Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

The 1988 anime Akira motorcycle is probably still the coolest two-wheeled pop culture phenomenon nearly 40 years on. But what ...

Plushes of Ryu and Chun-Li as they appear in Street Fighter 6 are now available as crane game prizes in Sega Plaza arcades.

Anime fans -- as you know if you have any living in your house -- are passionate about the characters and series they love. This list includes some of our favorites for teens and older tweens. Some of ...

ONE PIECE PIRATE WARRIORS 4 REACHES 4 MILLION UNITS SOLD Players can now pick some of the next characters to be added to the game Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe today announced ...

The TeeTurtle Hello Kitty and Kuromi with My Melody reversible plush toys are Valentine's Day coded, but the Sanrio plushies are generic too.

These anime didn’t just entertain; they made viewers think, feel, and sometimes even question their own lives. But as these ...

A new life-sized Gardevoir plush was announced by the Pokemon Center Japan for approximately $319. The Pokemon franchise expands to merchandise like Funko Pops, t-shirts, and keychains.

A life-sized Gardevoir plush will be available for purchase, standing over 160 cm tall. The plush costs 49,500 yen and is only announced for sale in Japan. It will be unsettling to have a large ...

The new anime season is in full swing ... awakened sorcerers alike pitted against each other in a battle royale-style tournament. One of the most popular manga of recent years, Kaiju No. 8 ...

pulling stubborn fur up from the depths of the threads that make up more plush-style carpets and rugs – something my standard vacuum could not do easily. The space it was required to look after ...