ENTERTAINMENT
What Miura Kentaro – and Berserk – Mean to Me
In May, 2021, manga legend Miura Kentaro passed away, leaving his opus Berserk unfinished. Our author discusses the true genius behind his…
manga
Page 7
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Crying Freeman and the 1980s Home Video Revolution in Japan
How an absolutely ridiculous anime released for home video sparked interest in OVAs both in Japan and abroad.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Japan Reacts to the Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake on Twitter
From the humorous to the reflective, people in Japan took to Twitter to share their experiences of this weekend's strong earthquake.
CULTURE
Naomi Osaka Announces Upcoming Manga About Tennis in Space
A new manga centered on Naomi Osaka has fans excited - and its publisher seems intent on making sure they do right…
ENTERTAINMENT
Demon Slayer: What Miyazaki Thinks of Film’s Smash Success
It raked in huge money in Japan. But what does Japan's most famous anime director think of KIMETSU NO YAIBA?
ENTERTAINMENT
Startling Anti-Drug Manga In Japan Draws Intense Mockery
Why a new anti-drug manga from Wakayama Prefecture has earned across the board ridicule for its depiction of marijuana use.
ENTERTAINMENT
Manga Artist Makes Simple Plea Against Screenshot Spoilers
Why spoiler screenshots for a recent installment of KINNIKUMAN have the authors and publisher threatening legal action against fans.
ENTERTAINMENT
Battle Royale: From Dystopian Thriller to Cult Classic
How a book that was first rejected as too dark and too close to current events became a breakaway hit and a…