Netflix Japan officially debuts vtuber N-Ko!
April 27, 2021 marks the official debut of Netflix's vtuber and anime ambassador, N-Ko Mei Kurono.
N-Ko made her introduction in the Netflix Anime official YouTube channel today as Netflix's Anime Club manager...
Lashinbang to set up shop with La Tendo in Singapore, also expanding online shopping
Lashinbang, one of Japan's biggest second-hand anime and pop culture goods chain store, is finally heading to Singapore.
Lashinbang has partnered with La Tendo, one of the more popular anime and hobby...
Sega Toys to release “Astro City Mini” in time for the holiday season
As part of Sega's 60th anniversary, Sega Toys has recently announced that they will be releasing the Astro City Mini and the Astro City Mini Amusement Center Style Kit on December 17, 2020.
The Astro City...
Tokyo Game Show 2020 goes online to replace cancelled physical event
Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, one of the many affected geek/gaming events is Tokyo Game Show (TGS), probably the most anticipated game convention and exhibit in Asia.
The Computer Entertainment Suppliers Association...
Light Yagami’s Death Note watch is real and you can buy it
Light Yagami's infamous watch, which contains the hidden Death Note paper compartment, is now a real item brought to life thanks to SuperGroupies.
The watch is an exact replica of the same...
Haruma Miura passes away at the young age of 30
According to Japanese news sources, Japanese actor Haruma Miura has passed away at the age of 30.
Per the news and police reports, Miura was found hanging in his home in an apparent suicide...
Taste testing Georgia’s Newtype canned coffee
In Japan, Coca-Cola vending machines and some convenience stores sell the Georgia brand of canned coffee, one of the more well-known coffee brands in the country aside from Suntory's Boss Coffee.
The...
Gundam Cafe in Akihabara to reopen with a bigger store, cafe and diner
BANDAI SPIRITS is set to reopen the Gundam Cafe in Akihabara with a wider store and dining area.
Now dubbed Gundam Cafe Tokyo Brand Core, the reopening date is set for July 31,...
Suspect in KyoAni arson now arrested
The suspect from the Kyoto Animation arson case has now been arrested by police, nearly a year after the horrendous incident.
The 42-year-old Shinji Aoba (pictured above) was arrested from the hospital...
The Play Around: Journey into the Trials of Mana Remake
As promised from our "First Impressions" of the classic remake of the Trials of Mana game, it's time to dive into its gameplay, and story for this full review.
The Beginning
The Trials...