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How an AI Manga Became a Bestseller on Japan’s Largest e-Book Store

How did a fully AI-generated manga hit number one in Japan? And what does its success portend for the future of the industry?

Nagano Nichidai High School even says it'll fast-track non-students for matriculation if they're accepted into the club.

The controversy renews the debate around the implied (and, sometimes, contractual) rule that idols don't deserve a personal life.

The photos of random government IDs are the latest in a long line of offbeat collectibles that span the toy's 60-year history.

A new collection of the Japanese author's short stories in English comes as he enjoys a resurgence thanks to BookTok and anime.

Is Japan going to sink to the bottom of the ocean on July 5th? Not likely. But what does a manga author's prediction tell us about society?

A Japanese cosplayer opened up recently about the slander and threats she received for appearing at Expo as the popular character.

The retailer of manga and anime figures says it won't allow pre-orders or send shipments to the US until things settle.

Yep, it's another Conan film - but one that's entertaining for non-fans while giving fans a deeper look at a recurring character.