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  • 04/07/2025

Ikayaki?! Uma Musume’s New CM Sparks Hilarious Culture Clash Over Squid Snacks

What happens when two beloved anime characters clash over squid? In the newest commercial for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross dive into a surprisingly intense — and hilarious — debate over the true identity of “Ikayaki.” Is it grilled squid on a stick, or a savory pancake-style street snack? It all depends on where in Japan you’re from. This quirky CM blends comedy with cultural curiosity, making it a must-watch for fans of Uma Musume: Cinderella […]

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Culture
  • 04/07/2025

Kochi Anikuri Festival 2025 Attracts 24,300 Fans—Is This Japan’s Next Anime Hub?

Did you ever imagine Kochi—a quiet coastal city in Japan—would become the center of anime buzz in 2025? With over 24,000 visitors flocking to the Kochi Anikuri Festival, this isn’t just another fan gathering. It’s a bold sign of how anime is driving new energy into local communities. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or curious about how Japan’s cultural powerhouses are transforming small towns, this story will surprise you—and maybe inspire your next trip. Kochi Becomes Japan’s New Anime Hotspot […]

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Culture
  • 04/04/2025

Bungo Stray Dogs x Chugai Grace Cafe Collaboration Comes to Osaka This Spring!

The literary detectives are back — and this time, they’re serving up sweet treats in Osaka.Following a successful run in Shibuya, the beloved Bungo Stray Dogs x Chugai Grace Cafe collaboration is making its way to Kansai with a fresh new setting and exclusive character-inspired menu. 🍨 A Fruity Takeout-Only Cafe Experience in Namba From April 23 to May 18, 2025, fans of Bungo Stray Dogs can visit the Chugai Grace Cafe Osaka (inside Namba Marui) for a limited-time takeout […]

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Culture
  • 04/04/2025

Netflix’s Devil May Cry Anime Is Finally Here — And It’s Already Turning Heads

The wait is over. Netflix’s long-anticipated anime adaptation of Devil May Cry — based on Capcom’s iconic hack-and-slash video game series — has officially dropped today. And yes, it’s every bit as stylish, bloody, and brooding as fans had hoped. Here at Anibu, we’ve been keeping a close eye on this one. With Adi Shankar (Castlevania) as executive producer and the ultra-slick Studio Mir (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf) handling animation, expectations were sky-high. So far, the early signs […]

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