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Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (250+ words) TOKYO " The first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo on Thursday, featuring cute rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and "catch "em all." It is Japan's latest tourist attraction catering to a record influx of overseas…...
The Legendary Cyberpunk Saga Returns: All-New TV Series 'THE GHOST IN THE SHELL' Premieres July 2026
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (347+ words) New TV Anime THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Unveils Music Staff, First Key Visual, and PV-Scheduled for July 2026 Premiere THE GHOST IN THE SHELL TV Anime - Teaser Trailer 1 | Premieres July 2026 Title: THE GHOST IN THE SHELL Based on the manga…...
Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30
4+ week, 1+ day ago (437+ words) TOKYO " Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents. More than 100 million of the pocket-sized plastic eggs have been sold worldwide…...
TOKYO SKYTREE and 'PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA' Holding 1st Collaborative Event from January 8 to April 6, 2026
4+ week, 2+ day ago (286+ words) TOKYO SKYTREE and 'PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA' Holding 1st Collaborative Event from January 8 to April 6, 2026The Manila Times TOKYO SKYTREE and "PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA" Holding 1st Collaborative Event from January 8 to April 6, 2026 TOKYO, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of…...
niko and ... brings ‘Evangelion’ to Manila for a limited-time
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (222+ words) niko and ... brings "Evangelion" to Manila for a limited-time'The Manila Times brought a burst of anime energy to Manila with the launch of its limited edition Evangelion collection at SM Mall of Asia.EVA fans, collectors and fashion lovers got…...
Japan's Largest Anime Specialty Store Lands in Hong Kong - Animate Hong Kong's Mong Kok Direct Store Officially Opens Today
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (80+ words) Introduced Direct Operation Model from Japan for More Comprehensive New Products The Hong Kong store operates under a direct management model from the Japanese headquarters, significantly upgrading product supply, including: Launching Limited-Time Offers and Activities for Opening To celebrate the…...
niko and … Brings Evangelion to Manila in a Limited-Time Collaboration
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (301+ words) NIKO and " is set to ignite anime fever in Manila as it launched its limited-edition Evangelion collection at SM Mall of Asia on Dec. 12. Created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion, the collaboration brings together fashion, pop culture,…...
'Demon Slayer' becomes first Japanese movie to break 100bn yen
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) TOKYO, Japan'The latest film adaptation of the "Demon Slayer" manga franchise has become the first Japanese movie to gross more than 100 billion yen ($644 million) worldwide, its distributors said. "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle: Part 1", about sword-swishing Tanjiro Kamado's…...
'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' Slices Through IMAX China Records with $12.3 Million Opening Weekend
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (608+ words) IMAX China (HKSE: 1970)today announced that "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle"cut a path to $12.3million across IMAX theatres in China over the weekend, capturing 23% of the film's nationwide box ... "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" Slices Through IMAX China Records with $12.3 Million Opening…...
TOHO and Haneda Airport Team Up for Godzilla Global Project Launch
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (185+ words) In late December 2025, the world's largest indoorGodzilla Monument will be unveiled at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Rendering of the Godzilla Monument in the Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Departure Lobby Additionally, graphics of legendary kaiju will be displayed above the Information Counter in…...