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‘Slam Dunk’ anime makes a successful leap onto South Korean big screens

Latest theatrical hit shows how Japan can to some degree overcome wartime grievances with manga, anime and other forms of soft power.

Leiji Matsumoto, famed for ‘Space Battleship Yamato’ anime, dies at 85

The manga artist, also known for the series “Galaxy Express 999,” died of acute heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Feb. 13, his company ...

‘Blue Giant’ soundtrack steals the spotlight

The manga adaptation’s score, composed by jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara, hits all the right notes even if the animation fails to strike a chord.

‘Captain Tsubasa’ creator aiming for real-life soccer success

Takahashi has played a big part in helping soccer culture take root in Japan, and believes there is room for it to grow further.