Outliers

Studio Kane Is Riding the Recovery of Houston’s Anime Scene

The new animation company is prioritizing diversity and equity as it contributes to rebuilding the local industry.

01/22/2024 By Jef Rouner

Tokyo Night Festival Goes Big in Its Second Year

The large festival is bringing the best of Japanese food, music, art, anime, and martial arts to Houston.

A New Experience

Zenaku is the first of its kind here in Space City.

Geeked Out

A year in the life

Get Anime-ted

Explore the Kabuki woodblock roots of Japanese pop art.

12/30/2019 By Holly Beretto

Mark Your Calendar

What's popping up in our city from March 30–April 1?

03/30/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Eggcellent

Cosplay, comedy, and cocktail parties.

03/29/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Watching All the People

Fact: This year's headliner is Chuck Norris.

05/10/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Essay

Dressing up is only half the fun.

04/10/2017 By Rafa Farihah

Festival

From the Sailor Moon creator to the largest Japanese fashion show in the country, don't miss this 11th annual event.

cultural tourism

With Anime Matsuri and the Japan Festival on the horizon, this is the month for all things East Asian.

Picks

Where to go, who to see, and what to do.

08/13/2014 By Michael Hardy