Hit smartphone game IDOLiSH7 is teaming up with eyewear brand JINS for a series of character-themed glasses frames! The frames come in colourful designs inspired by twelve handsome aspiring idols from units IDOLiSH7, TRIGGER, and Re:vale. Each of the glasses also comes with its own designer case and a glasses cloth, plus a badge featuring

The protagonist of hit video game Persona 5 is now officially part of Good Smile Company’s Nendoroid lineup! This mysterious protagonist is also known as Amamiya Ren in the recent TV anime. He’s not rocking his usual school uniform, but is instead depicted in his Joker costume as the leader of the Phantom Thieves of

The violin is a hugely expressive instrument that’s been around for centuries and shows no signs of fading from the hearts of music lovers. Which anime characters instantly come to mind when you think “violin player,” though? Well, we’re here to answer that question with this list of the top 10 best-known violin players in

Sanrio Puroland plans to go all out this Halloween with a Puro Halloween Party! Located in Tokyo, this indoor theme park dedicated to Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty and My Melody will host the spooky yet partytastic event from Sept. 14 to Oct. 31. This year’s theme will be “Halloween Rock.” The attractions and rides

From popular anime Darling in the Franxx, Ichigo is here to lead your collection into the future as a Nendoroid from Good Smile Company! Sculptured by Chen Tian (Good Smile Company Shanghai) and Oka Masaaki, she’s looking even cuter and smaller in stature than usual. Nevertheless, her trademark uniform is as recognizable as ever, complete

Premium Bandai has opened preorders for goods that’ll keep your lips moisturized and your skin glowing with a little help from some handsome characters from Touken Ranbu -ONLINE-! The newest additions to cosmetics brand Creer Beaute, the lip balms and oil-absorbing facial sheets are themed after six popular swords from the popular browser and mobile

Fate/Grand Order’s Saber/Frankenstein is taking some time off to chill at the beach in this super cute figure from Max Factory. For those discovering this gorgeous Servant for the first time, it’s probably because Saber/Frankenstein is a limited time only Servant available during the “Dead Heat Summer Race” event. Sculpted by Shining Wizard @ Sawatika

Abbreviated from “Act! Addict! Actors!”, A3! is an “ikemen actor raising” game available on iOS and Android, and you can check out the basics right here. One of its main features is a large cast of handsome budding actors, all voiced and all with their own distinct personality and backstory. First, though, there’s also an

Tickets are now available for upcoming anime convention CharaExpo USA 2018! Sponsored by Bushiroad, the convention will be held on Nov. 10 and 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Attendees will be treated to concerts by three bands from the popular multimedia franchise BanG Dream!: Poppin’Party, Roselia, and RAISE A SUILEN. The

North American anime convention Anime NYC has confirmed Japanese-American singer nano as the final artist in New York’s very first Anisong World Matsuri event! A collaborative project between some of Japan’s leading entertainment companies, Anisong World Matsuri aims to bring the top anisong artists to fans around the world. Having already held successful events in

Crowdfunding has started for Otaku House, a guest house aimed where visitors can stay at while experiencing Japanese content like manga, anime, video games, and cosplay! Launched by Tomiyama Kazuki, the CEO of game localization and distribution company Southworks, the project states that Otaku House will ideally be located in Akihabara (for obvious reasons). The

The manga adaptation of smartphone game Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record has begun serialization in manga magazine Manga Time Kirara Forward! Released in 2017, Magia Record is based on Shaft and Aniplex’s hit anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The story focusses on magical girl Tamaki Iroha, who comes to Kamihama City in

In real life, a sudden downpour can just be a nuisance, but one common (and romantic!) trope that appears again and again in anime and manga is when one character ends up sharing their umbrella with another – a moment that transforms the situation into a heart-pounding one. Fans are bound to have their own

Anemone: Psalm of Planets Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution is the second installment in the Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution: Anemone movie trilogy. With its November premiere for the general public nearing, the movie has released a series of settings featuring some of the main characters: Set in Tokyo, Anemone centers on the title character as she grows up,

The summer heat may be brutal, but that doesn’t keep Vocaloid star Miku from looking magical in her best clothes with a new Racing Miku figure! Titled Racing Miku Tony Haregi Ver., this figure is based on an original design from popular illustrator Tony for the Hatsune Miku GT Project, and is a 1/1 scale

A second trailer for upcoming action game JUMP FORCE has been released! Developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, JUMP FORCE is an intense crossover fighter game that commemorates iconic manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump’s 50th anniversary by showcasing playable characters from some of their most popular serializations over the

Virtual stars Hatsune Miku and Kizuna AI are set to take to the stage for a collaborative performance at TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION Super Live -MATSURI-! TGC-Matsuri- is a stylish live entertainment show that will offer audiences a new experience thanks to the crossover of real and virtual elements. Scheduled to be held at Shin Kabuki-Za

The third part of the exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump has begun! VOL. 1 and VOL. 2 were dedicated to series that were created around the time of the magazine’s beginning and those serialized in the 90s respectively. Now, “Weekly Shonen Jump Exhibition VOL. 3: The 2000s – The

The TV anime adaptation of gambling-themed manga Kakegurui will return for Season 2, titled Kakegurui XX, in Jan. 2019! Kakegurui is adapted from Kawamoto Homura’s manga of the same name, which is currently running Gangan Joker. The franchise has also been adapted into a live action drama with a live action movie also in the

Wonder Festival is a biannual event that boasts the title of the biggest figure in not only Japan but also the world. The Summer 2018 edition brought out thousands of figure enthusiasts keen to see new releases from established figure companies and sneak peeks at unique creations from indie dealers. While some amateur works were

Wonder Festival, the world’s biggest figure festival, held its summer event on Jul. 29 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. With tons of upcoming releases and amateur creations displayed for fans to admire (for free!), there was something to see for every genre. Besides the amazing scale, action and bishoujo figures, quite a lot of rather

There’s always a lot to look forward to in the life of an otaku – hotly anticipated new releases, long-awaited sequels and of course, stunning figures and merchandise based on your favorite characters! Twice a year, Wonder Festival, the world’s biggest figure festival, brings both amateur creations and major releases together for a day of

Wet days can have its downsides, but it’s also the perfect excuse to share an umbrella with that special someone. Of course, umbrella sharing doesn’t have to be limited to 3D partners, as you can always imagine your favorite character right beside you too! That begs the question, though – which anime character would you

Evangelion Store is releasing two unusual (if not familiar) cushion that fans of Neon Genesis Evangelion are sure to appreciate! The first (4,800 yen, pre-tax) will be modeled after the angular shoulder pads of the iconic Evangelion Unit-01. Thanks to a curved groove on the underside of the cushion, fans can have fun by placing

Bushiroad’s popular rhythm game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! is teaming up with virtual diva Hatsune Miku for a collaborative series in which the game’s bands will be covering a selection of much loved Vocaloid songs. BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! has also released the jacket illustration for the following covers: Afterglow’s “Lost One no

On May 31, internationally recognized DJ and EDM artist Porter Robinson performed live at Tokyo’s Akasaka Blitz! You may just be wondering why we’re publishing an article about EDM. Just to clarify, this does have to do with otaku culture; after all, that is what we’re all here for, right? Though he is a famous

Having made a splash at Comiket, Iwamotocho Geinosha’s virtual idol group Enogu has finally held its first serious live concert! Enogu consists of five aspiring idols stars each around 16 years old: Suzuki Anzu, Shirafuji Tamaki, Hinata Nao, Kurihara Sakurako, and Natsume Haru. The group is managed by Iwamotocho Geinosha, the only agency in the

Saint Seiya: Saintia Sho, a spin-off to Kurumada Masami’s classic manga series Saint Seiya, will premiere on ANIMAX via PlayStation® in Dec. 2018! Saintia Sho is based on the manga series of the same name by Chimaki Kuori. It picks up directly after the original series but focusses on the young protagonist Shou, who belongs

Having trouble sticking to your fitness regime? Enlist the help of PhysiKare, a handsome virtual trainer! Designed to work with Google Assistant compatible devices, PhysiKare is a personal training app that stars an original character named Naruse Kei. Popular voice actor Eguchi Takuya, known for roles like Hikigaya Hachiman in My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU,

The eccentric sextuplets from TV anime series Osomatsu-san are set to return with their very own movie in Spring 2019! A visual and 30-second teaser accompanied the announcement of Osomatsu-san the Movie, which is slated for release in Spring 2019. Currently details are scarce, but fans can expect hilarity with a plot revolving around Osomatsu,