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The second season of anime Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World will be delayed due to Covid-19. It was supposed to start this April, but the show will instead begin this July due to this year’s epidemic. 

Pikachu-themed medicinal soap and a “no-touch” automatic dispenser have recently gone on sale in Japan. The soap is blue soda lemon-scented and is made by antibacterial soap brand Muse. Hopefully, the soap and dispenser will help kids (and adults) in Japan keep their hands clean. 

Peeking Out. Nara, Japan. By David Parham.

The Sonic the Hedgehog movie was originally scheduled to open on March 27 in Japan. However, due to the coronavirus, the movie’s Japanese release is being pushed back. The new release date is to be announced. In case you missed it, check out Kotaku’s review of the movie right here. 

Waiting At Kyushu Jangara. Tokyo, Japan. By Joe Gerace/wikipoem.org

Through The Clouds. Tokyo, Japan. By Peter Sheerin.

On March 3, 1998, the Hunter x Hunter manga was first published in Weekly Jump. This is the manga’s 22nd year of publication. Congrats! Though, with all the breaks, that hasn’t exactly been 22 years straight. 

Reflection. Kyoto, Japan. By Fatima Budair.

Since schools in Japan have been closed because of coronavirus, kids might need something to do. And since their parents might not let them go out and about, Weekly Jump is making the digital versions of its first thirteen issues of 2020 available for free until March 31. Good time to catch up on manga!

Omoide Yokocho. Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. By André Broa.

Roasted Chestnuts. Kyoto, Japan. By Bobby Vu | Instagram