A giant gorilla with brooding good looks and rippling muscles is causing a stir at a Japanese zoo, with women flocking to check out the hunky pin-up. Shabani, an 18-year-old silverback who tips ...

If nothing changes, the day may well come when there are no gorillas to be seen in Japan. I don’t believe in just making them breed and multiply. I want each and every gorilla to live happily.

A silverback gorilla named Shabani has become a celebrity in Japan. His admirers are attracted to his powerful physique and rugged good looks. Photo: Miho Inada/The Wall Street Journal ...

On March 6, 2025, Kadokawa, a Japanese production company, unveiled the main promotional video of Gorilla no Kami anime and confirmed the series' April 6, 2025, release date. The video also ...