A Japanese user’s recent trip to Ikebukuro’s popular anime store, Animate, unintentionally reveals the evolution of anime culture. Is anime now mainstream?
A Japanese user’s recent trip to Ikebukuro’s popular anime store, Animate, unintentionally reveals the evolution of anime culture. Is anime now mainstream?
A Japanese user explains how Japanese people can believe in two religions, Shintoism and Buddhism, at the same time with a Love Live! and Idol Master analogy. Users find the unconventional explanation to hold some truth.
Hanshin Tigers beloved tradition of diving into Dotonbori River’s nasty water can’t be stopped. Even over a thousand police officers weren’t enough to halt this rowdy tradition.
A Nippon Anime & Film Culture Association (NAFCA) survey reveals that over 70% of anime industry professionals would like to have the use of generative AI legally regulated.
In honor of Attack on Titan’s finale and 10-year run, a four-day-long after party will be hosted in the metaverse for its fans. Participants will be able to hangout with other fans, as well as cast and crew of the anime.
Instant noodle company, Nissin, brings back Metal Gear Solid’s nine- year-coma meme in their latest commercial. Fans of the game and noodles, and even Hideo Kojima are amused by the unconventional advertisement.
Is the pacing of modern anime faster than those that came before them? An author explains why anime production companies have sped up anime story progression.
Nasubi, the comedian who was tricked into living in a tiny apartment for over a year for a reality TV show, is now getting a documentary film titled The Contestant. The star of Prize Contest Life and his struggle to survive solely on sweepstakes winnings continues to gain interest even decades later.
A Japanese artist gets their illustration stolen by the U.S. stock image site, Big Stock Photos. The internet provider NURO Hikari unknowingly uses the art in their advertisement.
Nintendo is reported to have an almost 100% employee retention rate. How does Nintendo manage to keep nearly all their employees? An expert, former employee, as well as users chime in on what this video game company does different.
Keito Aida, the artist of popular horror-web manga, Koakuma Kyoushi Saiko (Little Devil Teacher) is suing their publisher Bunkasha for three yen.
MementoMori’s evening TV commercials have families across Japan feeling awkward. Users talk about why this series of advertisements is so embarrassing to watch around others.
Some people in Japan are buying eggs based on the attractiveness of their manufacturers. Does a handsome face on the packaging of produce sell better than those without?
A Japanese city’s anime schoolgirl mascot, Haruka Aozora, has online users in a heated debate. Is the character sexualizing girls? Users are split on this controversial character.
Young male Pretty Cure fan bursts into tears after the male character is left out of the event. Online users wonder, how did the event forget it’s only main male protagonist.
1 in 4 children in Japan are spending over 60 dollars monthly on Youtubers and anime characters. 92% of Japanese youth have an Oshi, and they’re willing to spend their allowances to “push for” and support them.
A popular Japanese boys’ love social media platform gets hacked. Users are worried about their data as it’s revealed to be up for sell on a black hat hacking crime site.
A Japanese student’s Nazi cosplay at the Comiket has caused controversy on social media. Some have tried to defend the act by citing freedom of expression.
Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events 2023 has fans from around the world in Yokohama for Japan’s first WCS tournament. Participants are having fun grabbing event-exclusive items, trading pokémon, and dancing the week away.
Japanese users are surprised by a major dictionary’s new definition of the word ‘otaku,’ which gives the word a more positive meaning. Some otaku aren’t quite sure if its new meaning fits. Is otaku losing its meaning?
Japanese campers are excited about the end of the camping boom. Anime fans that were once crazy for camping are putting up their tent and quitting the outdoor activity.
Japanese male otome game player shares what he finds so interesting about the story-based dating games targeted for women. His style of playing has both male and female gamers in agreement.
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