The Karate Kid's fans expected a typical underdog story when the 1984 film first unleashed itself into theaters.

Hideaki Anno’s 1997 warning about repetitive anime now perfectly describes the tired state of Isekai stories today.

Ever wondered what life as a student in Japan is like? At a repurposed school outside of Tokyo, participants can find out by paying about 35,000 yen ($245) to dress in classic Japanese school uniforms ...