And people are actually watching it…

The annual convention will be held at the Makuhari Messe convention centre, outside of Tokyo.

As the new film lands on a big screen near you, Imy Brighty-Potts explores the history of the mustachioed hero – and asks why he is so lovable.

The writer became the second Japanese author to be awarded the prize in 1994

Many of his manga were in the battlefield comics genre, with more than 150 stories depicting tragedy of war

Outdoor magazine Mountain Gazette said in its online edition that the US skier was Kyle Smaine (31)

The singer was inspired by Harajuku subculture during the 2000s.

With the scores deadlocked at 1-1 after an absorbing 90 minutes, Japan's Kaoru Mitoma went closest in the scrappy half-hour of extra time, forcing Livakovic to parry away his powerful drive.

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu is without defender Ko Itakura.

Cameroon’s win over Brazil on Friday night was the latest in a string of shock group stage results.

Ao Tanaka’s strike in the 2-1 win over Spain sparked huge controversy.

The four-time winners crashed out, while Belgium’s dreams are also over.

Japan’s win against Spain eliminated Germany from the competition.

Morocco are looking to secure a place in the last 16 and need only a draw against Canada.

The Germans could be eliminated if they lose, while Belgium can book a place in the last 16.

Richard Hinds was released on November 19th after serving 10 years in prison.

Four-times champions Germany had looked to be cruising to a routine victory before Japan responded in the second half

The Sorry singer said the US model ‘made life magic’ in a social media post to mark his wife’s 26th birthday

The Australian said he takes full responsibility for Sunday’s shock defeat to Argentina at Twickenham.

The father of murdered 21-year-old Wexford student Nicola Furlong said he is anxious and upset at the imminent release of his daughter’s killer in Japan

Aika Doheny became seriously ill earlier this month when she drank what is believed to have been a soya-based coffee.

The Red Bull star opened his campaign with a DNF in Bahrain but claimed the crown in Japan amid confusing circumstances

The drivers only completed 28 laps due to a two-hour delay caused by rain

Musical pioneer Ichiyanagi was married to Yoko Ono before she met John Lennon

Soccer, GAA and Formula One are all on this weekend's sporting agenda

The alleged bribery is believed to be linked to sponsorship of the games and products related to the Olympics

Speaking in Japan on Tuesday, Micheál Martin said the Department of Justice had flagged concerns about a surge in international protection applications.

Michael D Higgins told Japan’s emperor that the Irish people ‘share your sorrow and offer solidarity with you and the citizens of Japan’.

Japan’s economy is reopening cautiously with social-distancing restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.