Brianna Fox-Priest

Manga adaptations are a great way to be introduced to other forms of media you may have never considered paying attention to before or had no access to. More and more culturally significant stories by world-famous writers are being turned into tankobon, an independent or standalone manga book, like Haruki Murakami Manga Stories 3, a...

Haruki Murakami is a household name among literary enthusiasts, but whether you’ve read any of his collection of novels, essays, short stories, or not, you likely have heard of his work.   Being translated into over 50 languages and selling millions of copies worldwide, Murakami is considered one of Japan’s most influential authors. Now his work...

Two years ago we got Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation: The Endless Seven-Day Journey and now its upcoming predecessor Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is on the way. I was able to play a preview copy of the first three days in-game, thanks to Neos Corporation. Opening to the...

The annual Tokyo Game Show weekend has come to a close. But, not without big announcements from your favorite developers!  We have a rundown of this year’s game announcements from the Xbox event to new Capcom releases. Keep reading for a roundup of TGS 2024 news. Xbox Tokyo Game Show Event There were plenty of...

After a mysterious 10-day countdown, Tokyo Ghoul announced a new exhibit to celebrate its 10th anniversary. This immersive experience promises to transport you into the heart of the Tokyo Ghoul universe. Prepare to be surrounded by stunning 3D exhibits, interactive experiences, and never-before-seen visuals that bring the story to life. The exhibition’s key visual, beautifully...

If you want the ultimate sushi experience in the United States, Kura Sushi USA introduces the popular kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) to sushi lovers. Pairing fresh, high-quality ingredients and experiences from Japan with anime gachapon makes Kura Sushi an authentic sushi choice.  For those unfamiliar, Kura Sushi is a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi restaurant chain known...

Love anime enough to want to learn how to create it? In the ever-evolving landscape of anime and manga education, Sozoroo emerges illuminating a path for aspiring anime creators worldwide.  At its core, Sozoroo stands as an education platform for inspiring creators to have access to the nuanced world of anime creation straight from the...

It’s time to say farewell to the iconic 18-meter-tall moving Gundam at the Yokohama Gundam Factory. This haven for mecha enthusiasts is a testament to Japanese engineering and will be bidding farewell to visitors on March 31, 2024. This comes after multiple extensions due to its immense popularity, originally slated for closure in March 2022....

Sometimes nothing beats the thrill of tossing in a couple 100 yen coins into a gachapon machine and opening up the plastic capsule to see your prize. It’s a gamble, of course, but that’s half the excitement. The feeling of winning the toy you have your eyes on? Priceless. Japan has a gachapon for just...

First Trailer of Ghost Cat Anzu Now Available