In Japan, there is a tradition of eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve to bring good luck.

Dragon Ball, created by Akira Toriyama in 1984, is one of the most popular and influential anime franchises of all time, and has inspired numerous spin-offs, video games, and merchandise.

Ghost in the Shell, created by Masamune Shirow in 1989, is a popular anime and manga series that explores themes of cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and the nature of humanity.