We all know that the Japanese turned World War II warships into cute anime girls with Kantai Collection. They also turned car parts, hot springs, and even motorcycles and Buddhist altars into anime girls. However, sometimes, all it takes to make an anime girl is...
Via Nijimen: In a press conference held on Monday, Kyoto National Museum (http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/eng/) announced the line-ups in the Japanese sword exhibition it will be hosting in autumn of this year. Titled “Special Exhibition: Swords of Kyoto – Master Craftsmanship from...
Japanese watchmaker Seiko is on a roll with its recent collaborations with major anime and game franchises. It recently announced an Fate Grand Order Gilgamesh ladies wristwatch, and now it’s looking to do one better by announcing a new collaboration with...
Renowned Japanese rock band RADWIMPS lead vocalist Yojiro Noda posted a public apology on his Twitter account, after accusations surfaced that the lyrics of one of their latest songs “HINOMARU” carried militaristic overtones. The apology was made in both English and Japanese, to...
“DUNGEON ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka” (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?), affectionately known to anime fans as “DanMachi”, has announced that the release of the all-new theatrical version...
Yukiji Asaoka (real name: Yukie Katou) has done a lot in the entertainment industry. She was a singer, an actress, a dancer, and even delved in voice acting for Studio Ghibli none the less. Sadly however, she has now...
Talent agency Arts Vision has announced that one of their best known artistes, voice actor Yuuichirou Umehara, has been hospitalized due to acute encephalomyelitis. The company has stated that while the young talent is receiving treatment, they cannot confirm when he...
British tailors Dege & Skinner are officially working for the British crown, as the queen herself officially appointed them. They are known worldwide for their attention to detail, which may be why they work for royalty. And now, they...
Just when Studio Ghibli fans are mourning the loss of director Isao Takahata, the town of Komatsushima, Tokushima Prefecture is dealing them yet another blow. The town recently announced plans to turn its famous Tanuki shrine, Kincho Shrine, into a parking lot. But...
Come spend an exciting and festive weekend at Sakura Matsuri: Anime Garden at Gardens by the Bay! Slated for the 17 and 18th of March 2018, the event features celebrity cosplayers, games, Japanese food booths, and cultural programmes! It...
