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· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino choir Kammerchor Manila named 2023 Choir of the World
The Filipino church-based choral group Kammerchor Manila took home the Choir of the World Award at the 2023 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod Competition in Wales on July 8. The grand prize: The choir achieved the Luciano Pavarotti Grand Prize under the direction of…
· Ines Shin
Hayao Miyazaki’s son models new ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Princess Mononoke’ Ghibli Park merch
Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Japanese filmmaker Goro Miyazaki, recently modeled merchandise coming soon to Ghibli Park. On Monday, the official Ghibli Park Twitter account tweeted, “In a very serious meeting about new products,” along with two pictures of Goro, who is also the creative…
· Khier Casino
Disney Store Japan sells merch featuring Winnie the Pooh holding up blank white paper
The Disney Store in Japan is selling items that depict Winnie the Pooh raising a blank sheet of white paper on them, including T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and mugs. T-shirts on Japan’s Disney Store website are priced at 4,950 yen ($36), mugs cost 2,420 yen ($18) or 2,530 yen…
· Grace Kim
Arden Cho, original Cabbage Merchant join cast of live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
Arden Cho has reportedly joined the cast of Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” as June the bounty hunter. June was first introduced towards the end of Season 1 of the original Nickelodeon series as a tracker hired by Zuko to hunt down Aang…
· Thy Nguyen
BTS Scalpers Sell Merchandise for Hundreds of Dollars, One McNugget Sold for $100K
BTS fans are scalping all types of merchandise online for hundreds of dollars and making money off of their idols. Scalping the merchandise: K-pop fans, especially ones in the BTS ARMY, are notorious for buying and selling collectibles to show their support for their favorite…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Manga Artist’s Shiba Inu Money Design Sparks Adorable Merchandise
A Japanese illustrator and manga artist has gone viral after posting his illustrations of banknotes featuring the Shiba Inu. Ponkichi first shared his creation of a Shiba Inu banknote back in April 2019 with a 1,000 yen bill showing a Shiba Inu, which is considered Japan’s icon…
· Ryan General
Kelly Marie Tran Snubbed From ‘Star Wars’ Merchandise
Rose Tico, a major character in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, has been silently removed from Star Wars merchandise for the next film in the franchise. The character, played by actress Kelly Marie Tran, was the first woman of color in the Star Wars universe when she was introduced…
· Carl Samson
Obsessive K-Pop Fangirl Makes Her Dad Cry on TV After Spending Over $10,000 on Merchandise
A Korean student who repeatedly skipped school and splurged thousands of bucks in her obsession with a K-Pop group has her father bawling on national TV. Yuna, a middle schooler, is a fan of SEVENTEEN, a 13-member boy group from Pledis Entertainment.
· Bryan Ke
Hello Kitty is releasing a special Rubik’s Cube for her 50th anniversary
Sanrio has partnered with toy manufacturer MegaHouse to launch a special Rubik’s Cube in celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary this year. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Hayao Miyazaki already has concept for next film, son Goro says
Hayao Miyazaki is keeping the details of his next film so close to his chest that not even his own son, Studio Ghibli producer and director Goro Miyazaki, is privy to them. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Forgotten Chinatown that thrived for a century could finally see recognition
Efforts are being made to remember a Missouri Chinatown that existed for nearly 100 years before it was destroyed and forgotten over time. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Dallas hosts its first-ever AAPI Heritage and Dragon Boat Festival
Dallas celebrated its inaugural AAPI Heritage and Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend, bringing people together for a vibrant cultural experience. Key points:
· Ryan General
100-year-old anime discovered in Japan
A silent anime film, believed to be over 100 years old, has been discovered in Japan. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
White Castle celebrates ‘Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle’ 20th anniversary
White Castle is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the classic comedy film “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” starring John Cho and Kal Penn. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Lion dance street performances spark disagreement in SF Chinatown
The San Francisco Board of Appeals reached a temporary solution after a four-hour hearing regarding a conflict between lion dancers and disturbed local residents in Chinatown. Key points:
· Carl Samson
A Chinese company selling glycine is all the rage on TikTok
Glycine, a seemingly mundane food additive, has taken TikTok by storm thanks to a chemical manufacturer in northern China. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
US’ first-ever ‘Naruto’-themed ramen restaurant collaboration set to launch
Entertainment company Viz Media has collaborated with Los Angeles-based restaurant chain Silverlake Ramen to create the first-ever official “Naruto Ramen Takeover” in the U.S. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Origins of tea: How its leaves moved the world
In the course of human history, few commodities have woven as intricate a narrative as the humble tea. Its journey from a garden in ancient China to the cups of billions today — while playing a key role in cultural rituals, economic engines and even geopolitical negotiations —…
· Ryan General
Grieving Chinese families are paying to ‘resurrect’ dead loved ones using AI
Grieving families in China are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) firms, seeking to create digital replicas of deceased loved ones. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
6 Chinese American WWII vets awarded Congressional Gold Medals
Six Chinese American World War II veterans were awarded Congressional Gold Medals for their service over the weekend. Who they are: William Shih Yin Ching of the Army Corps, Wai Hoo Tong of the Army, Donald T.S. Lee of the Merchant Marine, Harry G. Jung of the Army, Wing Fook…
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Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll connects to Sony, the company behind the anime streaming app, plus the music, merch, and licensing around it.
Culture · franchise / licensing
One Piece
One Piece connects to Toei Animation and Bandai Namco through episodes, games, licensing, events, and collector products.
Culture · platform
Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
Culture · destination / travel behavior
Tokyo Disney
Tokyo Disney connects to Oriental Land, the company that runs the resort and the spending around it.
Company · Korea · KOSDAQ:035900
JYP Entertainment
JYP is tied to groups that drive albums, tours, subscriptions, merch, and international fan activity.
Company · China · NYSE:MNSO
Miniso
Miniso turned character-IP collabs and blind-box impulse buys into a global store network — Sanrio, Disney, and Chiikawa merch you didn't plan to buy, plus its own TOP TOY chain.
Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
Nintendo turns beloved game worlds into hardware, software, parks, merch, and repeat family spending.
Company · Korea · KRX:352820
HYBE
One of the layers behind BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT.
Sanrio · Consumer · TYO:8136
Sanrio wants Hello Kitty to be more than merch.
If Hello Kitty already shows up in what you wear, gift, or collect, Sanrio now wants the same characters showing up in your next Switch play session too.
HYBE · K-pop · KRX:352820
A BTS comeback is not just songs. It’s albums, merch, tickets, and Weverse.
A BTS comeback can start with one stream on your phone, then turn into a fan-club sign-up, merch order, livestream ticket, and more time spent inside Weverse.
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.