damn 😭 Kikaider (known as Jinzō Ningen Kikaida in Japan) is a classic Japanese tokusatsu superhero series created by Shotaro Ishinomori in the early 1970s. The story follows Jiro, a humanoid robot built with a “Conscience Circuit” that gives him human-like morality, as he transforms into the hero Kikaider to battle against the evil DARK organization led by Professor Gill. The character became popular for his striking half-blue, half-red design and for exploring deeper themes of identity, humani

A 12-meter “Sexy Robot” sculpture by Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama has landed in Shenzhen’s MoCAUP (深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆) plaza. Once featured in Dior’s 2018 show in Shanghai, the sculpture now anchors Sorayama’s largest solo exhibition in South China — “Light, Transparency, Reflection”. Date: Oct 12, 2025 – Jan 11, 2026 Location: 1F, Museum of Contemporary Art & Urban Planning, Shenzhen Video from 深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆 | ShenzhenStory

Created in 1942, the US Army's 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment included Americans of Filipino descent and Philippine citizens who had escaped the Japanese invasion. In this archival footage, the regiment trains for combat in California. | The National WWII Museum

This M1A1 pack howitzer was used by the US Army’s 5307th Composite Unit, better known as Merrill’s Marauders, to wage unconventional warfare against the Japanese behind enemy lines in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II. Their stories and more are featured in our newest podcast, "Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops." Stream all episodes now on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/podcasts/secretww2 | The National WWII Museum