One of anime’s greatest of all time, Naruto has captured the imagination of Montblanc

New Montblanc X Naruto celebrates the cultural influence of the beloved anime and manga series Naruto. Montblanc unveiled its new Montblanc X Naruto collection at Happoen in the heart of Tokyo. Featuring writing instruments and accessories, leather goods and smart watches, the cross-category collection celebrates the art of creative storytelling and the cultural influence of … Read more

Shunga paintings on display at British Museum

Shunga is a Japanese term for erotic art, an art that has continued to influence modern forms of art, including manga, anime and Japanese tattoo art. Produced from 1600 to 1900 and banned in Japan for much of the 20th century, these explicit detailed erotic paintings, prints and books inspired Toulouse-Lautrec, Beardsley, Rodin and Picasso. … Read more