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2023-10-25 14:04

Japan’s first “dictionary of otaku terminology” defines words such as “omegaverse,” met with mixed reactions

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2023-10-24 19:00

According to survey, nearly 40% of Japanese school kids still wear masks throughout their entire school day, and the main reason isn’t Covid

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2023-10-24 12:46

Nintendo Switch puzzle game Suika Game breaks US best-seller ranking as soon as it releases 

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2023-10-24 12:36

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: ways to do “infinite jumps” discovered 

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2023-10-23 18:56

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe esports scene is thriving 6 years after the game’s release. What keeps the competitive scene so enraptured? 

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2023-10-23 18:53

Upcoming VA-11 Hall-A inspired title lets you become a late night ramen shop owner 

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2023-10-23 15:29

Why do Japanese people tend to drop all formality when talking to foreigners even though Japan is so big on being polite?

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2023-10-23 12:23

The Nintendo Switch dark horse ”Suika Game” finally gets US release

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2023-10-20 16:35

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: new “odd job” quest system revealed, but more importantly, Aerith yeets a barrel 

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2023-10-20 14:55

Bandai’s Gundam model 3D CAD data leaked to the public, but it may not be as big of a deal as it seems 

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2023-10-20 14:20

False plagiarism accusations a growing problem in Japan’s anime industry – Sailor Moon director takes legal action, fearing deadly outcome

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2023-10-18 18:30

Why did Frieren and Oshi no Ko have such unusually long premieres?

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