Light the candles on the cake, because three decades ago this week, Japan’ most ironically named video game franchise was born.
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Japanese artist shares illustrated field guide to busty anime visuals such as the “boob bag.”
Loyal fans come to the defense of the adorable bunny character from Hello Kitty’s parent company.
Sake and sushi Kit Kats among those joining the family.
Oftentimes, it’s what we don’t see that tells the real story of the people smiling at the world online.
Guillermo del Totoro is the touching result of a child actress’ pronunciation hurdles.
Sexual appetites of anime and manga fans are served by very different “meals.”
Picking parameters and having a brand-new anime-style character made takes only a few seconds.
Elegant comparisons makes adding a sense of time to your skyscapes a snap.
Sketches hand-drawn by director Makoto Shinkai show initial vision for anime film’s opening sequence.
Handsome anime-style archer is sure to defeat all his foes…as long as “nice abs” are a weapon.
Pokémon’s leading man has gone through plenty of changes in his two decades of screen time.
Illustrator spreads the word about a happiness that comes from choosing not to get married or have kids.
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Tip is a God-send for Net surfers and illustrators alike, and all you need is a pen (but you won’t be using it as a stylus).
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Hey, Japanese taxi driver! Take us to your favorite restaurant in Tsuruga City!
Japanese black curry “experiment” takes place at an unlikely restaurant branch in Tokyo
Hanton rice — a delicious regional food even most Japanese people don’t know about, but more should
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