Doujinshi Chain Store Latest to Have Credit Card Use Halted
Another Japanese business is being affected by Western credit card companies. Melonbooks, a chain store that sells doujinshi, will cease
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12:23
CNN Asks Attack on Titan Director Why Anime Has Become a Global Craze
CNN did a short video on how anime has become a global craze, and it interviewed Yuichiro Hayashi, director of
Danica Davidson
11:23
Vatican’s Anime Mascot Luce Becomes Internet Hentai Sensation
In a move to reach the younger generations, the Vatican recently revealed its own anime mascot, a girl named Luce
Danica Davidson
09:24
The Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror Spoofs Divisiveness with Kaiju
Last night The Simpsons aired its yearly “Treehouse of Horror” special, and once again it included nods to otaku interests.
Danica Davidson
03:22
Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite is a Spoof and Love Letter to Fandom
Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite, the new manga from Kamisama Kiss creator Julietta Suzuki, opens with Hina, a vampire shut-in living
Danica Davidson
23:21
The Colors Within Takes Multiple Prizes at Animation Is Film Festival
The anime movie The Colors Within (a.k.a. Kimi no Iro in Japanese) did really well at LA’s Animation Is Film
Danica Davidson
23:33
My Neighbor Totoro Lyricist Rieko Nakagawa Passes Away
There is sad news as we learn of the passing of author and lyricist Rieko Nakagawa. Her children’s books have
Danica Davidson
02:20
Yoshiharu Tsuge’s Avant Garde Nejishiki Is Surreal and Powerful
Yoshiharu Tsuge’s avant garde short manga story “Nejishiki” has been very influential in Japan, and it’s great that it’s finally
Danica Davidson
10:36
How Look Back Did in the U.S. Box Office Opening Weekend
The anime movie Look Back was shown in 535 American theaters over the weekend, and brought in an estimated $688,253.
Danica Davidson
13:03
Japanese Government Considers Anime/Manga National Archive
The Agency for Cultural Affairs, which is a section of the Japanese government’s larger Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
