Unlike western comic books, Japanese manga can target a really specific part of the population according to its genre. In fact, the audience may vary from elementary school kids, teenage girls, teenage boys, young adults to much older and so on. This is one of the great things about manga: anyone can find what they…

With the number of Shinto deities that the Japanese people worship, it can be difficult to identify who is who and for what. Apart from the unique names and how Japanese culture associates nature with gods and goddesses, one thing that makes the Shinto religion even more popular is the great reverence locals show to…

The production for the Attack on Titan (進撃の巨人) stage play, which was set to start in July 2017, has been officially canceled due to the passing of its director of acrobatics. However, there are still plenty of shows to look forward to this 2017. Here are five popular manga (漫画) turned theater productions which both…

Ah, rivalries. That familiar love-hate relationship characters find themselves in the moment they meet their equal. We’ve seen it happen in movies, dramas, and even in reality shows. One character stands above the rest, only to meet someone equally competent minutes after. Rivalry is one of the common themes we see in Japanese animation. And…

This summer, 2016, there will be a live-action Naruto stage play! The title of the show is Live Spectacle Naruto and the main cast members have been revealed! Judging from the photos, they look very similar to the original characters which will please Naruto fans! Meet the Cast Naruto, the main character who possesses the…

Choosing only one anime song that is the best, is like asking to choose between a full buffet of twenty different cake flavors. It is difficult. And for anime fans who have seen a lot of series and movies, having a complete playlist of their favorite soundtracks comes naturally. But while there are a lot…

When faced with difficult problems, many people would sigh and wish that they had special powers. It’s common for us to wish for a higher power or a miracle. If you could choose to have a jutsu or two from the Naruto series to help you in these times, which one would it be? Shadow…

Nara Shikamaru (奈良シカマル) is a fictional character in the popular ninja-based series, Naruto. Imagine if characters of anime or manga came to real life; that would be a dream come true for many anime and manga fans. Shikamaru is one of the most popular and well-liked characters among fans of the Naruto series. I am…

Ever wonder how the Naruto characters would resemble people’s personalities in real life? Why not check here and see who you and your friends most relate to? Of course, you can’t expect the real people in your life to be ninjas… Uzumaki Naruto You are the class clown and you probably like to sit at…

Out of the many great things which come from Japan, anime would be classified by many as one of the best. With story lines to match anyone’s particular interest. Whether it be school life, giant robots battling in space, futuristic tales or reminiscing tales of the past, anime truly does have the ability to capture…