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Rei Ayanami (Megumi Hayashibara) takes in the ruins of Tokyo-3 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2014), Studio Khara
June 10, 2025
'Neon Genesis Evangelion' voice actor Megumi Hayashibara fears "invasive species" may lead to the destruction of Japan's identity.
Gone a fishin
April 21, 2025
Toho is investing in global expansion and putting a big investment in Godzilla including a sequel to 'Minus One.'
Hatsune Miku (Saki Fujita) is ready to dance in Fortnite (2017), Epic Games
April 17, 2025
From 'Fortnite' to 'Goddess of Victory: Nikke', some Japanese players have a problem when it comes to in-game (particularly gacha)…
Daizyuzin, as piloted by Universe Warrior Tyranno Ranger (Naoya Iguchi), makes a surprise return from destruction in No.1 Sentai Gozyuger Episode 6 "The Final Battle! The Great Adventure of Tokonatsu Castle" (2025), Toei Co. Ltd.
April 3, 2025
Toei Co.'s Fumio Yoshimura says Japan's declining population has forced the 'Kamen Rider' studio to turn their attentions to foreign…
Jin Sakai (Kazuya Nakai) officially receives the moniker of 'Ghost' from Lord Shimura (Akito Otsuka) in Ghost of Tsushima (2020), Sony Interactive Entertainment
March 24, 2025
The Watazumi Shrine, as featured in 'Ghost of Tsushima', has announced a visitation ban on all tourists either foreign or…
Malenia (Pippa Bennett-Warner) stands tall as she challenges the mighty General Radahn (Pip Torrens) in Elden Ring (2022), Bandai Namco Entertainment
December 2, 2024
Sony buying all of Kadokawa would give them more control over the anime, manga, and video games industries, but can…
Unimpressed
October 16, 2024
The original Japanese classic 'Gojira' is patronized in a Variety blurb whereas a section on 'King Kong' sees no flaws.
Human vapor 4
August 13, 2024
Netflix teams with Toho and director Yeon Sang-ho ('Train to Busan') to remake Ishiro Honda's 'The Human Vapor.'
The official poster image for the time-travel comedy A Samurai in Time. Image courtesy of Third Window Films.
August 12, 2024
A Samurai in Time is one of the most heartwarming time-traveling films you will ever see, and it's also quite…
At peace
August 12, 2024
Some foreign films are too bloody or disturbing for an American interpretation. 'Suicide Circle' from 2002 Japan is one of…