Participate in an intensive manga production workshop at Japan's premier technical training school for manga. A studio-based Spring 2026 course in Rochester will teach you the idiosyncrasies of ...

Japanese anime as Korean manhwa and Chinese donghua gained popularity, challenging Japan's dominance in the industry.

Takashi Murakami knows how to work his magic to brighten people’s mood wherever he goes. Take his recent whirlwind trip to London, for example. It was almost impossible to spot a non-smiling face at ...

Manga’s position as a cultural force has been steadily growing over recent decades. Yet in the past few years it’s cut through like never before. Thanks to online resources and its elevated profile – ...

The original term for manga (漫画) can be read as “pictures run riot”. Manga refers to a Japanese visual narrative art form that has grown over the last 100 years to become a global phenomenon.

Otaku Japanese Cuisine chef and part-owner Robin Stop wants to bring a fresh energy to Japanese restaurants, including anime decor and sushi tacos.

Solo Leveling Season 2’s release this year is undeniably one of the most popular anime launches of 2025 around the globe, but fans in Japan have a different opinion. The global phenomenon failed to ...

Ronald S. Green does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Andrew loves to talk and write about anime, but he doesn't just write stories, he builds worlds that you can lose yourself in. Andrew writes with the kind of passion that comes from being a true fan.