Plastic Memories is a shoujo science-fiction anime set in a future where androids with human-like qualities, such as emotions ...

When it comes to sad and tragic backstories in My Hero Academia, these characters in the anime series have had it the worst.

In Solo Leveling, Sung Jinwoo's moral code and the limitations of his shadow extraction ability played a crucial role in his decision not to resurrect the defeated Japanese S-Rank hunters after ...

Japanese anime enthusiasts have chosen their top isekai anime. Minna no Ranking revealed the list after a poll with over 47,000 votes. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime secured the first ...

Makoto Shinkai has emerged as one of the anime industry’s most prominent ... As she travels across vividly detailed Japanese locales, each infused with mysterious ruins, she comes to understand ...

I Won’t Be Sad if Hayao Miyazaki Has Actually Retired When You Realize He Never Used Anime’s Worst Trope in 42 Years In 42 years, Hayao Miyazaki crafted powerful female protagonists with real depth, ...

The music of Japanese Breakfast builds worlds upon lush ... On the band’s new record, For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), lead singer and songwriter Michelle Zauner embraces a different ...

Neon Genesis Evangelion has been one of Japan’s most beloved and influential anime series for nearly 30 years. Since its debut, the show has become a massive cultural phenomenon, inspiring movies, ...

The recent surge in AI-generated images mimicking the distinctive style of Studio Ghibli has prompted discussions among Japanese lawmakers regarding ... Ami Nazru has been working as an anime ...

For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear “Japan” is anime, and rightfully so. It is often the gateway that allows people around the world to experience Japanese culture and ...

RKC Kōchi Broadcasting reported on Monday that the Kōchi District Court sentenced 58-year-old Fumihiro Otobe — accused of violating the Trademark Act law for illegally modifying Nintendo ...

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