Tatsu’s adventures as a househusband continue, with the ex-yakuza tackling everything from baking to shopping with his underworld intensity. (Netflix Anime)

Meet the bizarre stars of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre episode 1. (Netflix Anime)

A dark shadow falls upon Beika Town, a place renowned for its high level of criminal cases. His (or her) purpose is to kill a certain man... (Netflix Anime)

Netflix is ​​further boosting its Japanese live-action content slate with a multi-picture deal with Tokyo-based studio Babel Label. The partnership gives Netflix exclusive access to multiple titles produced and created by Babel Label for the next five years. (news84media.com)

Hosugurui are women who are crazy about male host clubs in Japan and spend a lot of money. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

In this video, we take a look at the sekai ("world") of the Soga brothers, through the main plays and dances that survive in the modern kabuki repertoire, and the actors and playwrights who shaped these characters and stories. (Kabuki In-Depth)

From the mind of horror manga maestro Junji Ito comes a spine-tingling selection of some of his most bizarre, disturbing and terrifying tales. (Netflix Anime)

Critics say that Japan's comics often feature young teenage girls engaged in inappropriate acts, with exaggerated body parts but facial features that look like those of kids. (The Japan Reporter)

Top Japanese cosplayer Enako earned over 200 million yen (approximately $1.5 million) in revenue for 2022, according to her manager. (nextshark.com)

With the New Year comes to the kabuki world the season of the "early spring" performances, filled with auspicious and celebratory works and dances, and including four major shows in the capital (Kabuki-za, Shinbashi Enbujō, National Theatre and Asakusa Kōkaidō) and one Tamasaburō dance recital in Osaka. Happy New Year to everyone! 明けましておめでとう！ (Kabuki In-Depth)

Hear Tatsu's iconic househusband rap in multiple languages. After disappearing from the underworld, the legendary yakuza known as the "Immortal Dragon" resurfaces — as a fiercely devoted stay-at-home husband. (Netflix Anime)

孤立し命を狙われるアリスの絶体絶命を救ったのは、義足の女子高生・ヘイヤ（恒松祐里）。 (Netflix Japan)

Seven Samurai is an epic samurai drama, set in the latter half of the 16th century during the Sengoku period of Japanese history. (thereviewgeek.com)

A mysterious love letter winds up in Keiki's locker with a pair of white panties! Will he be able to find the panty-leaving-Cinderella? (Anime Explained)

Riisa Naka, who plays Mira in Alice in Borderland, gives you a behind the scenes look into how she delivered the scene where Mira confuses Arisu with the truth about Borderland. (Netflix Japan)

A lethargic, empathetic road movie about finding one’s parents — for everyone who just wants to laze about! Netflix series "Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure" (Netflix Anime)

A lethargic, empathetic road trip series about finding one’s parents — for everyone who just wants to laze about! (Netflix Anime)

Netflix got another boost to its growing Japanese content slate, Netflix has green-lighted a Japanese live-action film based on the classic Japanese Manga “City Hunter” created by Tsukasa Hojo, “City Hunter,” which will be available for streaming all over the world. (cinemadailyus.com)

Shinkai Makoto, famed director of Your Name and more, is back with yet another breathtakingly beautiful anime film. How does Suzume no Tojimari stack up? (Unseen Japan)

The global market for Japanese anime expanded 13% to an all-time high of 2.74 trillion yen ($20 billion at current rates) last year, thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix and fans eager to spend on merchandise for franchises like Pokemon and "Demon Slayer." (Nikkei)

Anime is super popular around the world, and it actually has an educational function. It's very realistic and has many features that pertain to real life, giving insights into real Japanese culture. ( BRIGHT SIDE)

Rilakkuma, Kaoru and friends try various methods to keep fit. (Netflix Anime)

Lesserafim Kazuha, the Japanese rookie K-pop idol, is quickly becoming one of the most popular idols in the industry. (K-Stats)

An NHK program featuring coexistence between people and nature in an area of Japan known for its snowy climate has won a prestigious prize from the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. (NHK)

This is Shibasaki, your painting instructor. Today I would like to try painting without using a paintbrush. Please take your time to see how it will turn out. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)