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How 'Heidi' conquered Japan, sparking an anime revolution

Nathalie Olof-ors, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 25 09:38 PM

Far from the Swiss Alps, the cherished 19th-century storybook character Heidi has played an unlikely role in the creation of Japan's now booming anime industry. Read more »

Movie review: 'Weathering With You' lets the sunshine in

Fred Hawson
Posted at Aug 29 11:59 AM

This year, the Japanese movie of the year is yet again another animated romantic fantasy drama, also written and directed by the same man Makoto Shinkai. Read more »

Japan police raid arson attack suspect's residence

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 26 02:50 PM

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese police on Friday raided the home of the main suspect in a deadly arson attack that killed 34 people at an anime firm in Kyoto, media reports said.   Read more »

Japan's anime industry in crisis even as its popularity soars

Sophie Laubie and Fiachra Gibbons, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 16 09:19 AM

Japan's booming animation industry is in crisis -- with low pay, long hours and a huge shortage of artists -- just as its global popularity has never been higher.   Read more »

Ilang bida ng 'Miss Saigon' mainit na sinalubong sa Pinas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 09:58 PM

Maglalabas ng bagong single ang isa sa standout Pinoy performers sa Miss Saigon. Read more »

Pinoy graphic novel series to become Netflix anime series

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Nov 10 10:24 AM

Netflix anime has just announced that they are adapting Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo’s  cult favourite graphic novel Trese.  Read more »

Movie review: Fanboys will love 'My Hero Academia: Two Heroes'

Fred Hawson
Posted at Nov 06 02:27 PM

It may not be advisable to watch 'My Hero Academia: Two Heroes' without any knowledge about the manga or anime series, or at least have someone with you who can answer your questions. Read more »

This young actress just celebrated Naruto's birthday

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 11:32 AM

While most local celebrities are vocal about their love for Hollywood personalities or K-drama stars, this young actress is obsessed with a fictional ninja.  Read more »

SILIPIN: Anime-themed cafe sa San Fernando, Pampanga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 04:01 PM

Hango ang disenyo ng isang cafe sa San Fernando, Pampanga sa anime, isang sikat na istilo ng Japanese animation. Read more »

Japan anime giant Takahata dead at 82

Kyoko Hasegawa, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 17 09:15 PM

Oscar-nominated Japanese anime director Isao Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and was best known for his work "Grave of the Fireflies", has died aged 82, the studio said on Friday. Read more »

ComicCon Asia 2018, dinagsa kahit nagkansela ang malalaking bisita

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 10:15 PM

Maagang napuno ng mga comic book at anime fans ang SMX Convention Center para sa ComicCon Asia 2018. Read more »

WATCH: Ichigo defeats a hollow in new 'Bleach' live action trailer

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 01:14 PM

Months after releasing a teaser for the live action adaptation of the popular manga and anime series “Bleach,” Warner Bros. Japan dropped a new trailer focusing on the lead character’s first battle.  Read more »

WATCH: Students join hilarious 'Naruto Run' in UPLB

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 04:58 PM

Dozens of students joined the first "Naruto Run" at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).   Read more »

Gundam, Optimus Prime creator among AsiaPop's top draws

Rick Olivares
Posted at Aug 27 10:11 PM

When the 57-year old Japanese walked into the SMX Convention Center in Pasay last Friday, he was surprised that there was a long line of fans waiting for him. Read more »

Mga estudyanteng nag-aaral ng Nihongo, dumarami

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 20 01:49 AM

Nadagdagan ang bilang ng high school students na nag-aaral ng Nihongo para sa kanilang foreign language elective. Read more »

Japanese classes attract high school students in the Philippines

Ronron Calunsod, Kyodo News
Posted at Jun 15 11:59 PM

Schoolmates Beatrize Chee and Gio Franza from the financial district of Makati are both self-confessed Japanese anime fans. Read more »

Gimme 5, Giggerboys, Anime reunite for special 'ASAP' number

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 06:44 PM

On Sunday, five boy groups gathered on “ASAP” which was held at the Araneta Coliseum, including the reunited Gimme 5, Giggerboys and Anime.  Read more »