Sadly, only in Japan are McDonald’s putting on kaiju-sized specials, and the ads are coming out like trailers for a McDonald’s vs. Godzilla movie.
Learn Japanese with anime: Crunchyroll and Duolingo offer free access
It all begs the question, “Can you learn Japanese by watching anime?” (and not using Duolingo). Well. It’ll be much more challenging, but they could complement one another.
Amazon UK launches a Japan Store for geeks and other shoppers
Especially interesting for geeks, there’s a games section in time for Christmas. There isn’t a huge range yet, but there is the Jujutsu Kaisen The Cursed Spirit of The Abandoned School.
Geeks in Japan: What are MoviTicke Cards?
Is it a movie ticket? Right? Or a subscription? Or a pass?
Free to Download: Indie Japanese TTRPG Emo-klore
Emo-klore is free to access and download tabletop roleplaying game. It’s been made by various members of the Japanese roleplaying games YouTube community and as a showcase.
Apple pays homage to anime’s fake Apples
A reminder of how strong Apple is in pop and geek culture.
Anime studio vanishes even as its most recent project opens in theatres
Industry insiders are unable to contact any full-time staff from the studio.
Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot posters
Wow. This is a blast from the past. Are you old enough to remember Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot? It was a kaiju import from Japan, with bad dubbing and people in low budget costumes. No? There’s a video at the end of this post to bring you up to speed and/or infect your […]
Broken Doll flirting with the UK
Broken Doll are a Japanese band. They mix the pop-punk we might once have associated with Blondie with the kawaii culture of Tokyo. The result? A Harajuku band. The band will be present at the London Comic Con (25th to 27th May) and through their relationship with Japan Underground will be shipping a limited number […]
Disney actually produce a moe anime
American animation megagiant Disney have shocked Japan. Not only have they produced an anime feature; they’ve produced a moe anime feature and done it well. The advert for Tokyo Disney Resort is getting a good reception among geeks in Japan. I know. We’re all surprised. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clFq7xwxV-Q
