Isamu Imamake discusses character design, depictions of Hell and Shambhala, and blending hand-drawn and CG animation in his latest feature.

SHANGHAI (Agencies): A Japanese anime event that kicked off in Shanghai on Friday with a three-day schedule was canceled following an incident where a Japanese singer's performance was forcibly ...

Japan's Glück Kingdom is an abandoned German-themed amusement park that mysteriously closed its gates 10 years ago. Reporter's notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 ...

Global pop icon King returns with Kamaal Hai song, a bold pop-dance single launching his new era and sixth studio album. King, the global pop force behind record-shattering hits like Maan Meri Jaan ...

This file photo shows Pikotaro, who plans to create a "laugh song" to benefit pediatric cancer patients. (Photo courtesy of Avex Healthcare Empower) TOKYO -- Japanese comedian and singer-songwriter ...

Atlanta, GA., Nov. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center) proudly announces the 41st official King Holiday Observance (KHO) event ...

With the better part of a decade spent on streaming, Star Wars finally returns to theaters next year with The Mandalorian and Grogu. The Mandalorian remains one of Disney+'s biggest hits and was the ...

A "beloved" Japanese-style snack has made landfall at some 7-Eleven convenience stores in the United States. Inspired by the "tamago sando," a popular item sold at 7-Eleven stores across Japan, the ...

The popular anime One Piece centres on a rowdy crew of pirates who have made it their mission to challenge a draconian regime The abrupt cancellations of several Japanese music events in Shanghai - ...