Anime

The magic behind the JRPG, or Japanese role-playing game, is its ability to transport players from real life to the colorful and vibrant world of anime. With the genre’s blend...

Live-action anime adaptations have seemingly always been criticized in their efforts to replicate their source material. Most would argue that anime is simply just better suited for animation. From the...

After the success of Perfect Blue, the question on everyone's mind was “why doesn’t Satoshi Kon make a live action film?”. A question that was thrown at him tirelessly, and...

MilkTea, a screening label specialising in East and Southeast Asian films, will offer a trio of Japanese family films in December that will showcase families of all shapes and sizes as...

Japan’s influence is no stranger to the metaverse, where it has ingrained itself in the dizzying world of NFTs. And now, the next generation of gaming has elevated NFTs and...

Anime streetwear collabs are all the rage, and here are the brands leading the charge (plus, an honorable mention--stick around to find out more!) Streetwear and anime have long been...

If you can’t decide on an anime to watch next or to add to your watch list, you might want to consider checking out My Hero Academia. Boku No Hero...

Surely, you’ve heard of lo-fi hip-hop since it seems to be everywhere nowadays — in cafés, on Spotify, radio streams, and YouTube. No wonder it’s so popular; its chill beats,...

NFTs are some of the biggest trends to grace the metaverse this year. While they’ve been around for years, the frenzy over online collectables took off when an artist, Beeple,...

Learning Japanese is a journey. A multi-destination, cross-continental, fifteen-hour layover – including a half day travel by car – adventure. Oh, and to a different time zone too. Suffice to...

What do the famously hard-working Japanese salarymen do after a long day of work? Sing karaoke, of course! While some go to the izakaya (bar) and have a drink, nothing...

Introduction As you watch your twentieth slice-of-life Anime series – walls covered in posters of all your favorite waifus – Do you ever wonder what it takes to really grasp...

Cryptocurrency has been all the rave for the past year. Even the far corners of the world aren’t immune to its influence, sparking conversations over Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, and NFTs....

We're thrilled to announce BFI: Japan 2021, the UK's largest Japanese film festival. Film screenings were postponed last Autumn 2020 due to COVID, so we're overjoyed to watch some of the best...

Lo-fi beats have been getting more love these days. Whether you're listening to them on a sunny, rainy, or cloudy day, you're guaranteed to stay chill, productive, and focused alongside...

Few things are constant in this world: change, scientific laws, and people wanting to wear clothing with their favorite characters on it! It’s the easiest way to show your love...

David Watts Barton, award-winning writer, editor, musician, and author of the recently published book Japan from Anime to Zen, joined us for a chat. David's book provides all those intrigued...

Historical fiction has always had a tricky role to play. First and foremost, it must be a historically accurate portrayal of the time period; otherwise, you risk offending those who...

Satoshi Kon is regarded as one of the most groundbreaking and influential directors who ever set foot in the industry of animation and, to a larger extent, cinema. He only...

1. Kawaii culture 2. Anime Cosplayers 3. Gyaru and Ganguro 4. Nanchatte Seifuku 5. Kimono DanceOn TikTok, creativity reigns supreme! This makes it the ideal platform for unique subcultures to...

We can all agree that Hayao Miyazaki's films are magnificent works of cinematic art. However, Studio Ghibli's beautiful aesthetics are truly complemented by the rhapsodic music that accompanies them, helping...

What Are NFT's Anime Coin: The World’s First Completely Decentralized Digital Art Platform AnimeCoin: For anime content creators Anime Coin: For Anime Fans With NFT’s (or non-fungible tokens) being the...

Japanese music has, whether you’re aware of it or not, had a huge influence on culture and music worldwide.  From the underground scene that emerged post-war in the 20th century,...

Face masks have seen an impact on global fashion trends as a result of Covid 19. Anime masks are now becoming an essential accessory for showcasing style while remaining virus-free...

Over the years, the popularity of ‘Anime Subscription Boxes’ has boomed. Combining monthly subscriptions for Anime fans is a great way to express their loyalty as part of the Anime...

Italian shoe and sportswear brand FILA has struck a cool collaboration with Radio Eva (apparel outlet of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise) - resulting in a fresh Neon Genesis Evangelion...

It's no secret Japan goes crazy for anime and manga, no matter the genre or theme. Classics like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Your Name, and Castle in the Sky...

With COVID-19 encouraging us to hibernate inside and unleash our introverted side, we now have more time than ever to watch anime online. Anime (animated Japanese cartoons) is an obsession....

If you have ever watched a piece of media before, you will likely have had to sit through an intro sequence of sorts.  Let’s take Friends as an example. How are...

We all love anime. Some of us pride ourselves on watching the most obscure shows imaginable. The more obscure, the truer the fan that you are so to speak. However,...

With an endless array of captivating cinema dating back to 1894, Japanese films make up one of the largest, oldest, and universally admired film industries in the world. Luckily for...

Ever wondered what Ponyo's favourite noodle dish tasted like? Ever thought what Pikachu was snacking on from Brock’s satchel? Ever wanted to try the variety of cute-looking dishes in Studio...

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Whether you like to unwind in front of a Studio Ghibli film, lose yourself in the fantastical worlds of Haruki Murakami’s novels, or gobble up succulent sushi until your bank...

The rainy Sunday before Monday... how boring! Don't worry, if you're looking for some anime series to watch, we got you covered. Check out our 7 Jaw-Dropping Anime to watch...

Hyper Japan is back to break through the winter chills with steaming ramen, live music, and soul-warming Japanese tea. In the build-up to London's largest Japanese convention, I've picked out...

The critically acclaimed book, Mangasia, has begun its five-year world tour. So we sat down with its creator, Paul Gravett. Having started its journey at the Palazzo Delle Esposizioni in...

Who is Hello Kitty? An adorably innocent cartoon character? A symbol of female oppression? Or, alternatively, a feminist icon? It’s nearing five decades since her debut appearance on a vinyl...

The Japan Nakama team went down to Granary Square in Kings Cross this week to check out the acclaimed House of Illustration exhibition Anime Architecture: Backgrounds of Japan. Remember the Ghost...

Meet Hikari Azuma, a holographic Artificial Intelligence Gatebox. Recently arriving on the scene to uniquely rival (Dominate) other Gateboxes such as Amazon Echo, Alexa, and even China’s new “LingLong DingDong”...

We all have our favourite moments in Anime! They make us laugh, they make us cry, they make us want to go get out and do something! Anime shows can...