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.
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.”
‘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 […]
Billie Eilish, Takashi Murakami team up for Uniqlo collection
The American singer and Japanese artist will draw on their respective artistic perspectives and creative talents to create a new collection of T-shirts for Uniqlo. The ready-to-wear brand announced the news on its Instagram account with a teaser for an initial model decorated with iconic Takashi Murakami motifs. In a video lasting only a few seconds, Uniqlo unveiled […]
Fans dub V from BTS a ‘real-life anime character’–and we couldn’t agree more
One of the most sought-after Korean boybands in the world is BTS (also known as the Bangtan Boys). Because of their massive popularity in the music scene, they have fans from all over the world called the BTS Army. These ‘ARMYs’ have been captivated by the group’s catchy songs, impressive dance moves, and endearing personalities. […]
Anime series ‘One Punch Man’ gets a live-action adaptation in Hollywood
The transition from animated shows to live-action movies has always been an interesting concept. But replicating anime characters with real-life actors to produce an accurate depiction of the series can be a tedious and difficult job. In fact, most of the past live-action adaptations have garnered unfavorable reviews from fans. Despite this, a lot of […]
Taiwan-based sports channel to replace NBA timeslot with basketball anime ‘Slam Dunk’
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended social distancing to help slow the transmission of the virus in communities. And to do this, the public is encouraged to maintain at least a six-foot distance between you and other people. Everyone should also avoid crowds and large gatherings such as […]
LOOK: ‘Naruto’ inspires Michael B. Jordan’s collection for Coach
The collection is centered around the world of “Naruto”, a manga from the late 1990s which was made into an animated cartoon series in 2002.
‘Pictures run riot’ in major London manga show
The power of Japanese manga to inspire and entertain fans around the world surges forth in a major London show opening Thursday, May 23.