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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.
The Nujabes Soundtrack that Crossed Cultures - SAMURAI CHAMPLOO
Nujabes' Impact on Anime’s most Iconic Soundtrack.
Shiro Sagisu’s Onomatopoeic Soundtrack of Neon Genesis Evangelion
The evocative scores by Shiro Sagisu define Neon Genesis Evangelion's depth.
When One Piece met Gucci
Witness the straw hat crew take on Gucci’s collection.
Itasha - Japan’s Otaku Car Culture
Explore Japan's car culture that blends art, passion, and anime fandom.
INTERSTELLA 5555 - The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Daft Punk's Interstella 5555: Revisiting the timeless fusion of music and anime.
Oyasumi Punpun is Hurting for You
How Asano’s masterpiece seeks comfort in the struggles of daily life.
AKIRA - The Missing Link with the Olympics
As you dive a little deeper in Akira’s narrative, you may discover an intriguing resemblance to Japanese history.
Björn Andrésen - The Face That Inspired a Generation of Manga Artists
The face behind beautiful feminine looking male characters in manga and anime.
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.
A chat with digital creator 2Turnt Kurt about infusing Pokémon with Vaporwave and Pixel Art.
Explore the world of Seiran Tsuno through her fascination with the spirit world and curiosity in 3d printing,
Music & Film
Manga & Anime
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?
Imagine a world where J.K. Rowling didn’t get canceled because Harry Potter was Osamu Tezuka’s creation.
Exploring Kinoko Teikoku - Japan’s shoegaze pioneers with a shifting sound.