Pokemon 20th Anniversary: How Will You Celebrate?
A wild anniversary is happening right now! For Pokemasters who have been following Pikachu and the gang since 1996, it’s hard to believe that…
A wild anniversary is happening right now! For Pokemasters who have been following Pikachu and the gang since 1996, it’s hard to believe that…
As we ring in 2016, a host of new spring anime figures stand just around the corner. Whether you’ve had them on pre-order since last winter or are just now beginning to browse for the best of the best, these popular figure releases are sure to kick off the year in style. From Miku to Haikyuu!!, Nendoroid to Figma, we’ve got your spring anime figure 2016 shopping list covered!
If you haven’t seen Spirited Away, then you’d better plan a movie night, pronto! The award-winning, critically-acclaimed film by the legendary Studio Ghibli literally broke…
My Neighbor Totoro: the film that captured our childish imaginations and sent us scrambling for our leaf umbrellas on rainy days, hoping to catch the Catbus. Despite his long career as a film director, Hayao Miyazaki has yet to create a character more loveable, recognized, and kawaii than his 1988 Totoro.
Robots: those mysterious technologies from the future with A.I. for brains. Whether they cause a worldwide cyber-dominion, or become our best friends and trusted allies, we’re all secretly excited about owning a robot of our own. Perhaps the days of Mobile Suit Gundam and Evangelion are still a few decades (or even centuries) away, but Japanese robots are actually head and shoulders above those of most nations. The country has made huge strides in bringing the mechanical beings of the future into the home and workplace of today—as humanoid helpers and even toys!
Admit it: you’re obsessed with your iPhone. And why shouldn’t you be? It’s an all-in-one gadget that keeps you current with your friends and…
How do you celebrate Christmas? If you’re an otaku, then your festivities probably include setting up your Sailor Moon Christmas tree, baking Naruto-shaped cookies,…

When visiting Japan, your friends back home will always want you to bring back a weird gift for them. It’s a natural reasoning, as Japan is truly home to the weird. Whilst gashapon are often a good idea for pure wonkiness, there’s another trend in Japan that might be even weirder. Brace yourself: It’s all to do with poop.