The Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office Japan, and Anime Tourism Association announced the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival, set to take ...

With the Spring anime season already a quarter of the way over with, Japanese anime watchers have made their voices heard as to which of this season’s shows are catching their attention the most! The ...

and iconic anime and manga characters will greet visitors. Actress, singer, and voice actor Rika Matsumoto, known for voicing Ash in the Pokémon series and serving as a Cool Japan Ambassador ...

In a twist that’s caught even seasoned anime fans by surprise, one of 2025’s breakout hits didn’t originate from the bustling animation hubs of Japan, but rather it comes roaring out of China.

The cultural ties between Japan and India are being celebrated by Japanese actor Kappei Yamaguchi, known for his role as voice actor in the globally-adored anime series 'One Piece'. Yamaguchi, who ...

Anime News Network is going to Japan, and we want to bring you with us. Visit Ghibli Park, relax in an onsen and grab some amazing Japanese food with us this October. Announcing our second ANN in ...

In Japan, policymakers and economists are paying ... engaged in activities supporting one’s favourite celebrities, anime characters, cuddly mascots or any oshi – the Japanese term for the ...

Japanese actor Kappei Yamaguchi, known for his role as Usopp in the blockbuster anime series 'One Piece', emphasizes the deep cultural bond between Japan and India. The globally popular show, he notes ...

Anime culture is proving to be a major driving force behind Japan’s tourism boom. A growing number of international travelers are visiting real-life locations featured in popular Japanese animation, ...

The manga consists of 77 volumes in publication (only 23 in English) and has received numerous anime and light novel adaptations. The promotional trailer ended with a focus on the protagonist ...