Articles
Guides, deep dives, and seasonal picks.
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How to Book a Collab Cafe in Japan
By Sayu · 8 Apr 2026
Reservation systems, lottery bookings, walk-in tips.
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What is Gashapon?
By Sayu · 8 Apr 2026
Capsule toy machines — where to find them and what to collect.
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What are Trading Goods?
By Sayu · 8 Apr 2026
Random-packed character merch — how to get the one you want.
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What is Ichiban Kuji?
By Sayu · 8 Apr 2026
Japan's lottery prize system for anime figures and collectibles.
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What is a Collab Cafe?
By Sayu · 8 Apr 2026
How anime collab cafes work, what to expect, and how to book.
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Your First Anime Collab Cafe: Everything You Need to Know
By Sayu · 5 Apr 2026
How reservations work, what to expect, and how to get exclusive merch even if you can't visit Japan.
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The Heisei Retro Boom: Why 90s and 2000s Anime Are Everywhere Again
By Sayu · 4 Apr 2026
From collab cafés to fashion collabs, Heisei nostalgia is reshaping anime culture and driving vintage merch demand overseas.
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Spring 2026 Anime Guide: The Season Shoujo Fans Have Been Waiting For
By Sayu · 1 Apr 2026
Magic Knight Rayearth returns, Red River gets an adaptation, and Yona is back.
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Ouran Host Club: Why This Anime Deserves a Second Look
By Sayu · 15 Mar 2026
A love letter to the anime that ruined me, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.