What You Need to Know: What with the intertwining nature of Japanese popular culture, many fans of anime are also fans of manga, and vice versa. With many current and upcoming anime b...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: It's time to say goodbye to one of the most internationally popular 2D idol groups. μ’s final single album has been decided, and will go on sale on March 2. A pre...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: Tsutaya is a popular chain store in Japanese where you can rent, buy, and sell music and movies, and also games! This week they have ranked what are the hottes...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: Comedy anime, also known as gag anime, are great to watch no matter what mood you're in. But which ten series do Japanese fans think are the best? To find out, ...
ReadmoreIf there’s one thing otaku are known for, it’s their unending enthusiasm towards the medium that best captures their respective interests. Whether it’s idol groups, game developers, a cert...
ReadmoreShoujo-tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu, or Girls beyond the Wasteland tells the story of a group of friends rallying together to ma...
ReadmoreMany of this season’s anime seem quite promising, and Hai to Gensou no Grimgar is no exception. This is one of my favorite fantasy a...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: Japanese Urban Ledgends are always fascinating to read. Especailly if you find out that in some weird way, even though you don't live there, they apply to you! ...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: Last week, we brought you Japan's favourite OP songs of the current winter season. Now, we bring you the top 10 EDs! Once again Akiba-Souken held a poll from Ja...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: New character images, cast members, and biographies have been added to the line up for spring 2016's BL anime, Super Lovers. Two new staff members were also rev...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: It's been just a few days since we brought you the latest character information for upcoming spring anime, Kiznaiver. Now, we can bring you a shiny new PV, show...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: It's been almost a month since we last heard anything from upcoming spring anime, Haifuri. But now we can bring you the first promotional video, showing off not...
ReadmoreWhat You Need to Know: We're one week closer to the spring anime, and that means Boku no Hero Academia - arguably one of the most anticipated of the season. Following last week's add...
ReadmoreOther Reference: Naruto & Sasuke Kiss February has come, and romance is in the air! What better time would there be to shoot the breeze with first kiss stories? Now, anime has deliv...
ReadmoreKyon (Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu) Everyday life is full of moments where all you can do is to facepalm. This single, simple gesture holds a lot of meanings, but usually, it is use...
ReadmoreThe fandom of NaruHina is extremely large amongst the Naruto fanbase, which is admittedly a big deal because the Naruto fanbase has grown so large over the yea...
ReadmoreAny otaku who prizes themselves as being a hard core fan of modern Japanese customs should be at supermarkets or dessert stores by now. Why? White chocolate...
ReadmoreA hairstyle could easily make or break a man. For anime characters, the hairstyle is especially important in bringing out the character's overall image and personality. For men and their...
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