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SAO, Great Pretender Anime Background Studio Bamboo Releases 1st Art Book

May 19, 2021 2:40am CDT
The book releases in Japan on Friday

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Shipping Worldwide, Animate International Opens Pre-orders for Merch from Visual Arts Studio Key

May 19th 2021
A wide range of merch featuring the adorable heroines of Angel Beats!, Little Busters!, Summer Pockets, planetarian, AIR, Kanon, CLANNAD & Charlotte is now available for pre-order at animate International.

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Pre-orders for Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Setsuna Yuuki: Odaiba Gamers Sign Girl Ver. Currently Open at animate International

May 19th 2021
Animate International is pleased to announce that the Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Setsuna Yuuki: Odaiba Gamers Sign Girl Ver. figure, releasing October 2nd, is now open for pre-order.

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Michelin-approved Japanese chef teaches us two gourmet-standard dishes using ice cream and toast

2021-05-19T15:00:00Z
You can dine like a king using ingredients you can find at any grocery store in Japan.

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McDonald’s Japan adds five teriyaki items to the menu, including fries and a spicy new burger

2021-05-19T17:45:00Z
A celebration of traditional Japan, with some surprising new flavour combinations.

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New Anime Ramen Bowls

May 19th 2021
New Ramen Bowls Make Dinnertime Fun Again at Toynk.com

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Sherlock Holmes Sits in on Latest Moriarty the Patriot Collab Café

May 19, 2021 6:17pm CDT
Sega sponsors a new menu of series-inspired food and drink

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What’s better than a PokĂ©mon PC cushion set? A two-PokĂ©mon PC one!【Photos】

2021-05-20T02:15:00Z
Both sides of this PokĂ©mon’s split personality are here to help you with/distract you from whatever you’re doing at your PC.

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Anime’s best classic love triangle inspires two new character perfumes for its leading ladies

2021-05-20T03:30:00Z
Madoka or Hikaru has been a dilemma for anime fans for almost 40 years, and now it’s decision time all over again.

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Milky reed diffuser lets you enjoy the scent of the classic Japanese milk candy at home

2021-05-19T19:30:00Z

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Adorable AND delicious — Miffy Toast is the latest Japanese TikTok trend【SoraKitchen】

2021-05-20T05:00:00Z
Miffy Toast is almost too cute to eat, but we give it a go it anyway!

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Pepsi Japan to release its “most refreshing” cola ever

2021-05-20T13:00:00Z
Pepsi Nama Cola is the latest evolution in Japan.

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How to make a delicious tempura nothing bowl without any actual cooking【SoraKitchen】

2021-05-21T01:00:00Z
When normal tendon isn’t an option, our recipe for virtual tendon is the next best thing.

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TIGER & BUNNY 10th Anniversary Café Stand to Open in NAMJATOWN

May 20, 2021 11:25pm CDT
The highly anticipated new series is set to launch in 2022

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We try Domino’s Japan’s new pizza rice bowls

2021-05-21T03:00:00Z
Chain’s first-ever dough-free pizzas remind us of another popular Japanese-fusion dish.

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This sandwich bento with 120-year history from Kamakura is a masterful example of how less is more

2021-05-21T05:00:00Z
Don’t be fooled by its simplicity, because that’s what makes it shine!

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Virtual Star Hatsune Miku Joins My Little Pony Bishoujo Figure Series

May 21, 2021 9:00am CDT
Kotobukiya/Hasbro collaboration is the latest in 2021’s Miku World Collab project

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How to have a great meal at conveyer belt sushi chain Kura Sushi even if you hate raw fish

2021-05-21T17:30:00Z
There’s something for everyone at one of the world’s most popular sushi chains.

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Figurama Collectors Reveals Clare & Teresa Elite Bust Statues

May 21st 2021

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Instant vs. Restaurant Ramen Project: Moko Tanmen Nakamoto deliciously spicy miso【Taste Test】

2021-05-22T01:00:00Z
We send our reporter to perform the most thorough test of a cup ramen’s quality we can manage.

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Have a Super Mario Summer with Nintendo’s newest line of outdoor leisure products

2021-05-22T06:00:00Z
Spruce up your at-home camping with these awesome Mario goods!

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Cups made of kelp from Hokkaido add a touch of umami to whatever you put inside

2021-05-22T16:00:00Z
Kelp yourself to an extra flavorful cup of sake or soup.

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Combatants Will Be Dispatched! Merchandise Feature Alice and Snow in Negligee

posted on 2021-05-22 12:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

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Studio Ghibli makes us hungry for new plate collection featuring iconic characters in mid-meal

2021-05-23T05:00:00Z
Sorry Grandma. I’m not inheriting your fine china when I have these beautiful Studio Ghibli plates.

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Yakult opens a dessert store in Japan and releases a new ice cream in supermarkets

2021-05-23T15:00:00Z
Ice creams and parfaits filled with good bacteria for gut health.

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Sisters Rock Out on Music-Themed Quintessential Quintuplets Merch

May 23, 2021 9:50am CDT
13 items feature the girls with guitars from their Tower Records pop-up shop art

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SSSS.Dynazenon’s Gridknight Gets Posable Figure

posted on 2021-05-23 12:45 EDT by Choo Sum Lee
Warning: This article contains spoilers for SSSS.Gridman episode 10 and SSSS.Dynazenon episode 7

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Extra-meaty yakiniku burger makes us feel seriously old with its Japanese slang

2021-05-23T17:30:00Z
This burger is both maji and gachi.

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We try Japan’s new French toast ice cream

2021-05-24T02:00:00Z
Could this be the dream ice cream we’ve been searching for?

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Super ramen! What happens when you combine 19 different types of supermarket ramen?【SoraKitchen】

2021-05-24T03:00:00Z
Today in the SoraKitchen, we’re taking our love of ramen to its illogical conclusion.

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Original McDonald’s character Speedee makes a comeback in Japan

2021-05-24T05:00:00Z
Before Ronald McDonald, Speedee was the mascot for the fast food chain, and now he’s back for a limited time.

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Retro Magical Girl Creamy Mami Serves up a Fresh New Pop-Up Shop

May 24, 2021 9:57am CDT
Goods will be available by mail-order and at four shops across Japan

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New unstaffed store in Tokyo sells entrails 24 hours a day

2021-05-24T15:00:00Z
“Beauty & Health” store has some surprising meals in the fridge for customers.

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Pui Pui Molcar Gets Collabs With SPUR Fashion Magazine, Sanrio

posted on 2021-05-24 14:45 EDT by Choo Sum Lee
Ever since it first aired this January, the stop-motion series Pui Pui Molcar has taken Japan by storm.

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Maybelline and Furifu release a retro-modern “Traditions of Japan” yukata collection

2021-05-25T01:30:00Z
These six coordinated ensembles mix cosmetics with yukata and include a specially designed yukata inspired by one of the lipstick colors.

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Move over, garlic gyoza — it’s time to try squid ink, habanero, seaweed, and taco dumplings

2021-05-25T03:00:00Z
We play Russian Roulette with some surprising flavours.

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Good Smile is rereleasing the Nekopara Vanilla and Chocola Pop Up Parade figures

Also Kagome and Inuyasha are getting Pop Up Parade figures .

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Re-Enact Scenes From Evangelion 3.0+1.0 With New Posable Rei Figure

May 25, 2021 6:07am CDT
New 3.0+1.0 figures based on Unit 1 and 13 also set to be released

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Wear your love of pickled ginger on your sleeve, bag, or keys with new capsule toy line

2021-05-25T17:30:00Z
A giant in capsule toys teams up with a giant in pickled ginger for the first time ever.

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Japanese squat toilet plastic model kit: Weird, gross, or both?【Photos】

2021-05-26T01:00:00Z
That ain’t just nostalgia our toilet is stained with.

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Mt Fuji Curry Bread: Worthy of the award and the long waiting list?

2021-05-26T02:00:00Z
Curry breads so popular it took us two months to get our hands on them.

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Coca-Cola’s green tea cubes are an awesome new way to make Japan’s favorite drink【Photos】

2021-05-26T03:00:00Z
More convenient than a tea bag, and with less trash to throw away too.

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We try Starbucks Taiwan’s scrumptious mizu manju buns for the Dragon Boat Festival【Taste test】

2021-05-26T03:30:00Z
How does this Eastern delicacy pair with coffee? We find out.

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This pork-wrapped Japanese dessert recipe is outside the box and out of this world【Recipe】

2021-05-26T05:00:00Z
No need to save room for dessert when you can eat it with your meat!

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Hiroshi Kamiya Lends His Levi Voice to Attack on Titan Robot Vacuum Cleaner

May 26, 2021 3:40am CDT
The vacuum cleaner is inspired by Levi’s clean attitude

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Magic gummy candies become a viral hit on social media

2021-05-26T17:30:00Z
We try the Japanese confectionery that everybody’s talking about right now.

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We try McDonald’s Japan’s new teriyaki burgers

2021-05-27T03:00:00Z
A celebration of local flavours to mark half a century of the Golden Arches.

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Mainichi: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Canned Coffee Sells Over 100 Million Units

posted on 2021-05-27 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Can anime collaborations pave the future for Japan’s shrinking canned coffee market?

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Inuyasha Teams Up With DJ Steve Aoki for Limited Apparel Collection

posted on 2021-05-27 15:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Collection available in United States through Dim Mak fashion brand from May 28

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“THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS” Talking Vending Machines to Appear in Japan

May 27, 2021 10:15pm CDT
You can win a special online meeting and exclusive original goods by lottery

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Rice-farming Rei figure is here to help recreate one of the most memorable scenes from Evangelion

2021-05-28T02:00:00Z
Stoic mecha pilot goes from the cockpit to the fields in posable figure.

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Don Quijote opens new sake and sweets stores at Tokyo Station

2021-05-28T03:00:00Z
Famous discount chainstore dedicates one store to sweets and one to drinks, with popular products for tourists.

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KFC sells rice bowls in Japan, but are they finger-lickin’ good? 【Taste Test】

2021-05-28T14:00:00Z
We try the little-known Kentadon, sold at select stores around Japan.

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Suntory Celebrates Tokusatsu History with Godzilla x Boss Coffee CM

May 28, 2021 9:17am CDT
Latest team-up explores the influence of overseas SFX movies in inspiring Japanese filmmakers

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We visit a Japanese cafe famous for John Lennon and epic pancakes

2021-05-28T15:00:00Z
A Beatle and a Nobel Prize-winning writer is just the start of what makes Iwata Coffee Shop so famous.

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Retired sumo champion swaps loincloth for a baker’s apron and their bread wows us 【Taste Test】

2021-05-29T01:00:00Z
More ways than one to get that bread.

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We buy a delicious new burger without saying a single word

2021-05-29T02:00:00Z
Bex Burger’s vending-machine-style restaurant may be the norm in years to come!

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Here’s a list of figures Good Smile announced for WonHobby33:

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The Nendoroid’s and Pop up Parades are going to kill my wallet .
Taiga B-Style !

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These are maybes for me

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Yeah for me, the big one’s are the Bofuri and PriConne Nendoroids, and the Wedding Dress Tsukasa Nendo

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By the way @MaouSadao kind of surprised you haven’t mentioned this one


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I didn’t notice that Chiyo! :scream:

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I didn’t see her either!!!

I have to get her!

For Yami! :sob::sob::sob:

Wedding Yami Nendo!!!
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Yami would look good in Ai’s outfit to . :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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AHHHHHH!!!
Seriously!!!
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