Part of the confusion stems from a misunderstanding of “kawaii,” which is Japanese for “cute” but also connotes a lovable or adorable essence. Sanrio recruited Shimizu and other ...

Production Kawaii announced on social media that the agency is closing, and all of the company’s Vtubers will go indie. The outlet’s last day will be November 30, 2024, but all performers are ...

The death of Hwang Yumi prompted her father to lead a compensation campaign The death of a 23-year-old former Samsung worker has led to the company agreeing a major compensation deal. Hwang Yumi ...

Bloom Into You (TV): Planning Assistance (Dengeki Bunko Editorial Dept. & Monthly "Comic Dengeki Daio" Editorial Dept.) Boogiepop and Others (TV 2019): Production Cooperation (Dengeki Bunko ...

The partnership will last three years with the two studios collaborating with their respective production systems, while being supported and receiving investment from mainly Japanese production ...

TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ...