This is New PANTY & STOCKING podcast episode 2 continues the conversation between Hiroyuki Imaishi, Hiromi Wakabayashi, and ☆Taku Takahashi with more behind the scenes stories about the series. Part 1 of our English translation is available now!

Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc captures the spirit of Denji’s story with faithful adaptation, though its restrained style softens the edge of the source material. @aliciahaddick.com provides their review of the new film

Step inside the Kyoto Costume Institute's Love Fashion exhibition, where fashion meets history, culture, and self-expression. From iconic gowns to avant-garde designs, explore how clothing shapes identity and inspires creativity across centuries.

Perfume’s Nebula Romance Part II celebrates 25 years with retro-futuristic pop, bold ambition, and nods to their past. Not perfect, but a memorable send-off before their upcoming hiatus. @mbmelodies.bsky.social provides his review

We're back with our new Japanese music recommendations from the past week! This week features a range of genres with new tracks from: CHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN Hitsujibungaku kurayamisaka Nakamura Minami and MEZZ Noranekoguts SUSHIBOYS

This is New PANTY & STOCKING Podcast episode 1, part 2 English translation is now live! Read on for more behind the scenes stories from the show direct from TRIGGER's Hiroyuki Imaishi, Hiromi Wakabayashi, and soundtrack producer ☆Taku Takahashi!

Opening with the Potsdam Conference and the shadow of Hiroshima, Masaki Kobayashi’s Tokyo Trial uses archival footage to confront how postwar justice was staged and politicized in the aftermath of WWII.

For over 30 years, Miyako Kojima has created charming nightmares that mix retro horror, beauty and the grotesque.

The "This is New PANTY and STOCKING" podcast is a candid behind the scenes look from some key figures on the new show. With approval from Studio Trigger & Flying Dog, we present part 1 translated into English featuring ☆Taku Takahashi, Hiromi Wakabayashi, and Hiroyuki Imaishi!

We're back with our weekly picks of fresh new music from Japan & playlist update! This week featuring: BAILEFUNK KAKEKO & riruliliyangugili PEDRO ralph SATOH Tim Pepperoni TOWA TEI

Celebrating 50 years of history, the Every Super Sentai exhibition showcased props, toys, and every hero suit ever made. Honoring the legacy of a series that shaped generations and inspires fans of all kinds worldwide.

On Summer Sand explores grief and healing with strong performances, but its expanded script loses the nuance of its stage origins. @aliciahaddick.com reviews Shinya Tamada's latest.

Prema, Fujii Kaze’s first English language album, shows his trademark artistry and ambition, but its retro leanings sometimes limit its reach. @mbmelodies.bsky.social gives his review

Doga Kobo’s Ikebukuro West Gate Park is a gritty, underrated Fall 2020 anime with deep characters and street-level drama that culminate in a compelling human story.

Discover standout new Japanese tracks handpicked weekly in our scrmbl selection playlist! This week featuring: Illreme It's US!!!! Kinopo Lovely Summer Chan mzsrz PAS TASTA

Taroman: Expo Explosion revives Showa-era tokusatsu with grainy film, retro sets, and rubber suits in a playful ode to handmade craft.

It's bandcamp Friday so we're back with our monthly new music roundup! This time featuring excellent new tunes from: Hajime Iida Acid Tamiya 346 Bailefunk Kaneko Wrack Seimei FLYING DAIMYO Fuji Chao Stones Taro Meitei Watashi No Koko

Exit 8 was an absolute phenomenon when it first launched, making a film adaptation inevitable (albeit a strange choice). Now that it's out, how does the film stack up to its source material? @aliciahaddick.com provides their review.

Pritto Prisoner is a wild upcoming multiplayer party game from PinCool built on toiler humor and cute characters. We sat down with studio founder Ryutaro Ichimura to discuss the concept behind the game and their work with character designer kanahei.

Our weekly hand-picked list of new Japanese music you should hear is out, along with a playlist update! This week featuring tracks from: CENT PiKi ponderosa may bloom roi bob SleepInside xiangyu feat. Sawa Angstrom

Despite beautiful visual presentation and a charming concept the new anime film ChaO falters when you look beyond the surface. @aliciahaddick.com gives their review of Studio 4C's latest.

This year's hit film about the grueling world of Kabuki theater, Kokuho, has been selected as Japan's submission for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

Ichiban Kuji gets playful with METAL GEAR SOLID DELTA via the prizes in an upcoming campaign based on the franchise dropping in September.

For this month's film spotlight @aliciahaddick.com takes a look at Young & Fine, a movie directed by Toshiya Kominami that walks the line between a teen sex comedy and a heart-filled coming of age story in an honest and sincere way.

The exclusive merchandise lineup for the upcoming New PANTY & STOCKING FES / One Night Escape event in Tokyo has been revealed including apparel and various other themed goods.

Sega kicks off a new music collaboration between Hatsune Miku and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Project ONSOKU, with 5 new songs being released, one per week.

CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE has built a name for themselves with their original approach to music, and their recent contribution to ONE PIECE has put them in the spotlight. @mbmelodies.bsky.social gives an introduction to the eclectic and exciting trio.

Time for our new music roundup & playlist update, this week featuring tracks from: FOODS Hitohira LanPage o_all PeanutsKun feat. Lilas Ikuta utumiyqcom

A recent gallery in Shibuya celebrating the career of illustrator Yoshitoshi ABe has us reflecting on the prophetic legacy of his most well-known work, Serial Experience Lain. @aliciahaddick.com shares some thoughts on the event and Lain's endurance.

Forbes JAPAN released their 30 UNDER 30 list for 2025 and some familiar names were present this year including producer Sasuke Haraguchi and VTuber Hochimachi Suisei (who even takes the front cover)!

Suchmos is a band that had an undeniable impact on the 2010s rock scene before going on hiatus in 2021, now they're back at it again and there couldn't be a better time to get into them. @mbmelodies.bsky.social gives a introduction to the recently returned group.

Our classic film spotlight this month takes a look at His Motorbike, Her Island - an exploration of romance through the lens of auteur director Nobuhiko Obayashi that shines through his expression of film's separation from reality.

Holo Indie is more than an initiative to support fan games based on hololive talent, it's also a way to foster fun experiences for players even if they don't know the brand. @aliciahaddick.com caught up with them at BitSummit to learn more!

We're back with another new music update for our selections playlist! Artists featured this week: Layla RAY Tonalia Yureruwayurei Ziproom ZOMBIE-CHANG

Catching the Stars of This Summer is a rare example of a film tackling the difficulty of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The seishun story presented is bolstered by strong writing, acting, and score. @aliciahaddick.com gives their review.

Design Festa has been a safe haven for all sorts of creative and artistic expression since 1994, and its larger than ever in 2025. @aliciahaddick.com had the chance to speak with its organizers, and gives a first-hand look at the event itself!

We're back with our weekly playlist update! This time around we're highlighting new music from: Amuxax AYA GLOOMY Homecomings Rirugiliyangugili yonige ZOOZ

Tomoki Misato has built a name with his charming stop motion animated works, from Pui Pui Molcar to his most recent My Melody and Kuromi for Netflix. @aliciahaddick.com gives their thoughts on the new series and takes a look at the director's evolution.

Influential and iconic net label Maltine Records has announced a pair of special events later this year to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

While bad behavior when it comes to Pokémon cards is nothing new, the latest collaboration between the Pokémon TCG and McDonald's has been a mess (literally). The fast food giant issued a response to the situation, and promises future action to combat scalping.

Shibuya maintains its status as one of the most influential tourist hotspots, yet struggles to enact effective rulings to control its crowds.

Yuki Kawamura has been an important figure to Tokyo's dance music scene for years, and with the release of her first album she's still making big moves. @mbmelodies.bsky.social sat down to chat with her about her new release and more.

A recent theatrical re-release of 964 Pinocchio in Japan has us reflecting on grotesque, confrontational, and offensive guerrilla film masterpiece. @aliciahaddick.com takes a dive into the world of this boundary-pushing underground movie.

BitSummit is the premiere indie gaming event in Japan, and its 13th iteration has been the best yet! Seeing as it keeps getting bigger year after year, @aliciahaddick.com put together a BitSummit primer for us and even included some of their favorite games from the most recent event!

Migi & Dali is a series that blends dark comedy, mystery, thriller, and suspense to create a unique story that will hook you in, surprise you, and maybe even tear up in the end.

The Demon Slayer films have been a powerhouse in Japanese cinemas since Mugen Train, and its expected that Infinity Castle Part One will see the same hype and success. But how does it stack up as a film and adaptation? @aliciahaddick.com gives their review.

Nakano's NAZO NO MISE shop announces a special live music event to be held at Shimokitazawa Flower Loft in October to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a lineup packed with different genres and styles in the spirit of the store.

A new trend in Japan sees people utilizing the Yahoo Weather app's local updates service as something of a real-time makeshift social media platform during a time where other platforms can be exhausting to use.

Bandai Spirits is thinking out of the box with a new Nike collaboration that sees them making a plastic model kit based on the iconic Nike Air Jordan 1 sneaker.

Every week we select 6 new songs from Japanese artists that we think are the cream of the crop, and this week is no exception with some seriously great tracks from fantastic talent. Updates this time around includes new music from: DE DE MOUSE e5 kiki vivi lili PiKi RADWIMPS YonYon