Name: Mirei KiritaniBirthdate: December 16, 1989 Hometown: Chiba, JapanMeasurements: 76/56/84 cm Hiroko's still occupied with her trip, so I have decided to swipe Idol of the Week from her until she returns to her featur...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Some more art work has been released from the upcoming Super Science Ninja Team Gatchaman remake. Just when I said I was happy to see little evidence of the previous shows in the new Gatchaman Crowds, a very familiar face... ...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
AnimeNEXT 2013 took place in central New Jersey--it's one of those anime conventions where everything seems to go according to stereotypes. It's one of the mid-size conventions that ramps up the summer con season towards the ...
| Jeff Chuang |
Name: Anna Konno Birthdate: June 15, 1989 Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Measurements: 86/69/83 cm Oh geez, what is going on this week? Not only do we have the amazing Anna Konno, but we also have the mind blowing Mai Sas...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
If you were thinking the upcoming Gatchaman Crowds would look even remotely similar to the original Super Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, you're in for a bit of a surprise. Personally, I'm delighted to see the concept...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Ever wonder what prison food in Japan actually tastes like? No, me neither, but now that there's a cafe featuring some prison cuisine, I might just have to check it out. Even though the prison food in Japan looks quite a bit...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
It sure is starting to heat up out there. In Chicago, it suddenly went from freezing cold to sweltering heat in a matter of days! There's no doubt about it kid, summer's here. However, something just doesn't feel right. The d...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Selected from choice cosplays on Saturday at Animazement, Japanator brings you more pictures of cosplay. The Stig approves. Saturday brings out the crowd! If you plan to cosplay and hit a summer con this year, take a look at the first wave of summer cosplays and adjust accordingly! Click on and see this year's latest con fashion trends! In case you missed Part 1, click here!
| Jeff Chuang |
With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the North American summer con circuit officially begins. This year Anime Boston makes an unusual move joining the other three major anime cons--Anime North, Animazement and Fanime--overloadi...
| Jeff Chuang |
Name: Risa Yoshiki Birthdate: July 27, 1987 Hometown: Chiba, Japan Measurements: 80/59/88 cm Hiroko continues to enjoy the breathtaking view that Puerto Rico has to offer, so she has left me in charge of m...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Name: Yumi SugimotoBirthdate April 1st, 1989Hometown: Osaka, JapanMeasurements 82/58/85 cm It looks like Hiroko has appointed me with the duty of keeping Idol of the Week safe as well. And what perfect way to abuse my pr...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Despite yesterday's flood of Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies (AA5 in Japan) info and, it looks like things aren't over yet. The official Japanese website has updated to include profiles for Edgeworth, Trucy, and new detective Go...
| Elliot Gay |
Despite all the hype about bringing Earthbound Papas and Yoshitaka Amano on board, Compile Hearts' next PS3 RPG, Fairy Fencer F, looks exactly like all of their other games. I can't say I'm all that surprised, though I am a l...
| Elliot Gay |
Name: Mina Asakura Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Birthdate: December 8, 1989 Measurements: 33/23/34 cm Here's looking at your kid! This week we spend some time with the stunning actress and model, Mina Asakura, and I ...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Thanks to the power of people on the internet getting things early, we now have a really fantastic look at some of the character designs for Trigger's Kill-La-Kill. Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by Kazuki Nakashima...
| Elliot Gay |
There's no need to hurry, because the DenLiner is busy with unloading its new screenshots. As a word of warning, most of Kamen Rider Battride War's new images are shot in an unimpressive manner. Now don't get me wrong, I...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Name: Iiniku Ushijima Birthdate: February 19, 1990 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Measurements 83/56/87.7 cm Today's idol is super cosplay idol, Iiniku Ushijima. Yes, her name does mean "good meat'. I actually fi...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
I know it sounds like a tourist faux pas, but I love eating hamburgers in Japan. I just discovered why I like them so much! I feel a it silly for not knowing this before today, but I guess most Japanese burgers actually use b...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Anna Konno Birthdate: June 15, 1989 Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Measurements: 86/69/83 cm Ever since discovering gravure model Anna Konno last month, I've been on the hunt for new picture sets. This girl just has...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
In some surprising news, it looks as though the 1972 classic anime, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, is getting a heavy facelift and reboot. A few tantalizing images have surfaces on Kenji Nakamura's take on the series...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
When Elliot told me that Ignition messed up on Muramasa: The Demon Blade's localization for the Wii, he was not kidding. And thanks to the folks at Siliconera, we are given a side by side comparison between Ignition's bl...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Well, this is our last cosplay gallery for Anime Matsuri. I swear there was a lot more awesome cosplay, just check out last year's galleries. However, the venue change made it a bit a difficult to move around for everyone and...
| Red Veron |
Name: Suzuki Fumina Birthdate: May 7, 1990 Hometown: Saitama, Japan Measurements: 96/62/93 cm Yowza! Suzuki Fumina is hardcore. Not only is this smoking actress and gravure idol put together all so well, she seems ...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Here is the second wave of awesome cosplay from Anime Matsuri 2013 for your eye organs to feast on! Speaking of feasting, there were plenty of yummy food available to con goers thanks the awesome food trucks. These food truck...
| Red Veron |
It's that time of the year again when springtime comes to the heart of Houston, Texas. When the annual Anime Matsuri anime convention, gathers fans of Japanese pop culture for three days to celebrate our love for well... Japa...
| Red Veron |
There was never any doubt in my mind that Atlus would bring Shin Megami Tensei IV to North America sometime this year. While the Persona series has seemingly eclipsed it in terms of overall popularity, the Shin Megami Tensei ...
| Elliot Gay |
Rikka is the star of a home, perhaps too close. Incest is cool..right?
| Hiroko Yamamura |
It's great the hilarious and awesome things you can do just by getting your timing right. The cool results this time come straight from schoolgirls all over Glorious Nippon getting into the habit of "fake Dragon Ball" photogr...
| Josh Tolentino |
Name: Ai Shinozaki Birthdate: February 26, 1992 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Measurements: 87/60/88 cm It looks that it's been over a week since I've even talked about our favorite gravure idol, Ai Shinozaki. I know, I kno...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Sitting up to watch TV or gaze at the world is just so passe nowadays. Laying completely flat, in a half vegetative state is the new hotness... didn't you hear? Check out these new glasses over at Tha...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Whether it's Comiket or any other special event, there's always something exhilarating about seeing a crowd of cosplayers overrun the streets at any festivity. I also have to give props to those dedicated folks...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Name: Risa Yoshiki Birthdate: July 27, 1987 Hometown: Chiba, Japan Measurements: 80/59/88 cm As you can probably tell, we just can't get enough of Risa Yoshiki around the office. For a bit I was feeling like I was over sat...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
I feel bad for not watching Tatami Galaxy, since I've heard nothing but good things from everyone that has laid eyes on it. In order to compensate for my shameful deed, I'm hear to tell you that P.A. Works's newest anime ...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Acquire's been putting some real oomph behind the Vita lately, and MIND=0 is looking to be another niche hit in the making. We still don't know a ton about the game, but what we do know is that it looks a whole lot like Perso...
| Elliot Gay |
After coming out as a new man from Battride War's trailer from a 11 days ago, I have secured my own copy of the game for my own Rider Gaming pleasure. In light of my new form, Dengeki shows us some more images that allows us ...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Name: Anri Sugihara Birthdate: June 12, 1982Hometown: Hiroshima, Japan Measurements: 89/56/80 cm It looks like the lovely Anri Sugihara is outgrowing her clothes, or she's been shopping in the kids section. Don't get me wrong...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
I knew that something good would come from hugging my W Driver, because Kamen Rider Battride War performed a second Trailer Kick that shows more of its gameplay sequences. First of all, I would like to apologize to ev...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Name: Anna Konno Birthdate: June 15, 1989 Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan Measurements: 86/69/83 cm Didn't get your idol fix this weekend? How about we serve something sizzling hot to kick off your week! Today...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Think your apartment is tiny? The newest trend in convenient living in Japan is going to make your abode look like a mansion. I introduce to your Capsule Apartments! Obviously influenced by the convenience...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Today we celebrate one of Japan's national heros. Yes, the one and only, Ai Shinozaki. How do we celebrate? By gawking at her pictures and videos of course! Perhaps we'll even eat some cake around the office in celebration. For now, we'll stare at pictures.
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Risa Yoshiki Birthdate: July 27, 1987 Hometown: Chiba, Japan Measurements: 80/59/88 cm Did your Valentine's Day not go as planned? Did the delicious chocolate I sent from the Japanator office not make...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Well, most of us can all agree that Super Robot Wars UX has a roster that's both random and a bit underwhelming, but the main deal breaker in most SRW games is the role of the game's original characters. Coming as a...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
It's hard to believe it's almost been two years since disaster struck the people of Tohoku and surrounding regions. Many survivors are still attempting to try to piece their lives back together. Japanese mobile phon...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Name: Akine AoshimaBirthdate: March 4, 1987Hometown: Miyazaki, JapanMeasurements: 87/58/86 cm Did you make it through your work day? Well, before you slip off to slumber, I think it's best you reward yourself to the one...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
Do you have a sweetie in Japan who also adores Macross Frontier? Does any favorite Japanator editor come to mind? Who ever your Miss Macross may be, I'm sure they'd be elated to receive these lovely looking pastries...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
You guys! Disgaea Dimension 2 is doing something new with the monsters, and it easily tops any of the other monster systems from the previous games. Overlord Laharl is tired of walking to places, so he has given his monster v...
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
I haven't seen the new Berserk movie yet, but what I know from the original series and manga, things get pretty unpleasant. I would go as far as saying the whole Eclipse portion is quite disturbing and far from appetizin...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
With one month left until Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory reaches western shores, NIS America is gracing the stage with the amazing Inafune Space Battleship. The Keiji Cannon (Thanks for the attack nickname, TruthTellah....
| Salvador G-Rodiles |
Name: Yumi KobayashiHometown: Tokyo, JapanBirthdate: November 26, 1988Measurements: 85/57/84 cm Can you believe that it's February already? That means it's the month of cold cold weather, and the warmth of lov...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
January 26th celebrated on of Japan's most famous, but often forgotten exports, the adorable Monchichi! Popular idol group, 9nine was on hand to ring the franchise's 39th birthday in with style in Tokyo at Sunshine ...
| Hiroko Yamamura |
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