemon in 1973, died of a stroke on September 27 as reported by his agency. Tomita Kosei was 84. His career, which started in 1963, includes high profile anime titles such as Lupin The Third, Detective Conan, Cowboy Bebop, and Astro Boy. He has also […]
Anime streaming sites taken down due to Japan’s new copyright laws
It’s a sad time for otakus everywhere with their beloved streaming sites being shut down following the revision of Japan’s copyright laws. Japan’s parliament has enacted some modifications to their piracy laws in an effort to support the country’s content creators and entertainment industry. According to the law, offenders can face legal charges for downloading […]
Luffy to finally become Pirate King? ‘One Piece’ manga set to enter ‘final arc’
Hit Japanese manga “One Piece” is seemingly set to end Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates’ journey as they are now set to enter the “final arc.”
Another fan art we didn’t know we needed: “Luffy’s Bizarre Adventure”
Imagine if the Straw Hat Pirates were to crossover into the dark and supernatural world of the Joestars? Well that dream just turned into reality when a Reddit artist gave us a little glimpse of what it would look like to give our favorite rubberband man a new Jotaro style makeover while his Gear Fourth […]
ZARA China offers ‘Poké ball high heels’ that, honestly, look good on your feet
Pokémon (Pocket Monsters) is a multi-billion media franchise that features fictional ‘pocket monsters’ like Pikachu, Charizard, Bulbasaur, and other characters with wildly weird-but-cute names. In the Pokemon world, these pocket monsters are caught and kept by trainers in order to win battles and collect badges. As it is a money-making franchise, Pokemon even has official […]
‘One Piece’ creator waives copyright to help fans sell artwork but there are rules
“Gomu Gomu no…” You’ve probably heard this phrase from One Piece’s main protagonist, Monkey D. Luffy. Created by Eiichiro Oda, the Japanese anime television series follows the story of a teenage boy and his adventures together with a crew called Straw Hat Pirates. He explores the Grand Line to find the “One Piece” and become […]
Remember, ‘Atashin’chi?’ It’s back and you can watch it online for free
Does the name “Atashin’chi” ring a bell? If yes, but can’t remember exactly where you’ve heard it before then let us give you a quick refresher. In 2002, there was a Japanese series titled Atashin’chi (my home) and it was about the daily experiences of the Tachibanas. The cast consists of Mother, who takes pride […]
Sailor Moon receives the most ‘creative’ versions after #sailormoonredraw trended on Twitter
Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon is undoubtedly one of those Japanese anime series that has had an immense impact on pop culture. In fact, the 1992 franchise’s popularity has never faltered and it’s evident even in the younger generation, which patronizes its merch, ornaments, and cosplay costumes. But Sailor Moon is more than just a story […]