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Celebrating the Return of Hunter x Hunter – Summary of Chapter 401 “Moonlight”

After an extended hiatus of 90 weeks following Chapter 400, which was released in December 2022, Hunter x Hunter has made a highly anticipated return to the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. Fans worldwide...

2024.10.27

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The Most Unique Battle in Jujutsu Kaisen

Warning: This article contains spoilers.Volume 27 of Jujutsu Kaisen was released on July 4th. In chapters 239 to 243, there is a unique battle between Takaba and Kenjaku. Takaba's ability is very diff...

2024.07.21

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Is Naruto’s Name Derived from Food or a Place?

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the name "Naruto," the main character of the famous manga series? Let's dive into the interesting backstory of how Naruto got his name.In the manga's storyli...

2024.06.22

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The Uniqueness of Love Hotels in “Weathering With You”

IntroductionMakoto Shinkai's animated film "Weathering With You" has captured audiences worldwide with its stunning visuals and heartwarming story. Among its many memorable scenes, one that stands out...

2024.06.09

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How to create Anime food: “Weathering With You” Potato Chips Fried Rice

I finally watched Makoto Shinkai's second film, "Weathering With You". In it, there's this original Japanese? dish by Hina that caught my attention, so I'll introduce it with some additional details f...

2024.05.04

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Unveiling the Thick Novel Aqua Reads in Chapter seven of Oshi No Ko

The manga "Oshi No Ko" is filled with dark charm beyond imagination, depicting the behind-the-scenes of the entertainment world and chasing the real culprit of murder, a development one couldn't expec...

2024.04.13

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Akira Toriyama Memorial: The Personality of Akira Toriyama, Surprisingly Unknown Even to Japanese well

Renowned manga artist Akira Toriyama, known for works like "Dragon Ball," passed away on March 1, 2024, due to acute subdural hematoma. He was 68 years old."Dragon Ball" had been serialized from 1984 ...

2024.03.17

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Death Note: L’s Traditional Japanese Sweets Selection – Ohagi

In "Death Note," the main character, L, is known for his love of sweets. We often see him investigating Kira while enjoying various confections. From his dialogue, it's clear that L believes sugar is ...

2024.03.10

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The creator of the globally renowned football manga ‘Captain Tsubasa’ was originally a baseball fan and didn’t know the rules of football

"Captain Tsubasa, the beloved football manga worldwide. Due to its eccentric plays, there are often rumors questioning whether the author, Yoichi Takahashi, actually knows the rules."In fact, tracing ...

2024.02.24

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Case Closed(Detective Conan): Character Names Inspired by Mystery Novel Authors and Characters, Spoiled in the American Version with Unfitting American Names

In 2023, the long-running Case Closed(Detective Conan in Japanese) series celebrates its 30th anniversary. Did you know that most of the character names in this manga are inspired by authors or charac...

2024.01.28

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