Sibling animation studios MAPPA and Contrail produced an anime short titled "Kikasete Hoshii Kimi no Koto" (Tell Me About Yourself), which started streaming on the official YouTube channel of Tokyo's ...

These Japanese games depict America in a way that only Japan can, with absurdity, excess, violence, and a thematic ...

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — ...

Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades, Akihabara has been a refuge for the otaku — someone who would “go ...

But for Japan’s second city, this is a coming-out party, a $66 billion gamble showcasing its transformation into a region that’s becoming a magnet for Asia’s cash. It would be charitable to ...

Image: Bethesda / GOG / Kotaku Good Old Games aka GOG is having a massive sale on a whole bunch of older PC games. Stuff like Deus Ex, Fear, Theme Hospital, Sim City 4, Fallout New Vegas and many ...

an anime-style open-world action RPG set in a boundless ocean realm inhabited by mysterious creatures. It will launch for PC via Steam in late 2026. “We can’t wait for players to embark on the ...

In contrast, most modern-day Japanese anime often stick to a familiar formula — whether in storytelling techniques or animation styles. Much of the industry appears to rely on a proven template ...

Airing live as a pay-per-view on NJPW World, Windy City Riot 2025 takes place at Wintrust Arena in ... calling out Umino and saying that he wants to show the United States what true Japanese strong ...

The new anime from Shinichiro Watanabe has finally debuted. It is one of the most anticipated series in the Spring 2025 season, so it is not at all surprising to see the interest in this title after ...

The last of four Premier League matches to take place on Sunday sees Manchester United play host to Manchester City. Kick-off at Old Trafford is at 16:30 BST. Ruben Amorim makes two changes to the ...