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How Do You Live Hits Theatres On 14 Jul, Miyazaki’s 1st Studio Ghibli Film Post-Retirement

The legendary Miyazaki Hayao has come out of retirement, and his newest Ghibli film, How Do You Live, will be released on 14th July 2023.

Good news, Potterheads! There's yet another place to immerse yourself in the wizarding world, as a new Harry Potter attraction is opening in Tokyo.

Have a thing for sh*tty men? You might want to try out this poop otome game, which bases its male characters on different types of poop.

After being held online for the past 2 years, Jump Festa 2023 will finally be back as a physical event from 17th to 18th December 2022.

The Marginal Service anime by Cygames screams NSFW, possibly delivering fans the most risque series in 2023.

Set to return in January 2023, Tokyo Revengers Season 2 will be holding an advance screening of its first 3 episodes in Yokohama City.

Japanese company Onken proves that work burnout need not always be a negative topic with its fun and interactive employee HP badges.

Is that Miyazaki Hayao gracing us with his presence on Ghibli Park's opening day? Nope, just an impersonator who nailed the cosplay.

Japan’s classic sailor school uniform just went from kawaii to kakkoii with this inclusive and functional design.

Ticketing sales for the Kaguya-sama movie starts on 5th November, with free multi-card cases to be claimed while stocks last.