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Japan

Arts14 min

Studio Ghibli: A Guide to Every Film

A complete guide to every Studio Ghibli film, from Nausicaä to The Boy and the Heron. History, directors, timeline, themes and a recommended viewing order.

June 2, 2026Read

Japan

Arts14 min

Mecha: A History of Japan's Giant Robots

From Tetsujin and Mazinger to Gundam and Evangelion, the complete history of the mecha genre: super robots, real robots, Gunpla and global influence.

May 17, 2026Read

Japan

Arts13 min

Magical Girl: From Sailor Moon to Madoka

A history of the mahō shōjo genre, from Mahōtsukai Sally in 1966 to Madoka Magica. Origins, the henshin codes, Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura and the great deconstruction.

May 15, 2026Read

Japan

Arts10 min

Gunpla: The Culture of Gundam Model Kits in Japan

From Bandai's first 1980 boxes to today's Real Grades, a deep dive into Gunpla, the Japanese hobby where assembling a Gundam becomes a meditative art.

February 28, 2026Read