Yoko Kanto, the original composer for Cowboy Bepop, is not the only one returning to live-action Cowboy Bebop. The original voice cast has come through to work on the upcoming Netflix's live-action show's Japanese language track. It's not one of the original Japanese cast, but the entirety Japanese voice cast. After 20 years since the 2001 theatrical film Cowboy Bebop, the … [Read more...] about Cowboy Bebop Original Japanese VA’s Returns to Dub Netflix Series
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Top 5 Japanese Male Voice Actors With The Sexiest Voice
A famous Japanese morning TV show, "Mezamashi TV," recently ranked male voice actors to the sexiest. The staff voted for results. They primarily voted concerning their voice rather than the character they played or for their roles. They wanted to choose the ones that made them feel emotions with the way VA's spoke. 1# Junichi Suwabe Junichi Suwabe is well-known for his … [Read more...] about Top 5 Japanese Male Voice Actors With The Sexiest Voice
New Japanese PM Vows To Improve Anime Industry And Says He’s Fan of Demon Slayer
The former foreign minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, recently won the election to lead the government's Liberal Democratic Party, replacing Yoshihide Suga as Japan's next Prime Minister. Kishida recently mentioned that he's a mega Demon Slayer fan and has promised to focus on promoting anime and manga artists. Kishida, who usually interacts on Twitter through his hashtag … [Read more...] about New Japanese PM Vows To Improve Anime Industry And Says He’s Fan of Demon Slayer
Takao Saito, Creator Of “Golgo 13,” Is No Longer With Us
Japanese mangaka Takao Saito (84) who was the creator of the long-running manga series "Golgo 13," died this week of pancreatic cancer, the publisher Shogakukan Inc. said Wednesday. Saito passed away previous Friday. He was most famous for his series that follows the adventures of a highly-skilled assassin. The first volume came out in 1968. It was lauded as such by Guinness … [Read more...] about Takao Saito, Creator Of “Golgo 13,” Is No Longer With Us
Fukuoka is getting the biggest Life-Size Gundam statue in Japan
A new life-size Gundam Statue will be placed in 2022 by Sunrise and Bandai Namco that will be based on Gundam (Nu) from Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. The exact location is the Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport, Fukuoka, Japan. This project was announced by the companies at a 2nd Gundam Conference, September 15, 2021. The statue of Nu Gundam will feature a modified … [Read more...] about Fukuoka is getting the biggest Life-Size Gundam statue in Japan
Origins of the Anime! Look at these Japanese animations from 1917-1936
Although Japanese animation (aka ANIME) may be full of cute maids, giant mechs, reincarnation in another world, as well as demon lords, it is filled with thrilling twists and creativity that is not found in any other animation. The form has produced unique masterpieces, including Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira and Makoto Shinkai's Your Name. It has also spawned almost everything … [Read more...] about Origins of the Anime! Look at these Japanese animations from 1917-1936
Clever Anti-Scalper Strategies implemented in Japanese Stores
Anti-Scalper policies are in place to make sure they are not sold to scalpers but instead go to Pokemon Trainers or mobile suit enthusiasts. It would be reasonable to assume that anime and video game-related merchandise buyers are anime and game enthusiasts. What does the average person need with the latest, for example? Pokemon Cards or the most recent Gundam plastic … [Read more...] about Clever Anti-Scalper Strategies implemented in Japanese Stores
40s Manga Artist Photo Goes Viral Wearing Tee Designed By Own
A well-known illustrator and manga artist Tsukigi Kosuke ツキギコウスケ (@tukigikousuke), In his 40s, he is approximately 178cm (5'10") tall. Although he wanted to make the T-shirt featuring rabbit design more popular, there was one problem… He could not hire a model to put it on. After thinking about it for some time, Tsukigi decided that he would model the shirt himself. Here he … [Read more...] about 40s Manga Artist Photo Goes Viral Wearing Tee Designed By Own
Japanese Sweet artist makes Pokemon Shaped Nerikiri and Netizens are Amazed!
JAPAN| Japan has plenty of traditional sweets and confectioneries to present to you and Wagashi will definitely pique your interest. Wagashi are sweet Japanese confections made from bean paste. Similar to marzipan, the paste can be sculpted into gorgeous little shapes inspired by the season. Making wagashi is not hard, but can be time-consuming and requires a bit of … [Read more...] about Japanese Sweet artist makes Pokemon Shaped Nerikiri and Netizens are Amazed!
A look into the most popular Japanese Online Dating Sites
JAPAN| Online dating sites like Match.com don’t really have clear equivalents in Japan, at least not ones that people talk about using openly. Online dating is still less common here and even a little frowned upon. But thanks to the rise of social networks, especially Facebook, more people feel safe about meeting someone new online. Here are just a few social online dating … [Read more...] about A look into the most popular Japanese Online Dating Sites