Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

As the manga industry has grown, so has the discourse surrounding translations, and the hows and whys of it all are ...

Ultimately, this anime tells a fairly simple story about two young wannabe artists who become friends and bond over a love of drawing manga. Hideaki Anno's retelling of Neon Genesis Evangelion, all ...