New Texas Bill

New Texas Bill Could Arrest Fans for Owning Certain Anime and Manga

For a long time, the U.S. has been particular about regulating the distribution of Japanese media within its territory, and it hasn’t been well received by fans of the medium. A new bill has further fueled their anger, which, if enacted into law, will criminalize the possession of anime, manga, and video games depicting minors […]

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Solo Leveling Dethrones One Piece as Crunchyroll’s Most Popular Anime

The story of humanity’s weakest hunter rising to the strongest is slowly but steadily capturing the minds of anime fans. Since its TV debut in 2024, Solo Leveling has cemented itself as a cornerstone of the action genre, quickly climbing the ranks to become the most popular anime on Crunchyroll. Based on total user reviews,

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Mangaka Urges Fans to Buy Physical Copies

“If the Paperback Doesn’t Sell, We’ll Cancel It”: Mangaka Urges Fans to Buy Physical Copies

Being an up-and-coming manga artist is no easy job. It takes hard work, dedication, sleepless nights, and a breakthrough story to stay relevant in the industry. But despite all that, a series can still be canceled if its sales don’t meet expectations. Yosuke Matsumoto, the mangaka of “Monochrome Days”, recently shared a message thanking fans

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Guilty Crown director

“We Did Amazing Work, Yet It Was Called Crappy”: Guilty Crown Director Speaks Out

The 2011 original anime Guilty Crown by Production I.G. was a mixed bag among fans. While many appreciated its sci-fi backdrop, the world-building and character writing failed to leave a strong first impression. Years later, an interview has resurfaced where the series’ director shared his disappointment over its poor reception. In the interview, Guilty Crown

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Detective Conan Police officers

Detective Conan Inspires Young People to Become Police Officers

One of the longest-running anime series alongside “Dragon Ball” and “One Piece”, Detective Conan has become a household name in Japan, deeply ingrained in society. Thanks to its popularity, the crime mystery thriller is now inspiring countless young people to pursue careers in investigation and law enforcement. Lately, Japan’s Metropolitan Police Department introduced an innovative

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Bocchi the Rock anime keychains

College Student Arrested for Selling Bocchi the Rock! Anime Keychains

Hitori Gotoh’s mundane life and passion for music made Bocchi the Rock! a standout hit in pop culture. The series brought smiles to fans’ faces, motivated introverts like Bocchi to pursue their dreams, and, in one unexpected case, even led to someone’s arrest. A recent news report from Japan shed light on an unusual incident

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