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Armed with his stone tablet and ax, the Caster class Servant Gilgamesh of smartphone game Fate/Grand Order is joining the Nendoroid series with all of his unmistakable charisma intact! As expected of a Nendoroid, so many details of his costume have been packed into the chibi design. You can pose him however you want thanks

Hunter x Hunter is written and illustrated by Togashi Yoshihiro, who also created hit manga Yu Yu Hakusho. The series centers around Gon Freecss, a boy aspiring to become a Hunter (elite beings who can track anything) just like his father while facing various obstacles alongside friends Leorio, Kurapika, and Killua. During its serialization, Hunter

Crypton Future Media has teamed up with Tokyo Otaku Mode for a series of shoulder bags inspired by hit Vocaloid characters Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin/Len! Made from a durable nylon, the Miku bag is inspired by the design of her arm covers and skirt. The bag has the 01 logo on the front with

In Japan, with a new emperor comes a new era. The current one, which began on Jan. 8, 1989, is named the Heisei period with Emperor Akihito on the throne. This era will end on Apr. 30, 2019, to be followed on Mar. 1 with the Era of Naruhito, the official name of which will

Nothing is going to stop Kurosaki Ichigo of hit anime Bleach from fulfilling his duties as a Substitute Shinigami, not even the miniature body he now has as a Nendoroid from Good Smile Company! Forget high school – Ichigo has nothing but battle on his mind. Dressed in the white and black robes standard for

One Piece fans can once again celebrate the New Year with a pirate feast, thanks to this year’s special “osechi” (traditional food for the New Year) sets! Packaged inside a beautifully illustrated box that features a new illustration of Luffy and co. looking their best for the new year, the two layer set includes a

Fans of Hatsune Miku can now be a part of the happiest day of her life with a FREEing figure of the songstress in a beautiful wedding dress! Based on an illustration by artist KEI, Miku looks positively radiant in her snow white dress, an elegant cascade of flowing layers. Roses are a core element

Vocaloid diva Hatsune Miku is embracing traditional culture with a fantastically detailed figure from Good Smile Company! The figure features Miku in the role of courtesan Keisei Hatsune Dayu in the kabuki play Kuruwa Kotoba Awase Kagami, which she performed at the 2017 Niconico Chokaigi. Perched on distinctive wedge shoes, the 1/7 scale figure includes

IDOLiSH7 is an idol-raising rhythm game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment with character design by Tanemura Arina and music collaboration from Lantis. It was released in Aug. 2015 for iOS and Android and has amassed over 2 million downloads since then. Fully voiced and starring seven main male idols, it has also released

The US edition of ANiUTa is massive with over 10,000 anime songs including our favorite openings, endings, and even full instrumental soundtracks from the likes of K-ON!, Love Live! Sunshine!, Attack on Titan and more, as well as other great benefits like free daily manga and games! Sounds perfect for any otaku, right? Well, now

Bandai Fashion Collection has produced several adorable Sailor Moon products that’ll have you lazing about just like your favorite magical girl Tsukino Usagi! The pajama set is both cute and comfy, with a top, pants, plus a ribboned pouch in baby pink with deep pink piping. It even comes with two ribboned hairbands for those

Mecha anime Macross Frontier will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its anime premiere with a new single titled “Good job!” from singer May’n and voice actress Nakajima Megumi! In the anime, May’n was the singing voice behind “Galactic Fairy” Nome Sheryl, while Nakajima portrayed “Super-Dimension Cinderella” Ranka Lee. The two have reunited for the anime’s

World-famous Sanrio character Hello Kitty has made her debut as a YouTuber! Her official channel, titled HELLO KITTY CHANNEL, is now up and running with two videos so far. Apparently, the iconic kitty’s motto has always wanted to say “Hello” on YouTube, and while she’s feeling a little nervous, she’s excited to take on a

Hit smartphone game IDOLiSH7 is teaming up with eyewear brand JINS for a series of character-themed glasses frames! The frames come in colourful designs inspired by twelve handsome aspiring idols from units IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, and Re:vale. Each of the glasses also comes with its own designer case and a glasses cloth, plus a badge featuring

The protagonist of hit video game Persona 5 is now officially part of Good Smile Company’s Nendoroid lineup! This mysterious protagonist is also known as Amamiya Ren in the recent TV anime. He’s not rocking his usual school uniform, but is instead depicted in his Joker costume as the leader of the Phantom Thieves of

The violin is a hugely expressive instrument that’s been around for centuries and shows no signs of fading from the hearts of music lovers. Which anime characters instantly come to mind when you think “violin player,” though? Well, we’re here to answer that question with this list of the top 10 best-known violin players in

Sanrio Puroland plans to go all out this Halloween with a Puro Halloween Party! Located in Tokyo, this indoor theme park dedicated to Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty and My Melody will host the spooky yet partytastic event from Sept. 14 to Oct. 31. This year’s theme will be “Halloween Rock.” The attractions and rides

From popular anime Darling in the Franxx, Ichigo is here to lead your collection into the future as a Nendoroid from Good Smile Company! Sculptured by Chen Tian (Good Smile Company Shanghai) and Oka Masaaki, she’s looking even cuter and smaller in stature than usual. Nevertheless, her trademark uniform is as recognizable as ever, complete

Premium Bandai has opened preorders for goods that’ll keep your lips moisturized and your skin glowing with a little help from some handsome characters from Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-! The newest additions to cosmetics brand Creer Beaute, the lip balms and oil-absorbing facial sheets are themed after six popular swords from the popular browser and mobile

Fate/Grand Order’s Saber/Frankenstein is taking some time off to chill at the beach in this super cute figure from Max Factory. For those discovering this gorgeous Servant for the first time, it’s probably because Saber/Frankenstein is a limited time only Servant available during the “Dead Heat Summer Race” event. Sculpted by Shining Wizard @ Sawatika

Abbreviated from “Act! Addict! Actors!”, A3! is an “ikemen actor raising” game available on iOS and Android, and you can check out the basics right here. One of its main features is a large cast of handsome budding actors, all voiced and all with their own distinct personality and backstory. First, though, there’s also an

Tickets are now available for upcoming anime convention CharaExpo USA 2018! Sponsored by Bushiroad, the convention will be held on Nov. 10 and 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Attendees will be treated to concerts by three bands from the popular multimedia franchise BanG Dream!: Poppin’Party, Roselia, and RAISE A SUILEN. The

North American anime convention Anime NYC has confirmed Japanese-American singer nano as the final artist in New York’s very first Anisong World Matsuri event! A collaborative project between some of Japan’s leading entertainment companies, Anisong World Matsuri aims to bring the top anisong artists to fans around the world. Having already held successful events in

If you ever wanted the somewhat moody yet lovable Riku by your side, now’s your chance. Preorders have opened for a Nendoroid designed based on his appearance in Kingdom Hearts I! The Kingdom Hearts series has won the hearts of fans all over the world (but hopefully not, you know… actually taken them), and among

Ex-cop and Passione member Leone Abbacchio is to be played by voice acting veteran Suwabe Junichi. Golden Wind is based on the fifth part of Araki Hirohiko’s popular manga series JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. The story begins when Hirose Kouichi is sent to Italy by Kujou Joutarou in order to investigate Giorno, who dreams of reforming

The manga adaptation of smartphone game Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record has begun serialization in manga magazine Manga Time Kirara Forward! Released in 2017, Magia Record is based on Shaft and Aniplex’s hit anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The story focusses on magical girl Tamaki Iroha, who comes to Kamihama City in

In real life, a sudden downpour can just be a nuisance, but one common (and romantic!) trope that appears again and again in anime and manga is when one character ends up sharing their umbrella with another – a moment that transforms the situation into a heart-pounding one. Fans are bound to have their own

This is the second live action movie adaption of Sorachi Hideaki’s popular manga Gintama. Having opened on Aug. 17, it’s taken first place in its first appearance at the weekend box office rankings and is even surpassing the records of its predecessor. (C) Sorachi Hideaki / Shueisha (C) Gintama 2 Film Production Committee

The summer heat may be brutal, but that doesn’t keep Vocaloid star Miku from looking magical in her best clothes with a new Racing Miku figure! Titled Racing Miku Tony Haregi Ver., this figure is based on an original design from popular illustrator Tony for the Hatsune Miku GT Project, and is a 1/1 scale

A second trailer for upcoming action game JUMP FORCE has been released! [embedded content] Developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, JUMP FORCE is an intense crossover fighter game that commemorates iconic manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump’s 50th anniversary by showcasing playable characters from some of their most popular serializations