ENTERTAINMENT
”Real-Life Oshi no Ko”: Japanese Idol Says She’s Single Mom
Idol Fujisaki Nagi shocked fans this weekend with an announcement that some fans say draws parallels with a popular manga and anime…
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ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Sano Nami: Fans Worldwide Mourn Manga Author
Colleagues and fans around the world took to social media to express their appreciation for Sano Nami after she lost her battle…
ENTERTAINMENT
SPYxFAMILY Creator Says He Has a Twitter Checkmark Against His Will
Twitter is giving Twitter Blue and Verified Organization checkmarks to people who never asked from them - including one beloved manga author.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
From Combini to Space Launches: Lawson’s Karaage-kun Turns 37
Learn about Lawson's Karaage-kun, the mega-hit product celebrating its 37th birthday - and how it's gone where no nugget has gone before.
NEWS
“Slam Dunk” Movie Sets Record in China for Anime Opening
The first SLAM DUNK movie in 28 years hit Chinese theaters this week - and fans there are giving it a rousing…
ENTERTAINMENT
New Daiso Product Has Manga Lovers Swooning
Daiso has a legion of fans the world over - and their latest product for manga lovers seems set to boost their…
WOMEN
UN Women Calls Out Sexualized “Getsuyoubi no Tawawa” Newspaper Ad
A full-page spread run by The Nikkei advertising a popular ecchi manga has caused backlash - including from the New York-based UN…
FOOD
Is Putting Wasabi in Soy Sauce Rude?
A lot of people - both in and out of Japan - do it. But is it "rude"? A new manga on…