Nintendo’s New Store Officially Opens in Union Square in SF
Marking Second U.S. Store and a New Era for Fans on the West Coast. Nintendo of America has officially opened the doors to Nintendo San Francisco, its second official retail…
The Apothecary Diaries Teams Up with Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA!
Next on your bucket list, anime fans! Enjoy special collaboration baths, menus, and goods across five locations in Japan! The popular anime The Apothecary Diaries is bringing its beloved characters…
“Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade” 1.5-Year Anniversary Celebration
The popular mobile RPG Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade, based on the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, is celebrating its 1.5-year anniversary with a wave of exciting announcements. A new key visual…
Anime Pilgrimages: How Fans Are Reviving Japan’s Rural Towns
Imagine traveling across Japan to stand on the same street where your favorite anime character once stood. For a growing number of fans, this isn’t just a dream — it’s…
Spy x Family: The Surprisingly Heartwarming Spy Anime the Whole World Loves
What happens when a secret agent, a deadly assassin, and a psychic child form a pretend family? You get Spy x Family — a wild, genre-blending anime that somehow manages…
5 Heartbreaking Anime That Will Leave You in Tears
Japanese anime is known for its stunning visuals and epic battles—but some of its most powerful works are those that make us cry. These emotional stories, rich in character development…
Reincarnation Game: “Friendship-Destroying Board Game” by Dragon Quest’s Yuji Horii and Blue Lock’s Muneyuki Kaneshiro Announced for Nintendo Switch – Launching in 2026
Game developer Any has officially announced a new title in development for the Nintendo Switch: a board game-themed project tentatively titled “Reincarnation Game.” It is scheduled for release in 2026,…
“ONE PIECE” and “Jujutsu Kaisen” Real-World Attractions from Japan Arrive in the U.S.! Limited-Time Event Kicks Off in Hollywood
The highly anticipated U.S. debut of immersive experiences based on ONE PIECE and Jujutsu Kaisen—originally launched at Universal Studios Japan (USJ)—has officially begun with the limited-time event “UNIVERSAL FAN FEST…
Dragon Ball Z Teams Up with Graniph for 23 New Apparel Items, Including the Iconic “Dirty Fireworks” Vegeta T-Shirt
Graniph, the popular Japanese fashion brand known for its graphic apparel, is teaming up once again with Dragon Ball Z for a bold new collaboration. Launching on April 29, 2025,…
Mamoru Hosoda’s First Film in Four Years, Scarlet, Gets U.S. Release on December 12
April 29, 2025 – Celebrated anime director Mamoru Hosoda (Belle, Mirai, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time) returns after four years with his newest feature film Scarlet Beyond. Scheduled to…