The global Pokémon phenomenon started off with the Japanese launch of the Red & Green games in 1996. They proved to be so popular, an official trading card game and an anime followed before a global ...

AI-generated Chibi figures are captivating social media, transforming photos into miniature, stylized avatars reminiscent of Japanese Chibi art. Users upload images and descriptive prompts to ...

Pokemon remains the top-grossing media franchise with estimated US$100 billion in sales revenue in 2021. The newly ...

Pikachu could not be tamed, let alone caught by Turkish police forces at a protest this week. Thousands of people, including the person dressed in the inflatable Pikachu costume, hit the streets in ...

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Based in Scotland, Finn has been writing about Japanese pop culture for nine years now. He is also a gamer, hiker, and proud vegan. His passion is bringing news straight from Japan to you, in English, ...

Keeping a frequent eye on the Pokémon Center’s new releases page is often the only way to buy some of its best offerings. Sometimes, by the time the press releases have been sent out, they’re already ...

Laura has been writing about anime for some time. Pokemon remains the top-grossing media franchise with estimated US$100 billion in sales revenue in 2021. The newly established Monpoke brand targets ...

Kawaii is anime's cutest side: from the hamster-sized sweat droplets when someone is stressed, to the iridescent blushing when someone is embarrassed. Its ultimate embodiment is the chibi, a style ...