J-Pop World

Otaku culture has influenced the world in many ways. The destinations listed below are great resources of video game, anime, and cosplay news and information.

Kotaku
A video game blog that features the latest news about games released all around the world. Contributors reside in the US, Europe, and Japan.

The Otaku
An online forum for those interested in anime, manga, and American comic books. It is a great resource for news and updates about the latest popular titles.

Anime News Network
A great resource for anime fans around the world. It devotes itself to being a comprehensive anime information source that features news, videos, press releases, forums, and more.

Akiba Brand
A website dedicated to all things Akihabara, the center of Japanese pop culture.

Shonen Jump
Shonen Jump is the most popular manga magazine in Japan. It is widely considered to be the ultimate resource guide for Japanese animation TV series and comics.