Back by popular demand, Castles in the Sky: The Return of Studio Ghibli makes a reappearance at the Cinematheque in downtown Vancouver this summer. Films by Japan’s beloved Studio Ghibli will be screened on across multiple dates in July and…
Move over crop circles, there’s a new craze coming to seemingly vast fields of rice in Japan. Tanbo art (田んぼアート or rice paddy art) was conceived in 1993 when the villagers of Inakadate, Aomori wanted to reinvigorate their community. As…
In a recent magazine interview with Famitsu, Kingdom Hearts III Director Tetsuya Nomura has divulged more juicy details of the upcoming game. While while key points were not revealed, the storyline continues right after Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance…
After missing Anime Central last year due to other commitments, I was finally able to make it back for the convention’s sweet sixteen party. That’s right, Anime Central is 16, and what better way than to celebrate than with cosplay,…
Sword Art Online is coming to a new manga format this summer in Japan. Artist Kiseki Himura is working on a graphical recitation of Reki Kawahara’s and abec’s original light novel series that will appear in the August edition of…
In Japan, it’s not unusual to see popular brand names release a product or a line of products based on a particular animated series. Footwear company MADFOOT! did so earlier this year with their crossover staring the one and only…
Celebrating those brilliant blossoms, Sakura Days Japan Fair brings a Japanese tradition to Vancouver. Hosted in the elegant VanDusen Botanical Gardens, the spring fair offers delicious treats, music, haiku writing, tea ceremonies and goods from across the Pacific. Under the…
Aniplex of America made a special announcement at Sakura-Con on Saturday regarding the English cast of Sword Art Online. Kirito will be voiced by Bryce Papenbrook with Cherami Leigh as Asuna. Information about the remaining English voices were not made…
It’s not exactly Tokyo Disneyland, but everyone’s favourite Weekly Shonen Jump series will have their own theme park in Japan this year. J-WORLD TOKYO will let fans experience characters and games from Naruto, One Piece and Dragon Ball. J-WORLD TOKYO…
As the end of one year passes, so does another manga series. Kotaro Mori posted a message via Twitter on December 31st, 2012 announcing the completion of the Gurren Lagann manga in 2013. The final volume of Gurren Lagann will…