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· William Yuk
‘Hunter x Hunter’ creator announces the manga’s return after 3-year hiatus
A mysterious Twitter account bearing the name of the “Hunter x Hunter” mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi posted a picture of the corner of a manga panel captioned “4 more episodes for the time being.” The account was confirmed to be Togashi’s by “One Punch Man” illustrator Yusuke…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ufotable confirms ‘Demon Slayer’ Season 3, reveals two new Hashiras in teaser video
Japanese animation studio Ufotable announced a third season for the popular anime series “Demon Slayer” via their official Twitter account on Feb. 13. The announcement came with a surprise visual teaser and promotional video of two new characters from the Swordsmith Village –…
· Editorial Staff
What’s next after ‘Shang-Chi’?: 16 Asian-led movies and shows to look forward to in 2022
The year 2021 was a pivotal one for Asian representation in entertainment. “Shang-Chi” kicked ass as the first Asian superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Both Laura Jean and Devi discovered young love in the Netflix hits “To All the Boys: Always and Forever” and “Never…
· Michelle De Pacina
Junji Ito voices character in upcoming anime adaptation of his horror manga classic ‘Uzumaki’
Legendary horror mangaka Junji Ito voiced a character for the anime adaptation of his “Uzumaki” series that is currently in production. The anime: The official Twitter account of Uzumaki Anime unveiled a black and white behind-the-scenes video of Ito in the production’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
New trailer for ‘Attack on Titan’ final season teases destructive ultimate battle
Animation studio MAPPA recently released the trailer for season four, part two of “Attack on Titan,” revealing the first look into Eren Yeager and Reiner Braun’s highly anticipated rematch. The finale: The new trailer teases the second part of the fourth and final season of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Studio Ponoc releases teaser for new film ‘The Imaginary,’ directed by ‘Spirited Away’ key animator
Studio Ponoc released a teaser trailer on Dec. 7 for its latest anime film titled “The Imaginary,” based on the 2015 children’s novel of A.F. Harrold. Background: The anime film, which is expected to premiere in the summer of 2022 in Japan, is Studio Ponoc’s first feature film…
· Bryan Ke
Honda Releases Limited-Edition Scooter Inspired by Anime Film ‘Weathering with You’
Honda is releasing a scooter inspired by Natsumi’s wheels in the hit anime movie “Tenki ni Ko,” or “Weathering with You.” The scooter, which comes in pink complete with a special sticker, brown seat and a free pink-and-white striped helmet, will be released in two models: Super…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Hotel is Now Offering Naruto-Themed Villas
The GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135° resort is now offering Naruto-themed villas for those who want to experience “glamping” with the characters of the popular manga and anime. The villas come with Naruto-style decor inside, including throw pillows carrying the insignia of…
· Bryan Ke
‘Sailor Moon’ Episodes to Be Released on YouTube For Free in Japan
Sailor Moon is coming to YouTube starting April 24 with 10 episodes to be uploaded every week for those living in Japan. The episodes are set to be released on Toei’s Official Sailor Moon YouTube channel starting April 24, according to an announcement made on the official…
· Ryan General
‘Digimon’ is Coming Back in 2020 For One Last Epic Adventure
Toei Animation recently treated Digimon fans with a treasure trove of new footage from the highly anticipated flick “Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna.” On Thursday, the Japanese studio released the new trailer for the film which is set to hit theaters in 2020, according…
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s #1 Cosplayer Attracts Giant Crowds at Record-Setting Summer Comiket 2019
Enako, who is known as Japan’s top cosplayer, returned to this year’s Summer Comiket event and attracted a jaw-dropping sized crowd to take pictures of her. Summer Comiket 2019 attracted around 730,000 attendees, breaking the previous record of 590,000 at 2013’s event, according…
· Bryan Ke
Porter Robinson’s Second Sky Festival Set to Be Live-streamed For All the ABGs Who Can’t Go
After tickets sold out instantly, EDM artist Porter Robinson is now planning to live stream his Second Sky Festival on June 15 in partnership with Twitch. Robinson, whose music is influenced by anime and Japanese culture, announced on Tuesday that the event sold out initially…
· Bryan Ke
‘Dragon Ball Z’ Music Composer Becomes Texas’ New State Senator
Democratic candidate Nathan Johnson, who worked as a composer for “Dragon Ball Z,” secured a seat in the Texas State Senate after winning over his opponent, incumbent Republican Don Huffines.
· Khier Casino
Voice Actress of Bulma in ‘Dragon Ball’ Tragically Dies at 57
“Dragon Ball” fans are mourning the loss of the voice of Bulma, Hiromi Tsuru, who was found unconscious in a car along Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway on Nov. 16 at around 7:30 p.m. Metropolitan Traffic Police responded to the incident, but found no skid marks behind the parked…
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