Alana Juric

Japan is famous for its kawaii (cute) culture, which includes a plethora of adorable plushies. But the country is also famous for coming up with some of the weirdest inventions. When you mix these two qualities, the result is some very strange stuffed animals.  Here are our top 10 picks for some of the weirdest...

When the 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer came out last year, fans were disappointed with its over-realistic Sonic design. They spoke out so vehemently that the animation team redesigned our beloved blue hedgehog (and removed his horrible human teeth). Thankfully, after the improvements, it was a delight to see Sonic come alive on the...

It’s so much fun to play a good video game, but it’s even more fun when the characters are cute, too! If you are a fan of cute video game characters, and are wondering which Sega game to play next, then look no further. These top ten adorable characters from the Sega universe will help...

Are you bored with rewatching Spirited Away or Castle in the Sky for the 10th time despite their magical charm? Or perhaps you’re finally ready to tackle some of the more adult works in Studio Ghibli’s film repertoire, but you’re not sure where to start? Then we have the list for you!  These films aren’t...

August’s muggy heat brings back childhood nostalgia, with memories of summer vacations, melting ice cream, and, of course, evening movie nights. In Japan, August is also the month of Ghibli films, with television networks broadcasting a different film weekly throughout the month.   Many of Ghibli’s most popular films, like My Neighbor Totoro, even take place...

With Japan’s competitive school systems, Japanese students have to study hard. Fortunately, stores like Daiso, Tokyu Hands, and Japanese stationery stores have them covered with whole toolkits of awesome Japanese stationery to make their studies more efficient.  If you are a student, an organized office worker, or just love kawaii stationery, these 8 products are...

 Nintendo has hundreds of games and thousands of characters, so it’s hard to choose the cutest. But we’ve done our best! Here are the top 10 cutest Nintendo characters. Pikachu from the Pokemon Series Image via Shutterstock Pikachu is Pokemon’s mascot for a reason. He’s not just one of the cutest electric Pokemon, or even...

Studio Ghibli, founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, has produced dozens of films and box office hits. Bringing and keeping anime in the mainstream, Studio Ghibli is so popular that it has its own Ghibli skincare items and a Totoro cafe.  It can be hard to choose the best when all of the studio’s...

Digimon is the more battle-focused version of the cute pet-raising simulator Tamagochi. You hatch a baby-level pet, take care of it, and Digivolve it to make it stronger and fight dangerous opponents.  Many of these pets are designed to be cute, especially during their beginning stages. So while they may not be as well known...

If you’re unfamiliar with the show, Aggretsuko is an animated Netflix series featuring adorable Sanrio characters. The only twist?  This show is for adults. It follows the daily life of Retsuko, a red panda office worker, and showcases the struggles of adult life with humor and relatability. In Aggretsuko’s second season, we meet Anai (穴井)....

Are you scared of bugs? Don’t worry, these cute crawlies are far from frightening. They’re more interested in worming their way right into your heart. Here are our picks for the top ten most adorable bug-type Pokemon. 1. Combee Elemental Type: Bug/Flying Cute level: 6/10 Evolves from: N/A Evolves into: Females evolve into Vespiquen The...

If you love Pokémon, then you have to visit Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe. Everything from the food and decor to the giant chef Pikachu helps to welcome and immerse you in the world of Pokémon. However, there are a few things you need to know before going. We’ve put together a complete list to make sure...