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Gundam‘s New Show Has Lifted the Lid on Its Fascinating Premise

By : James Whitbrook

Weeks after the theatrical cut of GQuuuuuuX's opening episodes hit Japanese theaters, we've now got our best look yet at Gundam's ambitious new series.

Gizmodo.com

4 days ago

Why Harassment Comes with the Territory of Translating Popular Manga

By : Isaiah Colbert

io9 talks to translators about the highlights and challenges of working on major shonen manga series such as One Piece, Spy x Family, and Undead Unluck.

Gizmodo.com

4 days ago

How Spotify Killed Lo-Fi Hip Hop

By : GameChops

AI and Corporate Interests Gutted an Artist's Oasis

Substack.com

3 days ago

This Japanese performance electric bike delivers mind-blowing acceleration in 10 seconds flat

By : Gaurav Sood

This Japanese performance electric bike delivers mind-blowing acceleration in 10 seconds flatThe motorbike from the 1988 anime adaptation movie Akiara based on the manga by Katsuhiro Otomo is the high...

Yanko Design

4 days ago

KickAssAnime Flagged for ‘Suspected Phishing’ by Cloudflare

By : Ernesto Van der Sar

The domain names of popular anime streaming site KickAssAnime (KAA) have been flagged by Cloudflare for "suspected phishing," prompting a warning banner for visitors. The site suspects that the action...

Torrentfreak.com

2 days ago

Why Unicorn In Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Sounds Familiar

By : staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man pits Peter Parker against classic Iron Man villain Unicorn, and there's a reason her voice may sound familiar.

/FILM

2 days ago

Watch SiM Perform Their New Anthem for ‘Apex Legends’

By : Christopher Cruz

The Japanese alt-metal band performed "CHAMPiONS" for the first time live at Apex Legends Global Series 4 in Sapporo

Rolling Stone

6 days ago

Best anime: the films and series every animator should watch

By : Jess Kinghorn

These are best anime films and series to watch on Netflix, Apple TV and Crunchyroll for inspiration.

Creative Bloq

2 days ago

Procreate and Unity combine to turn Afterlove EP into a moving manga-inspired indie game

By : Alan Wen

Illustrator Soyatu, background artist Pinga and technical artist Maxi discuss their inspirations, techniques, and pay tribute to the game's late creator.

Creative Bloq

a day ago

P.E.I. tourism industry hopes new animated Anne series will bring back Japanese visitors

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The number of Japanese visitors to P.E.I. has never returned to the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, but some tourism operators hope a new animated series about Anne of Green Gables — and the...

CBC News

a day ago

Studio Stories: 7 years of SIGNIF Inc. – Tokyo

By : Fermín Cimadevilla

"Even when well-known international studios or projects are mentioned, they’re sometimes unfamiliar, leading to a significant gap in exposure. This self-contained focus limits the creation of work tha...

Motionographer.com

2 days ago

The official Assassin's Creed Shadows artbook just got leaked on an anime porn website before someone snatched it back down

By : Joshua Wolens

Nothing is true, everything is permitted. Wait, that's not permitted. Oh god.

PC Gamer

4 days ago

Beyond Citadel is a great retro FPS that I want to recommend to everybody and nobody

By : Dominic Tarason

Smart, tactical shooting hidden under a veneer of unparalleled anime body-dismantling.

PC Gamer

7 days ago

Virtua Fighter 5: R.E.V.O. isn't just a PC port of a 19-year-old game: it's the reason a diehard fighting game community can 'finally reach out and play with each other across the world'

By : Will Borger

Virtua Fighter 5: R.E.V.O's arrival on PC marks the start a new era for the series that pioneered 3D fighting games.

PC Gamer

2 days ago

This month's PC Game Pass offering features sweet RPGs and brutal actioners from the Far East

By : Robert Zak

It's time to get Persona-l.

PC Gamer

4 days ago

Pokémon Gets New Anime About Postal Service Dragonite

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Star Wars: Visions' "Tattooine Rhapsody" director Taku Kimura, ComiX Wave Films work on anime

Anime News Network

2 days ago

Yaeko Ninagawa Ends Touken Ranbu Gaiden - Ayakashi-tan Manga

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Spinoff manga launched in February 2022 // Coamix's Comic Zenon website posted the final chapter of Yaeko Ninagawa's Touken Ranbu Gaiden - Ayakashi-tan (Touken...

Anime News Network

5 days ago

Ado, Yoasobi, Atarashii Gakkō! Perform at Concert in Los Angeles in March

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Singers perform at Peacock Theater on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. PST

Anime News Network

7 days ago

GmbH: ‘We always try to make fashion that has a purpose’

By : Elliot Hoste

Following their Berlin Fashion Week show, Benjamin A Huseby and Serhat Işık share the story behind five key pieces from their powerful AW25 collection

Dazed

a day ago

As Anime Booms Globally, Japan and China Are Preparing to Expand the Industry as One

By : Marcel Green

Discover how Japan and China are joining forces to drive anime's global expansion, blending creativity, technology, and cultural influence.

Screen Rant

5 days ago

"There Is a Serious Shortage": Evangelion Creator Issues Warning About the Anime Industry's Dire Condition

By : Patrick Macias

Anno calls for government action to fix anime’s labor shortage, boost studio funding, and archive animation history.

Screen Rant

3 days ago

Not Even the Japanese Government Can Believe How Much Manga Piracy Costs the Industry

By : Patrick Macias

Japan’s manga industry faces $6.7B in piracy losses, pushing for global cooperation to fight illegal sites.

Screen Rant

2 days ago

At Last, One of Anime's Greatest Movies Is About Stream for Free

By : Hannah Diffey

The free streaming service, Tubi, is getting Tokyo Godfathers and 3 other amazing anime films this February!

Screen Rant

5 days ago

Sakamoto Days Episode #5 Release Date and Time

By : Joshua Fox

Sakamoto Days effortlessly upped the stakes of its latest arc with episode #4, and here's everything to know about when episode #5 will follow it up.

Screen Rant

a day ago

Need a Reason to Watch Skip and Loafer? Here's 7 Reasons to Binge the Anime

By : Branson Garza

Skip and Loafer is a great slice of life/romance anime featuring one of the most adorable main characters in anime.

Screen Rant

6 days ago

30 Best Female Anime Characters of All Time, Ranked

By : Vanessa Piña, Zakaria Ali

Anime is filled with a plethora of great female characters, but the following 12 are some of the best-written women in all anime history.

Screen Rant

2 days ago

Spy x Family Drops Shocking First Look at Anya's Mom, Teasing a Tragic Backstory

By : Kolt Day

Spy x Family is known for taking its time with backstory, but the latest chapter just provided fans with a huge moment for beloved mascot Anya.

Screen Rant

4 days ago

Sorry, Naruto, But Sasuke Is the Hidden Leaf's Most Knuckleheaded Ninja

By : Isaac Rouse

Even though Naruto has his moments, Sasuke constantly puts himself in danger throughout the series

Screen Rant

5 days ago

Jujutsu Kaisen: Why Nanami Kento Would've Wielded the Anime's Best Domain Expansion

By : Hannah Diffey

Nanami Kento from Jujutsu Kaisen would have weilded one of the most powerful domain expansions ever if he had learned to master the skill.

Screen Rant

3 days ago

5 One Piece Arcs Netflix Will Have Trouble Adapting (and 5 We Can't Wait to See)

By : Rohit Jaiswar

Netflix's One Piece could shine in some arcs but stumble in others.

Screen Rant

a day ago

10 Actors You Had No Idea Were In Power Rangers

By : Ben Gibbons

Power Rangers has a lengthy history that has seen the show welcome some famous faces in various parts of the franchise, with some surprising names.

Screen Rant

5 days ago

10 Best Ultraman Movies, Ranked

By : Tena Tuzla

More than six decades after its debut, Ultraman remains a powerhouse. From epic battles to timeless heroes, here are the ten best Ultraman movies.

Screen Rant

3 days ago

Japanese Rock Band ‘the pillows’ Disbands After 35 Years

By : Namingway

Japanese rock band ‘the pillows’ has officially announced that they have disbanded following a last show on January 31 at KT Zepp Yokohama as its 35th anniversary tour closer. Here’s the full message ...

Sankakucomplex.com

6 days ago

Zenshu Eps. 4 & 5: Animator's Isekai Journey Gets Even More Personal

By : Adi Tantimedh

Zenshu continues to be, secretly, the best new anime series of the season. It's a satire with a real point of view instead of the usual power fantasy isekai. It's a satire on the anime industry, the i...

Bleeding Cool News

4 days ago

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live Coming to North America

By : Adi Tantimedh

Global manga and anime phenomenon Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is launching a live stage show in the US this Spring. With a mix of action, heartfelt moments, and iconic music, this production brings th...

Bleeding Cool News

6 days ago

A Dispatch from Japan 2025

By : Peter Van Buren

Japan 2025 is a version of Japan 2000—albeit with fewer young people, many more old people, and a society that has no idea where it is going. Japan simply runs in place, waiting to see what might evol...

The American Conservative

5 days ago

Japanese Broadcaster Fuji TV’s Sexual Assault Scandal Sparks Major Corporate Crisis

By : Shannon

Fuji TV has been accused of cover-ups, mismanagement, and botched crisis response following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a celebrity TV personality.

The Diplomat

2 days ago

McDonald’s Finland rolls out fibre-based lids

By : GlobalData

The launch aligns with the company's worldwide strategy to phase out the use of fossil-based plastics.

Packaging-gateway.com

3 days ago

AnimeJapan 2025 Most Wanted Anime Adaptation Poll Shared

By : Daniel Bueno

The AnimeJapan 2025 website is running a new poll on the top manga series that the public wants to see turned into an anime adaptation. The ranking is currently public, but the places of the series ar...

Siliconera

8 days ago

Atelier Ryza Anime Klaudia and Lila Swimsuit Figures Revealed

By : Kite Stenbuck

Proof revealed new figures modeled after Klaudia Valentz and Lila Decyrus wearing their respective swimsuits from the anime adaptation of Koei Tecmo and Gust's Atelier Ryza. The Japanese company also ...

Siliconera

a day ago

Pokemon Day 2025 Anime Short Will Star Dragonite

By : Kite Stenbuck

The Pokemon Company announced that it will publish a new anime short starring Dragonite on Pokemon Day 2025. The movie will have the Japanese title "Kairyuu to Yuubinya-san," which roughly translates ...

Siliconera

a day ago

2025 Sapporo Snow Festival Features Monster Hunter Wilds Art

By : Kite Stenbuck

Capcom announced that it has set up a snow sculpture art based on its upcoming game Monster Hunter Wilds at the 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival. People who are residing in the capital city of Japan's Hokka...

Siliconera

3 days ago

Celebrate Love with Crunchyroll This February with Free Anime and New Games

By : Tommy Williams

Posters for rom-com and drama anime titles Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Fruits Basket (2019), and Ouran High School Host Club. Crunchyroll wants to celebrate love for the ent...

GeekTyrant

5 days ago

Japan’s Sleep Shelter is here to help gamers play all night and sleep all day【Photos】

By : Casey Baseel

Designers say it also makes for a great shrine to your favorite game/anime character. Certain pieces of furniture were clearly designed with a specific activity in mind, like writing desks or reading ...

SoraNews24

4 days ago

Anime Grab Bag Vol. 1: Mecha Madness

By : Sarah

Discover new series and hidden gems as we dive into the unknown! The post Anime Grab Bag Vol. 1: Mecha Madness appeared first on Reactor.

Reactormag.com

a day ago

Studio Ghibli’s cutest couple is now a sweet treat to eat for Valentine’s Day

By : Casey Baseel

Jiji and Lili join special Totoro Valentine’s Day cream puffs at the Ghibli-themed bakery in Tokyo. Studio Ghibli may not make too many outright romance movies, but the production house’s anime films ...

SoraNews24

4 days ago

Taming the High Frontier: Five Works Featuring Space Colonies

By : Sarah

From Babylon 5 to RPGs, everybody loves space colonies! The post Taming the High Frontier: Five Works Featuring Space Colonies appeared first on Reactor.

Reactormag.com

2 days ago

Honkai Star Rail Tribbie release date speculation

By : Daz Skubich

The Trailblazer meets Honkai Star Rail’s Tribbie in their first battle on Amphoreus, and she becomes a crucial part of the strange planet’s story. Below, you’ll find everything we know so far about he...

Pockettactics.com

4 days ago

GKids to Release Hideaki Anno’s ‘Love and Pop’ in North America After 25-Year Wait

By : Drew Taylor

The 1998 feature "remains a singular portrait of Japanese youth coming of age" The post GKids to Release Hideaki Anno’s ‘Love and Pop’ in North America After 25-Year Wait appeared first on TheWrap.

TheWrap

4 days ago

Gaia Series 73: Deliver to the world! Japanese sweets

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Japanese sweets connect tradition and innovation in this episode, highlighting how confectionery is helping local communities by sharing its flavours worldwide.

CNA

6 days ago

Neon Genesis Evangelion creator's first-ever live-action film is heading to cinemas over 25 years after original release

By : Mireia Mullor

Love and Pop is getting a surprise release in theaters this month

GamesRadar+

3 days ago

Bitcoin Traders Fearful For First Time Since October: Buying Signal?

By : Keshav Verma

Data shows the sentiment among Bitcoin traders has plunged into the fear territory following the crash in the cryptocurrency’s price. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Has Plummeted During The Past Day The “...

newsBTC

4 days ago

HANABIE. Debut Their New ‘Momentarily Lily’-Themed Single “Tasty Survivor”

By : Jorge W (aka LugalKiEn)

Japanese ‘Harajuku-core’ band HANABIE. have officially released their new single, “Tasty Survivor”, which also serves as the ending theme for the anime series Momentarily Lily. The track was spec...

Metalunderground.com

7 days ago

Ichiban’s Akira-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Roars Like Godzilla On The Street

By : Ethan Brehm

Imbued with the company's own design ethos, the Ichiban motorcycle follows the Kanso principle of simplicity.

Hiconsumption.com

2 days ago

Why is goblin slayer mature?

By : LSW Team

<table> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </table> 「十本刀集結」 (Juppongatana Shuuketsu) "The Ten Swords Summoned" In an arc full of nuanced emotional moment...

Randomc.net

5 days ago

This Bonkers Electric Motorcycle Is a Lightning Quick Ode to ‘Akira’

By : Bryan Hood

Ichiban has unveiled an electric motorcycle that it says will be its first production model. The bike was inspired by the anime 'Akira.'

Robb Report

a day ago

Live-Action “Gundam” Film Begins Production

By : Garth Franklin

Production has finally and officially begun on the upcoming live-action film adaptation of iconic Japanese anime and toy franchise “Gundam” for Legendary and Bandai Namco Filmworks. The companies have...

Dark Horizons

2 days ago

Anne of Green Gables’ New Anime Hypes Release Date & Trailer: Watch

By : Misael Duran

The Answer Studio Answer Studio has shared a new trailer for the company’s upcoming Anne Shirley anime. The new series is a Japanese adaptation of the classic Canadian novel for children, Anne of Gree...

ComicBook.com

2 days ago

Gundam GQuuuuuuX Anime Release Window Reportedly Revealed

By : Misael Duran

Sunrise/Studio Kara Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is one of the most anticipated anime of 2025. Gundam GQuuuuuuX is not only the next entry of the long-lasting Gundam super franchise, but it is also be...

ComicBook.com

8 days ago

7 Anime Memes More Iconic Than Their Original Series, Ranked

By : Archie Fenn

Sunrise For every anime that’s been released there will be ten times as many memes, as fans dive into each episode and pull screenshots and quotes to be used for the maximum meme potential. Popular se...

ComicBook.com

4 days ago

New Disney+ Anime Goes Viral for Incredible CG Animation: Watch

By : Nick Valdez

Disney Plus Disney+ has been hiding out one of the best new anime of the Winter 2025 anime schedule as Medalist has quickly taken over the world thanks to its CG animation going viral among fans. Disn...

ComicBook.com

3 days ago

The Japanese Army Just Unveiled Their Tribute to an Isekai Gem

By : Evan Valentine

Eight Bit The Isekai medium has only been growing in the anime world in recent years. While series can be vastly different, the tales typically have some major elements in common. Normally, an Isekai ...

ComicBook.com

3 days ago

WWE: Check Out Alexa Bliss’ Anime Debut in New Netflix Hit

By : Nick Valdez

WWE / Netflix Alexa Bliss has made her grand return to the WWE after a few years this past weekend at the WWE Royal Rumble premium live event, but the WWE Superstar has also made her official anime de...

ComicBook.com

4 days ago

Solo Leveling: Global Music Superstar Joins Season 2 in Unexpected Way

By : Evan Valentine

A-1 Pictures Solo Leveling’s second season hit the ground floor running when it came to Jinwoo Sung’s continuing quest to level up and save his mother’s life in the process. Thanks to the mysterious n...

ComicBook.com

2 days ago

Gundam’s New Movie Loses Top Spot in Latest Box Office Weekend

By : Evan Valentine

Bandai Namco Filmworks In its first two weekends, Gundam GQuuuuuux proved that it isn’t just an anime with an unbelievable title, but one of the biggest new arrivals in the mech franchise. While it w...

ComicBook.com

3 days ago

Attack on Titan: The Last Attack Movie Tickets Are Now on Sale

By : Nick Valdez

Crunchyroll / Sony Pictures Entertainment Attack on Titan might have come to an end last year, but the anime is going for one last showcase in theaters and now you can buy your tickets to Attack on Ti...

ComicBook.com

6 days ago

Dandadan Teases Season 2 With Wild Marvel Cameo

By : Archie Fenn

Science Saru The popularity of Dandadan‘s anime adaptation was unprecedented. The manga by Yukinobu Tatsu was already one of Shueisha’s most popular ongoing series, but the 2024 anime adaptation by Sc...

ComicBook.com

a day ago

Ethereum Leverage Elevated Despite Long Squeeze, Glassnode Says

By : Keshav Verma

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how the Ethereum futures market is still overheated despite the long squeeze that just occurred. Ethereum Open Interest Still Notably Above The Yearl...

newsBTC

3 days ago

Ethereum MVRV Forms Signal That Last Led To 40% Price Crash

By : Keshav Verma

On-chain data shows the Ethereum Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio has just seen a signal that could prove to be bearish for ETH’s price. Ethereum MVRV Momentum Has Witnessed A Bearish Cross...

newsBTC

8 days ago

Indicator That Foreshadowed XRP’s 14% Crash Gives Buy Signal For Solana

By : Keshav Verma

An analyst has pointed out how Solana (SOL) has just seen a buy signal on the same indicator that earlier called for selling XRP (XRP). Solana Has Seen A Buy Signal On The TD Sequential In a new post ...

newsBTC

4 days ago

Ethereum Recovers To $2,800 As Exchange Outflows Near $1 Billion

By : Keshav Verma

Ethereum has made a recovery to $2,800 during the past day as on-chain data shows the whales have been making massive withdrawals from exchanges. Ethereum Exchange Outflows Spiked After Price Crash Ac...

newsBTC

2 days ago

Bitcoin HODLer Selloff Extends To 1.1 Million BTC As Profit-Taking Continues

By : Keshav Verma

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin long-term holders have shed a significant amount of the cryptocurrency from their holdings recently. Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Have Been Realizing Notable Profits Recen...

newsBTC

8 days ago

Stablecoins See Positive Momentum: Will This Lead To New Bitcoin All-Time High?

By : Keshav Verma

Data shows the stablecoins USDT and USDC have been seeing capital inflows recently, something that could turn out to be bullish for Bitcoin. Top 2 Stablecoins Have Seen Their Market Caps Grow Recently...

newsBTC

7 days ago

Chainlink Witnesses Highest Whale Activity Since 2023, Price Reversal Coming?

By : Keshav Verma

On-chain data shows the Whale Transaction Count has shot up for Chainlink recently, a sign that more volatility could be coming for the asset’s price. Chainlink Whale Transaction Count Is Now At Its H...

newsBTC

2 days ago

Don’t Miss: ‘Japanese Art History à la Takashi Murakami’ at Gagosian

By : Simon Coates, Simon Coates

Being sniffy about this exhibition would be like telling a kitten off for being cute.

Observer

a day ago

Anne Shirley Anime Reveals April 5 Premiere in Teaser Video

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Anime's key visual, additional staff members also revealed

Anime News Network

3 days ago

Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! ‒ Episode 4

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The more cutesy slice-of-life stuff we get, the better, because holy hell is this elf adorable.

Anime News Network

6 days ago

New The Rose of Versailles Anime Film Reveals 8 Additional Cast

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Sora Tokui, Minami Tanaka, Atsushi Tamaru, Daiki Yamashita, more cast revealed on film's Friday opening day

Anime News Network

8 days ago

ANN Readers' Choice Awards

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The readers have decided! Who was the best female protagonist? What anime was the most underrated? Which anime had the best soundtrack? Find out here!

Anime News Network

2 days ago

Why Round1’s Japanese-Style Arcades Are a Hit in America

By : Brandon K. Hill

What Kind of Business Thrives in the U.S.? One of the most common questions I get from Japanese entrepreneurs is: “What kind of business can succeed in the U.S.?” Many ambitious founders come to Silic...

Btrax.com

2 days ago

Vocal Assets｜Japanese ANIME POP by MITSUGETSU eight

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Vocal Assets for Game Developers!File Formats: wav (48kHz 24bit), ogg, mp3A collection of Japanese vocal materials designed for game developers!The works sold under MITSUGETSU eight are original piece...

Unity.com

8 days ago

'Ramayana: The Legend Of Prince Rama' To Screen At Parliament

By : Press Trust of India

Movie distribution company Geek Pictures said it is set to organise a special screening of the 1993 Japanese-Indian anime film "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama" at the Parliament on Febr...

NDTV News

5 days ago

The best anime to get to know Polygon

By : Toussaint Egan, Susana Polo, Polygon Staff

Polygon covers anime pretty consistently all year round, from our running list of the best shows of the year to the minutiae of the year’s best anime openings. The reason is simple: We love the medium...

Polygon

4 days ago

MACROSS -Shooting Insight- to see digital release in the West Feb. 7th, 2025

By : rawmeatcowboy

Shooting across the pond

GoNintendo

7 days ago

Japanese Video Games and Critiques of the Western Aesthetic Tradition

By : japanesegamestudies

updated: Monday, February 3, 2025 - 2:56am Austin Anderson, Howard University / DA Hall, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill deadline for submissions: Monday, March 31, 2025 Nintendo wa...

Upenn.edu

5 days ago

1.3M Followers What is 'Johatsu' the scary Japanese phenomenon where people VANISH

By : Times Of India via MSN

In the shadows of Japan's bustling cities lies a chilling phenomenon known as ‘Johatsu,’ or ‘evaporation.’ Each year, thousands of individuals choose to vanish, leaving behind their families, jobs, an...

Freerepublic.com

3 days ago

Lil Uzi Vert’s Anime Bangs, Lisa Rinna’s Spiky Bob and More Marc Jacobs’ Front Row Guests Bring Whimsical Hairstyles to Spring 2025 Fashion Show

By : Renan Botelho de Carvalho

Lisa Rinna, Lil Uzi Vert, Alex Consani and more celebrities with whimsical hairstyles at Marc Jacobs' spring 2025 runway show in New York.

WWD

3 days ago

JFF Theater: Free Japanese Films Streaming Online for Free (Online Registration Required)

By : alvian

The following Japanese language films are available to stream until May 1, 2025, 11am JST (12pm AEST). All have been featured in previous Japanese Film Festivals. Bridges Between Hearts Stories of b...

Ozbargain.com.au

5 days ago

Embark on an Anime Adventure Tour to Japan – June 2025

The new edition of Things To Do In London If You Like Comics for February 2025.. including the return of the London Comic Mart for 2025, signings from Michael D Kennedy, Alan Class, Nick Neocleous, Ki...

Bleeding Cool News

6 days ago