Japan's most lovable anime character, el gato cosmico (the cosmic cat) has been chosen to be Japan's ambassador in Tokyo's bid for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games. It's the first time Japan has ...

A number of U.S. celebrities have been spotted toting Hello Kitty paraphernalia in the past year or so, leaving officials of Sanrio Co., the maker of the long-selling character, scratching their heads ...

The following article contains a discussion of suicide, abuse, and other intense themes. Before the likes of Pokémon or Hello Kitty, Doraemonis an easy contender for Japan’s original mascot character; ...

These museums in Japan and South Korea are the ultimate destinations for cartoon fans. Cartoon characters are often admired for their cuteness or relatable traits. Fans often watch movies and collect ...

I was absorbed in collecting Doraemon, not Pokemon.Articles that Doraemon is used for rituals of rainSo I wrote that Doraemon is popular in Thailand. This year's visit to Thailand, which has been the ...

Villagers in Thailand are using plush toy versions of the Japanese cartoon character Doraemon instead of live cats in rain-calling rituals amid a series of severe heatwaves. The change to the ...

After quite a long period under the radar, Chinese phone maker Meitu are back with a new device - the Meitu M8s - available in four amazing special editions: Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Doraemon and ...

SINGAPORE – Doraemon, the plumped-face blue cat robot from the future, is a beloved manga character many of us grew up with. We all know how most of the series’ stories go: The lazy and weak-minded ...

About a month ago, selfie app maker and phone manufacturer Meitu released a new phone – the Meitu M8s. However, the specification and price weren’t disclosed. Today, those details have been announced ...