Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

Koyanagi bribed Kabakura into letting her give him a makeover, showing that she does have a strong passion for cosplaying and wants to share it with her friends. Genshiken is an anime that’s ...

Unlike other anime expos Miya had attended, which primarily showcased merchandise, the carnival featured snack stalls and interactive games inspired by Chinese New Year traditions, such as riddles and ...

Cosplaying is more than just dressing up as their favourite characters. It’s a way to reconnect with parts of themselves that ...

Several WWE superstars show their passion for anime through their wrestling personas and actions. Zelina Vega, Xavier Woods, Sasha Banks, Ricochet, and Rhea Ripley have integrated their love for ...

If you are an otaku, you have to watch these best anime shows of the 21st century. The list includes Death Note, Attack on ...

“It’s fun,” he said, before hurrying away. Joshua Kieser, cosplaying as Tengzen Uzui, a character from the anime Demon Slayer, with his entire family. Image Credit: Lakshana Palat/ Gulf News ...

At Comic-Con 2025 in Chennai, a strong connection between pop culture especially anime, comics, and cosplay and mental health ...

Anime and video games tend to be the most common ... “You have to literally get your hands dirty," he jokes before sharing how cosplaying has entailed putting his early science knowledge into ...