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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.
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.
Kazuo Umezu - Unveiling the Eerie Elegance of the Animal Kingdom
Beneath the surface Kazuo Umezu’s chilling tales lies a hidden facet of his creative identity - his portrayal of the animal kingdom.
Barefoot Gen - The Animated Horror of Hiroshima
There’s no anime that portrays the history Hiroshima as intense as the 1983 anime movie Barefoot Gen.
How Boys’ Love feeds Japan’s sexual repression
How does a genre that revolves around gay relationships hinder Japan's sexually progressive mindset?
The use of Japanese aesthetics in AI
Imagine a world where J.K. Rowling didn’t get canceled because Harry Potter was Osamu Tezuka’s creation.
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.
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.
Blending nature and humanity, VEIN FW25 redefines modern fashion.