At the official "Doraemon" shop, "Doraemon Future Department Store," items designed with traditional Japanese motifs came on sale starting July 11. There are four types of Japanese goods that match illustrations of secret gadgets with a touch of Japanese patterns. "Doraemon" is an anime based on the popular manga by Fujiko F. Fujio. It features Doraemon, a futuristic cat-shaped robot who pulls out mysterious "secret gadgets" from his four-dimensional pocket, and his friendship and daily life with Nobita, who struggles with studying and sports, and their friends. The TV anime has been a popular long-running series of over 45 years, with many theatrical versions produced as well. In March this year, the latest film, the 43rd in the series, "Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony," was released and became a big hit, continuing to be loved by many fans as a national anime. At the "Doraemon Future Department Store," from July 11, both in the store and online, exclusive Japanese carry goods designed with traditional motifs went on sale. The "Gamaguchi (purse) Shoulder Bag" is an easy-to-use item that can be hung around the neck, and available in two types: Hishi (diamond shape) and Ekasumi. The Hishi type features various expressions of Doraemon and secret gadgets, with colorful but soft Japanese hues that are not too flashy, making it easy to use. The Ekasumi type is designed with a pattern of clouds and a pattern of the seven treasures, depicting Doraemon flying freely with a Takecopter. Both types have a tag inside with a silhouette of Doraemon's back, making it an item you can enjoy in detail. The price is 4,950 JPY each. The "Double Gamaguchi" is also available in Hishi and Ekasumi types. Compact yet with ample storage capacity, it also has another Gamaguchi inside, allowing you to separate bills and coins or organize cards. Each costs 3,190 JPY. The "Kinchaku" is made of sturdy fabric, convenient for carrying small items, and less likely to show through, making it useful for carrying hygiene products or makeup. It is also available in Hishi and Ekasumi types, priced at 1,210 JPY each. The "Gauze Towel Handkerchief" is a perfect item for summer use, being soft and quick-drying, available in two types: Takara-zukushi (treasures) and Ekasumi. The Takara-zukushi type incorporates secret gadgets in a traditional Japanese motif of treasures. The Ekasumi type features the same Takecopter flying pattern used in the shoulder bags and double gamaguchi. The price is 770 JPY each (all including tax). "Doraemon Future Department Store Exclusive Gamaguchi Shoulder Bag Hishi/Ekasumi" Price: 4,950 JPY each (including tax) Size: W230×H160×D80mm Material: Main fabric / 70% polyester, 30% cotton; Lining / 100% polyester; Gamaguchi / Zinc alloy, iron; Shoulder / PVC "Doraemon Future Department Store Exclusive Double Gamaguchi Hishi/Ekasumi" Price: 3,190 JPY each (including tax) Size: W155×H110mm Material: Main fabric / 70% polyester, 30% cotton; Lining / 100% polyester; Gamaguchi / Zinc alloy, iron "Doraemon Future Department Store Exclusive Kinchaku Hishi/Ekasumi" Price: 1,210 JPY each (including tax) Size: W160×H190mm Material: Main fabric / 70% polyester, 30% cotton; Cord / Polyester, cotton "Doraemon Future Department Store Exclusive Gauze Towel Handkerchief Takara-zukushi/Ekasumi" Price: 770 JPY each (including tax) Size: W250×H250mm Material: Main fabric / 100% cotton; Edging / 100% polyester (C) Fujiko-Pro (C) Fujiko-Pro, Shogakukan, TV-Asahi, Shin-ei, and ADK

The Chinese cosplayer natsume-san is one of the top cosplayers who has reached 220,000 followers on Twitter by showing many sexy costumes. She actively participates in events in Japan such as Comic Market, and has always attracted a lot of attention. However, due to the current situation, she lost touch with her Japanese fans, which is regrettable. This time we had a direct interview with Natsume. She also shows us some of her latest unpublished shots for her Japanese fans. --Were you planning to come to Japan in May? natsume: That's right, I was supposed to be there in May for the Comic Market to show my new costume, but unfortunately the event was canceled... --What kind of cosplay works are popular in the Chinese cosplay world at the moment? natsume: "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba". I've heard it's incredibly popular in Japan, but it's also very popular in China and in other countries! There's a lot of cosplay as well. --What are some of the Japanese works that you're into? natsume: There are a lot of them, but "Kaguya-sama: Love Is War" "Persona 5", and "Final Fantasy VII" are always my favorite! --In terms of cosplay, what kind of characters have you recently made? natsume: Recently, I've been working on Pecorine from "Princess Connect! Re:Dive", Enoshima Junko from "Danganronpa", Android 18 from "Dragon Ball", and Akatsuki from "Lost Decade". Most of them are already on Twitter! --This time you have published a shot of Akatsuki, can you please tell us how was working on it? natsume: Akatsuki was a very difficult costume to put on because it had a lot of detailed decorations. It took me about an hour and a half to finally get it on with the help of my friends. But the shoot went really well, it only took 30 minutes and it was fun! --What do you like about cosplay? natsume: Like for all the works I've just mentioned, when I come across works and characters that I like, I want to cosplay them. And there are also a lot of works that have become my all-time favorites because of cosplaying (laugh). --Finally, please tell us your future goals! natsume: I want to work hard to make money for doing cosplay. When the current situation will be over, I definitely want to go to Japan with a lot of my cosplay works, so I'll do my best. I look forward to seeing you at the Comic Market this winter!

Crunchyroll has announced the global release of the movie "Jujutsu Kaisen 0". "Jujutsu Kaisen" is based on a manga of the same name by Akutami Gege, serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump. It was serialized in March 2018 and depicts the curse born from human's negative emotions and the struggle of the sorceress who exercises it with curse. The first cour of the TV anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" was nominated in 10 categories at the "Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2021" and won three awards including "Anime of the Year". The second cour was nominated for 16 categories at the "Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2022" and won 6 categories including "Best Action". This time, Crunchyroll announced the global release of the movie "Jujutsu Kaisen 0", the first film adaptation of the prequel to "Jujutsu Kaisen", "Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School" (commonly known as "Volume 0"). The film will be released in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg on March 16, in the US, Canada, and the UK on March 18, and in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on March 29. It will also be released in Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Africa (French-speaking countries), and Latin America. In addition, Crunchyroll has begun worldwide streaming (excluding Japan and China) of "Shenmue the Animation," an original animation with Adult Swim. (C) 2021 "Jujutsu Kaisen 0 the Movie" Production Committee (C) Akutami Shita / Shueisha [Article taken from Anime! Anime! Biz / animeanime.biz]