Good Smiles company and Max Factory are collaborating to create a Hatsune Miku Mosaic to show support to the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake by donating to help them recover. More »

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A cafe dedicated to idol training! That definitely earns a place on the “Unique” list! Music producer Tsunku will be opening an idol training cafe called “AKIHABARA Backstage Pass” this November. Its purpose? Read more to find out! More »

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When the news that a new film centered about the life of cheerleaders were announced, Goo ranking quickly proceeded to ask their users,“Which female celebrities are best suited as a cheerleader?” The results are in! More »

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The end of this year’s Tokyo Game Show 2011 was held at Makuhari Messe Hall over a period of 4 days. The first two days consisted only for industry people, and the last two had been open for the public. More »

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It has been announced that Kyoto Seika University will begin offering the first Manga Ph.D. to students starting next April. Very exciting. More »

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It was announced that girl group Kalafina will be attending the Anime Expo 2011 in July, but wait, there’s more! Fans should be excited because the group will also be holding a fan club tour at the expo. More »

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Earlier, it was announced that Matsushita Yuya and FLOW will be attending FanimeCon 2011, but wait, that’s not all! Now, X-Japan’s YOSHIKI is also expected to make an appearance! More »

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Tezuka Productions has agreed to donate 870 manga volumes for the earthquake relief Great Eastern Japan. The founder’s name, Osamu Tezuka, may not be familiar to you all right now, but I’m sure most of you heard of Astro Boy, Black, and Kimba the White Lion. That is why he is credited as the “Godfather of Anime”, Japan’s “Walt Disney.” More »

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I’m sure we are all familiar with the Red Cross organization and its contributions to countries that need help. The case remains the same for the March 11 Touhoku Earthquake and tsunami. Although Japan is a developed country, they still need us to lend a hand. That is why AKB48 members were involved with a tribute CM to the Japanese Red Cross. Members involved were Oshima Yuko, Maeda Atsuko, Minami Takhashi, and Watanabe Mayu. More »

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From Wirebot: Hey WoWers, you know that strange little mini-pet? You know, the one that looks it’s a mix between an eagle, horse, and reindeer and looks just a little adorable? Yeah, that one! Oh, it’s also the one featured in the picture above. Get that adorable little one as a companion and you’ll help out with the Japanese recovery efforts! More »