The Gekijō-ban Anime Nintama Rantaro Ninjutsu Gakuen Zenin Shutsudō! no Dan anime film aired on NHK Educational on Sunday, ...

Similarly, Buddhist goma fire ceremonies involve priests burning wooden sticks in sacred flames to symbolize the eradication of ignorance and desire. Rengoku’s own techniques reflect this duality: His ...

The anime series Bungo Stray Dogs, which first aired in April 2016, will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its anime adaptation in April 2026. To mark the occasion, KADOKAWA has unveiled the official ...

Mugen Train’ blends Buddhist impermanence, Shinto philosophy and samurai ethics into a lesson on courage and suffering.

In November 2024, Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs and other organizations released a list of manga and anime titles loved by international visitors in Japan. Starting with the top-ranked ...

The global hit anime “Demon Slayer” (known in Japan as “Kimetsu no Yaiba”) is approaching its conclusion. The final story arc ...

In response to these issues, Crunchyroll and Aniplex Inc. have announced a new venture, putting forth investments to ...

Japan's anime industry continues to go from strength ... But on the other side of the screen, it's struggle street. People like 21-year-old Genga, a freelance animator, make enormous sacrifices ...