For hundreds of years, Japanese performers have practiced a comedic storytelling art known as rakugo (落語). Traditionally staged in intimate yose theaters, rakugo transforms verbal storytelling into a ...

Chetan Shekar is a marketing professional from Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India. His favorite games include Half-Life, Age of Empires, Age of Mythology, Warcraft, Starcraft, Darkstalkers, Marvel ...

Laura has been writing about anime for some time, with bylines on websites like GameRant and Dexerto. She holds an MA in Japanese Studies. For now, Akane is just starting her career as a Rakugo ...

Weekly Shonen Jump’s hit manga Akane-Banashi is celebrating its third anniversary this month. Written by Yuuki Sunega and illustrated by Takamasa Moue, the series has a wide fanbase even without ...

However, the anime has essentially emerged as a sports drama fueled by competitive energy. It began with Akane, the titular protagonist, entering the Karaku Cup, a competition designed to highlight ...

Episode 12 of ‘Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time’ showcases Takumi's settlement Wedgefort's growth and his clash with abusive summoned heroes. Akane decides to defect from the heroes' party ...

After much anticipation, Westworld is finally traveling to Delos' version of feudal Japan. The fifth episode of Season 2, airing May 20, will take place in Shogun World, and Maeve and her not-so-merry ...

Hoshino Ai was one of a kind. At least according to Aqua. What happens when another actress adopts Ai’s character? Oshi no Ko episode 7 shocks fans with Akane's bold move, delivering a rollercoaster ...

Westworld will introduce viewers to a new park and new characters in “Akane No Mai,” but what does the episode title mean and does it offer up any clues? Westworld is back with their fifth episode of ...