As the manga industry has grown, so has the discourse surrounding translations, and the hows and whys of it all are ...

Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

As Akira Toriyama drew Dragon Ball after the Cell Games, he did not want to introduce a new villain in the form of Majin Buu.