Without any hyperbole, Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira (1988) is one of the most impactful, influential, and cutting-edge anime ever. Its depictions of the gritty and neon-soaked city of Neo-Tokyo and the struggles of its many different heroes and villains have captivated fans of science fiction for over forty years.

Ask a horror manga fan to name the most excellent writer, and many will say Junji Ito. He was recently inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Hall of Fame to honor his impact on manga, one of the highest awards a comic creator can receive.

Isekai anime has quickly become one of the most recognizable trends in modern Japanese animation. These stories usually start with an ordinary character who is suddenly transported to another world. It might happen through a flash of light, a strange shrine visit during an eclipse, or the classic intervention of truck-kun. Once there, they encounter...

Japanese culture has fascinated many people around the world in recent decades. Let’s look at some interesting facts about Japan to dispel the myths!

Some combinations in history have achieved legendary status: peanut butter and jelly, French fries and ketchup, and…Sanrio Puroland and zombies?

What was once highly commercialized music suited for city folk back in the 80s, city pop has recently exploded in popularity worldwide. If you’ve never listened to city pop or spent an afternoon lounging with a whole playlist on your TV, this is the article for you!