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Governor Koike Plans to Still Hold Summer Comiket 2020 at Tokyo Big Sight

posted on 2017-10-02 00:30 EDT
Government formulates plan to allow exhibitors to use facility alongside 2020 Olympics, with possible Comiket in May 2020

Hiro Mashima to be Honored at Harvey Awards at NYCC

posted on 2017-10-02 03:15 EDT
Harvey Awards presents Mashima with 1st Harvey Awards International Spotlight award

VIDEO: “BanG Dream!” Band Poppin’Party Plays 7th Single “Time Lapse” at Budokan

October 02, 2017 8:10am CDT
The official YouTube channel has attracted 100,000 registered subscribers

Celebrate Wedded Bliss With Your Favorite Dengeki Bunko Heroines

posted on 2017-10-02 12:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Shoko Nakagawa Draws Ichiro Mizuki, Isao Sasaki for CD Cover

posted on 2017-10-02 16:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Voice Actor Yuuki Ono Reveals He Got Married 7 Years Ago

posted on 2017-10-02 17:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Rock Band MUCC Goes on Temporary Hiatus in 2018

posted on 2017-10-03 02:10 EDT
Members say they will return “in around 3 months”

Event Report: Dengeki Bunko Festival 2017

posted on 2017-10-03 12:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Artist Macoto Takahashi Featured in Comme des Garcons Fashion Show

posted on 2017-10-03 15:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Yuri on Ice’s Mitsurou Kubo Draws CD Art for Akiko Yano Album

posted on 2017-10-03 18:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

30-ton One Piece Stone Art Shown in Captivating Drone Footage

posted on 2017-10-05 16:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Picture Of The Day: Cool running

October 5, 2017 at 03:50 pm JST / Japan Today

Japan to show off C-2 heavy lift military plane for 1st overseas sale

October 6, 2017 at 14:10 JST / Reuters / The Asahi Shimbun

‘Who’s Kazuo Ishiguro?’ Japan asks, as Nobel author celebrated

October 6, 2017 at 16:25 JST / Reuters / The Asahi Shimbun

Nobel laureate Ishiguro recalled as ‘quiet’ boy in native Nagasaki

October 6, 2017 at 16:05 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

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Kazuo Ishiguro, a Nobel Winner Whose Characters Are Caught Between Worlds

October 6, 2017 at 17:04 JST / © 2017 The New York Times / The Asahi Shimbun

VOX POPULI: Could a ‘sneaker revolution’ kick off a healthier work culture?

October 6, 2017 at 13:30 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Picture Of The Day: Moment to remember

October 6, 2017 at 06:08 am JST / Japan Today

Goodnight, Kitty: We stay in a hotel room dedicated to the queen of ‘kawaii’

October 6, 2017 at 06:49 am JST / Japan Today

You wanna ‘Gyoza It.’ tonight?

October 6, 2017 at 06:00 am JST / Japan Today

New face of fish-shaped pancakes

October 06, 2017 at 9:00 am / The Japan News

A strong, sensitive ace: Nogizaka46 star Nanase Nishino tackles 1st lead role in movie

October 06, 2017 at 11:27 am / The Japan News

The pros and cons of having otaku parents, according to Japanese anime fans

October 6, 2017 / Sora News 24
”I wish my mom would stop trying to make me a boys’ love fan,” laments frustrated son.

Jump Festa '18 Event to Feature Yuragi-sō no Yūna-san Manga

posted on 2017-10-07 10:45 EDT

Transform Into Fullmetal Alchemist’s Ed, Winry, Mustang With AR

posted on 2017-10-07 13:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Vice Offers A Look At “Sailor Moon” Battle Against STDs

October 08, 2017 1:01am CDT
Last year, Sailor Moon and her creator, Naoko Takeuchi, teamed up with Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Voice Actress Risa Taneda Updates Fans on Recovery, Return

posted on 2017-10-08 20:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Relive Your Favorite Video Game Romances in “Ode to the Lovers”

October 08, 2017 10:45pm CDT
New album rearranges tunes from “Final Fantasy,” “The Legend of Zelda,” and beyond into romantic folk arrangements.

“Pop Team Epic” Author Offers “Cuphead” Tribute

October 09, 2017 3:35am CDT
The girls were also at this weekend’s Machi Asobi event. Though, they didn’t have any news about their anime adaptation

Maaya Sakamoto Heads Overseas for Solo Concert Tour

October 09, 2017 9:20am CDT
“LIVE TOUR 2018 ‘ALL CLEAR’” features performances in Taiwan and Hong Kong

Earth Star Dream Idol Yuki Nakashima Goes Solo

posted on 2017-10-09 14:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Players Discuss “‘Kingdom’-Style Soccer” in New Sports/Anime Collab

October 10, 2017 11:27pm CDT
Sagan Tosu teams up with the hit manga for a collaboration next week.

Hideaki Anno’s Advice to Students: “Do What You Want In High School”

posted on 2017-10-11 12:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Amuro From “Gundam” Says No To Drugs (Antibiotic Overuse Specifically)

October 11, 2017 3:01pm CDT
Amuro Ray’s famous phrase, “Amuro ikimasu!” (“Amuro is heading out!”) has been rephrased as “AMR taisaku ikimasu!” (“AMR countermeasures are heading out!”)

Voice Actor Keiji Fujiwara Updates Fans on Return to Work

posted on 2017-10-11 19:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

“Princess Principal” Director to Land at Anime NYC

October 12, 2017 9:15am CDT
Anime convention’s first year brings Masaki Tachibana for signings, screenings, and Q&A.

Event Report: One Piece × Kyoto City Collaboration

posted on 2017-10-12 13:15 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
80 pictures plus details of all the One Piece events going on in Kyoto this month

Grandpa Grape-kun’s Zoo Event Jeopardized Due to Health

posted on 2017-10-12 18:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Fans Mourn the Death Grape-kun, a True Kemono Friend

posted on 2017-10-12 23:14 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Watch JAM Project’s Newest Music Video “TOKYO DIVE”!

October 13, 2017 3:45am CDT
Trailer for member Masaaki Endoh’s latest live DVD/Blu-ray is also available

Thermae Romae’s Mari Yamazaki Honored With Order of the Star of Italy

posted on 2017-10-13 11:30 EDT
Yamazaki is 1st Japanese manga creator to receive honor

Boruto & Naruto Prank Kami-Usagi Rope in TOHO Cinema Ads

posted on 2017-10-13 14:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

NANA’s Ai Yazawa Draws Commercial Artwork for JUJU’s Latest Single

posted on 2017-10-13 15:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

TBS Seeks Easy Marks for “Kaiji” Variety Game Show Program

October 13, 2017 6:40pm CDT
One lucky winner will walk away with 2 million yen or more in prize money

Mary and The Witch’s Flower Lead Actress Hana Sugisaki Awarded at BIFF

posted on 2017-10-14 06:00 EDT
Sugisaki wins Face of Asia award for up and coming Asian performers

“Kemono Friends” Illustrator Pays Tribute to Otaku Penguin

October 14, 2017 9:27am CDT
Tobu Zoo displays original artwork by Mine Yoshizaki featuring Grape-kun and Hululu

Bilingual “22/7” Voice Actress Demonstrates Two Sides to Personality

October 14, 2017 3:50pm CDT
Sally Amaki is both a traditional idol and a homesick American… depending on where you look.

Manga Creator Akino Kondoh Illustrates Hikashu Band’s CD Cover

posted on 2017-10-15 18:15 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Watch Anime 100th Anniversary Song “Tsubasa wo Motsumono” Seven-Minute Full Version MV

October 16, 2017 3:30am CDT
23 anison singers/groups gathered for the special song composed by Kohei Tanaka & Noriyasu Agematsu

Nana Mizuki to Release Her 3rd Best Album “THE MUSEUM III” on January 10, 2018

October 16, 2017 5:30am CDT
The two ED songs for the TV anime “Basilisk Ouka Ninpocho” will be included

Animation Director Junichi Hayama to Attend Michigan’s Youmacon

posted on 2017-10-16 13:35 EDT
Convention hosts JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood director in November

Taste Food Wars’ Latest Plates at J-World

posted on 2017-10-16 16:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Tokyo Exhibition Celebrates the Life of Actor Toshiro Mifune

October 16, 2017 2:57pm CDT
“The Man the World Called Mifune” includes some 200 pieces of memorabilia, including photos and props

Fanime Event to Host Voice Actress Satomi Satou in 2018

posted on 2017-10-16 18:45 EDT
San Jose convention to take place next May

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2017 to Be Held at Ikebukuro Tokyo, Japan During Oct 28th-29th

Oct 17th 2017

AR Live Performance of New Collaboration Song Between IA and TeddyLoid Broadcast Worldwide on NHK World

Oct 17th 2017

Yoshiki Donates $100,000.00 To Help Displaced Hurricane Victims Through MusiCares

Oct 17th 2017

Man Charged with Illegally Dumping 585 AKB48 CDs

posted on 2017-10-17 16:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Event Report: Nerima Anime Carnival

posted on 2017-10-17 12:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Otsuka Museum cosplay event offers chance to be work of art

October 17, 2017 at 09:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Sync up and Rock Out with Soundtrack to Epic “Castlevania” Speed Run

October 18, 2017 1:29am CDT
The new “Thrashlevania” soundtrack is out, just in time for Halloween.

VIDEO: Voice Actress Ayana Taketatsu Reveals National Anthem for Her Principality

October 18, 2017 2:30am CDT
Her 1st best album “apple feuille” hits stores November 29

Team Rocket Takes Over Saga Prefecture

October 18, 2017 6:45am CDT
Details of “Pokémon” collaboration will be published via a special web broadcast on October 25, 2017

Japanese photographer creates “water dress” through amazing practical effects【Photos】

October 18, 2017
No CGI water here, just the magic of patience and teamwork.

Japanese convenience store clerk stops robbery with wooden kendo sword and fighting pose

October 18, 2017
“I should tell you that I’m first dan,” he informs would-be thief.

Norio Wakamoto Turns 72 - Voices 14 Year-Old Character

October 18, 2017 10:50pm CDT
Happy 72nd birthday to ever-distinctive voice actor Norio Wakamoto

Dumb criminal in Japan tries to sell stolen goods back to shop he just robbed seven minutes ago

October 19,2017 / Sora News 24
Criminals are sometimes urged to return to the scene of the crime, but usually not this soon.

30,000 Aomori apples re-create fruity mosaic of Kabuki ukiyo-e

October 19, 2017 at 13:40 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Youmacon to Host Singer-Songwriter SAWA

posted on 2017-10-19 04:45 EDT
November 2-5 event hosts singer, lyricist for The World Ends With You game, K-ON! film

Hatsune Miku Dances Into Your Heart On Amazing PC Case

October 19, 2017 4:05am CDT
Here’s a neat optical illusion. Lovable Hatsune Miku is even more adorable dancing on a PC case

Hatsune Miku to Make Guest Appearance in NHK Educational TV’s Short Anime “Aware! Meisaku-kun”

October 19, 2017 5:45am CDT
Theme song “Meisaku! Kessaku! Masterpiece!” is provided by kz (livetune) and Hachioji-P

Tokyo Skytree Celebrates Macross’ 35th Anniversary This Winter

posted on 2017-10-19 15:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Silent Siren Continues World Tour in Los Angeles in December

Oct 20th 2017

12 Anime Voice Actors Perform in “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-” Music Video

October 20, 2017 7:30am CDT
The project’s 1st single “Buster Bros!!! Generation” hits stores October 25

Leiji Matsumoto Appears on Former SMAP Member’s TV Show

posted on 2017-10-20 14:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

“Juni Taisen” Combatants Show Off Their Cute Side For Princess Café Collaboration

October 20, 2017 5:30pm CDT
Princess Café is a chain of eateries specializing in pop culture collaborations that goes for a decidedly feminine décor

Noitamina Shop & Café Celebrates “Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress” Heroine Mumei’s Birthday

October 20, 2017 11:06pm CDT
Limited bromides and drink in her honor offered

“My Hero Academia” Prepares To Go To War At Animate Girls’ Festival

October 21, 2017 12:01am CDT
Animate Girls Festival, an event aimed at the lady otakus will be taking place November 3-4 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City

Satellite System, Evangelion Navigate Fans to Nearest Curry Restaurant

posted on 2017-10-21 14:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

“Gankutsuou” Mastermind Returns To “Godzilla Vs. Evangelion” For Album Art

October 22, 2017 5:25am CDT
CD is due December 27th

Hyde Hits Stage as “Hunter x Hunter” Villain Chrollo at VAMPS Concert

October 22, 2017 12:30pm CDT
“Welcome to the UNDERWORLD!”

Voice Actor Rap Battle Project Releases 1st Music Video

posted on 2017-10-22 16:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Anison Fitness Videos Rock Your Back With Favorite '90s Themes

October 22, 2017 7:30pm CDT
Themes from Evangelion, Revolutionary Girl Utena, One Piece and Touch included

X Japan’s Yoshiki Collapses During European Tour, Cancels Iceland Appearance

posted on 2017-10-22 22:45 EDT
Reykjavik was 9th stop in tour for screening of X Japan’s We Are X documentary