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Why Tokyo Godfathers is the Ultimate Christmas Movie
Tokyo Godfathers redefines Christmas with heart, hope, and humanity.
CLAMP - The Legendary All-Female Manga Collective
From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
The Philosophy of Vagabond
Inoue’s masterpiece transforms strength into compassion, revealing life’s quiet truths.
16 Retro Mecha Anime That Defined an Era
From Gundam to Evangelion, the must-watch classics of mecha anime.
15 Best Anime Christmas Specials
Dive into the anime Christmas specias that capture holiday magic.
Shinsei Galverse - A New SF Gyaru Anime Born From NFT
Shinsei Galverse blends NFTs, gyaru culture, and futuristic anime storytelling.
The Fashion of Bleach - From Soul Reapers to Style Icons
Runways meet soul-reaping battles in Tite Kubo’s stylish universe.
10 Gothic Anime Masterpieces - From Vampires to Catacombs
The shadowy anime worlds where dark beauty and intrigue collide.
The Secret Tunnel Between Satoshi Kon and Haruki Murakami’s Imaginary Worlds
Murakami and Kon blur reality and dreams in surreal storytelling.
The Ultimate Guide to Junji Ito’s World of Horror Manga
Your guide through Junji Ito’s stories and psychological unease.
GANTZ - The Horror Sci-fi Manga Exploring the Human Condition
A brutal game of survival challenges characters’ morals and beliefs.
Katsuhiro Otomo’s Memories - Three Fragments of Anime Mastery
When legendary anime creators combined forces to craft a stunning masterpiece.
Violent ’80s and ’90s Anime Defying Censorship Rules
Dive into the violent anime from the ’80s and ’90s era.
A Guide to Cyberpunk Anime - Neon-Drenched Futures and Dystopian Realities
Uncover the top cyberpunk anime where humanity and technology collide.
Bringing Anime Backgrounds to Life - Riekeles Gallery
Discover the meticulous preservation of iconic anime backgrounds at Riekeles.
Every Movie Directed by Hayao Miyazaki - A Complete List
Explore every Hayao Miyazaki film, and discover timeless animated masterpieces.
How Demon Slayer Revives an Ancient Nursery Rhyme
Discover the old nursery rhyme that marked the confrontation between Muzan and Ubuyashiki.
The Harsh Quotes of Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki’s quotes reveal the profound, often dark insights behind his genius.
The Macabre World of Japanese Horror Master Junji Ito
Junji Ito redefines the horror genre with his surreal and intriguing manga.
A Beginner's Guide to Horror Manga
Explore top horror manga titles and authors in this beginner's guide.
Fashion
How NIGO pioneered streetwear while bridging Japanese culture with global fashion trends.
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.
Yuka Kimura blends her Japanese and Chinese heritage into innovative fashion storytelling.
Art & Design
Delve into the world of Sho Shibuya, as he discusses his profound connection with time and nature through his daily paintings.
An interview with photographer Hara Kazuaki about documenting the daily lives of her kids in Nagano.
Music & Film
Manga & Anime
From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
Discover the old nursery rhyme that marked the confrontation between Muzan and Ubuyashiki.
As you dive a little deeper in Akira’s narrative, you may discover an intriguing resemblance to Japanese history.
Beneath the surface Kazuo Umezu’s chilling tales lies a hidden facet of his creative identity - his portrayal of the animal kingdom.
There’s no anime that portrays the history Hiroshima as intense as the 1983 anime movie Barefoot Gen.
How does a genre that revolves around gay relationships hinder Japan's sexually progressive mindset?
The shop that turned Ura-Harajuku into streetwear’s beating heart.