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Tokyo Now Has a Sailor Moon Restaurant With Live Performances Every Night
A new restaurant in Japan is gearing up to launch something extra special for Sailor Moon fans. Themed around the popular magical girl anime/manga franchise, Sailor Moon Shining Moon Tokyo is set to open next month in the capital.
· Bryan Ke
Man Responsible for Fatal Anime Studio Fire Reportedly Claimed They ‘Stole’ His Book Idea
The motive behind the tragic Kyoto Animation arson was reportedly his stolen work and the security system of the office building was turned off on the day of the attack. Reports say that as the 41-year-old unnamed suspect was being taken away by the police, he was heard shouting…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese Netizens Praise Mom After Son Pees on Subway Floor, Cleans It Up
A Chinese woman is being praised online for cleaning after her son when he urinated on the floor of a metro train. The video, which was shot in a Xi’an subway carrier earlier this month, shows the mother carefully wiping the floor of the train with some tissue paper, according…
· Carl Samson
Woman Accuses Popular Grocery Chain of Letting a Racist Harass Her in the Store
A British Chinese woman has accused the management of an Asda store in London of failing to protect her from a racist man who threatened to physically assault her inside their premises. In a Twitter thread, Eve Cong described how the man followed her into the store along Peckham…
· Ryan General
China Airlines Ad Goes Viral With Controversial Themes
A new ad from China Airlines has become a hit for featuring some uncanny relatable experiences for travelers. Centered on the theme #WhatTravelBringsYou, the ad campaign focuses on the good and bad decisions that travelers make along the way.
· Jin Hyun
Constance Wu Learns to Pole Dance in Official ‘Hustlers’ Trailer
The first trailer for the highly anticipated film “Hustlers” has finally dropped, showcasing its star studded cast including Jennifer Lopez, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Cardi B, Lizzo, and Constance Wu. Set to the upbeat tune of “Money” by Cardi B, the trailer opens with Lopez’s…
· Bryan Ke
Cosplayer Totally Nails ‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Cosplay in Venice
A cosplayer from Malaysia has gone viral for their spot-on cosplay of Bruno and Giorno from the cult favorite anime and manga “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure”. The cosplayer, known online as Hakken Ryou or Hakkencoser, was recently in Italy to shoot photos of the cosplay set.
· Ryan General
‘Akira’ Live-Action Postponed Indefinitely So Taika Waititi Can Make ‘Thor 4’
Months after its production was announced, the live-action “Akira” adaptation has reportedly been put on hold indefinitely. Citing sources privy to the production, Variety reports that Warner Bros. has decided to pull the plug on the production, which was previously set to begin…
· Bryan Ke
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Cast as Lead in Mindy Kaling’s New Netflix Comedy
Canadian actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan will officially take the lead role in a coming-of-age comedy series by Mindy Kaling for Netflix. The untitled series, which was co-written and executive produced by both Kaling and “The Mindy Project” co-exec producer Lang Fisher, is…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump Isn’t Racist Because Elaine Chao is in Cabinet, Says Pence’s Chief of Staff
Despite the controversial content of his series of tweets from this past weekend, President Donald Trump apparently cannot be deemed racist simply due to the fact that Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is part of the Trump Cabinet. This ridiculous yet unsurprising spin comes…
· Jin Hyun
Swedish Woman Claims Korean Girls Brutally Beat Her After Asking Them For a Tissue
A Swedish woman living in Seoul, South Korea took to Facebook to share images of the aftermath of an attack that allegedly took place in a public restroom in Itaewon. According to the post written by user 사라리팍 (Sarah), the attack was reportedly sparked on July 11 when the woman…
· Ryan General
Malaysian Pilot Leaves 40-Year Career to Fly With His 2 Pilot Daughters at Another Airline
A veteran pilot decided to leave his 40-year long career in Malaysian Airlines so he could fly with his two recently graduated pilot daughters at another airline. Safia Anisa and her sister recently landed jobs at carrier AirAsia immediately after graduating from a flying…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Airport Hotel Puts Flight Simulator in Room for $233 a Night
If you are going to Japan and also happen to be a huge fan of flight simulator games – or perhaps even aspire to become a pilot someday – then this hotel room is perfect for you. The Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu, which is connected to the Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, has…
· Ryan General
South Korean TV Star Quits After Caught Secretly Filming Women at Train Station
A popular news anchor from South Korea has resigned over allegations that he secretly photographed the “lower area of a woman’s body.” Kim Sung-joon, a 55-year-old editorial writer and former top anchor at broadcaster SBS, asked for forgiveness after police caught him in the act…
· Carl Samson
Man Sentenced to Jail for Slapping Teacher Who Allegedly Beat Him as a Student
A man in central China was sentenced to 18 months in prison after exacting revenge on a former teacher who allegedly beat him in class. Chang Renyao, 33, was found guilty of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” a vague crime often invoked to shut activists, according to…
· Carl Samson
Cat with Rare Genetic Trait That Gives It ‘Odd-Eyes’ is Very OwO
A cat with two different eye colors from China has become the internet’s latest favorite feline.
· Jin Hyun
BTS Made $57 Million in a Year, Making Them the Highest-Paid Boy Band in the World
South Korean boy band and international sensation BTS has come in at #43 on the Forbes celebrity earnings list for 2019, tied with Bradley Cooper, P!nk, and Adam Sandler, making roughly $57 million in pretax income in the last year. The band, comprised of members: Suga, J-Hope,…
· Carl Samson
‘Milk Tea’ Colored Hair is Now a Big Deal in Asia
Besides being Asia’s unofficial continental drink, milk tea has now inspired irresistible hair colors. Salons in countries such as Japan and Singapore have supposedly begun offering hues like that of the beverage, with women sharing their new looks using the hashtag #milkteahair…
· Ryan General
Thrilled Passenger Discovers He Can Slide to Reach His Gate at Singapore’s Changi Airport
For several years now, Singapore’s Changi Airport has maintained its reputation for being among the best airports in the world for its lush gardens, state-of-the-art facilities, a wide range of cuisine, and other unique amenities.
· Bryan Ke
Woman Stopped From Bringing Live Chicken On Board Train, Turns It Into Food
A woman in China was recently caught on camera butchering a chicken on the platform of Chongqing subway station in China after she was barred from boarding a train. The woman entered the subway station carrying a live chicken, Shanghaiist reported. However, she was immediately…
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BTS connects to HYBE, Weverse, memberships, merch, and tickets.
People & Works
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Person · Screen
Anna Sawai
Her 'Shogun' win cracked a category that had never gone to an Asian actor in 76 years of the Emmys — a ceiling break that arrived only once the industry let an Asian-led epic play in its own language.
Culture surface · Beauty
Beauty retail
Beauty retail is a culture-first entry point into the listed company behind it.
Person · Music
Dimash Qudaibergen
A Kazakh singer with a freakish multi-octave range conquered China's living rooms overnight and became Central Asia's most improbable soft-power export — a diaspora-of-one proving fandom now flows East before West.
IP · Anime
Haikyu!! films
Haikyu!! is the rare franchise that peaked commercially after its manga ended — the 2024 film cleared $100M worldwide and back-catalog sales grew ~50% post-conclusion, evidence that a well-timed theatrical event can reactivate a completed IP rather than merely close it out.
Platform · Platforms
Kakao Entertainment
Kakao Entertainment connects to Kakao and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kling AI
Kling AI connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kuaishou
Kuaishou connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Platforms
Kwai
Kwai connects to Kuaishou and the broader platforms story around it.
Culture surface · Retail
Lifestyle retail
Lifestyle retail connects to Miniso and the broader retail story around it.
Results
Culture · brand
Uniqlo
Uniqlo connects to Fast Retailing, the company behind the stores, basics, and repeat buying habit.
Culture · routine / beauty brands
K-beauty
K-beauty connects to companies built around skincare routines, hero products, and travel retail.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · China · HKEX:1024
Kuaishou
Kuaishou is China's number-two short-video platform, where livestream selling turned everyday creators into a shopping channel and rewired how goods get sold.
Company · India · NSE:ZEEL
Zee Entertainment
Zee is one of India's largest media networks — the TV channels and ZEE5 streaming that carry Bollywood and regional-language entertainment to a billion viewers and the diaspora.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:041510
SM Entertainment
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:122870
YG Entertainment
YG connects global K-pop attention to touring, brand deals, fan demand, and artist-centered entertainment revenue.
Company · China · NYSE:BABA
Alibaba
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Alibaba · Platforms · NYSE:BABA
The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.
Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.
Fast Retailing · Fashion · TYO:9983
Your Uniqlo basics keep you coming back.
This shows up when you go back to Uniqlo for another pack of basics instead of treating the brand like a one-time fashion buy.
NetEase · Streaming · HKEX:9999
Your playlist depends on deals you never see.
NetEase helps explain gaming, music streaming, and online entertainment habits in Chinese consumer culture.
CJ ENM · Entertainment · KOSDAQ:035760
Before the first song drops, H//PE Princess already has a global Warner deal.
A debut deal matters less than whether the group turns into repeat listening, touring, merch, and fandom across markets.
Explainer · Sanrio
Hello Kitty is not just something you buy anymore. Sanrio wants you to play inside the world.
Sanrio shows how character fandom becomes retail, licensing, collabs, parks, and global consumer demand.
Explainer · Amorepacific
K-beauty won the Amazon cart. The real prize is your second bottle.
The first sale matters less than the repeat routine. If a product sticks, the brand can keep winning on replenishment, retail placement, and cross-market demand.