Planning a trip to Japan can be an exhilarating experience, especially when it involves three generations of family. This summer, you’re gearing up for a fun adventure with your grandchild, who is
Reader’s Question:
If Norimaki Arale from Dr. Slump and Dandan from Anpanman were to fight, who do you think would win?
So, I was scrolling through some anime forums the other day, and I stumbled upon this intriguing question: if Norimaki Arale from Dr. Slump
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Is the character Kuroi-sensei from Anpanman modeled after Baikinman? It seems like he will take on a villainous role for the time being, and the name Kuroi also gives the impression that it’s a play on words, right?
You know, I’ve been
Reader’s Question:
Before Anpanman was adapted into an anime in 1988, what was its status among children’s books? Was it considered a must-have in households with children, like a king of children’s literature?
Ah, Anpanman! Just the mention of that iconic character brings back
Reader’s Question:
What did you all think of this week’s Anpan? Personally, I feel that they didn’t need to force it into a young adult theme. Even after seven years, the characters seem to have a much lower emotional maturity than expected.
There have been various opinions flying around about last week’s Anpan. Reading the comments
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What did everyone think of this week’s Anpan? I wonder if it needed to be the young adult edition. Even after seven years, it feels like the characters haven’t grown much mentally. What do you all think?
In recent discussions about Anpan, I’ve been hearing a variety of opinions. With the
Reader’s Question:
I was listening to the Anpanman song, and it sounds like after “dioxide manganese,” it says “carbonate manganese.” Am I just hearing things? How do others hear it?
So, I was having this casual chat with a friend about the classic kids’ song from “Anpanman,” and
Reader’s Question:
Have you ever noticed how strange some parts of the lyrics are in the Anpanman theme song? I think they were written by Takashi Yanase. What do you think about lines like “Only love and courage are friends” and “That’s why you can fly”? What do they mean in
Question from readers:
Who are some globally recognized Japanese stars?
Recently, I was discussing with my friends, “Who are the globally recognized Japanese stars?” We had a lot of interesting opinions, so I thought I’d share some of them. The first name that came up was the late Toshiro Mifune. He was truly an amazing actor,
Question from a reader:
Is there a possibility that Shinobu Sakaguchi will appear in NHK’s morning drama “Anpan”? Or is it unlikely?
While discussing Shinobu Sakaguchi with a friend, it hit me—could he possibly appear in NHK’s morning drama “Anpan”? My friend had the same question, and we exchanged various opinions on the
