Remember LCL, the mysterious orange liquid used to help pilots connect with their Evas in Neon Genesis Evangelion? Now you too can immerse yourself in LCL courtesy the fine folks at Japan’s Evangelion Store. The salts include carbonic sodium and botanical oils to help your …Read more »
There’s a new line of Attack on Titan-based double ring pendants currently up for pre-order in Japan, and each features a famous quote from the series—in English, no less. The four pendants, worn around the neck with a necklace featuring the Scout Regiment logo, are …Read more »
There’s nothin’ more comfortable than a slip-on, and there are few series as timeless as Rumiko Takahashi’s Urusei Yatsura. The series is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and the recent re-release of the manga in English is just one aspect of the project. There’s also plenty …Read more »
If you’ve been hankering to cosplay the Neutrophil, aka White Blood Cell, from Cells at Work!, Japan has the jacket for you. Cosplay apparel company Cospa will release the the jacket, modeled after the one worn by the Neutrophil, in S, M, L and XL …Read more »
With two recap films out now, a brand-new film on the way and even a decked-out bakery, Japan’s in the middle of Made in Abyss fever. Perhaps that explains the timing of these new figures based on Riko and Reg from the series. The 1/6-scale …Read more »
Gotta wear ‘em all. A new line of business shirts with customizable designs featuring all 151 original Pokemon is coming soon. They’re tie-in between The Pokemon Company and custom shirt maker Original Stitch, who’ve revealed a website that, so far, offers 20 Pokemon designs up …Read more »
There’s a bit of Japanese slang called “kimokawa,” which combines gross (“kimoi”) with cute (“kawaii”), and we think it definitely applies to this new Yu Yu Hakusho plush toy. Created in the shape of Hiei when he was a kimokawa baby, the plushy is available …Read more »
There’s a new Made in Abyss film on the way, and one Tokyo bakery is celebrating by giving itself a makeover. The bakery, Usagiza Lepus, will go Abyss-y from January 18 to March 17, when it will offer up treats based on the manga-turned-anime series. …Read more »
Fans of Studio Ghibli and high fashion, take heed: coach jackets based on two of the studio’s most beloved films are heading your way. The jackets, which were just announced, pay tribute to director Hayao Miyazaki’s hits Castle in the Sky (1986) and Princess Mononoke …Read more »
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind is moving into its second season, and Japanese fans will soon be able to get their hands on Team Bucciarati. A series of rubber keychains due out this March collects the six members of the team, including Giorno Giovanna, Guido …Read more »
I can’t say I’ve ever wanted to pair of bright yellow sneakers… until now. Right on the heels of FLCL Alternative and Progressive comes this hot new piece of merch: a pair of kicks inspired by Haruka’s yellow vespa from the series. Sporting the Vespa’s …Read more »
Fans of ultra-cool anime Cowboy Bebop have been 3 2 1 jamming for two decades now, and to mark the occasion, merchandise Movic is bringing out a range of Bebop items. The most eye-catching is a plush stuffed animal based Bebop’s genius dog Ein, which …Read more »
Are you digging this season’s SSSS.Gridman? So much, in fact, you want to give its heroines a big ol’ hug? Or, perhaps, dress as them? In that case, you are in luck courtesy some just-announced SSSS.Gridman merchandise. First up, hug pillows (or hug pillow covers, …Read more »
Big news for Prince of Tennis fans: the franchise is getting its first-ever official store. The store, which will open in Shinjuku, Tokyo October 26, is called “Tenipurisuto,” an abbreviation of “Tennis Prince Store.” A new visual, featuring iconic characters from the franchise, was unveiled …Read more »
Do you like Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic Akira, often forget what day it is and have a lot of wall space? If so, this giant calendar may be for you. Modeled after the Akira mural on display in Shibuya, Tokyo (which we showcased in a video …Read more »
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