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Free language learning app, Dualingo, finally adds Japanese
After five years and over 70 language courses, freemium language-learning app, Dualingo, finally adds Japanese. Financial magazine, Forbes, reported that the developers received a lot of request for a...
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Shibuya Parco to display 63-metre Akira mural
Many consider that Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira is one of the greatest anime films ever. The anime recently garnered much attention as it foretold that Tokyo will be hosting the 2020 Olympics. Now Shibuya...
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Hayao Miyazaki is looking for In-between Animators and Background artists for...
Hayao Miyazaki has come out of retirement for a brand new movie, and now he’s looking for help. Studio Ghibli is looking for people who can “bring a youthful vitality” to the project. They still...
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AKB48’s Yuki Kashiwagi and Mayu Watanabe gets one-shot manga
Manga Action Magazine has a new idol manga! Although it will just be a one-shot series, it would be featuring AKB48 idols, Yuki Kashiwagi and Mayu Watanabe. Ojisan and Marshmallow mangaka Rekomaru Otoi...
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Grape-kun and his waifu’s seiyuu, Ikuko Chikuta, finally meet
After paying a visit to Tobu zoo to see the penguin who fell in love with her character, seiyuu Ikuko Chikuta finally met Grape-kun face-to-face. The seiyuu even got the honor to hold her #1 fan! And...
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Gindako Shimbashi Store Rumoured to Be Best in Tokyo?!
Takoyaki is one of the quintessential Japanese snack foods — a batter ball filled with octopus bits and other goodies, grilled crisp on the outside but still gooey on the inside. First invented in...
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Fight the summer heat with new TEAVANA drink from Starbucks
A new drink right before summer hits Japan again this year. The TEAVANA series from Starbucks is putting up a new drink into the stores and it looks really delicious. The「Tropical Mango Passion Tea」has...
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SuperGroupies and GUILTY GEAR Xrd -REVELATOR- To Release New Collab Line!
Yes, everyone is collaborating with SuperGroupies these days, including cult favorite fighting game GUILTY GEAR Xrd -REVELATOR-! They will be releasing a line of bags, shoes, and business card holders...
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fhána Tour Final: Looking for the World Atlas Tour 2017
On 12 May 2017, at Tokyo Zepp DiverCity, fhána performed their final stop for the tour, “Looking for the World Atlas Tour 2017”. Starting from April, fhána travelled through Hokkaido, Aichi, Fukuoka...
View ArticleAttack on Titan planetarium show reveals PV
Attack on Titan is currently the most popular anime this season, and its been getting a lot of promotions lately. It’s even getting its own planetarium show, which is titled Attack on Titan In the Dome...
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May’n Says – Hamburg Will’s home like recipe
May’n has become someone like a connoisseur of good food, having tried the many delicacies around Asia. Curiosity overcame our sense and casually, We asked May’n for recommendation to delicious food...
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When blind Japanese boy sent Nintendo a thank you letter, they gave a...
Without fans, Nintendo wouldn’t be where it is today. That may be why they’re so great in their relationship with them. This is all too evident when one father revealed what Nintendo did for his son....
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Maaya Uchida and Takahiro Sakurai Cast as VAs in New Marui Anime Commercial
The Marui Group — which owns and operates department stores and other retail shops in Japan, has just released a new animated commercial series that stars Maaya Uchida and Takahiro Sakurai as voice...
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This PET Bottle Sailor Suit is Something You Never Thought You Needed Until...
Yes, it is a sailor suit for your PET bottle of cold drinks. No, we did not realize we wanted one until we saw it. Yes, it comes with a pannier. No, we have no idea if a PET bottle actually needs one....
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Shiena Nishizawa Fires Up Nationwide Tour with “Break Your Fate” at AKASAKA...
Shiena Nishizawa, best known for her hits “Fubuki” from “Kantai Collection” and “Brand New World” from “The Asterisk War”, her recently released her first full album “Break your fate” on 15th March...
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Yuri!! on Ice boys become waiters for official Yuri!!! on ICE cafe
How would you like Yuri Katsuki, Yuri Plisetsky, or Victor Nikiforov serve you in a cafe? That’s because Yuri!! on Ice is getting yet another official cafe collaboration, this time with Omotesando Box...
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New Game! Season 2 adds Arisa Suzuki, Hitomi Ohwada, Manaka Iwami, Kaori...
The official website for the New Game TV anime has now updated, and they revealed the its newest characters. These new characters will be appearing for in the anime’s second season, which is officially...
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Live-action Gintama film previews Shinsengumi in action
After revealing the Yorizuya trio in several still images, the live-action Gintama film now teases the Shinsengumi. To be exact, they’re teasing Yuuya Yagira as Toshiro Hijikata, as well as Ryo...
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Union Creative Releases New Yu Yu Hakusho 25th Anniversary Merchandise!
As part of Yu Yu Hakusho’s 25th Anniversary, Japanese collectible retailer Union Creative is releasing a pouch set featuring series leads Yusuke Urameshi, Kurama, and Hiei! Photo by Union Creative /...
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Animation Addict Releases New Inori Kito x Touken Ranbu Collaboration!
Adult-orientated animation merchandise store Animation Addict is releasing a fruity, cutey collaboration line with Touken Ranbu! Illustrated by renowned artist Inori Kito, these fun and refreshing...
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