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Heads-Up Displays And User Interfaces In Anime Are Awesome
After premiering last year, Evangelion 3.33 You Can (Not) Redo, the third of four films in the Rebuild of Evangelion tetralogy, gets its Blu-ray release today in Japan. While that’s good news — over-the-top mecha action is always good news — it also makes a good opportunity to revisit some classics.
This Japanese Sword Will Amaze You
Last year, a Japanese sword exhibit that featured Neon Genesis Evangelion-inspired blades was held in Okayama Prefecture.
After Starring In Pacific Rim, Will Japan Finally Adore Rinko Kikuchi?
In the upcoming Hollywood flick Pacific Rim, actress Rinko Kikuchi is Mako Mori, one of the film’s lead pilots to battle the dreaded kaiju.
Japan’s Pervert Superhero Might Be Getting His Own Movie
This weekend, when folks settled into dark theatres across Japan to watch the new Evangelion anime, they were, as with most movies, bombarded with previews. Sandwiched between the 10 or so trailers was a short 15-second clip that probably made the audience’s collective mouth drop.
Utada Hikaru Loves Evangelion So Much, She Sings The New Theme Song
Popstar Utada Hikaru was taking time off. She hadn’t put out a new song since 2010. Until now.
The Biggest Anime Of The Year Steamrolls Japan
Late last night, two things happened in Japan: the first six minutes of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Q 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, and that movie’s midnight premiere.
How Victoria’s Secret Bewildered A Japanese Animation Giant
Last week, Victoria’s Secret held a big fashion show in New York City with a bevy of models and Justin Bieber. There was the typical parade of silk and lace. And then, there was something unexpected: model Jourdan Dunn strutted down the catwalk in bodysuit, straight out of Japanese anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Victoria’s Secret Features An Unexpected Anime Inspiration
When you think Victoria’s Secret, you probably think lingerie. Makes sense! Because that’s exactly what the company makes and sells. You, however, do not think Japanese animation. Right now, though, you will. That’s because the famed underwear maker showed an unlikely inspiration at its recent fashion show.
