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Anthony Bourdain’s love of Japanese culture shines in ‘Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi’

The world famous chef says he wants his next project to be a book of Japanese ghost stories.

On Nov 11, 2015 by Aja Romano

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‘Death Note’ scare at New Hampshire school is the fifth this year

The latest minor scare is one of a number of recent incidents involving everyone's favorite lethal black book.

On Oct 19, 2015 by Aja Romano

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‘Naruto’ creator says online cosplay showed him how big the series really was

The beloved creator told fans he was near tears at their reception.

On Oct 9, 2015 by Aja Romano

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The creators of ‘Death Note’ are back with new manga ‘Platinum End’

The dynamic duo that brought you 'Death Note' and 'Bakuman' have a new project coming in November.

On Sep 28, 2015 by Aja Romano

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‘Attack on Titan: Junior High’ adds strange live-action treasure hunt scenes

Attack on Titan's tween-friendly spinoff now includes a wacky live-action treasure hunt sequence.

On Sep 22, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Meet the rising stars of the geek fashion industry

The two geek-couture designers are creating the next Her Universe collection for Hot Topic

On Aug 18, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw

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Naruto creator asks sequel-hungry fans to let him rest

Masashi Kishimoto only just went on his honeymoon—after 10 years. Maybe we should give the guy a break.

On Jul 29, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Now we know why a crucial ‘Attack on Titan’ character was left out of the movie

Instead of changing his name to something less foreign, the filmmakers erased his character altogether.

On Jul 23, 2015 by Aja Romano

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New live-action ‘Attack on Titan’ trailer teases U.S. release

The movies are starting to sway us, even though they don't have too much in common with that anime you like.

On Jul 17, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Tokyopop is back in the manga business—but not everyone is happy about it

The once-defunct publisher will be reviewing portfolios this week at Comic-Con.

On Jul 6, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Pixiv is playing host to a fanart contest for popular manga ‘Rose of Versailles’

The legendary artist Riyoko Ikeda herself will judge your shoujo artwork.

On Jul 2, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Second ‘Attack on Titan’ recap film will feature new footage tying into season 2

Unlike the last film, it's not just recycled material.

On Jun 26, 2015 by Aja Romano

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‘One Piece’ is getting a free first-issue reprint to celebrate Guinness win

Where were you in July 1997?

On Jun 18, 2015 by Aja Romano

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There’s a new Guinness World Record for the bestselling manga in history

Luffy is now the king of... legally purchased volumes of Japan's favorite shounen manga.

On Jun 15, 2015 by Aja Romano

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China bans ‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘Death Note’ in major anime crackdown

It's a bad day to be a Chinese anime fan.

On Jun 9, 2015 by Aja Romano