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· Ryan General
Gay kiss on live TV inadvertently bypasses Singapore LGBT content ban
A same-sex couple was captured kissing in the background of Channel News Asia’s (CNA) live coverage of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. In Singapore, content that promotes LGBT “lifestyles” is censored on local free-to-air TV. The scene appears to have been edited out of the…
· Ryan General
Canada-born goalie for Team China reveals she is prohibited from speaking English in interviews
Canadian-born Zhou Jiaying, who is playing for the Chinese Olympic women’s ice hockey team, revealed that she is prohibited from speaking English in interviews after an aide helped translate Zhou’s answers intoEnglish during a post-match press briefing. Originally known as…
· Bryan Ke
Jake Paul says he struggled with suicidal thoughts after his brother Logan’s ‘suicide forest’ controversy
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has recently opened up about the struggles he faced during the height of Logan Paul’s controversial Aokigahara forest (famously known as the “suicide forest”) video, revealing that he was also affected by the backlash. In a dark place: Speaking to…
· Richie Traktivist
Meet Larry Ramos, the first Asian American Grammy winner
Today, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards, which will take place on Jan. 31, 2022. With recent big wins from part-Filipino artists H.E.R. and Bruno Mars, as well as part-Korean artist Anderson. Paak, music’s biggest night has certainly…
· Ryan General
Chinese father uses online studies to develop a homemade treatment for his son’s rare genetic disease
A Chinese father took it upon himself to develop a cure for a rare genetic disease that his son was diagnosed with. A father’s devotion: Xu Wei, a 30-year-old online entrepreneur with no prior college education, devoted his time to learning and developing medicine at home after…
· Richie Traktivist
These 7 Filipino American artists are on their way to becoming superstars — listen to them now
With established global icons such as Bruno Mars, H.E.R. and Apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas, as well as the skyrocketing ascension of superstars like Hailee Steinfeld, Bella Poarch and Saweetie, it is undeniable that Filipino Americans are continuing to make their mark in…
· Editorial Staff
Barbie criticized for allegedly leaving out Asians in ‘inclusive’ Tokyo 2020 collection
Barbie is being called out on social media after the Mattel brand repromoted its Tokyo 2020 collection without visible “Asian” representation. The collection: First unveiled in February 2020, the collection was designed by Mattel as part of a licensing agreement with the…
· Bryan Ke
Viral Video Shows Man With Swastika Tattoo Punching Asian Man at White Lives Matter Rally
An alleged white supremacist with a swastika tattoo has been charged with fighting in public after punching an Asian man at a White Lives Matter rally in Huntington Beach, California. What happened: The incident began on Sunday when the Asian man, identified as Santa Ana…
· Ryan General
K-Pop Songs Return to Spotify After New Deal With Kakao Entertainment
Hundreds of songs by K-pop artists from Kakao Entertainment (previously known as KakaoM) are returning to Spotify after the two companies finally settled on a new global licensing agreement. Expired license: K-pop fans were left outraged after many of their favorite songs…
· Bryan Ke
Spotify Loses Hundreds of K-Pop Songs After License Expires
Music streaming giant Spotify has removed hundreds of K-pop songs from its library on Sunday, leaving many listeners outraged. The Swedish company confirmed to NME that it has removed specific K-pop songs because its licensing deal with Korean distributor Kakao M has expired.
· Ryan General
Human Traffickers On the Run in Colorado After Police Raid Massage Parlor
Local authorities in Denver busted a multi-million dollar human trafficking ring operating in the area following a year-long investigation. The ring: Seven people were indicted for their alleged involvement in illegal massage parlors that trafficked women from China, the Denver…
· Bryan Ke
America’s Answer to TikTok is a Startup That Rappers Just Invested MILLIONS in With an Asian Founder
Social video platform Triller is now on its way to overtake TikTok in the United States as it lands millions of dollars in investments from many famous recording artists, such as Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and more. Triller has 26.5 million monthly active users in the U.S. while…
· Ryan General
‘Abominable’ Banned in Vietnam For Controversial Chinese Map Scene
Animated film “Abominable” will no longer be shown in Vietnamese theaters after a scene was found to feature a map showing China’s infamous “nine-dash line” in the South China Sea. Chinese maps added the unilaterally declared line to illustrate its claims over the resource-rich…
· Ryan General
You Can Now Have Legit Pokémon Weddings in Japan
A Japanese wedding planner firm has partnered with The Pokémon Company to give the ultimate Pokemon wedding experience for avid Pokemon fans. Wedding ceremony experts at ESCRIT are offering officially licensed Pokemon weddings and images from the first event have already been…
· Ryan General
Samsung Announces Partnership With Supreme, Turns Out to Be a Knockoff Brand
After generating a backlash among hypebeasts, Samsung has announced that it is reevaluating its partnership with Supreme Italia, a rip-off of the real Supreme brand. The South Korean tech giant was criticized earlier this month after its collaboration with Supreme Italia, a…
· Ryan General
Why Chinese Tourists Are Flocking to ‘South Korea’s Hawaii’ for a Driving License
Chinese tourists are flocking to the South Korean island of Jeju by the thousands, not only due to its gorgeous beaches, shopping spots, and other attractions, but also for its driving licenses. So far this year, over 300,000 Chinese tourists have visited the volcanic island…
· Carl Samson
Chinese Actress Turned into a Digital Human Because Technology is Awesome
The future of digital humans just got brighter as one character based on a Chinese actress made people question reality at a recent gaming conference. Meet Siren, a “high-fidelity, real-time digital character” developed by Epic Games in partnership with 3Lateral, Cubic Motion,…
· Ryan General
Australian Man Gets New Driver’s License With One Big Problem…
Australian Anthony Kilsby recently took to Twitter to express his surprise upon receiving a new driver’s license bearing a face he does not own or recognize. The bewildered “36 year-old Caucasian male with dreadlocks” from Victoria, Australia has been sent a licence which he…
· Ryan General
Bitcoin is Now Worth Over $5,600 and Japan is the World’s Biggest Trader
With Japan at the forefront, bitcoin appears to be doing just fine as it is now trading at $5,610 as of press time. Based on data from industry website Coindesk, the popular digital currency hit a new record high of $5,856 this morning which saw a 16% massive climb from its…
· Ryan General
Japanese Entrepreneur Uses Video Games to Fight Depression
A Japanese entrepreneur has imported a role-playing game from New Zealand to help patients suffering from depression. According to Hikari Lab founder Ayako Shimizu, she first noticed how mental illnesses like depression and anxiety are perceived and dealt with more openly in…
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Hello Kitty connects to Sanrio, the company behind the character and its licensing business.
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One Piece connects to Toei Animation and Bandai Namco through episodes, games, licensing, events, and collector products.
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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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Toei Animation is tied to some of the biggest anime franchises and the global licensing machine around them.
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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.