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Graphic novel ‘Fighting to Belong!’ to teach important but overlooked AANHPI history
NextShark is excited to share the release of Fighting to Belong!, Third State Books’ first publication in partnership with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), which aims to teach kids of all backgrounds important events in AANHPI history. Fighting to Belong! Asian American,…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Paghahanap kay Maura’: The Washington Post releases first-ever story in Filipino
The Washington Post released its first-ever story in Filipino, debunking the life of a teenage girl who was chosen to be put on display at the infamous St. Louis World’s Fair. About the story: On Wednesday, the Post published “Paghahanap kay Maura (Searching for Maura),” an…
· Ryan General
Hayao Miyazaki’s 40-year-old manga wins Eisner award
The classic manga won the Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia accolade at the 2023 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
· Daniel Anderson
NCT’s Taeyong drops official solo album ‘SHALALA’
Taeyong released his first mini-album and solo release since joining NCT, “SHALALA,” on Monday. The album has six tracks in total: “404 File Not Found,” “Ruby,” “Gwando,” “Virtual Insanity,” “Back to the Past” and “Move Mood Mode,” featuring Red Velvet vocalist Wendy.
· Daniel Anderson
NCT debuts DOJAEJUNG subunit with release of ‘Perfume’ music video
K-pop boy band NCT has formed a new sub-unit consisting of members Do-young, Jae-hyun and Jung-woo. The trio, collectively known as NCT DOJAEJUNG, made their debut with the mini-album ”Perfume” and its accompanying music video of the same name on Monday.
· Daniel Anderson
NCT 127 to drop first graphic novel, ‘NCT 127: Limitless’
K-pop boy group NCT 127 are set to make their graphic novel debut with the upcoming release of “NCT 127: Limitless.” According to Variety, NCT 127, their label SM Entertainment and Universal Music Group teamed up with Z2 Comics to produce an original graphic novel following the…
· Ryan General
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ co-creator shares how a Hayao Miyazaki rule influenced the show
Legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s commitment to creating stunning hand-drawn animations in his Studio Ghibli films influenced the creators of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Avatar Studios co-head Bryan Konietzko shared in a recent interview how Japanese animation inspired the…
· Bryan Ke
Disney releases new look at upcoming series ‘American Born Chinese’
Before you read: Gene Luen Yang talks 15th anniversary of ‘American Born Chinese,’ diversity in comics, upcoming series Michelle Yeoh is the deity of compassion in ‘American Born Chinese’ first look Disney recently shared exclusive photos to promote its upcoming series “American…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ creator Kazuki Takahashi, 60, found dead at sea in Okinawa
Kazuki Takahashi, the 60-year-old Japanese artist behind the hit manga series “Yu-Gi-Oh!,” was found dead in the sea in Okinawa on Wednesday. His body was reportedly found wearing snorkeling gear and floating about 1,000 feet off the coast of Nago. Authorities are currently…