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Jinsei is a solo-animated unflinching rebuke of Japanese society
Alicia HaddickJun 9th
Film and TV
Bandcamp spotlight May 2025 - KOM_I and Foodman, punipunidenki, Submerse, Moon In June, and more
Patrick St. MichelJun 6th
Music
Review
The Reluctant Preacher plays into the power fantasy of taking a stand
Alicia HaddickJun 6th
Film and TV
scrmbl selection June 6, 2025 - Airi Suzuki, FARMHOUSE, Yuki Chiba, and more
R. Miyauchi & P. St. MichelJun 6th
Music
Anime is changing live music
Alicia HaddickJun 4th
Anime
Seven outstanding Japanese PlayStation 4 games you might have missed
Carley GarciaJun 4th
Games
Interview with Lullatone: flower shop parties, the new album they inspired, and the creative process
Patrick St. MichelJun 3rd
Music
Review
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional admits defeat on the big screen
Alicia HaddickJun 2nd
Film and TV
Review
ONE hacks into horror with Bug Ego
Jacob Parker-DaltonMay 30th
Manga
scrmbl selection May 30, 2025 - Eve, Hashimero feat. 7co, NOMELON NOLEMON, and more
P. St. Michel & R. MiyauchiMay 30th
Music
Look Both Ways: The Tragic History of Truck-kun From Astro Boy to Zombieland Saga
William MooMay 29th
Anime
Astro Boy is reborn at Expo 2025's Pasona Natureverse pavilion exploration of the future of healthcare
Alicia HaddickMay 29th
Other
Last Forever: A crash course and look back at Tokyo Girls' Style long and varied musical journey
Ryo MiyauchiMay 27th
Music
Ashita no Joe fought for revolution in and out of the ring
Jacob Parker-DaltonMay 27th
Manga
Review
News Anchor places journalistic practice into sharp focus
Alicia HaddickMay 27th
Film and TV
More celebration than just a tribute, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN A Tribute to YMO live event honored the spirit of the legendary trio
Patrick St. MichelMay 26th
Music
Five Sonic series soundtracks that prove SEGA Sound Team's versatility
Chris CimiMay 26th
Games
Touching grass with mono and Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey
Alicia HaddickMay 23rd
Anime
Japan’s flourishing modern musical and theater scene: A bustling world beyond kabuki
Alicia HaddickMay 21st
Other
Review
Twenty-Four Eyes reconciled a nationwide post-war grief
Alicia HaddickMay 20th
Film and TV
scrmbl selection May 16, 2025 - Cho Shakaiteki Sandal, Haruki Hamano, usabeni, and more
R. Miyauchi & P. St. MichelMay 17th
Music
Shiki: Who are the real monsters in this underrated 2010 TV anime series?
William MooMay 12th
Anime
scrmbl selection May 9, 2025 - Chilli Beans., KizunaAI, uami, and more
R. Miyauchi & P. St. MichelMay 9th
Music
Searching for society through The Red Spectacles
Alicia HaddickMay 8th
Film and TV
Review
Miss Downer Wants to Play is a very different kind of hit for CoroCoro
Jacob Parker-DaltonMay 8th
Manga
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Chiikawa takes over Ikebukuro with "Chiikawa Park" facility
Jun 9th
Travel & Food
Xbox continues to woo major Japanese studios
Jun 9th
Games
BANDAI SPIRITS releases PV for upcoming PERFECT GRADE UNLEASHED 1/60 vGundam model kit
Jun 5th
Other
Shibuya announces revised ordinance to combat unsafe driving by go-karting tourists
Jun 3rd
Travel & Food
TAKU INOUE announces remix CD of 2nd EP "FUTARI EP"
Jun 2nd
Music
Japan dips into spice craze with 'craft hot sauce' store in Harajuku
Jun 2nd
Travel & Food
THUNDERBOX announces Takahashi Meijin 40th anniversary collaboration
Apr 14th
Fashion
KAF provides new image song for Trigger from Zenless Zone Zero
Apr 14th
Music
THE GHOST IN THE SHELL anime series from Science SARU receives second teaser, key staff revealed
Apr 12th
Anime
MASH VP! Re:VISION DLC pack 2 released, includes 10 new songs
Apr 11th
Games