Wonder Festival, the world’s biggest figure festival, held its summer event on Jul. 29 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. With tons of upcoming releases and amateur creations displayed for fans to admire (for free!), there was something to see for every genre. Besides the amazing scale, action and bishoujo figures, quite a lot of rather
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There’s always a lot to look forward to in the life of an otaku – hotly anticipated new releases, long-awaited sequels and of course, stunning figures and merchandise based on your favorite characters! Twice a year, Wonder Festival, the world’s biggest figure festival, brings both amateur creations and major releases together for a day of
Wet days can have its downsides, but it’s also the perfect excuse to share an umbrella with that special someone. Of course, umbrella sharing doesn’t have to be limited to 3D partners, as you can always imagine your favorite character right beside you too! That begs the question, though – which anime character would you
Evangelion Store is releasing two unusual (if not familiar) cushion that fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion are sure to appreciate! The first (4,800 yen, pre-tax) will be modeled after the angular shoulder pads of the iconic Evangelion Unit-01. Thanks to a curved groove on the underside of the cushion, fans can have fun by placing
Live action webdrama Gintama 2: Yonimo Kimyou na Gintama-chan finally begun, with episode one streaming from Aug. 18 through on dTV! Only the first five minutes are available on YouTube, but it already has well over 3 million views. The first episode follows the “Nemurenai Aru” story in which Kagura is trapped in a loop
On May 31, internationally recognized DJ and EDM artist Porter Robinson performed live at Tokyo’s Akasaka Blitz! You may just be wondering why we’re publishing an article about EDM. Just to clarify, this does have to do with otaku culture; after all, that is what we’re all here for, right? Though he is a famous
Having made a splash at Comiket, Iwamotocho Geinosha’s virtual idol group Enogu has finally held its first serious live concert! Enogu consists of five aspiring idols stars each around 16 years old: Suzuki Anzu, Shirafuji Tamaki, Hinata Nao, Kurihara Sakurako, and Natsume Haru. The group is managed by Iwamotocho Geinosha, the only agency in the
Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho, a spin-off to Kurumada Masami’s classic manga series Saint Seiya, will premiere on ANIMAX via PlayStation® in Dec. 2018! Saintia Sho is based on the manga series of the same name by Chimaki Kuori. It picks up directly after the original series but focusses on the young protagonist Shou, who belongs
Having trouble sticking to your fitness regime? Enlist the help of PhysiKare, a handsome virtual trainer! Designed to work with Google Assistant compatible devices, PhysiKare is a personal training app that stars an original character named Naruse Kei. Popular voice actor Eguchi Takuya, known for roles like Hikigaya Hachiman in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU,
The eccentric sextuplets from TV anime series Osomatsu-san are set to return with their very own movie in Spring 2019! A visual and 30-second teaser accompanied the announcement of Osomatsu-san the Movie, which is slated for release in Spring 2019. Currently details are scarce, but fans can expect hilarity with a plot revolving around Osomatsu,
Anime merchandise site PREMICO has opened orders for a gorgeous artisan wallet inspired by swordsman Roronoa Zoro from the world-famous series One Piece! The newest addition to PREMICO’s One Piece Premium Collection, this high quality long wallet was made with a traditional Japanese craft called “Edo Inden”, which uses lacquered deer leather. Zoro can certainly
Sorachi Hideaki’s Gintama is set to end in the 42nd issue of this year’s Weekly Shonen Jump, which will be released on Sept. 15. Having begun serialization in 2004, the popular manga only has 5 more chapters to go. Set in an alternate Edo period where aliens have invaded the earth. Gintama follows the adventures
In a world where the age of idols seems to be well and truly over, can you lead studio 777’s young talents to success? This is your goal in Tokyo 7th Sisters (abbreviated as Nanasis), a smartphone game that combines the elements of idol raising, rhythm and adventure game. Available on iOS/Android from 2015, it
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record is celebrating its very first anniversary with a limited time Ultimate Madoka gatcha and present campaign on Twitter! From Aug. 21 to Sept. 3, fans will have the chance to pick up Ultimate Madoka (4 stars) through the gatcha system. [embedded content] The celebratory Twitter campaign will
Smartphone game Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record is celebrating its very first anniversary with a commercial starring gold medal-winning figure skater Alina Zagitova skating in a costume inspired by Kaname Madoka! [embedded content] Released on Aug. 22, 2017, Magia Record is a side story inspired by popular magical girl anime Puella Magi
Upcoming webdrama Gintama 2: Yonimo Kimyou na Gintama-chan has announced that popular voice actress Kugimiya Rie, who plays Kagura in the original anime, will be joining the cast in an unannounced role. Kugimiya is not the only Gintama voice talent to appear in the drama, with Tachiki Fumihiko set to play Hasegawa Taizou (otherwise known
In Japan, summer isn’t just the perfect opportunity to hit the beach, but also head out to your local festival and feast at the food stalls or try your luck at some games. And as every anime fan knows, festivals are way more fun when you’re wearing a traditional summer yukata! Fans have already sized
Game company Coly is launching a new “voice actor raising” title called On Air! on Aug. 16! Coly is already well known for its work on games like Stand My Heroes, a title which combines handsome men and drama with puzzles and has racked up over one million downloads. Meanwhile, On Air! is set in
Summer means festivals, and festivals mean yukata! There’s nothing more exciting in an anime than seeing your favorite character wearing something different than their usual outfits, and that’s exactly what this latest poll is about: which characters fans want go to a festival with, of course clad in summery yukata! 112 people were polled to
Anime movie My Hero Academia: Two Heroes has released a series of comparison clips featuring the rough animation line art and the finished edit. The clips aim to give fans a glimpse into the animation process which prioritises hand drawn animation over CGI. The first features the high impact battle scene in which Young All
The second season of Fist of the Blue Sky Re:Genesis will begin broadcasting on Tokyo MX and other networks from Oct. 8! Amazon Prime Video will also be streaming the series one week ahead of the TV broadcast. Fist of the Blue Sky Re:Genesis is adapted from Hara Tetsuo and Buruson’s manga Fist of the
The stage play adaptation of Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record is set to run from Aug. 24 to Sept. 9, and new visuals have given fans a close look at Nibu Akari as Kaname Madoka and Kakizaki Memi as Iroha Tamaki! Nibu Akari as Kaname Madoka Kakizaki Memi as Iroha Tamaki Released
The long-awaited third season of A Certain Magical Index is set to air from Oct. 5, and its latest PV showcases the opening theme for the upcoming series: “Gravitation” by Kurosaki Maon. [embedded content] A Certain Magical Index is adapted from the popular light novel series written by Kamachi Kazuma and illustrated by Haimura Kiyotaka.
Superhero anime One-Punch Man will be returning in Apr. 2019 with Season 2! Along with the big news, a visual and teaser video were also revealed. [embedded content] Both the visual and video feature the familiar faces of Saitama and Genos (the former’s cyborg disciple), as well as a new character named Garo, who is
Aniplex has announced that the third season of popular anime Sword Art Online will premiere with a special one-hour episode in 7 countries: Japan, America, Australia, France, Germany, Russia, and Korea. Based on the Dengeki Novel Prize-winning light novel series by Kawahara Reki, Sword Art Online is a science fiction anime which follows talented gamer
Japanese anime is more popular now than it has ever been before. These interviews with anime studios will reveal the behind-the-scenes processes and emotions that go into making anime. This is a large-scale project done in collaboration with anime news sites throughout the world, such as the anime news site Anime!Anime!, Tokyo Otaku Mode, which
Yotsuba&! Is teaming up with Capcom Cafe for a limited time only collab menu! Until Sept. 19, the cafe will feature the adorable heroine of Azuma Kiyohiko’s manga alongside her “robot” friend Danbo while serving up a series of sweet and savoury treats. The main course is a bright green curry which comes in the
Ever wanted to float away on a fluffy cloud of happiness? Now you can with a giant plushie of adorable and voraciously hungry video game hero Kirby! Taking a well-deserved nap, Kirby measures in at a whopping 1 m from head to toe, with his stubby little arms out in front and tiny red legs
Preorders have opened for an ultra cute Nendoroid of White Blood Cell from Cells at Work! As all great Nendoroids do, he comes fully loaded with all sorts of hilarious and wonderful accessories for you to customize with including three face plates: standard expression, combat expression, and smiling expression. Plus, he’s got a slightly terrifying
This summer’s Comiket almost upon us, so we can definitely expect some great costumes, and even if you won’t be joining in it’s always a good idea to plan ahead for the next event! But with so many characters to choose from, it’s always difficult to narrow it down. If you’re stuck, or simply looking