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· Carl Samson
Man Horrified to Find Grandma Wore his Sex Toys as Socks
A 21-year-old Japanese man was left speechless after learning that his innocent grandmother had mistaken his silicone sex toys for a pair of thermal socks. The incident was documented in photos and videos via Twitter on July 5.
· Bryan Ke
McDonald’s in Japan Starts Using Trays Made Form Recycled Plastic Toys
McDonald’s in Japan are using trays recycled from plastic toys as part of the fast food chain’s attempt to reduce plastic waste.
· Heather Johnson Yu
24 Chinese Bootleg Toys Naughty Kids Better Pray They Won’t Get This Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner, and while everyone is busy hanging up their stockings and chugging hot cocoa, Santa is busy making his list and checking it twice. If you’ve been good this year, you’re bound to get that … ohh, what is it that kids are playing with these…
· Ryan General
7-Year-Old Asian Boy Makes $11 Million A Year Reviewing Toys on YouTube
A 7-year-old Asian American boy has been raking in millions by reviewing toy cars, action figures, Play-Doh, and other toys on YouTube. Ryan, the fun-loving son of Vietnamese mom Loann and Japanese dad Sean, is the adorable “host” of “Ryan ToysReview” a popular toy-review…
· Ryan General
Chinese Netizens Outraged Over a Claw Machine That Uses Live Cats Instead of Toys
Netizens are not a bit happy about a claw machine which uses live cats instead of plush toys at an arcade in an unidentified city in China. The mechanism of the controversial machine lets customers pick up cats and drop them into a funnel like a normal claw machine.
· Carl Samson
McDonald’s is Partnering With Nintendo to Bring Back the Best Happy Meal Toys Ever
If you happen to visit any McDonald’s branch between April 26 and May 22, chances are you’ll find yourself traveling back in time. That’s literally the case when you ask for a Happy Meal, which features eight Nintendo toys that strike a chord among nostalgic fans.
· Carl Samson
Donald Trump is Trying to Make iPhones, Jeans, and Sex Toys Way More Expensive
A looming trade war between the United States and China has been speculated since Donald Trump claimed that the east Asian giant is “stealing” American jobs. That comment, among other remarks, pushed many to contemplate consequences for both countries, whether favorable or not.…
· Ryan General
14-Year-Old Australian Boy Earns $10,000 In One Week Reselling Chinese-Made Toys
A 14-year-old Australian teenager has made thousands of dollars re-selling Chinese toys in Australia. Will Deeth, a Toowoomba Christian College student, buys toys in China during trips with his parents and then sells them online and through his pop up shops back at home.…
· Editorial Staff
The Kaplan Twins: These Sisters ‘Sleep’ With Superhero Toys and Sell Them for $333 on Instagram
Identical twin sisters who are “sleeping” with children’s superhero figurines are posting suggestive photos on Instagram and selling each one for $333 a pop. The Kaplan Twins are young artists based in Los Angeles who are currently working on a project called Boy Toys. The work…
· Ryan General
Chinese ‘Claw Machine God’ Grabs Over 3,000 Stuffed Toys, Becomes Arcade Owners’ Worst Nightmare
The claw machine, while looking deceptively easy, is arguably one of the most challenging games in any arcade. If you are the competitive type who does not like losing, it is best to stay away — unless, of course, you are as skillful as Chen Zhitong from China who is considered…
· Riley Schatzle
Tech Employee Spends $476,000 on Online Strippers and Sex Toys Using Company Card
A “national solutions architect” for a St. Louis-based company was indicted last week by federal authorities for using nearly half a million dollars in company funds to pay for online strippers. John David Berrett, 40, is accused of falsifying expense reports from September 2013…
· Editorial Staff
Legendary Manga Artists Teach Us How You’re Suppose to Drink Wine
It’s a Monday night in October in Beverly Hills. Wine lovers are gathering for a party at The Bazaar, the famed molecular gastronomy restaurant by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés. The entire restaurant has been booked to celebrate the launch of The Drops of God Wine Salon, an…
· Ryan General
Son Resented His Dad for Never Saying ‘I Love You’, But Realized It Was There All Along
A parent’s love is expressed in a myriad of ways, but the most powerful gestures are usually unspoken and leave a lasting impact. On the popular Facebook group “subtle asian traits,” member Justin Tam posted about a small act of affection from his father Chung, who never said “I…
· Carl Samson
Elon Musk Faces Off With Jack Ma in Debate On the Future’s Most Dangerous Tech
Alibaba Chairman Jack Ma and Tesla CEO Elon Musk faced off for the first time at a conference in Shanghai this week, taking opposing views on the subject of artificial intelligence. While Ma highlighted his optimism about potential rewards of the technology, Musk stressed the…
· Bryan Ke
Dad Makes Mind-Blowing DIY Games Out of Cardboard for His Kids
A father from Henan province, China has stunned viewers online for his creative functional toys made from everyday items such as cardboard boxes. The father, who has a following of more than 2.3 million on Chinese social media, said that he creates these toys so that kids would…
· Carl Samson
6-Year-Old Korean YouTuber Buys 5-Story Building for $8 Million With Earnings
A six-year-old YouTuber from South Korea is making headlines after buying a five-story property in one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Seoul. Boram, who stars in two YouTube channels, Boram Tube Vlog and Boram Tube ToysReview, has a combined viewership of nearly 32 million…
· Bryan Ke
Pokémon Lapras is Now an Official Tourist Ambassador in Japan
Step aside Pikachu and Eevee, there is a new official tourist ambassador in Japan — it is none other than the aquatic Pokemon Lapras. ━━━━━━━━ みやぎ＆ラプラス 観光キャンペーン ━━━━━━━━#ラプラス が #みやぎ応援ポケモン として、発表会に登場！ 宮城県の魅力を伝えるお手伝いをしていきます✨
· 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.
· Bryan Ke
Wife Trolls Husband By Booking Him a Hello Kitty-Themed Hotel Room
A Malaysian man got an unexpectedly cute surprise after checking into a Hello Kitty-themed room that his wife booked for him and his friend. Amy Medusa, a videographer and photographer from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, discovered he was pranked on Twitter on July 9, World of Buzz…
· Bryan Ke
More Young Chinese People are Using Marijuana After Studying in the U.S. and Canada
Prosecutors from Nanjing, China are blaming overseas influence over the growing number of marijuana abuse cases in the country calling it a “serious problem” for young people. In the statement released by the Nanjing People’s Procuratorate last week, officials said “Young people…
Anime → Toei Animation
Anime connects to Sony, Toei Animation, and Bandai Namco through streaming, studios, licensing, merch, and games.
If anime for you means Crunchyroll, soundtracks, figures, games, or theater releases, these are some of the companies sitting behind it.
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Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
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Pop Mart
Pop Mart turned blind-box designer toys into a global craze — Labubu queues, resale markups, and sold-out drops from Bangkok to Los Angeles.
Company · Japan · TYO:4816
Toei Animation
Toei Animation is tied to some of the biggest anime franchises and the global licensing machine around them.