Japan & Korea Fan Articles

Ash and Pikachu, Relaxo and Recovery, Sunny Day and Solar Ray, Salt & Pepper - all equally iconic combinations, but only one of them is needed in e...

On the shelves of his small store, Tarou Sakamoto may look like a quiet and peaceful family man - but as we fans of Sakamoto Days know: Beneath tha...

In over a quarter of a century, Ruffy and his Straw Hat Gang have already experienced many an adventure and survived countless battles. He has bene...

Naruto Uzumaki and his teacher Kakashi Hatake could hardly be more different. Naruto has a head full of fluff and is never at a loss for a joke, wh...

In Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece Spirited Away, Kaonashi – the spirit without a face – is one of the most enigmatic characters ever. Silent, masked,...

Since Gol D. Roger ushered in the great age of pirates, countless crews have sailed the Grand Line in search of the legendary treasure. But even on...

Sometimes the best "hack" against a slump is quite unspectacular: something sweet and mild - and also lactose-free, as it is vegan and soy-based. V...

Son Goku learns important fighting techniques under his masters Roshi and Kaio. He wears the Kame symbol on his orange tracksuit - the character of...

Cats have a mind of their own. Every cat owner knows this and probably wishes at times that the animal could talk and simply explain to its human w...

While others are at the stadium every weekend, watching the Bundesliga, football or basketball with devotion, there is only one serious sport for y...

One of the most famous Studio Ghibli films is undoubtedly Chihiro's Journey to Magic Land. However, the title "Magic Land", which may initially mak...

It can happen that you feel like you're possessed by a demon on a Monday morning. Every little thing makes you jump out of your skin, you're irrita...

Taro Sakamoto was once the most dangerous hitman in the world – today he runs a mini-market and loves ramen. Sounds unspectacular? Far from it. It'...

Taro Sakamoto was once Japan's most feared contract killer – until he fell in love, settled down, and now runs a supermarket. The manga and anime S...

Vinyl has this special superpower: you put something on "just for a moment" - and bang, the living room becomes a concert hall. With KPop Demon Hun...

Want to keep your loose change safe and still perfect your fighting style? Then sit down with the legendary turtle hermit - with the Dragon Ball Ma...

Do you remember how Totoro stands in the rain at the bus stop and is simply... there? Calm, round, somehow comforting. This is exactly the feeling ...

In the bathhouse Aburaya, things rarely go by the book – and one of the most enigmatic guests is undoubtedly No Face. The black, silent figure from...

In the world of One Piece, eating a Devil Fruit grants supernatural powers – but the price is never being able to swim again. Monkey D. Luffy once ...

In the world of One Piece, there are Devil Fruits that grant their user extraordinary powers. Nico Robin ate the Hana Hana no Mi – the Flower-Flowe...

Whoever ran home from school in the 90s to not miss a single episode knows: Dragon Ball Z wasn't just an anime — it was religion. Goku, Vegeta, Tru...

On a tiny island in the middle of nowhere lives Master Roshi, the world's strongest turtle hermit, in his pink little house. The Kame House from Dr...

Do you remember the scene in "My Neighbor Totoro" where Satsuki and Mei wait for the bus with their homemade bentos? Good food, lovingly packed – t...

Anyone who drinks sake like a warrior from the world of Dragon Ball should do so in style. The Dragon Ball Z Blue Shenlong Sake Set made of ceramic...

Immerse yourself in a magical miniature world of the cherry blossom season! The Sakura Traumtour retro TV music box wooden kit combines nostalgic c...

Monkey D. Ruffy, who ate the devil fruit at the tender age of seven, is not only captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. In the course of the search for ...

In 1988, Hayao Miyazaki opened the door to an enchanted forest and introduced us to Totoro – the good-natured forest spirit who has since captured ...

Koro-Sensei is arguably the strangest teacher in anime history: a tentacle-equipped, bulletproof being with a moon-shaped face and a grin that can ...

Monkey D. Luffy has exactly one plan: find the One Piece and become King of the Pirates. No World Government decree, no Warlord, and no Emperor wil...

"Believe in yourself" – the life motto of Naruto Uzumaki, the loudest, most stubborn ninja from Konoha-Gakure. Anyone who knows the manga and anime...

The Going Merry is more than just a ship – it's the Straw Hat crew's first home, a symbol of new beginnings and adventure. In One Piece, she accomp...

In Totoro's forest, there's always something happening – you just have to look closely. A gray belly peeks out from behind leaves, curious eyes bli...

Whether on Route 1 or in the office – a good trainer is always prepared. The Pokéball is the most iconic invention of the Pokémon world: small, pra...

In the world of One Piece, there are fruits that change everything — the so-called Devil Fruits. The most famous of them all is the Gomu Gomu no Mi...

With the Pokémon Pokéball sandwich maker, your snack ends up where it belongs: neatly caught between two slices of toast. Shiny black on the outsid...

If your breakfast deserves a special treat that doesn't sound like "standard toast", this gadget is practically a little kitchen companion from Kan...