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Lots of places tell interesting, funny and at times tragic stories. Japan is no different with Nagasaki, Hiroshima and Fukushima being just a few examples of names that are connected with national and even international tragedies which left a permanent mark. Director Hideyuki Tokigawa was born in Hiroshima and learned about his home’s past from a very young age. However, despite knowing the possible outcome of conflicts, many political leaders along with regular citizens seem to be in favor of the idea of a war, perhaps even using nuclear weapons to emphasize their demands. His 2024 feature “Love Song from Hiroshima” tells a story defined by his memories of his hometown along with the meaning Hiroshima’s past has and its message for the world.

Mocchi (Ryousuke Sota) and Ayaka (Shiori Akita) have been friends for as long as they can remember. Mocchi is secretly in love with Ayaka, so...

The 1990s were formative years for monster-collecting anime, especially for popular games and toys like Pokmon and Digimon adaptations, but also for more obscure stories like Monster Rancher. However, while other niche series have come and gone, like Yokai Watch with its share of multimedia franchises, Monster Rancher trod similar ground to some of the decade's most beloved kid-friendly anime. Monster Rancher is occasionally forgotten, but for kids growing up watching Fox Kids and Ytv, it was a Saturday morning fixture and a monster-collecting isekai anime way before the trend overtook the medium.

Monster Rancher is the adaptation of the Tecmo video game series. It first launched in 1997, featuring many popular creature designs, but felt like a favorable cross between the Pokmon and Digimon anime, the latter being released one month prior. It follows Genki, a passionate Monster Rancher video game fan who wishes to live in the game world.

@mocchi.photo's realistic cosplay of Kyojuro Rengoku captures the emotional depth of his tragic end. Rengoku's sacrifice inspired Tanjiro, showcasing his unwavering commitment to protecting civilians. Not only did Rengoku embody the Demon Slayer's promise, but he also solidified his position as a beloved character.

If there's one character in Demon Slayer, outside Tanjiro and Nezuko, who fans simply loved, it was the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, and that passion comes through in a glorious new cosplay. While he might have been a bit quirky, his super-friendly personality, all for one attitude, and heart-warming backstory endeared him to the fan base like no other. That's why his untimely death was one of the saga's saddest moments. Now, in a dazzling new piece of cosplay art, the moments before Rengoku's heartbreaking passing are brought to life in all its tragic grimness.

In a series of photos posted to Instagram by Demon Slayer cosplay artist @mocchi.