April | 2016 | WOWJAPAN

[GAMES] BABYMETAL joins Super Mario Maker

Nintendo's Super Mario Maker has been known for its surprising collaborations, from Nisekoi's Chitoge to the Mercedes Benz GLA. Its latest one is most. Continue reading

[JAPAN] New Pokemon Center Megastore to Open as Pikachu and Rayquaza take over Tokyo Skytree

The Tokyo Skytree is one of Tokyo's most iconic landmarks, and it is about to get taken over by a legendary Dragon and its cute-yet-electrifying yellow. Continue reading

[MANGA] Kumamoto Earthquakes' Latest Victim: Yona of the Dawn goes on Indefinite Hiatus

The two earthquakes that have devastated Southern Japan have affected a lot of lives and businesses, with many still out in the streets and nowhere to go. The. Continue reading

[ANIME] Love Live! Sunshine TV anime gets a new PV and key visual

Summer is certainly getting hotter, as the Love Live! Sunshine TV anime is slated to premiere during the season. To keep fans excited, the official Love Live!. Continue reading

[NEWS] Log Horizon and Maoyu creator, Mamare Touno found guilty of tax evasion

Mamare Touno (real name: Daisuke Umezu), the Japanese novel author who is best known for his two works, Log Horizon and Maouyu: Maou Yuusha. He was recently. Continue reading

[LOOT] Official Mr. Osomatsu loungewear lets you dress up as your favorite Matsuno sextuplet brother

The lovable Matsuno sextuplets from Mr. Osomatsu have once again caught the hearts and the imagination of many fans. Thanks to a new 2-piece loungewear set. Continue reading

[ANIME] Danganronpa 3 to simultaneously air both Mirai-hen and Zetsubou-hen arcs starting July

The upcoming Danganronpa 3 -The End of Hope's Peak Academy- anime is building up hype as it is scheduled to premiere this summer 2016 season. It is split into. Continue reading

[LOOT] Tiger and Bunny Inspire New Official Wristwatches

The lovable hero duo from Tiger and Bunny, which comprises of Kotetsu T. Kaburagi/ Wild Tiger and Barnaby Brooks Jr. are known for their style, and these. Continue reading

[MANGA] CLAMP Announces New Sequel for Cardcaptor Sakura Manga Featuring Sakura in Middle School

Nakayoshi Magazine's upcoming June 2016 issue will be announcing that CLAMP's classic magical girl manga, Cardcaptor Sakura, will be getting a direct sequel. Continue reading

[GAMES] Atlus Opens New Persona 5 Website with a New Countdown Clock

With the anticipation building for the latest installment to Atlus's beloved Persona RPG series, a new official website for Persona 5 has finally been. Continue reading

[JAPAN] Neon Genesis Evangelion Gets Official Visa Credit Cards

Neon Genesis Evangelion has been quite busy with their collaborations lately, from Eva-01 tussling with the King of Monsters himself, Godzilla, to the Eva. Continue reading

[ENTERTAINMENT] Live Spectacle Naruto's Cast Look Badass in New Batch of Visuals

The live-action Naruto musical, Live Spectacle Naruto, is back for a second run, and its official website has just revealed new character visuals for the other. Continue reading

[ENTERTAINMENT] Korean iDOLM@STER drama gets a lot of foreign applicants, aims for a global broadcast

[ENTERTAINMENT] Korean [email protected] drama gets a lot of foreign applicants, aims for a global broadcast

The [email protected] franchise is getting its own Korean version, tentatively titled The [email protected] However, it will be in the form of a Korean drama (K-drama).. Continue reading

[GAMES] Fate/ Grand Order Heroes get Maid and Butler Makeovers for Fate/ Grand Party Cafe

Next month, Harajuku district's AREA-Q will be hosting Fate/ Grand Party, which will be a cafe and exhibition celebrating Type-Moon's very first smartphone. Continue reading

[LOOT] More Ditto Pokemon Plush Toys Coming to Pokemon Centre

In Pokemon, Ditto is the Jack-of-all-trades, as he can copy any Pokemon, as well as their attacks. However, more often than not, Ditto cannot fully transform. Continue reading

[Japan] Trying out Sakura Flavoured Food!

During the sakura season, a new craze takes over Japan, sakura flavoured snacks and drinks. In my recent trip to Japan, I had the opportunity to try some of. Continue reading

[SEIYUU] Junichi Miyake to marry illustrator and ex-cosplayer, Aoi Nishimata in Tokyo Disneyland

Another seiyuu has tied the knot, and this time, he will be marrying an illustrator/former cosplayer. Both the groom, seiyuu Junichi Miyake, and the bride,. Continue reading

[JTECH] Nissan's Manga-inspired car Expresses its Driver's Emotions With Manga Effects

The Nissan Leaf electric car is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and to celebrate the occassion, Nissan, the car which imoutos want to ride, has teamed up. Continue reading

[ANIME] Kantai Collection New Movie PV, While Game Update Adds New Kai Ni, Flower-Themed CGs

Just a week before the big Spring 2016 Event begins for the original PC browser game edition of Kantai Collection, Kadokawa Anime has started streaming a brand. Continue reading

[MOVIE] Death Note 2016 Poster Reveals Title, While Ryuk and Misa Amane Returns

The 2016 Death Note movie is now coming together, and it is certainly shaping up to become one interesting sequel. A new poster visual for the film has been. Continue reading

[SAKURA] Sakura Month Special: Ayane Sakura's 5 most memorable characters

In Japan, April is the month of Sakura, and we are celebrating this month with a versatile seiyuu whose personality warms you up just like the spring season.. Continue reading

[ANISONG] KANO's first album「nowhere」features a special limited edition with picture book

AniSong singer, KANO, is finally releasing her very first album, titled 「nowhere」, and Warner Brothers Japan has just announced details on the album's. Continue reading

[GAMES] Final Fantasy XV Ultimate Collector's Edition to Include Noctis Play Arts Kai Figure

Final Fantasy XV will be set for release later this year, and Square Enix has revealed details on the game's Ultimate Collector's Edition. Some of us may have. Continue reading

[GAMES] The iDOLM@STER: Platinum Stars PV Revealed

[GAMES] The [email protected]: Platinum Stars PV Revealed

765 Pro's lovable idols are ready to return with a brand new game for the PS4, and Bandai Namco is definitely keeping the anticipation high with the release of. Continue reading

[JAPAN] One Piece and Attack on Titan mangaka Show Their Solidarity with Kumamoto Earthquake Victims

Two huge earthquakes have hit southern Japan, and one of the most affected areas is Kumamoto Prefecture and Oita Prefecture. Previously, mangaka had expressed. Continue reading

[JAPAN] Universal Studios Japan teams up with Shonen Jump for One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Death Note Attractions

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka is no stranger to anime attractions, and they are adding even more by teaming up with Weekly Shonen Jump! magazine. The new. Continue reading

[GAMES] Fate/Zero Crosses Over with Fate/Grand Order in New ufotable CM

Type-Moon's first venture into smartphone gaming, Fate/Grand Order, is teaming up with the Fate prequel series, Fate/Zero for a new event for the game. Continue reading

[MANGA] Rumors: Sailor Moon Mangaka is Assisting Husband in Hunter x Hunter Manga

Hunter x Hunter has returned after more than a year's worth of absence, and the manga's creator Yoshihiro Togashi is hounded by rumors that he is too lazy to. Continue reading