Bandai Namco Group envisions the "Gundam Metaverse" as a "sacred space" where fans can come together to build communities and "co-create" the future of Gundam.
Tokyo Game Show 2023, following the theme of "Games in motion, the world in revolution" is set to be back in full swing for the first...
Johnny & Associates is still owned by the sexual assaults perpetrator's family — a far cry from the "dismantling and restructuring" called for by investigators.
The Japanese media shares the blame for failing to report how same-sex assaults on hundreds of minors had been happening inside Johnny & Associates.
The force has always been strong with Star Wars in Japan, but the eponymous character of the new TV series Ahsoka seems to have special resonance...
Less than a year since its debut, the latest ONE PIECE film will return to theaters, with estimates suggesting it could surpass the ¥1 billion JPY...
"The enduring success of the subsequent series is owed to the meticulous craftsmanship that shaped the first Ultraman series" — Director Kiyotaka Taguchi
The sex abuse scandal calls for serious soul-searching — not only by Johnny's agency but also by the Japanese entertainment industry, media, and government.
Takeshi Fukunaga discusses Japanese culture beyond predictable tropes and rediscovering his home country after studying film in the United States.
Anyone can join summer festivals for free, but for foreign visitors and others who want more, local communities are offering premium seats with extra benefits.
Trying the new game Hello Kitty Island Adventure led to an enchanting adventure of fun and friendship with beloved Sanrio characters and multiplayer gameplay.
A pillar of Japan's now-thriving indie game scene, the BitSummit expo made a full post-pandemic return in Kyoto, attracting a record 23,789 visitors.