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MMORPG recently launched its latest expansion "Dawntrail." With its release,
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Ceremony celebrating manga creators, publishers slated in NYC on August 22 ―
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Awards on Tuesday. The award categories and their respective nominees are as
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POWER RANGERS GETS CROSSOVER COMIC WITH USAGI YOJIMBO
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No turtles of the teenage variety in this crossover ― Among American comics
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historical figure Miyamoto Musashi, the anthropomorphized rabbit has captured
the imaginations of comic readers. However, one of the character's breakout
appearances was in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) episodes "Usagi
Yojimbo" and "Usagi Com...
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PHYSICIST SPECULATES DRAGON BALL'S ROOM OF SPIRIT AND TIME COULD EXIST
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You just need a black hole ― One of the more interesting narrative elements
introduced in the Dragon Ball franchise is the Room of Spirit and Time. After
debuting in the Android Arc, the Room has appeared when the characters need to
train for a long period in a short time span. This is only possible because one
day spent in the Room is equivalent to one year. While it's a fantastical
concept, in a re...
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RING'S SADAKO GETS A BISHOUJO FIGURE FROM KOTOBUKIYA
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The cute Sadako will always be watching you ― In 1991, the Japanese novel world
was graced with the horror story Ring by Koji Suzuki. After spawning films for
the Japanese and later U.S. markets, the franchise has garnered fans across the
world. One factor in its popularity is likely the enigmatic and tragic villain
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SEITOKAI NI MO ANA WA ARU! MANGA ABOUT STUDENT COUNCIL ANTICS GETS ANIMATED AD
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It's a wild party in the student council room ― In 2007, Kodansha began
publishing Tozen Ujiie's popular four-panel student council manga series
Seitokai Yakuindomo. The series had a long run before ending in 2021, and it
spawned a few anime series. And, as if it were fated, what could be called
Seitokai Yakuindomo's spiritual successor began publication a year later in
2022. This new series, Muchima...
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SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI X MADOKA MAGICA COLLABORATE FOR SUMMER EVENT
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Tensei RPG video games started off with more of a cult following, the franchise
has gained massive popularity since about the turn of the millennium. And the
popularity has continued with the 2017 mobile game Shin Megami Tensei:
Liberation Dx2. The game's latest event is no ordinary event, as you will take
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KYOTO ANIMATION DRAWS MINORI CHIHARA FOR HER 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
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Her animated form comes on the 20th anniversary of one of her first long-lasting
roles ― Twenty years ago on April 1, the world was graced with one of the more
interesting martial arts series: Tenjo Tenge. Voicing the heroine was none other
than a debuting Minori Chihara. Today, she is likely more fondly remembered for
playing the Haruhi Suzumiya franchise's Yuki Nagato or Sound! Euphonium's Kaori
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SINGER KAORI ODA ANNOUNCES PREGNANCY
Jul 10, 03:59
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Singer will miss final concert in Yuki Kajiura's latest tour ― Japanese singer
Kaori Oda announced that she is pregnant on her X (formerly Twitter) account on
July 8. Oda posted a short message to her fans and an update about her planned
appearance at the final "Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol. #20~Japanese Language Restricted
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HAPPY TANABATA FROM THE ANIME WORLD! PART IV
Jul 7, 20:30
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Take Haruhi's advice & make a wish that will come true in 16.7 & 25 years ― It's
wish time in Japan with the Tanabata celebrations. But, what about all the
birthday boys and girls? Do they not get birthday wishes or do they get double
the wishes? Hopefully so because there are some anime and manga Tanabata
birthdays. So, here's to all the wishes made for this year's Tanabata. At 25:00
in Akasaka 本日7月...
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HAPPY TANABATA FROM THE ANIME WORLD! PART III
Jul 7, 19:30
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July 7 in Japan are a sight to behold — kinda like, but slightly different from,
Christmas decorations. Communities will often set up bamboo shoots and decorate
them with children's wishes. It's a colorful display and gives us a look into
the dreams and aspirations of many different people. And even the anime and
manga worl...
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HAPPY TANABATA FROM THE ANIME WORLD! PART II
Jul 7, 18:30
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Dragon balls aren't the only way to get your wish granted ― Japan is celebrating
Tanabata, also known as the Star Festival. One of the common ways to celebrate
the Festival is by making a wish to the stars Vega and Altair. And with an
election in the Tokyo Metropolitan area, the wishes of politicians are likely to
get elected or re-elected. But, what about the wishes from the anime and manga
world? H...
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HAPPY TANABATA FROM THE ANIME WORLD! PART I
Jul 7, 17:28
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It's that time of year when star-crossed lovers get to meet each other (weather
permitting) ― July 7, Tanabata, marks one day a year when the fabled weaver
Orihime and farmer Hikoboshi meet. While the figures are enshrined in Japanese
(and more broadly in East Asian) culture, they are represented by the stars
known as Vega and Altair, respectively. In Japan, people celebrate the meeting
of the lovers...
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HOW CAN SINGER ADO'S FANS SHAKE HER HAND WITHOUT EVER SEEING HER FACE?
Jul 3, 22:00
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With an ingenious solution ― Japanese singer Ado recently announced a meet and
greet handshake event with her fans. The only problem is the performer does not
publicly show her face. Although this appears to be a big hurdle for the
performer, she and her staff have come up with an ingenious way to keep her
identity private: keeping her in a separate room. Ado announced the meet and
greet handshake ev...
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CAMP LIKE IT'S THE APOCALYPSE WITH FIST OF THE NORTH STAR GEAR
Jul 2, 22:00 merch
Thankfully, you won't have to worry about wasteland raiders ― If there's an
anime and manga series that encapsulates the 1980s it's Fist of the North Star.
The manga, celebrating its 40th anniversary, maintains a strong fanbase. Trying
to vicariously live in the series is not the easiest thing considering the real
world isn't a post-apocalypse. However, Fist of the North Star is partnering
with the A...
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MEGAN THEE STALLION'S NEW SONG 'OTAKU HOT GIRL' IS FULL OF ANIME REFERENCES
Jul 1, 22:00
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Anime is now and always has been firmly embedded in the rap world ― American
Black culture has influenced music from jazz, rock, and Motown to rap. The
culture around them also found its way into the music, and one of the largest
mediums to leave an impact on world culture is anime and manga. While there have
been references to the medium in songs by black artists, rapper Megan Thee
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Jun 30, 21:27 events
The royal couple saw an extract from the Royal Shakespeare Company's adaptation
of Miyazaki's film during a visit to the Young V&A on Thursday ― The website of
the Royal Shakespeare Company reports that the Emperor and Empress of Japan saw
an extract from the stage version of My Neighbor Totoro during their three-day
state visit to London, The event took place on Thursday June 27. The event was
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Jun 26, 22:00
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We're getting one step closer to mechs we can pilot ― One dream that sci-fi
anime fans may have is piloting a mech from an anime. A popular mech, aside from
the RX-78-2 Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam, is the AV-98 Ingram from the
Patlabor the Mobile Police franchise. Much like the Gundam, a life size version
of the Ingram has been made and exhibited throughout Japan. Unlike the Gundam,
fans of Patlab...
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SOUND! EUPHONIUM AUTHOR AYANO TAKEDA REACTS TO ANIME'S SURPRISE TWIST
Jun 26, 03:59
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anime
Her remarks are well thought out ― We all know an anime adaptation of a manga or
light novel can differ from their source — sometimes due to catching up to the
source material, and needing either filler, a new ending, or both. On rare
occasions, the anime does have a full story to work from, but the staff decides
to go in a different direction, and whether that decision pays off or ends up
being misg...
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VOTING OPENS FOR NEXT MANGA AWARDS 2024
Jun 25, 21:00
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Satoru Noda's DOGSRED, Ken Wakui's Astro Royale, more nominated ― Voting opened
for the ninth "Next Manga Awards" (Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taishō) on Friday, with
40 titles nominated in the print category and 69 titles nominated in the web
manga category. Readers can vote on the official website for their favorite
choice until July 8. The nominees are listed below: The manga nominees were
chosen from 8,...
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DATE A LIVE V ANIME RELEASES NEW SAND ART VIDEO BEFORE FINAL EPISODE
Jun 24, 22:00
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Latest season gets wonderful send off ― The Date a Live series has managed to
retain a dedicated following since 2013. With the latest season of the
television anime ending on Wednesday, Kadokawa anime's YouTube channel left a
beautiful parting gift for fans on Monday: a new promotional video featuring
sand art of the Date a Live characters set to the fifth season's ending theme
song, “Hitohira” by s...
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DEMON SLAYER STARS TAKE THE REAL-LIFE WATERFALL TRAINING CHALLENGE
Jun 24, 03:59
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Hiro Shimono & Yoshitsugu Matsuoka are on their way to becoming the Hashira of
the voice acting industry ― Waterfall training is a classical method in Japan —
a sort of meditative training to clear one's mind as well as purify the soul and
strengthen the body. Some martial artists and religious monks (commonly Shugendō
practitioners) incorporate waterfall training at some point. So, seeing the
practi...
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A FAMILIAR FACE TOPS SANRIO'S 2024 CHARACTER RANKING
Jun 23, 03:59
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Cinnamoroll chalks up a five-peat ― It's that time of the year when Sanrio
releases its annual character rankings: The official Sanrio Ranking X (formerly
Twitter) account announced the results on June 16, with Cinnamoroll taking the
top spot, followed by Pochacco at number two and Koromi in third place. 2024年
#サンリオキャラクター大賞 #結果発表♪1位 #シナモロール2位 #ポチャッコ3位
#クロミたくさんの投票をありがとうございました！！全ての結果（総合順位1〜90位、海外順位、パート...
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ANIME CONCERT'S AI FLYER ART LEADS TO EVANGELION SINGER YOKO TAKAHASHI BOWING
OUT
Jun 22, 03:59
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Orchestra released flyers with new art, with July 10 performance moving forward
as planned ― The Ikebukuro Anime Philharmonic, an orchestra dedicated to
performing anime music, announced on Wednesday that iconic anime singer Yoko
Takahashi will no longer perform as a guest in the orchestra's July 10
performance due to the orchestra using generative AI for promotional art. The
announcement noted that ...
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ONE PIECE GETS NEW LUFFY'S BENTO PANIC TABLETOP GAME IN FALL
Jun 20, 22:00 games
Eat your way to victory with your NAKAMAAAA! ― There's no doubt one of the
biggest anime franchises today is One Piece. Based on manga author Eiichiro
Oda's manga, the anime has amassed over 1,100 episodes, 15 feature films, and
nearly 100 video games across multiple platforms. The franchise has alsoe ntered
the trading card game space with the One Piece Card Game. Aside from the card
game, One Piece...
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EVANGELION THEME 'CRUEL ANGEL'S THESIS' MIGHT BE TOPS GLOBALLY, BUT NOT IN THE
U.S.
Jun 20, 19:00
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music
You only get one guess what came in at #1 in the United States. ― Time and
again, the incomparable "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" theme song from Hideaki Anno's
classic Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series has topped the anisong rankings in
Japan and around the world. It's so popular that Japanese karaoke goers are sick
of hearing it over and over again. In 2015, composer Neko Oikawa disclosed that
she earned...
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ANIMATED KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE ADS PROMOTE MCDONALD'S NEW BURGERS IN JAPAN
Jun 19, 16:03
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Aoi Yūki, Daisuke Sakaguchi voice Kiki, Jiji this time ― With a movie as iconic
as Studio Ghibli's Kiki's Delivery Service, it's sometime hard to remember it's
based on an existing children's fantasy novel of the same name — so much so,
that it's odd to see the novel's characters appear in commercials for something
like Cup Noodles. And if we thought seeing the titular Kiki in a Cup Noodles ad
was od...
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NINTENDO MARKS FAMICOM CONSOLE'S 40TH BIRTHDAY WITH LIFE-SIZE PAPER REPLICA WITH
SOUNDS
Jun 19, 03:59
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Eject button actually ejects included Super Mario Bros. cartridge replica ―
Shogakukan's Televi-kun magazine is a staple of Japanese childhood. It provides
an introduction to manga as well as info on the latest tokusatsu heroes and
video games. But sometimes the magazine will publish special editions for adults
to relive their childhood, such as this new one celebrating the 40th anniversary
of Ninten...
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KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS CAN WEAR MATCHING ANYA OUTFITS IN SPY×FAMILY
COLLABORATION
Jun 18, 22:00
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merch
Make your next "ooting" an all Anya affair ― Slice-of-life anime is full of
memorable families from Sazae-san's Isono family and Doraemon's Nobi family to
Crayon Shin-chan's Nohara family. In recent years, an iconic family has emerged
from the spy genre: the Forger family from Spy×Family. And now you can dress
like the dapper family with a new line of clothes from the Japanese apparel
brand Earth Mus...
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ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS X SEATTLE AQUARIUM COLLABORATION SET TO TOUR U.S.
Jun 17, 22:00 events
Tour began on June 14 at Myrtle Beach, SC ― Nintendo of America recently
announced it would be running the Play Nintendo Tour across the United States
over summer 2024. But this isn't the only event the company has planned for the
back-half of this year. Nintendo revealed on June 11 that it will also be taking
its popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour collaboration with the
Seattle Aqua...
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY FROM THE ANIME WORLD! PART II
Jun 17, 03:59
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To quote an iconic dad, 'Join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father
and son' ― Father's Day, the day when people apparently make the most collect
calls — a far cry from the supposed number of long-distance calls made on
Mother's Day. But a call to a person who helped raise many of us is still a
call, and anime is filled with fathers who should get a collect call. So, here's
to the dads of...
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY FROM THE ANIME WORLD! PART I
Jun 17, 03:11
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Ain't no father gonna order us to get into no Eva ― Fathers can be stern
figures, even unbearable at times, but many do it out of love for their
children. With Father's Day coming to a close, we generally show our
appreciation to our fathers with something they would want or appreciate. And
sometimes what they want is a simple thank you. So, here are all the “thank
yous” to all the fathers in the ani...
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JAPAN'S RULING PARTY PUTS OUT POSTER THAT LOOKS TOO FAMILIAR TO SLAM DUNK FANS
Jun 16, 03:59
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Lawyer suggests poster may be copyright infringement ― If there's one thing
political campaigns like to rely on, it's popular culture. Those in the U.S. are
familiar with the overtures of Bruce Springsteen's “Born in the USA” playing at
political rallies and the famous Obama “Hope” poster using street art aesthetics
as ways to propel campaigns for political office. The U.S. isn't alone in this,
as a ...
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OPTIMUS PRIME (BLAKELY) ARRESTED IN TEXAS FOR ALLEGED VEHICULAR THEFT
Jun 15, 03:59
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The 'Autobot' wasn't looking for his trailer ― One of the seminal animated
series in the 1980s is Transformers. Originally a vehicle, no pun intended, to
push toy maker Takara's transformable toys via Hasbro, the franchise has gone on
to spawn nearly 30 animated properties in Japan and the United States, seven
live-action feature films (some of which we choose to ignore), several video
games, and of ...
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GHIBLI PARK ACTUALLY USES TOTORO HOUSE'S WORKING FIRE STOVE TO COOK (& MAINTAIN
ITS LONGEVITY)
Jun 15, 03:54 just for fun
Maybe someday we'll get to enjoy the food made at Satsuki and Mei's home? ― If
there's one studio that has graced the silver screen with worlds that feel
lived-in it's Ghibli. Just watch the kitchen and dining scenes in films like My
Neighbor Totoro, Whisper of the Heart, and Castle in the Sky. So, when the Expo
2005 in Aichi recreated Satsuki and Mei's house from Totoro, the builders spared
no detai...
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SEAL YOUR DOCUMENTS WITH A MIMIC CHOMPING ON FRIEREN
Jun 13, 22:00 merch
You'll want to check if it can be used on official documents ― One of the most
common ways to authenticate an official document, such as contracts and letters,
in the United States is with a signature. In Japan, however, it's customary to
use a personalized seal (called a hanko) in place of a signature. These hanko
generally have a small diameter, use red ink, and are used on all manner of
documents....
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SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI V: VENGEANCE GAME COLLABORATES WITH SLIPKNOT IN NEW VIDEO
Jun 13, 18:00 games
2nd promo video features interview with band members about game's masks ― Atlus
announced a collaboration on May 28 with heavy metal band Slipknot for Shin
Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, an updated version of its Shin Megami Tensei V game.
The company released the second of two promotional videos on Thursday, featuring
an interview with Slipknot members Clown, Eloy, and new guy about the masks in
the ga...
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BLUE ARCHIVE HAS MOST BOOTHS AT COMIC MARKET 104
Jun 12, 22:00
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events
Mobile game narrowly beats out VTubers for top spot ― Comiket is the twice
yearly doujin flea market where Japanese anime and manga fans sell parody works
of their favorite IPs and cosplay as their favorite characters. It's not a wild
party, just a time for fans to get together and nerd out. One question that
often looms over each Comiket is what the most popular IP is? This changes from
event to eve...
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WATCH ONE PIECE TAKE OVER EXTERIOR OF SPHERE IN LAS VEGAS
Jun 12, 18:00 anime
Luffy becomes King of Las Vegas! ― Monkey D. Luffy of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece
series may still be an aspiring King of the Pirates, but for a brief moment, he
was the King of Las Vegas! See for yourself when One Piece took over the Las
Vegas Sphere: Toei Animation produced the new 90-second-long presentation for
the One Piece exhibit on the Exosphere exterior at the Las Vegas Sphere, which
debuted on...
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VOICE ACTORS MINAMI TSUDA, TATSUMARU TACHIBANA MARRY
Jun 11, 22:00
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Voices of Hibari and Jujumaru from Boruto announce their marriage ― Minami Tsuda
and Tatsumaru Tachibana, voice actors of Hibari Kamakura and Jujumaru from the
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations anime, announced their marriage to each other on
June 8 on their respective X (formerly Twitter) accounts. In their posts, each
voice actor shared a short message to their fans. 皆さまへご報告です
pic.twitter.com/nZ4vYFr...
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EXCLUSIVE: BERSERK BOOKENDS OF GUTS' SWORD GET MANGA PAINT MAKEOVER
Jun 11, 14:00
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Display your Berserk manga collection in style ― Dark Horse revealed on Tuesday
that it is releasing a new limited-edition "Manga Paint" variant of special
bookends themed after Guts' sword, the Dragon Slayer, from Kentaro Miura's
Berserk manga. The new bookends are similar to Dark Horse's previously released
ones, but these are painted black-and-white in the style of the original manga.
The bookends...
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MAYU MATUSOKA, HEY! SAY! JUMP IDOL DAIKI ARIOKA ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE
Jun 11, 03:59
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Live-action Chihayafuru films' Shinobu Wakamiya performer, prominent idol make
announcements ― Mayu Matsuoka, who played Shinobu Wakamiya from the live-action
Chihayafuru films, announced her marriage on June 7 on her official website to
Daiki Arioka, member of the idol group Hey! Say! Jump. Her announcement came
with a message to her fans and those she works with. In her message Matsuoka
wrote (rou...
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PLAY NINTENDO TOUR TRAVELS U.S. THIS SUMMER
Jun 10, 22:00
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It's the summer of Nintendo ― Nintendo doesn't normally have a large presence at
video game conventions. However, that doesn't mean the company is averse to
holding its own in-person events, one of which is the Play Nintendo Tour this
summer. Nintendo will be visiting nine cities across the United States for fans
and families to enjoy a plethora of Nintendo themed attractions. Nintendo of
America ann...
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TRAIN LIKE A HASHIRA WITH NEW DEMON SLAYER SMARTWATCHES
Jun 10, 03:59
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merch
Get your total concentration on and learn some demon slaying techniques ― One of
this generation's hit anime and manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba turns a
vampire hunting story into one of familial love and superpowers and places it
into a pre-modern Japan setting. But what would happen if the pre-modern crossed
paths with the modern? Behold the new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
smartwatches by ...
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ISEKAI STORIES STAKE NEW TERRITORY: COROCORO COMIC FOR GRADE-SCHOOL KIDS
Jun 9, 03:59
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manga
Truck-kun strikes again, taking our youth ― It's no secret isekai stories are
all the rage in the anime, manga, and light novel industries. While there are
still some holdout manga magazines, the fad has finally hit an institution and
bastion of children's manga magazines: none other than Shogakukan's CoroCoro
Comic imprint with the new series Ochikobore Shōgakusei, Isekai & Gendai de
Saikyō Yūsha to...
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WOMAN CHARGED FOR POSTING ENSEMBLE STARS!! IMAGES WITH COCKROACHES EDITED INTO
THEM
Jun 8, 03:59
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people
She allegedly didn't like how her favorite character was being treated ― With
games like The IdolM@ster and Ensemble Stars!! allowing people to manage
Japanese idols, they're bound to create schisms among fans — not about which
game is better, but which character is the best. This can lead developers to
leave some characters by the wayside to promote more popular ones. But what are
fans to do if this...
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THE FUTURE HAS ARRIVED WITH GHOST IN THE SHELL'S HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N ELECTRIC
VEHICLE ADS
Jun 7, 03:59 merch
See the collaboration at the Shibuya Tsutaya shop ― Over the past 20 years,
electric cars have gone from limited range to over two hundred miles (about 350
kilometers). Plus, with all the power going straight to the wheels, they also
boast decent torque and horsepower. It's truly the future. And what better way
to celebrate this than to merge the real future with the iconic Ghost in the
Shell franchi...
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GAME STREAMER KIYO (AIMS) TO FILL TOKYO DOME STADIUM WITH SOLO SHOW
Jun 6, 03:00 events
The Dome isn't just for baseball games and concerts anymore ― The Tokyo Dome is
arguably the most famous baseball stadium in Japan right after the Koshien
Stadium in Osaka. Home to the Tokyo Giants baseball team, the Dome hosts
numerous events throughout the year including concerts, professional wrestling,
American football, among others. But in what appears to be a first for the
stadium, Japanese vi...
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CHIBI GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN, ODEKAKE KOZAME TEAM UP FOR CUTE COLLAB
Jun 5, 22:00 anime
The chibi King of Monsters and the cutest shark team up for a cute adventure ―
One of the surprise breakout short anime and manga series of 2024 is Odekake
Kozame. It's hard not to love the adventures of the cute titular shark Kozame.
But what happens when the shark comes across the chibi version of the King of
Monsters? Well, you get a cute little story between them. The official X
(formerly Twitter...
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HOLOLIVE TAKES OVER DODGER STADIUM DURING ANIME EXPO DAY 2 (& OHTANI'S 30TH
BIRTHDAY)
Jun 5, 03:59
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events
Take me out to the ball game with VTubers ― Since about the 2010s, some
streamers have built huge fanbases and careers without ever showing their faces.
Now this success has led three such virtual YouTubers (VTubers) at hololive to
perform at Dodgers Stadium for the July 5 baseball game between the Los Angeles
Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. The hololive agency's English X (formerly
Twitter) account a...
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VOICE ACTOR YŪKI KAJI COUNTERS UNAUTHORIZED AI COVER SONGS BY OFFERING OFFICIAL
VOICE SYNTHESIS SOFTWARE
Jun 4, 22:00
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people
Yuki Kaji wants his fans to use his voice ethically ― The rise in AI generated
content has brought to light questions regarding the rights to celebrities'
images, likenesses, and voices and how we produce original works. While the
debate is far from settled, the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike helped bring the issue to
the public. In Japan, the issue is looming in the background, but there's a
feeling no one r...
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JAPAN SOCIETY, ANIME NYC ANNOUNCE 1ST AMERICAN MANGA AWARDS
Jun 3, 18:30
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events
Event commemorating manga creators/publishers takes place in NYC on August 22 ―
Japan Society and Anime NYC announced on Monday that they are launching the
first American Manga Awards. The new ceremony will take place at Japan Society's
Lila Acheson Wallace Auditorium in Midtown Manhattan on August 22, the night
before this year's Anime NYC event begins. The American Manga Awards will
commemorate man...
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VOICE ACTOR TAKEO OTSUKA ANNOUNCES MARRIAGE
Jun 3, 09:15
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Voice of Oshi no Ko's Aquamarine Hoshino offers short message to fans ― Takeo
Otsuka, voice of Aquamarine Hoshino from the Oshi no Ko anime, announced his
marriage on his X (formerly Twitter) account on May 31. In the post, Otsuka
offered a short message to his fans: ご報告です。 pic.twitter.com/aF5nhSfA7d— 大塚剛央
(@TakeoooOtsuka) May 31, 2024 I have an announcement. To all of you, I, Otsuka
Tsuyoshi, have ...
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'GRANDPA AND GRANDMA TURN YOUNG AGAIN' ANIME WARNS AGAINST PHONE SCAMS IN NEW
VIDEO
Jun 3, 03:59 anime
The scourge of the 'ore ore' scam persists ― For about the past 20 years,
elderly folk in Japan have been the targets of the “ore ore” (literally, "It's
me") phone scam. The scam involves a person calling an elderly person claiming
to be their son and asking for money. Over the years the scams have become a bit
more intricate, with cases where scammers pose as police officers or staff from
the target...
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TURNS OUT SHŌHEI OHTANI CAN PITCH, HIT, AND DRAW MANGA ART SHOCKINGLY WELL
Jun 2, 03:59
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Art resurfaces when he was announced as judge for Shonen Jump's Sports Manga
Award ― Being talented in one aspect of your life doesn't stop you from being
talented in other aspects. For instance, former seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold
Schwarzenegger went on to have a prolific acting career. But what about Shōhei
Ohtani, the biggest name in sports today? Well, it turns out he's not just one
of the great...
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FULL METAL PANIC'S SHOJI GATOH IS UNNERVED TO BE THE RARE LIGHT NOVELIST WITH
SHORT TITLES
May 31, 22:00
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novels
Gone are the days when names of Japanese novels were short ― Since about the
mid-2000s, the length of Japanese light novel titles (referring to the actual
name of the work) has slowly become longer and longer. Back then, there used to
be titles like Slayers, Record of the Lodoss War, or Maria Watches Over Us.
Today, there's a deluge of longer titles like That Time I Got Reincarnated as a
Slime, Campf...
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PHANTOM THIEF JEANNE TRANSFORMATION ITEMS GET COLLECTION FOR GROWN-UP FANS
May 31, 16:00
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merch
Harness Joan of Arc's to seal away demons ― As almost a response to the ending
of Sailor Moon, Arina Tanemura's series Phantom Thief Jeanne ( Kamikaze Kaito
Jeanne) began. While not as well-known as its predecessor, Phantom Thief Jeanne
has its fans. For the series' 25th anniversary, fans will have a chance to
relive the series with the new Special Memorize Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne Rosario La
Pucelle Co...
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SHARKNADO MEETS ITS JAPANESE RIVAL WITH ONSEN SHARK
May 31, 03:00
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live-action
Nowhere is safe from the scourge of sharks ― In 1975, Steven Spielberg
introduced the world to a whole new genre of film with Jaws: the shark movie.
Since then, countless shark movies have been made, to the point that James
Rolfe, better known as the Angry Video Game Nerd, released a video about the 50
worst shark movies in July 2017. There's no limit to the number of shark movies
out there, and now ...
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LEGO UNVEILS GREAT DEKU TREE SET FROM LEGEND OF ZELDA SERIES
May 30, 22:00 merch
Saving Hyrule one brick at a time ― LEGOs are great toys that allow those with
spatial awareness and creativity to build to their hearts content. They also
have premade buildable sets for those who enjoy following instructions, The
company is currently known for the collaboration sets it produces. From Star
Wars to Harry Potter, some of the biggest franchises have had LEGO sets created
for them. One ...
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TWINS ARRESTED FOR SELLING KAMEN RIDER HELMET REPLICAS
May 30, 03:59
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merch
Toei does not appreciate people using their copyrighted material without
permission ― While each of the 34 Kamen Rider entries since 1971 have their
fans, the original Kamen Rider is still an icon. It's no wonder fans would want
life-size replica helmets of the hero. Unfortunately, very few official replicas
exist. So fans have resorted to unofficial replicas — and those unauthorized
helmets have lan...
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NY TIMES RECOUNTS HOW TWITTER 'THREADNOUGHT' SPAWNED BY VIC MIGNOGNA'S LAWSUIT
LED TO LAWYER TEAM-UP
May 29, 22:00
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people
Legal team formed after Twitter dustup in 2019 defamation case is now taking
Elon Musk to court ― Between the trolls, random arguments, and so many other
negative aspects of the social media platform, X (formerly Twitter) can be an
unwelcoming space. However, a person's experience on the platform depends the
community. Apparently the law analysis side of Twitter was at one point a truly
intriguing pl...
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VOICE ACTOR YOSHINO AOYAMA APPEARS AS BOCCHI THE ROCK'S BOCCHILLA IN
SHIMOKITAZAWA
May 28, 22:00
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people
Aoyama disguised as monster Bocchilla got likes, handed out flyers ― One of the
greatest anime monsters in the last decade is arguably Bocchilla from Bocchi the
Rock! While the monster only appeared briefly in one episode of the series as a
hallucination of main character Hitori Goto, it still left an impression on
fans. That very monster was in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo on May 24 handing out flyers
for t...
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VOICE ACTRESS MAI FUCHIGAMI ANNOUNCES MARRIAGE ON HER BIRTHDAY
May 28, 09:24 people
Voice of Girls & Panzer's Miho Nishizumi makes announcement in heartfelt message
― Mai Fuchigami, voice of Miho Nishizumi from the Girls und Panzer franchise,
announced her marriage on May 28 — which is also her birthday. In her post on X
(formerly Twitter), Fuchigami gave a heartfelt message to her fans: ご報告です。
pic.twitter.com/o02DZBOC9K— 渕上舞(声優) (@fuchigami_mai) May 28, 2024 I have an
announcement...
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UMA MUSUME SPRINTS INTO CROSSOVER WITH GODZILLA X KONG
May 28, 03:59 anime
See who's stronger, an Uma Musume or the King of Monsters and King Kong ― In
late April, the film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire crossed over with the
Detective Conan franchise in a collaboration poster and commercial. However,
this wasn't the end of Godzilla and King Kong's collaborations, as they now have
even greater rivals: the racers from Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New
Era. But wil...
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JOJO'S HIROHIKO ARAKI PAINTS HIS 1ST PUBLIC ART MURAL FOR OSAKA
May 27, 02:16 people
Don't worry, it doesn't involve Pillar-men ― There are very few manga creators
whose art transcends the medium and becomes a form of art unto itself. One such
creator is Hirohiko Araki of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. While the art in his
series started off rather mundane, Araki has pushed the limits of what a manga
creator can do over the course of 35 years of experimentation. And now Araki is
taking hi...
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DETECTIVE CONAN EXPANDS UK'S NATIONAL GALLERY COLLABORATION WITH MONET, RENOIR
May 26, 02:09 merch
Conan and the gang are popping up in more famous paintings ― Earlier this year,
the National Gallery in London announced that it is partnering with the
Detective Conan manga by inserting Conan characters into famous paintings. Now
more collaboration paintings and merchandise are on their way, plus some pop-up
stores in Japan. The Shonen Sunday Premium Shop's X (formerly Twitter) account
announced the...
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CLAMP DESIGNS NEW CARDCAPTOR SAKURA DRESS FOR HELLO KITTY'S 50TH BIRTHDAY BASH
May 25, 03:34
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Everyone's favorite kitty gets some new dresses ― It's surreal knowing Sanrio's
Kitty White — a.k.a. Hello Kitty — is celebrating her 50th anniversary. To mark
the occasion, she is partnering with manga creators for some new looks, and the
latest one comes from legendary creator quartet CLAMP. ClAMP revealed their
design for Kitty on their X (formerly Twitter) account on May 23. In the post,
the grou...
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STUDIOS MAPPA, CONTRAIL COLLABORATE ON POKÉMON MUSIC VIDEO
May 24, 02:25
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music
Nulbarich & Sunny (feat. UMI) perform song 'Lucky' based on Pokémon Center theme
― Need a pick-me-up? The official Japanese YouTube channel for the Pokémon
franchise posted a new music video on Friday. The video features the song
"Lucky" by Nulbarich and Sunny (feat. UMI), based on the game series' iconic
Pokémon Center theme. Anime studios MAPPA and Contrail collaborated on the music
video. The musi...
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KEY/VISUAL ARTS DONATES 14 MILLION YEN TO QUAKE-HIT NOTO PENINSULA
May 22, 23:00
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industry
Legendary game maker brings another tear to our eyes ― Key is arguably one of
the greatest Japanese visual novel game makers of the late 1990s and early
2000s. With games like Kanon, Air, Clannad, and a plethora of others, the studio
is known for blending the erotic with sad stories. In a new teary-eyed story,
Key, with the help of its parent company, Visual Arts, is donating a massive sum
of money f...
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KIRATTO PRI☆CHAN SPAWNS VIRTUAL MUSICAL FOR 5TH ANNIVERSARY
May 22, 22:00 music
Kiratto Pri☆Chan characters come together for special performance ― Although the
first idol anime series was arguably 1983's Magical Angel Creamy Mami, it wasn't
until the 2010s when the genre really took off with series and franchises like
Love Live!, Pretty Rhythm, and Tsukiuta., among many others. With modern idol
anime comes a lot of multi-media projects. One of those projects was the recent
Kira...
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DEMON SLAYER ANIME GETS LIVE CONCERT TOUR IN NY/CA IN SEPTEMBER
May 21, 20:00 music
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert" opens in Brooklyn on September 21,
San Francisco on September 28 ― The music of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is
coming to the U.S. in a concert tour! Aniplex of America, GEA Live, RoadCo
Entertainment, and Crunchyroll announced on Tuesday that they are producing a
live concert for the Demon Slayer anime. "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In
Concert" will pr...
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NEW PLAYER COSMETICS REVEALED FOR GUNDAM X CALL OF DUTY CROSSOVER
May 21, 16:25
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To quote Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, “IT'S A GUNDAM!” ― The Gundam and Call of Duty
(COD) franchises announced on May 20 that they would be collaborating for Call
of Duty: Modern Warfare III Season 4. Their respective X (formerly Twitter)
accounts and websites gave a few more details the next day, and taking center
stage are the Mobile Suits. The collaboration will include three new player
cosmetics bas...
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ONE PIECE CAPTURES LAS VEGAS SPHERE FOR 1 WEEK
May 21, 03:59 events
The one piece was at Las Vegas all along ― Very few anime and manga series can
say they've ran for over 25 years. In fact, only about a dozen anime have ever
reached that milestone. And one of those series is Eiichiro Oda's masterpiece
One Piece. While the manga celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, the anime is
celebrating its 25th this year (not counting the "Defeat The Pirate Ganzak!"
event spe...
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LIVE-ACTION THUS SPOKE ROHAN KISHIBE STARS ISSEI TAKAHASHI, MARIE IITOYO GET
MARRIED
May 20, 22:00
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people
Fictional manga author/editor pair tie the knot ― The actors for Rohan Kishibe
and Kyoka Izumi from the live-action Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe series, Issei
Takahashi and Marie Iitoyo, respectively, announced their marriage on May 16.
Iitoyo posted their joint message on her Instagram page. In the announcement,
the two actors gave a heartfelt message to their fans and those they work with.
View this po...
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GUNDAM SUITS UP FOR CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE III
May 20, 03:53
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games
Federation's 'White One' comes to world's favorite shooter franchise in Season 4
― One of, if not the most, popular first-person shooter game franchises is Call
of Duty (COD). Starting off in World War II, the franchise has seen war through
the lens of a soldier in World War II, modern times, and even the speculative
future. The franchise's newest entry, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III takes us
back...
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BOCCHI THE ROCK'S 'BOCCHILLA' TAKES ON GODZILLA ABOVE TOKYO THEATER
May 18, 04:00
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events
The King of Monsters might finally meet its equal ― Having appeared in 30
live-action Japanese films, five Hollywood films, and three anime films, it's no
wonder Godzilla has earned the moniker King of Monsters — and countless
parodies. One recent parody is "Bocchila," the Shōnin Yokkyū Monster
(Attention-Whore Monster) from the 2022 anime series Bocchi the Rock And now
Bocchila is taking on Godzilla...
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WONDERFUL PRECURE! GIRLS, CRAYON SHIN-CHAN CROSS OVER INTO EACH OTHERS' ANIME
May 18, 01:15
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anime
It's not the first time Crayon Shin-chan has invaded a magical girl anime ―
Crayon Shin-chan is among the most iconic — and longest-running — family anime
in Japan, having been on the air since April 1992. And in those three decades,
the series has had a handful of crossovers with other anime. Wonderful Precure!
joins that list this weekend. The preview for the May 18 episode of Crayon
Shin-chan and ...
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MCDONALD'S USES POLYMERIZATION ON YU-GI-OH!/HELLO KITTY FOR HAPPY MEALS
May 16, 21:00
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merch
Franchises get 10 Happy Meal toys in U.S. this summer ― Yu-Gi-Oh! and Hello
Kitty — name a more iconic duo. Okay, the two franchises aren't really
recognized as an obvious pair. To their credit, though, they are no strangers to
crossovers with other anime. Hello Kitty, in particular, has had numerous
crossovers with various series such as Naruto, My Hero Academia, Sailor Moon,
and Jujutsu Kaisen. Yu-...
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FIST OF THE NORTH STAR'S TETSUO HARA DRAWS FURIOSA TO PROMOTE NEXT MAD MAX SAGA
May 16, 09:26
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live-action
Hara & director George Miller hold 1st ever joint interview ― Tetsuo Hara's
seminal Fist of the North Star is one of those manga and anime one doesn't
forget easily. From the ultra-violence and all the stories of love (be it
brotherly between master and pupil, or man and woman), the series has captured
readers around the world. But we can't forget that one of the manga's
inspirations was the Mad Max ...
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MMA FIGHTER ITSUKI 'ANDROID 18' HIRATA PROMOTES UPCOMING FIGHT
May 15, 22:00 people
Hirata is set to fight on June 7, but she's not fighting Cell or Vegeta ― In the
world of professional prize fighting, some of the top tier athletes get some
rather interesting nicknames. Most of the time, this has to do with a trait the
prize fighter is known for, but once in a blue moon you'll see one named after a
character. One such prize fighter is female MMA fighter Itsuki “Android 18”
Hirata. ...
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM THE ANIME WORLD! PART II
May 15, 03:00
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anime
To quote Prince John from Disney's Robin Hood, “Mommy. I got a dirty thumb” ―
It's a bit past Mother's Day, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the one's
who raised us. And the anime and manga worlds are filled with mothers who raised
our favorite characters. So, here's a little look at all the greetings to our
mothers from the anime and manga world: Chibi Maruko-chan Dragon Ball 今日は #母の日
ですね！ p...
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM THE ANIME WORLD! PART I
May 15, 02:40
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anime
Here's to all the mothers out there ― Mother's Day, the day people apparently
make the most long-distance calls. And why wouldn't we? For many of us, our
mothers birthed us, raised us, and generally loved us. Even in the anime and
manga world, mothers are important characters. So, what sorts of messages were
there to our mothers across the anime and manga world? Here's a small sample.
Doraemon Futago...
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ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS GETS LIMTED 40TH ANNIVERSARY WHISKEY
May 14, 22:00
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merch
Votoms up ― An oft seen but not fully remembered robot anime is Armored Trooper
Votoms. While the series has its fans, it's nowhere near as popular as the
Mobile Suit Gundam or Macross franchise. Even so, the series lives on in
collaborations such as the Super Robot Wars games or in the numerous model kits
released by Bandai Namco and Kotobukiya. In celebration of the series 40th
anniversary, the X (...
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NINJA SENTAI KAKURANGER CAST REUNITE FOR NEW 30TH ANNIVERSARY EPISODE
May 13, 22:00
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live-action
The first ninja Super Sentai return from the shadows to cut down the forces of
evil ― The history of the Super Sentai (popularly known as Power Rangers in
Western countries) franchise is full of firsts. From the first series, Himitsu
Sentai Goranger, in 1977 to the first appearance of a sixth ranger in 1987's
Hikari Sentai Maskman, then the first regular sixth ranger in 1992's Kyoryu
Sentai Zyuranger...
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1ST RUN OF SHŌHEI OHTANI'S PICTURE BOOK JUMP IN PRICE AFTER HIS DISGRACED
INTERPRETER IS AIRBRUSHED OUT
May 12, 22:00
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people
And it wasn't the Ministry of Truth that spirited him away ― Shōhei Ohtani will
undoubtedly go down as one of the most well-known, if not one of the greatest,
baseball players due to his skills as a pitcher and batter. His current 10-year,
700-million-dollar contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers reflects this.
Unfortunately, Ohtani was recently caught up in a scandal involving his (now
former) interp...
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NEW DOCUMENTARY SERIES FOLLOWS MANGA EDITORS AT SHOGAKUKAN
May 12, 04:00
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industry
Go behind the scenes of manga editors' jobs ― Manga editing is not usually
thought about all that much, as the profession is elusive to outsiders. The job
isn't just about going through a draft and marking mistakes, but rather helping
authors formulate and shape their stories. While there are snippets into manga
editing with interviews from time to time, there haven't been many documentary
about the ...
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THE RUBIK'S CUBE NOW TRANSFORMS INTO A ROBOT, THANKS TO BANDAI SPIRITS
May 11, 14:00
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merch
The toy that everyone wants to solve takes on a new form ― One of the greatest
and long-lived toys is arguably the Rubik's Cube. From the standard six-sided
3x3x3 toy to wild variations like the color-changing models, people can't get
enough of the cube. And now the iconic Rubik's Cube takes on a whole new life as
a Chogokin transformable robot by Bandai Spirits. The Tamashii Nations Store
Tokyo bran...
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NEW MCDONALDS HAPPY MEALS CROSS YU-GI-OH! WITH HELLO KITTY
May 10, 23:42
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merch
The toys will be available until June 18 ― McDonalds has released the above
commercial, showing a new series of Happy Meal toys which are crossovers between
the Yu-Gi-Oh! and Hello Kitty franchises. The toys will be available until June
18. Each Happy Meal will include one toy, available while stocks last. The Happy
Meals can be bought after 11 a.m. and are also sold separately. According to
McDonal...
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NEW UNOFFICAL LAPUTA: CASTLE IN THE SKY CGI SHORT STREAMED
May 10, 22:00 animation
Relive the magic of seeing the castle in the sky for the first time ― Studio
Ghibli is known for its supreme quality of hand-drawn animation. With it comes
beautiful and iconic imagery, from the forests in both Nausicaä of the Valley of
the Wind and Princess Mononoke, the interior and exterior of the bathhouse in
Spirited Away, to the ever so memorable introduction of the Cat Bus in My
Neighbor Totor...
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YU-GI-OH! OFFICIAL CARD GAME SETS 2 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
May 9, 22:00
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games
Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon Trading Card Game, eat your hearts out ― The
Guinness World Records is by far one of the greatest trivia books out there.
From the serious to the absurd, you'll find just about any record in the book.
Of course, some of the records can be seen as publicity stunts, such as the
recent crowning of Animate Ikebukuro as the largest anime shop/store. And even
if some record...
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CRITICS REVIEW SPIRITED AWAY STAGE PLAY IN LONDON
May 9, 04:11 events
Much praise for the stage version of Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 film, but the critics
still have reservations ― The London run of the Spirited Away stage play has
begun at the Coliseum theatre in the West End, and the critics' reviews have
started to come in. The play's website is at
https://i777777o737069726974656461776179756bo636f6dz.oszar.com/ and ANN has
details of the play here, but if you want to know about the early critical
reac...
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LIVE-ACTION SHORT CELEBRATES BROTHERHOOD & 10 YEARS OF MY HERO ACADEMIA
May 8, 22:00
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live-action
Relive a decade of My Hero Academia vicariously through 2 brothers' story ― It's
momentous when a manga reaches its 10th anniversary of serialization. Although
it's true that weekly shonen magazines like Jump, Magazine, and Sunday are rife
with titles that have reached that seminal mark, only a small fraction in the
industry as a whole ever sees 10 years of publication. One series that is
hitting its...
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MAGIC: THE GATHERING CARD GAME GETS HATSUNE MIKU COLLAB
May 8, 16:00
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games
No one's gonna want to hard counter Miku ― In the past few years, the popular
trading card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has partnered with different
intellectual properties for some interesting collaborations. Some collabs are
within parent company Wizards of the Coast's brand, such as Dungeons & Dragons.
Others include properties such as Doctor Who, Warhammer: 40,000, or recently,
Cowboy Bebop. T...
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GHIBLI'S COMPOSER JOE HISAISHI WARNS AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE OF HIS MUSIC
May 7, 22:00
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music
Hisaishi's company Wonder City Inc. requests those without permission cease
arranging his scores ― Among all anime music composers, only a few have left a
mark on the anime industry. One of those composers is Joe Hisaishi, the composer
for many of the songs featured in Studio Ghibli movies such as Spirited Away,
Nausicaa, My Neighbor Totoro. His memorable scores have shaped music heard in
anime. Howe...
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GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM CAST MAKE JOKE REDUB OF SCENE TO PROMOTE FILM'S FINAL RUN
May 7, 16:00
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anime
Kira and the gang really want you to see the movie one more time ― Mobile Suit
Gundam Seed Freedom is just now getting an international release, but in Japan
it's wrapping up its theatrical run. To say it had a good run is an
understatement as Gundam Seed fans patiently waited 20 years for the movie to
drop. However, it's time for Japanese fans to say goodbye to the movie as its
last day in theaters ...
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IÑAKI GODOY CELEBRATES LUFFY'S BIRTHDAY WITH A SPECIAL VIDEO
May 6, 20:00
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live-action
Birthday video hides possible teaser for season 2 of live-action show ― Netflix
is celebrating the birthday of One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy in a big way this
year. His 3D counterpart, Iñaki Godoy, wished him a happy birthday on May 5 with
a special video. The star of Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation thanked
the aspiring pirate king for all the joy he brings to the world, especially on
Childr...
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