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Anime Expo 2024 brings TAMASHII NATIONS to Los Angeles
Special exhibits, exclusive merch, and more will be front and center at Anime Expo from franchises like Gundam, Spy x Family, BLUE LOCK, and ULTRAMAN.
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TAMASHII NATIONS is coming to Anime Expo 2024 TAMASHII NATIONS is proud to announce we are making big waves this July with larger-than-life activations at this year's Anime Expo 2024. Fans will want to brace themselves for an immersive experience th...
Advance Merch Sale At The KADOKAWA Booth
Check out some of the special merchandise that Kadokawa is Bringing to Anime Expo. From popular titles like Re:ZERO −Starting Life in Another World-,【OSHI NO KO】, OVERLORD and Delicious in Dungeon
― Anime Expo 2024 is here and the KADOKAWA Corporation will once again be present to sell high quality products based off of popular titles like Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-,【OSHI NO KO】, OVERLO...
11 Startup Founders I've Met Who Are Shaking Up the Anime Industry
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These are exciting times of growth for anime. With the market increasing in size by 6.8% in 2022, I'm both professionally and personally looking forward to seeing just how big anime will become globally over the next ten years. Concurrent with this growth are massive societal evolutions in how media is consumed, distributed, and monetized, powered by new technologies big and small (and sometimes ...
ONE PIECE Music Symphony 25th Anniversary Concert will Premiere soon in the US…
Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of One Piece with this special orchestra concert!
― Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of One Piece with this special orchestra concert! The most memorable moments of the beloved TV series will be projected on a giant screen to the sound of a 50-musician orchestra! In only a few weeks, the ONE PIECE Music Symphony 25 th Anniversary Tour will premiere in the US on...
One Piece Music Symphony 25th Anniversary World Tour announced!
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of "One Piece" with a live orchestrated performance of its beloved music.
― Celebrate the 25th anniversary of One Piece with an orchestrated array of the famous anime's classic music! Relive One Piece's greatest moments as a live orchestra plays in perfect sync with the exciting action and heartfelt moments on-screen. It's a magical way to commemorate the long life of ...
Some of the best BL today comes from Taiwan
A partnership between the Taiwan Creative Content Agency and Japanese publisher Media Do has made four of Taiwan's best BL available to English readers now.
― Readers of queer romance already know that there are more options out there than Japanese BL. In the Western romance landscape, the genre is rapidly expanding, and that's branching out into Western comics as well. Korean manhwa offers M/M optio...
Live Out Your Attack On Titan Dreams in Hita City
Nestled in the mountains of Northern Kyushu of Japan is the City of Hita. Known for its hot springs, cormorant fishing, and Japanese cedar, it's a lovely place to visit. But for anime and manga fans, Hita City is the birthplace of Attack on Titan manga author Hajime Isayama.
― Nestled in the mountains of Northern Kyushu of Japan is the City of Hita. Known for its hot springs, cormorant fishing, and J...
Exploring Yen Press's Selection of Thai BL Manga
Yen Press has published a lot of great works of Japanese Boys Love through the years, but recently, they have been delving into the world of Thai Boys Love through the publication of their manga adaptations.
― For almost two decades, Yen Press has offered a wide variety of enjoyable Japanese novels and manga. Yen Press has published a lot of great works of Japanese Boys Love through the years, but re...
Here's How Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Evolved
Cygames released a play guide for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising that features the new mechanics coming to the fighting game genre later this month.
― Cygames released a play guide for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising that features the new mechanics coming to the fighting game genre later this month. Granblue Fantasy Versus, a 2D fighting game released in 2020, is set in the universe of the acclaimed...
There's a Little Something For Everyone on MangaPlaza
This digital manga store was launched in 2022 in the U.S. and offers a wide range of series from various well known Japanese publishers and even has titles that have never been previously released in English.
― Accessibility is key. The more cost effective platforms that allow people to access large libraries of high-quality content, the better. Not only do they offset the growing threat of circulate...
Capturing The Heart of The Ninja with ARTFX J Gabimaru from Hell's Paradise
The figure is set to be released in January 2024 so pre-order now while you can!
― Between 2016 and 2018, manga artist Yuji Kaku worked as an assistant to renowned manga creator Tatsuki Fujimoto with his work on Fire Punch, Fujimoto's hit series before he would go on to create Chainsaw Man. Yuji Kaku would then leave his assisting duties to begin serialization on his second mainline series Hell's Pa...
Code Geass: Lost Stories, the tower defence RPG based on the anime “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion”, is now open for pre-registration
Komoe Game has announced that pre-registration sign-ups for the global version of Code Geass: Lost Stories are now open, and fans from all over the world can soon get their hands on this previously regional title.
― Komoe Game has announced that pre-registration sign-ups for the global version of Code Geass: Lost Stories are now open, and fans from all over the world can soon get their hands on this...
ONE PIECE Music Symphony US Premiere: Hiroshi Kitadani and Kohei Tanaka has a message for you!
The show will feature a full orchestra on stage with the latest adventures of Luffy and his crew in a film concert projected on the big screen!
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ONE PIECE Music Symphony, the one and only official ONE PIECE concert will premiere in the US on July 5, 2023, at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony (Dallas, TX) then on July 14, 2023, at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (Los Angeles, CA). The show will...
It's All About The Little Details With Vash The Stampede
From top to bottom, this is an incredible figure that is sure to delight fans and collectors alike.
― Back in 1995, Yasuhiro Nightow created a series called Trigun, a sci-fi western that focused on a mysterious character known as Vash the Stampede. That manga would later be continued in another magazine under the title Trigun Maximum followed by an anime adaptation done by Madhouse that helped the f...
Mangadon: Your new online manga reading service! Subscribe to read as much as you want!
WWWave of America Corp. has recently launched its new service, Mangadon, an online platform that provides unlimited online reading of licensed manga.
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WWWave of America Corp. has recently launched its new service, Mangadon, an online platform that provides unlimited online reading of licensed manga. It's accessible on computers, smartphones, and tablets. By joining the monthly subscription, readers...
The official ONE PIECE orchestra concert coming to the US for the first time in July 2023!
With Special Appearances by Composer Kohei Tanaka and Singer Hiroshi Kitadani (We Are!) in Los Angeles!
― After receiving critical acclaim in Europe and Asia, ONE PIECE Music Symphony will premiere in the US on July 5, 2023, at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony in Dallas, then on July 14, 2023, at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The show will feature a full orchestra on stage with the latest a...
【OSHI NO KO】Ai Scale Figure Now accepting orders!
Ai, the legendary idol from 【OSHI NO KO】, has arrived as a 1/7 scale figure!
― Lies are the greatest kind of love! Ai, the legendary idol from 【OSHI NO KO】, has arrived as a 1/7 scale figure!
We created this figure using a teaser visual from a concert scene with meticulous attention to detail in the molding and painting. Lies are the greatest kind of love! Her bright and fresh outfit, dynamic posing...
Advice and More From the TATESC Award Winning Author of LILIES
With submissions for the 1st TATESC Comics Global Awards currently open, Yuto Komiya was more than happy to give advice to those looking to win the award as well as share her experiences with the success that has come after.
― Yuto Komiya was one of the winners of the first ever TATESC awards for her vertically scrolling manga LILIES—which is, to this day, one of TATESC's most popular ongoing titles...
What it Takes to Win the TATESC Comics Global Awards New Manga Contest
While this is the first global version of the contest, two other TATESC Comics Awards competitions were held in Japan previously. So, let's check out the winners of the last contest to see what kinds of comics the judges are looking for.
― With the 1st TATESC Comics Global Awards new manga contest, aspiring manga creators from across the world have a chance to have their comics reviewed by a vast nu...
What the Judges Are Looking for in the TATESC Comics Global Awards Contest
So, you want to win the 1st TATESC Comics Global Awards and get not only the sizable cash prize but have your own manga professionally published as well? So here's what one of the English language judges had to say on the subject.
― So, you want to win the 1st TATESC Comics Global Awards and get not only the sizable cash prize but have your own manga professionally published as well? Well then, it w...
Win Kadokawa's TATESC Contest and Get Your Own Manga Published!
Think you have it in you to make your own hit manga? Then the TATESC Comics Global Awards contest might just be for you.
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Think you have it in you to make your own hit manga? Then the TATESC Comics Global Awards contest might just be for you. TATESC is a Kadokawa-owned manga label that focuses on vertically scrolling manga—i.e., manga that are designed to be read on a phone, tablet, or computer whe...
VTubers and Their Widespread Popularity
VTubers are a unique phenomenon in the online landscape. While VTubers experienced their big explosion into popularity in the summer of 2020, when many of us were trapped indoors from the pandemic, VTubers predate that by a longshot. The concept—at least, in a satyrical sense—has existed since at least the 80s when Max Headroom was introduced to audiences as a fast-talking virtual shill made by a...
Understanding the Appeal of The League of Villains
If you’re a fan of My Hero Academia, then it’s impossible to not be aware of who the League of Villains are.
― If you're a fan of My Hero Academia, then it's impossible to not be aware of who the League of Villains are. Led by Tomura Shigaraki, what started as a small group of outcasts, quickly turned into a large antagonistic force hell-bent on tearing apart the very superhero system that the show ...
The Last Rockstars - When Four Rock Legends Come Together
THE LAST ROCKSTARS, an international supergroup composed of YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI, is ready to take the stage in America!
― THE LAST ROCKSTARS, an international supergroup composed of YOSHIKI, HYDE, SUGIZO, and MIYAVI, is ready to take the stage in America! During the past couple of years, there has been a growing global appreciation for Japanese entertainment from anime, to live action ...
The three girls on the Monthly Newtype cover have been made into figures!
The heroines of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time—Asuka, Rei, and Mari—have been turned into a set of three figures based on an illustration drawn by general animation director Atsushi Nishigori.
― The heroines of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time—Asuka, Rei, and Mari—have been turned into a set of three figures based on an illustration drawn by general animation director Atsushi Nishigori...
NIKKE
Calling all commanders! Level Infinite has finally released Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, a mobile RPG that combines shooter-style gameplay, gacha-typical card collecting, and beautiful anime heroines.
― Calling all commanders! Level Infinite has finally released Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, a mobile RPG that combines shooter-style gameplay, gacha-typical card collecting, and beautiful anime heroines. Af...
Are you ready Navigators? The Alchemy Stars Halloween Event is about to launch.
― Spooky season has come to Eoria, as Alchemy Stars is ready to celebrate Halloween with “One Cut of Screams.” An eerie story is brewing, with players able to head “Into the Haunted House,” enter “The Secret Room,” deck out their Cloud Gardens with “Set Construction Time!” and meet the illustrious Aurorian Lilica. Login to the Alchemy Stars Halloween Event 2022 Explore the Haunted House for an Othe...
Coolmic Launches PC Website!
The best digital source for ecchi manga (and even some not so ecchi titles) is finally available on your PC!
― Coolmic, the official digital comics and anime store from Japan, has expanded its platform and is now available for PC as well! Coolmic is a service that started in 2018, distributing popular manga (Japanese comics) and anime to English and French-speaking audiences. Until now, the service w...
From the TV anime, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Maki Zen'in will be released by Kotobukiya as a scale figure!
Maki Zen'in comes to life in a powerful stance gripping the special grade cursed tool Playful Cloud.
― Maki Zen'in comes to life in a powerful stance gripping the special grade cursed tool Playful Cloud. Extra attention was paid to the flow of her hair and wrinkles in her outfit, making for an incredible sculpt that overflows with energy. This figure perfectly captures Maki's nimble and dynamic fight...
FINAL FANTASY anniversary concert coming soon in 46 cities!
CRYSTALLINE RESONANCE : FINAL FANTASY Piano Concert takes over with a brand-new program, revisiting all FINAL FANTASY games.
― It will be time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the FINAL FANTASY series with a majestic piano performance in perfect sync with impressive HD game footage projected onto a giant screen! Following the acclaimed PIANO OPERA: music from FINAL FANTASY World Tour in 2015-2016...
Two Days Left in Alchemy Stars Anniversary Event
In the world of Alchemy Stars, light and darkness collide. There is a war raging on, and every bit of its influence seeps into the intricate storylines of the Alchemy Stars universe. Now, it's time to celebrate the game's one-year anniversary with fresh, new content and a ton of in-game gifts! Alchemy Stars is free to download on iOS and Android. Download now! Starting today, new and existing Alch...
Alchemy Stars Rings in Its First Anniversary with Tons of In-Game Rewards and New Content
In the world of Alchemy Stars, light and darkness collide. There is a war raging on, and every bit of its influence seeps into the intricate storylines of the Alchemy Stars universe. Now, it's time to celebrate the game's one-year anniversary with fresh, new content and a ton of in-game gifts! Alchemy Stars is free to download on iOS and Android. Download now! Starting today, new and existing Alch...
The Newest Manga App of 2022 Is Here! ~ Mangapon: Daily Comic App! ~
Available to download (iOS / Android) for free in over 70 countries including the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and more!
― Available to download (iOS / Android) for free in over 70 countries including the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and more! App launched on April 4th, 2022. WWWave of America Corp. has recently released Mangapon, a free manga reading app containing popular and exciting Jap...
ARTFX J Tengen Uzui from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
― The user of Sound Breathing, Tengen Uzui, will be released by Kotobukiya as a 1/8 scale figure! From the anime, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, comes to life in a dynamic pose, slicing down his enemies. The ends of his hair and clothes on his back flutter in the wind, with the wrinkles of his uniform reflecting his body's movements, creating a more impactful appear...
#SetTheStage with Hisayo Usui
Today, we'll be visiting Hisayo Usui is an art director at CloverWorks, her works include Fate/Grand Order, Horimiya, and SPY×FAMILY.
― Welcome back to another special #SetTheStage fan feedback feature! #SetTheStage is an ongoing campaign from Sony to bring you closer than ever before to many of the talented and innovative artists among its entertainment brands – including their anime studios. Today,...
#SetTheStage with Tetsuya Kawakami
Tetsuya Kawakami from A-1 Pictures talks about talks about the creative process while responding to viewer comments. Hear how his gaming experience is reflected in his work on 86 EIGHTY-SIX, and more.
― It's time to #SettheStage. For those of us who love pop culture, Sony is part of our daily lives. Whether it's playing acclaimed games on one of the PlayStation family of consoles, watching your favor...
HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Jams Out On Android And iOS In The West
Calling all music anime fans, Hatsune Miku fans, and rhythm game fans! An English-language version of the free-to-play app game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! was recently released on Android and iOS app stores.
― Calling all music anime fans, Hatsune Miku fans, and rhythm game fans! An English-language version of the free-to-play app game HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! (known as Project SEKAI COLORFUL...
Find out which MUSHOKU TENSEI character you are in GRAND SUMMONERS personality quiz!
Find out which of 6 characters — including Mushoku Tensei's Rudeus, Roxy, Eris, and Sylphiette — you're most compatible with!
― Grand Summoners — the #1 Anime RPG — features an exclusive Personality Quiz to let you find your most compatible MUSHOKU TENSEI character! Discover your match now!
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Neon Genesis Evangelion Complete Series Blu-ray Coming in November
The upcoming Complete Series and Deluxe Edition boxed blu-ray sets are sold out almost everywhere, but one store has plenty of both.
― Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most influential anime of all time, and the highly anticipated Complete Series on Blu-ray Boxed Set will come out on November 9, 2021, followed by the Neon Genesis Evangelion Complete Series Blu-ray on December 8, exclusively at R...
Rean Schwarzer Figure from Kotobukiya
Take a close look at Kotobukiya's highly anticipated Rean Schwarzer Figure, the second in their The Legend of Heroes series of figures.
― Legend of Heroes fans, do you simp Rean Schwarzer? Good news! Kotobukiya is preparing to release the first Rean Schwarzer and it is glorious! Pre-orders for this gorgeous figure, Kotobukiya's second in The Legend of Heroes series are now live! Order yours now at S...
LCD 3D Printing in the Animation Industry
The Halot-One LCD 3D printer from Creality is the perfect 3D printer for animation fans, professionals and businesses. Use it to create your own personal figures as well as prototypes figures.
― In recent years, as the 3D printing industry grows, the cost of LCD 3D printers and photosensitive resins has gradually decreased, making it one of the ideal choices for making animation molds. In addition, 3...
Shield Hero Powers Up Season 2 Collaboration with Grand Summoners
― GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its massively updated collaboration with the popular anime series The Rising of the Shield Hero. Shield Hero Crossover Highlights
Everyone joining GRAND SUMMONERS can get ★5 Naofumi Iwatani for FREE by completing the collab quest! Plus, get a chance to win ★5 Limited Shield Hero units for FREE every day during the month-long “Season 2” crossover! Highlights inclu...
Unleash the Power of the Mind in SCARLET NEXUS
Unleash the Power of the Mind in SCARLET NEXUS. The highly anticipated action JRPG video game is set to release this month! There's a lot to look forward to. About The Game In the far distant future, a psionic hormone was discovered in the human brain, granting people extra-sensory powers and changed the world as we knew it. As humanity entered this new era, deranged mutants known as Others began ...
Godzilla Attacks in a MONSTER-SIZED Collaboration with GRAND SUMMONERS
GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its epic collaboration with the world's most famous monster GODZILLA.
― GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its epic collaboration with the world's most famous monster GODZILLA. Godzilla Crossover Highlights Everyone joining GRAND SUMMONERS gets Godzilla FREE on day 1 of the month-long crossover! Highlights include: - Get Godzilla on Day 1 of the crossover GUARANTEED...
A Collab with Real IMPACT: Bershka x EVANGELION
Give your wardrobe a '90s reboot with Bershka's latest mini capsule inspired by a popular Japanese anime
― Give your wardrobe a '90s reboot with Bershka's latest mini capsule inspired by a popular Japanese anime. EVANGELION is a medium-defining franchise. Even 25 years after Shinji first got in the robot, the latest EVANGELION film is finding new records to break in the Japanese box office, and lifel...
KILL la KILL Powers Up in Massively Updated Collaboration with GRAND SUMMONERS
GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its massively updated collaboration with the popular anime series KILL la KILL.
― GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its massively updated collaboration with the popular anime series KILL la KILL. KILL la KILL Crossover Highlights Everyone joining GRAND SUMMONERS gets a chance to win ★5 Limited KILL la KILL units for FREE every day during the month-long crossover! H...
Hatsune Miku featured in its first-ever Crossover with GRAND SUMMONERS
GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its collaboration with the world-renowned virtual singer Hatsune Miku.
― GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its collaboration with the world-renowned
virtual singer Hatsune Miku. Hatsune Miku Crossover Highlights
Everyone joining GRAND SUMMONERS gets a chance to win ★5 Limited Hatsune Miku units for FREE every day during the crossover! Highlights include: -Get summo...
A Closer Look at S.H.Figuarts' HIT and COOLER FINAL FORM Figures
S.H.Figuarts' new HIT and COOLER FINAL FORM Dragon Ball figures are now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai USA.
― S.H.Figuarts' new HIT and COOLER FINAL FORM Dragon Ball figures are now available for pre-order on Premium Bandai USA. Check out the galleries below to see them in all their glory. S.H.Figuarts HIT - $60 IMG hit01.jpg
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This Transforming Unicorn Gundam May Not Be Life-Size, it's the Next Best Thing
Since 2017, a life-size, transforming Unicorn Gundam has stood tall in Tokyo's Odaiba. Several times a day, it transforms in a flurry of light and sound, bringing the anime into the real world. While you can't exactly take something so massive home with you, this transforming Unicorn Gundam bust is a pretty good alternative. Now available at Premium Bandai USA, the REAL EXPERIENCE MODEL RX-0 UNICO...
Naruto: Ninja Arena Comes to North America
Naruto: Ninja Arena is a fast paced, real-time board game that truly captures the exciting back and forth combat that has always been central to Naruto.
― Naruto was one of those shows that brought countless new fans into the world of anime nearly 16 years ago. Now, a number of those fans who grew up with the show have become game designers and made games for their favorite shows! Enter Naruto: Ninj...
Relive the 90s with Digimon and Demon Slayer-themed Virtual Pets
If you were a kid in the 90s, you probably had a Tamagotchi at some point. And if not, you can remedy that right now.
― If you were a kid in the 90s, you probably had a Tamagotchi at some point. And if not, you can remedy that right now. Currently, Premium Bandai USA is offering two different kinds of virtual pets. The first is a new set of Tamagotchi. However, instead of raising a monster, you can r...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Returns to Grand Summoners with More Content!
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime returns to the #1 anime RPG, Grand Summoners with powered-up units and tons of content!
― That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime returns to the #1 anime RPG, Grand Summoners, on January 29th with powered-up units and tons of content! What is GRAND SUMMONERS Grand Summoners is an epic Anime RPG with heated, real-time RPG battles -- all in cutting-edge pixel...
Premium Bandai's Black Friday Lineup
From Gundam to Demon Slayer, Love Live! to Ghost in the Shell, there’s something for everyone at Premium Bandai’s Black Friday Sale!
― From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, tons of new and returning items are coming to Premium Bandai. Premium Bandai will also be handing out discount coupons for many of these items on a first-come, first-served basis. (Get your coupons here!) Moreover, if you order over ...
Get the Case Closed Movie “The Crimson Love Letter” on Digital This November!
Fans of the long-time Case Closed franchise in the United States and Canada can rent or purchase The Crimson Love Letter on Google Play, iTunes, Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, and Amazon Prime Video.
― TMS has officially announced that the Case Closed movie Case Closed: The Crimson Love Letter can now be purchased on digital starting November 19th. Fans of the long-time franchise in the United S...
Don't miss NTWRK Presents Anime NYC Online Powered By Crunchyroll!
Anime NYC is New York's anime convention, and for the first time, it's going online this year - and open to the whole world! From November 17-20, enjoy four anime-packed evenings of virtual panels, interviews, watch parties, Japanese guests, and much more.
― Anime NYC is New York's anime convention, and for the first time, it's going online this year - and open to the whole world!
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All the Must-See Anime and Manga Content at NYCC's Metaverse
Like many events around the world, this year's New York Comic Con (NYCC) will happen remotely. Check out all the anime and manga content you won't want to miss (like Kunihiko Ikuhara!)
― Like many events around the world, this year's New York Comic Con (NYCC) will happen remotely. The event, which boasted over a quarter of a million attendees in 2018, will continue online via Reedpop's Metaverse site...
You Can't Go to NYCC This Year but You Can Still Get Some Awesome Figures
NYCC may have gone online only this year as part of the “New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con Metaverse” but there are still some cool figures be had—especially these Dragon Ball and Star Wars figures.
― NYCC may have gone online only this year as part of the “New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con Metaverse” but there are still some cool figures be had—especially these Dragon Ball and Star Wars figures. Y...
One-Punch Man Returns to GRAND SUMMONERS in a Powered-up Collaboration
GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its massively updated collaboration with the popular anime series One-Punch Man.
― GRAND SUMMONERS surprises again in its massively updated collaboration with the popular anime series One-Punch Man. One-Punch Man Crossover Highlights Long-time fans of GRAND SUMMONERS can get a ★5 Limited One-Punch Man unit for FREE, while new players will get 3x crossover units tota...
Translucent Parts Breathe New Life into Classic Gunpla
As part of the Gundam Online Expo an unheard of amount of over 60 exclusive Gunpla are available for purchase—including both new exclusives and Gundam Base Limited exclusives.
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This week, as part of the Gundam Online Expo an unheard of amount of over 60 exclusive Gunpla are available for purchase—including both new exclusives and Gundam Base Limited exclusives. While you may have seen many of these...
Golden Kamuy Comes to GRAND SUMMONERS in New Crossover
GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with their revival crossover with popular Shonen anime series Golden Kamuy.
― GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with their revival crossover with popular Shonen anime series Golden Kamuy. Golden Kamuy Crossover Highlights
Newcomers and long-time fans of GRAND SUMMONERS can get the Ultimate LUCK Attacker Toshizo Hijikata ★5 unit for FREE! Highlights include: -...
Finally, a Large Naruto Figure Sporting His Original Goggles
The vast majority of Naruto figures out there have him wearing the normal headband—but not this figure.
― Back when the Naruto series began, Naruto didn't wear one of the series' iconic ninja headband, he used to wear a pair of goggles instead. It wasn't until he passed the genin exam that he switched over to the headband. Of course, as this happened rather early on, the vast majority of Naruto figur...
Which of These Kirby Figures is the Cutest?
BANDAI SPIRITS once again returns with a Banpresto Box featuring the pink puff ball, Kirby, himself. This time, he's not alone, however.
― BANDAI SPIRITS once again returns with a Banpresto Box featuring the pink puff ball, Kirby, himself. This time, he's not alone, however. Waddle Dee and Magolor have come to join him in trying on some stylish hats. All three are cute but the question remains, which...
The Most Popular Gunpla on Premium Bandai USA
A wide array of Gunpla Gundam models have been appearing on Premium Bandai USA. But you may be wondering, among those over 50 models, which are the most popular?
― Over the last few months, a wide array of Gunpla Gundam models have been appearing on Premium Bandai USA—many of them never before released in America. But you may be wondering, among those over 50 models, which are the most popular? *Note...
You Can't Go to SDCC This Year but You Can Still Get the Exclusive Figures
Don't miss out on the exclusive Dragon Ball and Godzilla figures that are available to order right now at Premium Bandai USA!
― San Diego Comic-Con may have been canceled and turned into an online event this year but that doesn't mean you'll have to miss out on the exclusive Dragon Ball and Godzilla figures that would have been released at the convention center. In fact, you can order them right now ...
Yu Yu Hakusho Comes to GRAND SUMMONERS in New Collaboration
GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with a new collaboration with the popular Shonen anime series Yu Yu Hakusho.
― GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with a new collaboration with the popular Shonen anime series Yu Yu Hakusho. Yu Yu Hakusho Crossover Highlights
Newcomers and long-time fans of GRAND SUMMONERS an get a Yu Yu Hakusho ★5 unit for FREE! Highlights include: - Get a Yu Yu Hakusho ★5 un...
Shield Hero Makes Its Way to GRAND SUMMONERS in New Collaboration
GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with a new collaboration with The Rising of The Shield Hero!
― GRAND SUMMONERS brings more surprises with a new collaboration with the popular anime series The Rising of The Shield Hero. Newcomers and long-time fans of GRAND SUMMONERS can get the Shield Hero ★5 Naofumi Iwatani for FREE! Highlights include: - Get ★5 Naofumi (fully voiced) for free!
- Summon Raphta...
The 5 Coolest Gunpla Coming to Premium Bandai
Pre-order only Gunpla are coming to PREMIUM BANDAI USA. With more than 20 offerings, here are the coolest of the cool
― Starting today, limited-run, pre-order only Gunpla are coming to PREMIUM BANDAI USA. With more than 20 offerings, here are the coolest of the cool. #5 DESTINY GUNDAM [TITANIUM FINISH]
Price: $77
Type: Real Grade
Scale: 1/144
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
Why it's Cool: Wit...
Everything You Need to Know About Coolmic!
Introducing Coolmic, an official digital comics and anime store that provides Japanese comics in English and in French for smartphone users.
― We are happy to introduce you to Coolmic, an official digital comics and anime store that provides Japanese comics in English (since 2018) and in French (since 2019) for smartphone users. Coolmic also publishes exclusive, original comics that can only be read...
Zenonzard is Worth Watching for the Music Alone
Episode 1 of Bandai's new anime drops on YouTube today. It's definitely worth your time.
― Zenonzard is the companion anime to the card battle smartphone game of the same name. Set in a future where the most popular sport in the world is the collectible card game Zenonzard, Episode 0 follows Sota Azuma. A young man with incredible talent, he has sworn off playing the game for secretive reasons of hi...
What is Kirby's Favorite Food?
If Kirby is famous for one thing, it’s eating. After all, he inhales his enemies, gaining their powers. However, that’s not all he eats.
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This article is brought to you by the upcoming Banpresto Box Kirby's Dolce Collection. For more information, scroll to the end of the article. If Kirby is famous for one thing, it's eating. After all, he inhales his enemies, gaining their powers. However, that's ...
Tokyo Chronos - Debuted No1 on PSVR Store in Japan!
Uncover the secrets of Shibuya and escape from this deserted world! Get the Tokyo Chronos PSVR game today.
― About 15 hours playtime, one of the most popular VR games in Japan! Uncover the secrets of Shibuya and escape from this deserted world! The Original VR Mystery Visual Novel Tokyo Chronos is now available on Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, Oculus Quest, HTC Viive, and PlayStation© VR. The PSVR version...
Mirei's English-Language debut launches today.
Japanese singer/songwriter MIREI possesses a truly transcendent voice, delicate and ethereal yet supremely skilled at channeling complex emotion. Born in Osaka and based in Tokyo, the 21-year-old artist now brings her magnetic vocal presence to Take Me Away— her forthcoming EP which instantly affirms her rare talent for making dance-pop music with both heartfelt sensitivity and unapologetic power.
Aqours from Love Live! Sunshine!! Returns to Anime Expo!
Aqours will hold concert LOVE LIVE! SUNSHINE!! Aqours World LoveLive! in LA ~BRAND NEW WAVE~ at Anime Expo 2019!
― On July 5th and 6th, Aqours will take over The Novo in downtown Los Angeles for two performances. With their show titled LOVE LIVE! SUNSHINE!! Aqours World LoveLive! in LA ~BRAND NEW WAVE~ Aqours (pronounced “aqua”) is the school idol group formed in Uchiura, Shizuoka, for the multimedi...
Fans won't want to miss KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra -World of Tres-!
Reunite with beloved music and worlds from the KINGDOM HEARTS series with KINGDOM HEARTS –World of Tres-, a brand-new concert that's currently touring around the world.
― The ultimate KINGDOM HEARTS official symphonic concert tour has started! Following the acclaimed release of KINGDOM HEARTS III video game and its unforgettable ending, fans can reunite with beloved music and worlds from the KINGDOM ...
Do not miss Final Fantasy VII - A Symphonic Reunion –
It is time to reunite! To reunite the FINAL FANTASY VII fans in a special, unique, and exclusive event, to reunite the best music and most memorable video sequences of the epic adventure, and to reunite all the spin-offs with the main legendary episode…
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Do not miss FINAL FANTASY VII - A Symphonic Reunion –
Los Angeles (Dolby Theatre) - Sunday, June 9, 2019 (6pm) It is time to reunite! To reunite t...
OTAQUEST LIVE brings a stacked lineup of Japanese musical acts to Los Angeles this July!
OTAQUEST LIVE is returning to Los Angeles on July 3, and some of Japan's biggest names in music are coming along for the ride!
― OTAQUEST LIVE is returning to Los Angeles on July 3, 2019 and some of Japan's biggest names in music are coming along for the ride! This one-night-only event highlights a stacked lineup the likes of which won't be found anywhere in the world, not even in Japan! You won't w...
DRAGON BALL WORLD ADVENTURE: The Exciting Tour Returns This Year!
Dates, cities, and more information revealed!
― In 2018, to commemorate the release of Dragon Ball Super: BROLY, the ground-breaking “DRAGON BALL NORTH AMERICA TOUR” visited seven cities across the United States and Canada. Featuring a life-sized replica of the “World Martial Arts Tournament” (“Tenkaichi Budokai”), the booth appeared in the news as North America was engulfed in Dragon Ball fever. Bu...
Awesome Artists to Watch Out for in Japan Night at NYC!
Four of the top Japanese music acts are coming to New York City. Get ready to jam with friends as you enjoy great Japanese music as part of Japan 2019 presents Japan Night!
― Four of the top Japanese music acts are coming to New York City on May 12, 2019! Get ready to jam with friends as you enjoy great Japanese music as part of Japan 2019 presents Japan Night. It is one event that you shouldn't mis...
4 Reasons Not to Miss METAL GEAR in CONCERT
A symphony orchestra will perform the most beloved music and songs from METAL GEAR. Here are the 4 reasons why you must not miss this event!
― A symphony orchestra will perform the most beloved music and songs from METAL GEAR with giant screen HD video projection. Here are the 4 reasons why you must not miss this event! 1- US Premiere: for the first time an official concert in the US! The official M...
What You Need to Know Before Watching Gundam NT
Just in case you're new to the Gundam franchise, or just want a bit of a refresher, here's what you should know to get the most out of the Gundam NT film.
― The newest addition to the seminal Gundam franchise, the film Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, is coming to over 450 US theaters for one day only: February 19, 2019. But just in case you're new to the Gundam franchise, or just want a bit of a refre...
Strike a Pose with These JoJo Accessories, Ties, Hoodies, and More
Are you in for some awesome JoJo merchandise this holiday season? Well, with Premium Bandai’s Christmas Sale in full swing, now’s the perfect chance to get some.
― Are you a fan of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure? Are you in the market for some high quality JoJo merchandise? Well, with Premium Bandai's Christmas Sale in full swing, now's the perfect chance to get some. If you head over to Premium Bandai, yo...
Char's Counterattack Hoodies and T-Shirts Invade Premium Bandai
As part of Premium Bandai's Black Friday sale, you'll get $15 off every order between now and Cyber Monday.
― Got an itch that only Char's Counterattack apparel can scratch? Then today is your day. Hoodies and T-shirts are on the way! Better still, as part of Premium Bandai's Black Friday sale, you'll get $15 off every order between now and Cyber Monday. Char's Counterattack Hoodies
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Own A Digital Copy of Fireworks Today!
Get ready for a beautifully animated dramatic romance with a twist of sci-fi. Get the digital copy of Genki Kawamura's Fireworks today!
― From Genki Kawamura, the producer of the worldwide anime sensation Your Name, comes Fireworks, a title worth adding to your growing anime movie collection. Get ready for a beautifully animated dramatic romance with a twist of sci-fi! About the Film Fireworks is ba...
Anisong World Matsuri is Coming to Anime NYC!
Anime NYC is going to be exciting as Anisong World Matsuri will be happening on November 16 and 17. Get ready to jam with its great line-up of awesome Japanese artists!
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This year's Anime NYC will be even more exciting because Anisong World Matsuri will be held for two awesome days on November 16 and 17. Get ready to jam with its great line-up as this unforgettable J-Pop music event takes place at ...
Listen to the Full Version of the Attack on Titan theme “Red Swan” by YOSHIKI and HYDE Now!
Two great Japanese artists YOSHIKI and HYDE collaborated in one awesome theme song for the Attack on Titan anime.
― Two awesome singers YOSHIKI and HYDE are performing the Attack on Titan season 3 theme song “Red Swan”. Its official worldwide premiere is TODAY and you can grab it on iTunes now, where it's already hit #1 on the Rock charts in 10 countries (Japan, Finland, Greece, Chile, Argentina, Co...
KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra - US Summer Tour Starting Next Week!
The KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra - US Summer Tour is a concert event that you shouldn't miss!
― The KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra – World Tour 2018 launched on June 9th with an unforgettable sold-out show at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. With composer Yoko Shimomura on stage, and surprise special appearance by director Tetsuya Nomura that announced the long-awaited release date of KINGDOM HEA...
Get Ready to Jam in Anisong World Matsuri at AX 2018!
This year's Anime Expo is going to be jam-packed as an awesome line-up of Japanese artists will be present in the Anisong World Matsuri.
― This year's Anime Expo is going to be jam-packed as an awesome line-up of Japanese artists will be present in the Anisong World Matsuri. It's an epic 3-day (July 4, 6, and 7) festival event filled with awesome live performances for AX attendees! It is a once-in-a...
Advice for Aspiring Manga Artists, from Manga Artists!
Five female manga creators from around the world and TOKYOPOP sat down to ask about how they got started in the business, what inspired them on their journey, and how they crafted their stories.
― For many aspiring manga artists, breaking into the industry can be a daunting prospect. You've got the passion, you've been reading manga for years and you know this is what you want to do. But where do yo...
Survey: Tell us about your favorite anime
Tell us what anime you want to see remade and you might win a $100 Amazon gift certificate.
― One of ANN's customers is looking for some opinions and put this survey together. E-mail addresses are requested in order to contact the winners of the gift certificates. They will not be used for any other purpose. If you are interested in providing your opinions on the survey, but not interested in winning...
Survey: Tell us about your favorite anime
One of ANN's customers is running a survey about what anime you'd like to see remade, and they're offering $1000 worth of Amazon gift certificates given out to random participants.
― One of ANN's customers is looking for some opinions and put this survey together. E-mail addresses are requested in order to contact the winners of the gift certificates. They will not be used for any other purpose. If y...
Survey: Tell us about your favorite anime
Fill out a short survey for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon Gift Certificates!
― One of ANN's customers is looking for some opinions and put this survey together. E-mail addresses are requested in order to contact the winners of the gift certificates. They will not be used for any other purpose. If you are interested in providing your opinions on the survey, but not interested in winning a gif...
Discover the FINAL FANTASY® XIV Symphonic Concert US Premiere
A new milestone in FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online history will be achieved with the first-ever official orchestral concert of the game being performed outside of Japan and premiering in the US at Hollywood's world-famous, Dolby Theatre.
― A new milestone in FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online history will be achieved from June 15–16, 2018, with the first-ever official orchestral concert of the game being performed ...
Hidden Gems on HIDIVE
With a catalogue filled with new and classic titles, you can always discover something new to watch (or re-watch) on HIDIVE.
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With a catalogue filled with new and classic titles, you can always discover something new to watch (or re-watch) on HIDIVE. Feeling a little nostalgic? There's something for that. Want a slapstick comedy, or a something more psychological? HIDIVE has you covered! Here's som...
5 HIDIVE Features for the Anime Fan
HIDIVE has a number of features designed for anime fans. Read more to check out our five favorites.
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If you do not already have a HIDIVE subscription, you are missing out on a lot! Since launching in 2017, the platform has been providing the anime community with more than just a means to watch anime. HIDIVE has a number of features designed for anime fans. Check out our five favorites: 1. DUBCAST℠
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'Come to Japan' Campaign: Last Chance to Win a Trip to Japan!
Here is your last chance to win a trip to Japan! Follow Kizuna AI as she talks about Japanese traits.
― Hello! I'm Kizuna AI, the (self-proclaimed) world's first YouTuber. I'm also the ambassador of the ‘Come to Japan’ campaign, which is organized by the Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) New York office and designed to encourage everyone to come to Japan! First, I want to thank everyone w...
'Come to Japan' Campaign: Visit the Kizuna AI Booth at Japan Week for Another Chance to Win a Trip to Japan!
Previously, Kizuna AI talked to us about Japanese culinary culture. This time, she'll be talking about Japan's amazing technologies!
― Hello! I'm Kizuna AI, the (self-proclaimed) world's first YouTuber. I'm also the ambassador of the ‘Come to Japan’ campaign organized by the Japan National Tourism Organization's (JNTO) New York office! Speaking of New York, I'm excited to announce that we will have ...
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