A cute gif of anime character Renge Miyauchi, aka Renchon, chewing on some udon noodles. She's a character in Japanese anime and manga series Non Non Biyori. It's a light-hearted comedy about (school) life in the countryside. Image via Misaolikes. … [Read more...] about Renchon nom nom…
Lupin III movie trailer and pictures
Trailer and promo images for Japanese heist film Lupin III. It's based on the manga series of the same name by Monkey Punch, first published in 1967. The manga has spawned into a media franchise which includes anime series, live-action shows and video games. It's still popular these … [Read more...] about Lupin III movie trailer and pictures
Doraemon turns minus 100 years old
Popular Japanese comic/cartoon character Doraemon is celebrating his "early birthday" on September 3, exactly one hundred years before he was born. The character was created (as manga) in 1969 and has turned into a huge franchise (anime, movies, video games etc.) and culture icon … [Read more...] about Doraemon turns minus 100 years old
Rurouni Kenshin (2012) movie trailer
English subbed Japanese trailer for Rurouni Kenshin, a live action adaptation from the popular namesake anime/manga. The film is scheduled for August release. The story revolves around Himura Kenshin - once a fearsome assassin in wartime era who turned into a wanderer who … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin (2012) movie trailer
Japanese anime tattoo
Photos by Benny [Jp], an American tattooist who's based in Osaka, via Dannychoo... … [Read more...] about Japanese anime tattoo
Animax Asia brand spot – anime style
A recent brand spot by Animax Asia - a Japanese anime TV network operated by Sony Pictures. Love its tagline... "Some stories need to be told, anime style..." The background music goes well with the video; it's the instrumental version of Kpop singer Park Jung-min's Not Alone … [Read more...] about Animax Asia brand spot – anime style
AKB48 anime series
A Japanese anime based on popular girl group AKB48 will be produced and aired in 2012. The anime will feature nine characters, which will be chosen among the 48 core members and other 100+ members of affiliated groups and trainees. Image via Oricon [Jp]. A voice-casting … [Read more...] about AKB48 anime series
K-On! Movie (2011) Japanese anime trailer
English subbed teaser for Japanese animated film K-On! Movie. It's an adaptation of a popular anime and manga series which tell the story of the members of a light music club in a female high school. The first season of the TV series aired in 2009, while the second season in 2010. … [Read more...] about K-On! Movie (2011) Japanese anime trailer
Manga illustrator Shotaro Tokuno live drawing
A video which shows Japanese manga illustrator Shotaro Tokuno (得能正太郎, loose translation) drawing a manga-ish character with Wacom's Cintiq 21UX pen tablet. A bit long winded (15 minutes long), but pretty interesting... The Cintiq enables creative professionals to work with … [Read more...] about Manga illustrator Shotaro Tokuno live drawing
Gantz (2011) live action movie trailer
Trailer for Gantz, a two part Japanese live-action movies adapted from the same title anime-manga series. The film is premiering in US and Japan in late January. Gantz tells the story of two friends who 'die' in an accident and become part of a semi-posthumous game in which … [Read more...] about Gantz (2011) live action movie trailer