Entertainment

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.
Here's what's made the Detective Conan series so popular - and the silly things you should ignore to enjoy it.
Fans and even politicians are angry at a record company's plans to include unreleased nudes of enka singer Yashiro Aki in its CD release.
On top of certifying that Nakai sexually assaulted a Fuji TV reporter, the committee revealed he was relieved when she ultimately quit.
The Nakai Masahiro/Fuji TV scandal feels like the most impactful media scandal in decades in Japan. What set it apart?
The program admits its production staff deceptively edited a clip to make a Chinese woman living in Japan say something she never said.
The scandal has shaken the faith of many employees - and station insiders say other companies are using the opportunity to poach talent.

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