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11 Sad Anime Series To Watch If You Need A Good Cry To Relieve Stress

Crying doesn't seem all that bad when you're accompanied by a sad anime that teaches you memorable and important life lessons.

Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is a lot of fun if you know how to play it. Here's our fun and easy guide to the fundamentals of shogi.

All smiles, no frowns, and only positive vibes - our list of funny anime will show you that laughter is indeed the best medicine.

Japanese cinema has a plethora of movies, and here are our top 20 picks of the best Japanese movies, including 100 Yen Love and Hana-bi.

Here are 11 Japanese high school romance movies that will make you nostalgic about your first love and high school days.

With these 20 isekai anime series, you will be transported to worlds you’ve never imagined without having to step out of your house!

Okunoshima, also known as Rabbit Island, is home to free-roaming rabbits and a surprisingly dark WW2-related past.

The Tokyo Revengers movie will be released internationally on 21st October! Here are 21 Tokyo Revengers facts to know before watching it.

Avoid crowd at Fushimi Inari Shrine and visit this mini “train station shrine” at Nagatoshi Station, located in western Japan, instead.

The new crop of anime in Fall 2021, ranging from horror to comedy, will be sure to make your autumn even cooler than the season!