Anime samples what is rich and unique in Japanese culture and landscape through its narratives to bring Japanese culture, ...

Japan is a great example of the latter as more of its music starts to gain traction overseas through the popularity of anime and other mediums. As evidence of this, PR Times has announced which ...

The market size of Japan's anime industry hit a record high of over three trillion yen in 2023, buoyed by brisk overseas sales. In a report released this month, the Association of Japanese ...

Japan may be known for its bustling, neon-lit cities, but much of the country, as beautifully depicted in anime, still retains a peaceful, pastoral countryside. Many iconic anime set in rural ...

The films in the annual Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme will include the French-Japanese anime film Ghost Cat Anzu. The details of the venues and screenings will be given here. The story ...

Innovations in the African film industry are increasingly attracting the attention of creators of Japanese anime and manga. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the popularity of and demand for Japanese ...

Amid the global surge in Japanese anime’s popularity and growing production demands, the industry is grappling with a critical shortage of animators. Major production companies are working to ...

But the rising popularity of anime — Japanese cartoons featuring complex plots and colorful characters — has attracted competition. Netflix, Walt Disney and Amazon are all digging into their ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, has begun limiting entry to day trippers during winter peak season, becoming another destination to tackle ...

But anime is far more than just a form of entertainment. It’s a cultural phenomenon and a cornerstone of Japan’s soft power strategy. Through vibrant storytelling and unforgettable characters ...

at least in turning to the world of Japanese anime and one of its singular current talents, director Kenji Kamiyama (Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex TV series).