Browsing: Japanese

Armiger Entertainment’s Kickstarter campaign page for itsTenchi Galaxypilot anime announced earlier this week that several of the original Japanese voice cast from the Tenchi Muyo! franchise are reprising their respective roles. The pilot’s Japanese language version was part of the project’s initial stretch goal of US$450,000. 

The popular artist, who was known for her colorful art installations and surreal sculptures, died at a hospital in Tokyo on Aug. 14, the Yayoi Kusama Studio confirmed. “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul,” a statement from the studio…

Nairobi’s thriving Japanese pop culture community showed up in full force at Otamatsuri 2026, creating an electric atmosphere as fans welcomed popular Japanese idol Yurapico for her milestone debut performance in Africa. 

Five thousand anime fans will converge on The Carnivore Grounds this Saturday as Nairobi hosts Africa’s largest Japanese pop culture convention, featuring a professional samurai and ninja performance troupe flown directly from Tokyo for a single day of theatrical spectacle.

SHANGHAI – Japanese anime merchandise is enjoying a surge in popularity in China, where adults who grew up watching Japanese animation are increasingly spending on Gundam plastic models, Mini 4WD cars, figures and other character goods, helping fuel a rapidly expanding market known as the “goods economy.”

A report from the Japanese outlet Tokyo Sports has suggested that three Netflix Originals from the region, Yu Yu Hakusho, Sanctuary, and Tokyo Swindlers, have been renewed, and all three will begin filming in Fall 2026. Here’s everything we know.

Tokorozawa, Saitama Pref., Aug. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese manga artist Kazuyoshi Takeda, author of a series that depicts a World War II battle on the western Pacific island of Peleliu, emphasized the importance of learning about war so as not to repeat past mistakes.

GagaOOLala is expanding its Japanese Boys’ Love (BL) catalog through “JBL Express,” a new summer campaign featuring eight Japanese series designed to strengthen the international presence of the genre through a mix of manga adaptations, cross-border remakes, music partnerships and recognizable talent. The initiative underscores the growing role of streaming platforms in connecting Japanese BL…

According to a report by Yahoo Japan on the 12th, Yoko Umez died from a stroke on July 7. The representative officially announced the news of the artist’s passing through the official website and social media channels.

The Japan Football Association (JFA) reportedly launched an investigation into four Japanese referees over allegations that the Korea Football Association (KFA) provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees and match commissioners in the past.