The words “anime concert” may bring to mind masses of enthusiastically sweaty otaku waving glowsticks around as an idol unit performs a hyper-joyous opening theme on stage. And while there’s nothing ...

Idol culture in Japan far outstrips any celebrity worship Western anime fans can conceive of. Idols are presented not just as ...

Studio Ghibli has been the focus of discussions after AI started imitating its style, now Japanese lawmakers are questioning ...