All are beloved fictional baseball characters found through the decades within Japanese comic books, the artform now known ...

I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime , exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

The global hit anime “Demon Slayer” (known in Japan as “Kimetsu no Yaiba”) is approaching its conclusion. The final story arc ...

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One of the most experimental entries in the Shin Megami Tensei series is getting a gorgeous remaster, and a new chance in the ...

Famous anime artists are collaborating with Major League Baseball in an absolutely incredible crossover that no one expected.

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

From mesmerizing landscapes to whimsical characters, Ghibli artwork is setting social media on fire. If you’ve been enchanted ...

Interviewing director Mark Gill about his feature “Ravens,” which debuts in Japanese theaters March 28, was a peculiar experience for me because I’m in the film. Well, the back of my head is ...

The Indo-Japan cultural festival, with nichi meaning the sun started in 1985 to celebrate Indo-Japan relations through ...

This week we recommend a series about the dangers of the manosphere, an exhibition in Oxford, a play in Bristol, a historical game and a record-breaking animated film.