The rising popularity of anime and manga has given birth to a fervent devotion to these media formats: the otaku (オタク), Japanese slang for an obsessive person, more commonly known as a geek. Covered within are different aspects of the otaku culture, from figures and toys to odd promotional items and cosplay.
The wide-world of anime-related merchandise just wouldn’t be complete without Ramune. Over the years, the alien-looking glass bottles have been decorated with labels from Pokémon and One Piece. Last spring, Viz Media added Naruto-themed bottles to that list. Though Viz Media posted a…
Japanese rock band FLOW announced through their Facebook page that a new song called “Hikari Oikakete” has been recorded for the upcoming Live Spectacle Naruto musical. The song itself will be released on March 21st, 2015 when the musical opens…
Earlier this year, Pokémon Center stores in Japan offered a new plush for sale — the three Pokémon X‘s and Y‘s starters – Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie, in an adorable sleeping pose. As Chespin is my favourite starter, I just couldn’t…
The cast list for the upcoming Live Spectacle Naruto has been updated to include that of Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Kabuto. Yuumi Hiro will play Orochimaru, Yoshiaki Umegaki as Jiraiya and Kimura Tatsunari as Kabuto. Live Spectacle Naruto is a live…
Ever wanted to get your picture taken before being devoured by a titan? Or want to experience an angel attack first hand? Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has unveiled a number of new exhibits as part of Universal Cool Japan based on…
Back in August when Hyrule Warriors was released in Japan, lucky fans who pre-ordered a copy were treated to copy of the scarf Link wears in game. For those who missed out, online hobby retailer AmiAmi is making that same scarf available for…
It’s hard to believe that Naruto has been around for 15 years now. Now that the series has ended, I decided to take my recently acquired Bandai Tamashii Nations S.H.Figuarts Uzumaki Naruto out for some photos around Vancouver. I asked…
Which vehicle can escape an encounter with a titan? According to an Attack on Titan and Subaru crossover commercial that was uploaded to a YouTube account is the Japanese automotive company’s own Forester SUV. In the 31 second clip, a…
Watch out titans! Armin Arlert will be joining Good Smile Company’s Attack on Titan Figma line-up! A childhood friend of Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman, Armin is a brilliant tactician who’s helping to save humanity with the strength of his…
Why not ring in 2014 with a bottle of Evangelion champagne? The popular sci-fi/mecha series has seen a lot merchandise hit store shelves lately, but now you can pour yourself a glass of Brut Cuvée bottled by French champagne house…