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.
Train like a sorcerer in a new JUJUTSU KAISEN–themed workout programme from Crunchyroll and The Conqueror. Starting at 12:00 pm PDT on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, fans can participate in three unique challenges inspired by Gege Akutami’s hit series: the …
In recent weeks, social media has been buzzing about a new collaboration between Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and the hit anime and manga series ONE PIECE. Images teased a Luffy Bento Bundle featuring two pieces of chicken, a side of mac …
Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has partnered with publishing conglomerate Shueisha to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year. To mark this momentous occasion, Uniqlo’s UT collection is adding tops from some of Shueisha’s biggest manga titles. Three line-ups have been …
Fans of Naruto can pick up an exclusive Toronto Blue Jays–themed replica jersey by purchasing a specialty ticket for the team’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026. Coloured in the team’s royal …
Model builders, get ready as Bandai Namco has added a Canadian stop to the Gundam Base World Tour this year. Although it’s listed in Vancouver, Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby will host the free-to-enter pop-up shop in the Grand Court …
Deep in southeastern France, a theme park based upon a Belgian cartoon is set to include a famous ninja in its mix of roller coasters, swings and other attractions. Parc Spirou, in Monteux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, will welcome Naruto Uzumaki and …
Billed as the world’s largest rice field art, a rice paddy in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture is currently a canvas to protagonist Tanjiro Kamado from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Watch as a 2.8-hectare field transforms into Tanjiro over the course …
Earlier this year, LEGO and Netflix revealed a partnership that would see building sets based off of the live-action ONE PIECE series. Seven sets, launching on Friday, August 1st, 2025, recreate iconic scenes from the Straw Hats adventures through East …
Step into the world of Naruto Shippuden with Converse. The iconic sneaker brand has given its classic Chuck Taylor All Star High Top a shinobi makeover based on characters from the popular anime and manga series. Of course Converse selected …
A Nendoroid of the character Ruri Aoki from the manga RuriDragon was revealed by creator Masaoki Shindo on his Twitter/X account. The post included a painted prototype where Ruri is wearing her school uniform consisting of a slate blue sweater …
