Japan & Korea Fan Articles

Who hasn't dreamed of turning to Shenlong with a wish? While the dragon himself may be difficult to summon, you can at least treat yourself to a li...

In Naruto, every ninja carries their kunai – the small throwing knife that's as essential in the world of shinobi as coffee is in the office. The d...

Chihiro only wanted to rescue her parents – but instead ended up in a bathhouse full of spirits, gods, and a rather intimidating witch named Yubaba...

Misa Amane is in Death Note what you might call a "copycat" – a fan of the mysterious vigilante Light Yagami, who uses a supernatural notebook to w...

In "Kiki's Delivery Service," the young witch Kiki works in a bakery – one that smells of fresh bread, croissants, and everything the heart desires...

In the world of One Piece, Devil Fruits are the most sought-after treasure of all – whoever eats one gains supernatural powers, but loses the abili...

Nami doesn't just chart the world's oceans – she masters them. As the navigator of the Straw Hat crew, she wields her climate staff with a precisio...

Collect seven spheres, summon a dragon, make a wish. That's the plan in Dragon Ball Z – the legendary manga and anime series where hero Son Goku an...

Taro Sakamoto was once the world's most feared hitman — today he runs a small convenience store and probably eats ramen. Sounds like the perfect li...

The Baratie is the most famous floating restaurant in the One Piece world – an establishment on the high seas, run by culinary legend Zeff and his ...

It all started with a barrel. When Monkey D. Luffy was fished out of a wooden barrel in the East Blue, no one knew that this straw hat wearer would...

To catch them all, you first need to know them all. From the classic Poké Ball to the gold-gleaming Luxury Ball to the camouflaged Safari Ball – in...

In the world of One Piece, Devil Fruits are coveted treasures – those who eat them gain supernatural powers, but lose the ability to swim forever. ...

The Pokémon Pokéball Toaster is the kind of kitchen gadget that makes even morning grouches look like they've just stepped out of the Pokécenter. I...

A hero who is completely overpowered by a simple workout and bored by his own powers, while others worship him, fight him or want to ally with him:...

Little fire-breathers have it tough. The tail flame burns, the inner urge is real – and someone has to keep the coffee hot. This red-scaled little ...

Ryuk, the immortal god of death from the manga and anime masterpiece Death Note, has one weakness: apples. For everything else – skulls, chaos, the...

A thousand years of adventure, and in the end stands an elf with silver twin tails and a staff that doesn't just hint at magic – it practically glo...

Anyone who has ever stood at a bus stop in the rain, wishing for a fluffy neighbor with a giant smile, instantly understands why Totoro has been wi...

Four elements, one world, one Avatar. In the animated series Avatar – The Last Airbender, the young Aang bears the burden of reconciling the Fire, ...

Monkey D. Luffy had a simple dream: to become the King of the Pirates. His first ship on this journey was the Going Merry – a small caravel ship wi...

Red or Blue? Since the first Pokémon games on the Game Boy, the choice of starter Pokémon has divided friendships and schoolyards. Bulbasaur fans, ...