Haikyu!! Teams Up With Steiff for Adorable New Shoyo Hinata Teddy Bear
A new premium collectible inspired by Haikyu!! has been unveiled through a collaboration with renowned German teddy bear manufacturer Steiff.
Charlotte Davis
Charlotte Davis has immersed herself in Japanese culture for over a decade. She's passionate about sharing stories from Japan that highlight what makes the country so unique.
Uma Musume 7th World Tour to Head to Los Angeles, London and Seoul
Cygames has revealed the next destinations for the ongoing "Uma Musume Pretty Derby 7th EVENT WORLD TOUR 'THE STAGE'," confirming a series of international and domestic performances following the conclusion of the Tokyo show.
Bandai Releases New and Improved High-End Gundam Sentinel Ex-S Gundam Figure
Bandai Spirits is bringing one of the most recognizable mobile suits from Gundam Sentinel back to collectors with a refreshed premium action figure release.
Pokémon and Aardman Reveal New Look at Sirfetch’d & Pichu Stop-Motion Adventure
New details have emerged for "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu," the upcoming stop-motion animation collaboration between The Pokémon Company International and acclaimed animation studio Aardman.
Sanrio’s Pochacco Becomes a Waiter for Stylish New Monochrome Cafe
A limited-time Pochacco Cafe will open in both Tokyo and Osaka this July, offering fans a themed dining experience inspired by the popular Sanrio character.
Hellsing’s Official Alucard Replica Sunglasses Return for Limited Time Re-Release
One of the most recognizable accessories associated with Hellsing's iconic vampire Alucard has returned, with EyeMirror reopening sales of its officially licensed "Alucard Model" sunglasses.
Bandai Reveals Massive New Gundam Advance of Z METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Release
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TAMASHII NATIONS is expanding its premium METAL ROBOT SPIRITS lineup with a new release inspired by the Advance of Zeta side-story series, bringing the experimental "Prototype Asshimar TR-3 [Kehaar] Space Specification" to collectors in highly detailed form.