Sharp & 7-Eleven Offer Evangelion Smartphone
30,000 phones planned for production—at ¥84,240 a pop!
Mamoru Oshii Reveals His Top Miyazaki Film
The Ghost in the Shell director makes an unexpected pick for a characteristic reason.
Zelda Orchestra Wows Stephen Colbert
Footage also revealed from "The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes."
Adorable Nekobus Lasercut Paper Set
It’s time to take Totoro's iconic catbus home. And when we do, we’ll be making him entirely from scratch, with a specially designed kit made from lasercut paper materials.
'Tokyo Ghoul' Seizes Joypolis
Escape game, projection mapping show and theme food planned for Odaiba amusement park.
Namie Amuro & Hatsune Miku Meet in Neo Tokyo
"B Who I Want 2 B feat. Hatsune Miku" uses various animation techniques to explore the themes and settings of "Urban," "Game" and "Fashion."
The Biggest Itasha We’ve Ever Seen
An "itasha" is a vehicle covered with anime stickers. But a coupe or sedan only gives you so much sheet metal to work with.
100 Manga Selected as Learning Tools
Selection includes Parasyte, Golgo 13 and Barefoot Gen along with Rose of Versailles, Ashita no Joe and Osamu Tezuka's Black Jack and Phoenix, as well as Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
BRADIO Bring Funky Beats to 'Peeping Life TV'
Funky J-rock band BRADIO are back with the release of their 3rd single and second official anime opening theme song.
'Yo-Kai Watch' Debuts Abroad
Thankfully, the spirit of the theme songs from the Japanese version are retained in the English version. But some things have changed.
Ace Every Pillow Fight with a Hadoken Plushie
"Quarter circle forward + punch" sold separately.
Manga Cafés: Japan’s Cheapest Places to Sleep
When you miss the last train, why not crash in a place with a free drinks machine?
Getting Started with Maid Cafés
Maid cafés have been around since the early 2000s, but if it’s your first time, you may want to know what’s in store before heading over.
5 Things Every Gamer Needs to Do in Tokyo
When IGN offers up its best picks, it's time to listen.
Transform Your iPhone into Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon Crystal iPhone cases fit the 6 and 6s. Galaxy users presumably get Queen Beryl.
Anime Hunks Dominate 'Hana Yori Dango' Café
While the "Flower Four" snacks are a feature, the biggest treats for "Hana Yori Dango" fans are no doubt the life-sized art panels, where you can pose with the hunk of your choice.
Inside Osaka's Attack on Titan Bathrooms
Awkward images of Levi, Armin, and other Survey Corps members watch visitors pee.
One Punch Man App Measures Your Punching Power
Compare the might of your fist to the ridiculously powerful Saitama.
Giant Mech Buildings Advertise Real Estate
Buildings transform into giant robots in Mitsui Real Estate Residential’s stunning anime commercial.
