Ultraman

You might be asking, why? Why spaghetti popsicles? But let's ask another question: Why the heck not? Actually, no.…

A book featuring Ultraman, the popular Japanese superhero series, has been banned in Malaysia. The government says…

If you've seen Ultraman, you probably know these characters. Chances are, though, you've never seen them like this.

Let's make things clear here: this is a hate-like. I don’t actually like the comic where a malevolent, alternate…

This weekend, Comic Market (aka "Comiket") rolled through Tokyo. How scorching was it? Time to bust out the thermal…

Tetsujin 28-go is a Japanese manga and anime about a boy who controls a giant robot. You might know it as Gigantor.…

Stone statues play a prevalent role in Japanese life. You see them at Buddhist Temples and Shinto Shrines, and you…

Godzilla and his atomic breath are one of the most recognizable metaphors for the atomic bombings of WWII—and…

Whether it's the Power Rangers, Ultraman, or Kamen Rider, male Japanese superheroes have one thing in common: they…

You thought the full body tights stopped at Totoro? That's just the tip of the iceberg. There are more nightmares to…