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My co-workers bully me for my baby face

This reader asks Dear Abby for advice on how to deal with discrimination because she looks a lot younger than her actual age.

Which huge composer just scored a summer 2026 residency?

The beloved "Princess Mononoke" composer will call Radio City home from Aug. 11-17.

'Demon Slayer,' 'Downton Abbey' flicks top opening day box office -- eclipsing over $40M in ticket sales

With $33 million in day-one box office receipts, "Demon Slayer: Kimesu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" easily assumed the #1 spot on Friday's list.

Influencer arrested for threatening to blow up rival at convention over energy drink dispute

The popular influencer who often dresses up as different DC and Marvel characters boasts a staggering 115,000 followers on TikTok.

Marking the historic Japan-US bond — and how we can keep building on it

These community celebrations, and the quiet Sakura Park tucked away in Upper Manhattan, are reminders that the bonds between Japan and the United States are continuously forged at the grassroots...

Argument over anime ends with dead crocodile and jail for two brothers

Two brothers are behind bars after an argument about anime results in a dead crocodile.

‘Pokémon star who voiced Jessie and Misty dead at 46: 'Her light no longer shines'

Rachael Lillis originated the English language version of multiple beloved "Pokémon" characters.

How much are tickets to see Miyazaki composer Joe Hisaishi on tour?

The "Spirited Away" composer will bring his films to life at MSG on July 11-13.

Legendary 'Dragon Ball' creator, artist dead at 68

Akira Toriyama, the creator of the hit-anime series "Dragon Ball," died earlier this month from a serious brain injury. He was 68.

McDonald's is bringing its anime counterpart WcDonald's to life

In the anime world lives WcDonald's -- the McDonald's-inspired restaurant seen in anime shows and movies -- and it's about to come to life.

AI replaces ‘woke’ TV translators in Japanese art, sparking online debate

Western television and anime localizers have recently come under fire for injecting "woke" language into English dubs not present in the original work, prompting some companies to implement AI as...

Our team found all the musicians and comedians coming to MSG in 2024

You won't believe all the talent coming to the Garden this year.

Here’s what the furry subculture is really all about

Furries, for example, dress in “fursuits” and convene at “furmeets” to reveal their chosen character, or “fursona.” 

'Maid café' trashed as 'Hooters for incels' — now biz is booming

Ruffled miniskirts, lacy fishnet stockings and an eye-popping pair of platform heels are all staples of a waitress’ anime-style maid uniform at the Animaid Café. 

AOC, Rep. Paul Gosar set Twitter tongues wagging with House floor chat

A conversation in the House on Tuesday between progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and conservative firebrand Rep. Paul Gosar during the speaker vote on Rep. Kevin McCarthy thrilled Twitter users. 

Which 'Sailor Moon' character are you based on your zodiac sign?

The globally beloved manga and anime franchise has stolen the hearts of fans everywhere. Learn which character aligns with you!

Animated fantasy 'One Piece Film: Red' unseats ' Black Adam' at box office

"One Piece," took in $4.8 million in ticket sales in its first day on US screens, adding to $132.2 million in tickets already sold internationally.

'Yu-Gi-Oh!' creator Kazuki Takahashi died trying to save woman, child

At some point during the rescue, Takahashi was seen jumping into the water to aid in the rescue, but at some point disappeared beneath the waves.

Pokémon Charizard card sold for a whopping $420,000 at auction

The card for this fire-breathing Pokémon has drawn increasingly competitive bids in recent years: "Charizard is the GOAT."