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Detective Conan: The One-Eyed Afterimage” Smashes Records with 144 Billion Yen and 10 Million Viewers in 90 Days

On April 18, the 28th film in the iconic Detective Conan series, titled Detective Conan: The One-Eyed Afterimage, hit Japanese theaters. By July 17—exactly 90 days later—it had drawn over 10 million viewers and grossed 144 billion yen (approximately $130 million USD), shattering records and cementing its place in cinematic …

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Rice in Japanese: Kome, Gohan, Meshi and Other Useful Words

Quick answer: “Rice” in Japanese can be kome (米) for uncooked rice or gohan (ご飯) for cooked rice. Gohan can also mean “meal,” which shows how central rice is in Japanese food culture. If you are learning Japanese, this is one of the most useful food words to understand because …

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Natsuki Hanae on ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ – Capturing Tanjiro’s Essence and Anticipation for the ‘Infinity Castle Arc’

The world of anime is about to witness a monumental event with the release of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Chapter One: Akaza’s Return” on July 18. This new movie kicks off the highly anticipated “Infinity Castle Arc,” a trilogy that will depict the climactic final …

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