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I'm crazy about subculture. Beyond movies, I check out anything that explores fresh stories, ideas or characters, whether webtoons, games, manga or anime. Manga opened the door to fandom for me, and I've become a "kidult" who reads manga as e-books and webtoons on a smartphone.

A pioneer who brought martial arts comics to a wider audience in Korea Cartoonist Ha Seung-nam (real name Ha Gong-seok), a master of martial arts comics who captivated readers with works including “Shingum Magum,” “Goltong Chulsapyo” and “Windy Goltong,” died on the 2nd at age 68.

Girl group LIGHTSUM is gearing up for a swift comeback as it looks to strengthen its foothold in Japan’s music market. Its agency, Cube Entertainment, announced that LIGHTSUM will release a new Japanese digital single, “MerryKiss” (メリキス), on Dec. 6.

The Master returns after weathering the pandemic, bringing warmth back for the first time in 7 years Based on the manga of the same name by Yaro Abe, which has sold more than 9 million copies worldwide, ‘Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories’ began streaming worldwide on Netflix on the 20th.

‘Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Spooky. My Yokai Vacation,’ the 2026 new theatrical film in the beloved franchise enjoyed by audiences of all ages, has confirmed its December 3 release and unveiled a launch poster and trailer. ‘Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Spooky.

Blockbuster drama VIVANT, produced by Japanese commercial broadcaster TBS, is fueling cultural and diplomatic friction between the two countries by openly portraying China as an adversary. The series follows a covert intelligence unit that takes down forces threatening Japan’s security.

The film 〈In the Clear Moonlit Dusk〉 is a blockbuster pure romance that begins with a contract relationship between two people everyone calls “princes.” Since opening first in Japan on Friday, October 23, 〈In the Clear Moonlit Dusk〉 has drawn a strong response from local Gen Z audiences, with...

Singer 'Choi Yena' is putting her own spin on a Japanese mega-hit. “Sakuranbo” Reborn: A Hit Reimagined With K-Pop Sensibilities Music production company 'SH Gold Networks' announced that 'Choi Yena' will remake 'Sakuranbo' (さくらんぼ), a signature song by Japanese singer 'Ai Otsuka', for an official...

The sobering side of Japanese society, where calls for ‘peace’ have become a target of ridicule A nine-second animation carrying an ‘anti-war’ message has become a sensation on social media in Japan. But its reception has also been marked by sharp mockery and criticism, prompting observers to say...

A new leap aimed at global fans: a beloved song reborn in Korean Six-member girl group LIGHTSUM (Sangah, Chowon, Nayoung, Hina, Juhyeon and Yujeong), known for their solid skills and diverse charms, will release “Eotteokhae” on the 22nd, the Korean-language version of their Japanese debut song...