The release of the hugely popular Japanese cinema franchise reflects warming ties between the Asian superpowers after years of tension over territorial issues. By Gavin J Blair, Clifford Coonan The ...
He was also a director in emblematic series such as Ranma 1/2, of which he led the first season, as well as Nintama Rantaro and Chibi Maruko-chan. The world of anime says goodbye to one of its most ...
Contemporary art, original sketches, and more explore how the Japanese character sprung from the pages of a manga and became a global cultural sensation. Created by Fujiko F. Fujio in 1969, the iconic ...