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Los Angeles Chargers release anime-inspired schedule video with references to ‘Naruto,’ ‘One Piece,’ more
The Los Angeles Chargers’ schedule release video for the 2022-2023 season came in the form of a colorful anime opening. The opening features a J-pop song and anime character versions of the NFL players featured on the schedule. The announcement parodies popular anime and…
· Bryan Ke
New ‘One Piece Film: Red’ teaser trailer drops a massive Shanks secret
Toei Animation released its second teaser trailer for “One Piece Film: Red” on Wednesday. The trailer finally introduced fans to Uta, Red-Haired Shanks’ daughter and the “most beloved singer in the world.” Directed by Gorō Taniguchi, “One Piece Film: Red” is set to premiere on…
· Jane Nam
ARMY donates money to Ukraine instead after sold-out BTS tour tickets put up for resale at $19,000 apiece
Korean K-pop boy group BTS are scheduled to go on tour in Seoul and Las Vegas, with four shows in each city. Presale tickets were bought out completely by BTS ARMY membership holders before they even became available to the general public. Resell prices reached over $19,000 in…
· Bryan Ke
‘One Piece’ dominates list of most searched for anime series by state, study reveals
“One Piece” was ranked as the most Google-searched anime of 2021 in 25 out of the 50 states in the U.S., followed by Pokémon” (No. 2) and “Naruto” (No. 3). The animated series, which is based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga of the same name, debuted in 1999. Eiichiro Oda’s “One Piece”…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘One Piece’ anime celebrates its 1000th episode with updated opening, new film announcement
The Japanese anime series “One Piece” celebrated its 1,000th episode by remaking its first opening and releasing a new film. The milestone: On Nov. 20, the legendary anime based on Eiichiro Oda’s manga series of the same name debuted its 1,000th episode.
· Bryan Ke
These Olympic athletes struck ‘One Piece’ poses out of the blue and fans are all for it
Three Olympic athletes surprised many “One Piece” fans after striking poses of two famous Straw Hat members at the 2020 Tokyo Games. New Nakama: Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece made a steamy entrance during the grand finals of the long jump on Aug. 2, according to Anime News…
· Riley Schatzle
A Billionaire Wall Street CEO Has One Piece of Important Advice for Pro-Athletes
Billionaire Marc Lasry, who co-owns the Milwaukee Bucks, wants all newly minted NBA millionaires to ruthlessly save their money by telling everyone who hits them up for funds that they simply don’t have any. The Moroccan-born Lasry, who made his fortune by focusing on distressed…
· Jacob Wagner
Someone Just Bought This ‘Masterpiece’ Painting For $46.5 Million
No, “The Onion” did not take over our staff for the day. Someone seriously just bought the above painting for $46.5 million this week at a Sotheby’s auction in New York. The artist behind the painting is Mark Rothko, who rose to prominence in the 60s before he committed suicide…
· Jane Nam
Elon Musk calls recently surfaced sexual misconduct allegations a ‘politically motivated hit piece’
According to a recent report, a private flight attendant was given a settlement of $250,000 by SpaceX to sign a nondisclosure agreement. Documents signed by the attendant’s friend revealed that during a flight to London in 2016, founder Elon Musk exposed his erect penis to a…
· Ryan General
Actor behind KFC Japan’s suave, new Colonel Sanders says the role fulfills his ‘biggest dream’
KFC Japan hired J-drama actor Kento Kaku, 32, to play Colonel Sanders, the founder and iconic symbol of the popular American fast food chain, in a new commercial. Kaku’s charisma and debonair appearance inject a youthful, modern approach to the traditional Sanders who global…
· Jane Nam
‘Bridgerton’ star Simone Ashley on ‘finding the heart’ of Kate Sharma, Season 2’s Haldi ceremony scene
After a hugely successful first season, Netflix’s regency drama “Bridgerton” premiered its latest season on March 25. Indian British actor Simone Ashley, Season 2’s lead, talked with NextShark about how her show has introduced characters of Indian descent to millions of viewers…
· Sarah Yukiko
Boba liberals: The meaning of the term used to describe the Asian Americans everyone loves to hate
The term “boba liberal” has become a commonplace pejorative, but its original definition critiqued and questioned the heart of Asian American identity. Every so often, a new bubble tea shop opens up in New York City, usually the first branch of a Taiwanese cafe making its…
· Editorial Staff
‘China’s richest woman’ missing for years suddenly reemerges in ‘threatening’ phone calls to family
A real estate mogul dubbed “China’s richest woman” before her sudden disappearance in 2017 has recently reached out to her ex-husband. Ascent to wealth: Weihong Duan, who also goes by her English nickname “Whitney,” became a billionaire through Taihong, the real estate…
· Bryan Ke
Colonel Sanders Slays With ‘Demon Slayer’ Cosplay at KFC Store in Japan
KFC Japan has gone viral after dressing up a statue of Colonel Sanders with the attire of Tanjiro, the lead character of the hit anime and manga series “Demon Slayer.” Anime fans took photos with a statue of Colonel Sanders, the founder of world-renowned KFC, at one of the…
· Weee!
Black Thorn Durian Dethrones Billionaire’s Favored ‘King’ Durian
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! The controversial Southeast Asian “King of Fruits” is back and more expensive than ever.
· Editorial Staff
15 Ways The New ‘Mulan’ Brought Everyone Great Shame
After months of excited anticipation, audiences around the world were presented with a live-action version of “Mulan” that brought more disappointment than anything else. Setting aside actress Liu Yifei’s controversial support for the Hong Kong police, Disney thanking…
· Bryan Ke
Why Filipino Billionaire Lucio Tan Still Uses Old School Nokia Phones
Despite having the financial capabilities to buy almost anything in the world, Lucio Tan, one of the Philippines’ billionaires, still uses old school Nokia phones. The 86-year-old entrepreneur, who has an estimated net worth of $2 billion, was reportedly spotted by local media…
· Brittany Grey
What One Friendship Can Teach You About Mental Health for Women of Color
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the authors. This article was originally published on An Injustice! via Medium. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” —Audre Lorde
· Ashley Shan
Asian Americans, We Have Not Done Enough
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. Asian Americans are no strangers to hate — since the arrival of the first Asian in America, anti-Asian sentiment has been very prevalent. From the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to Japanese…
· Lindsey Yoo
There’s Really Only One Way Asian Americans Can Fight Racism in the Age of COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the author. In the early days of COVID-19, commentators often chose to describe the novel coronavirus as an affliction that would not discriminate. “While the well-connected certainly have better access to…
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