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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
A Taylor Swift course is now being offered at a top Philippine university
Hundreds of students reportedly signed up for an elective Taylor Swift course minutes after it was announced at a leading university in the Philippines last week. About the course: Titled “Celebrity Studies: Taylor Swift in Focus,” the new offering at the University of the…
· Carl Samson
Son of Asia’s richest man throws lavish pre-wedding bash attended by Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg
Global elites converged in India over the weekend to attend the pre-wedding celebrations of the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s wealthiest man. Who’s getting married: Anant Ambani, the 28-year-old heir to the Reliance Industries empire and a director at one of its energy…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Francisco mayor reverses on plan to build sober living facility in Chinatown
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has decided to abandon a proposal for a sober living facility near the city’s Chinatown following strong opposition from locals and merchants. About the sober living facility: The facility was previously set to accommodate individuals battling…
· Michelle De Pacina
SF mayor’s plan to build sober living facility in Chinatown slammed by business owners
Business owners in San Francisco Chinatown have expressed discontent over Mayor London Breed’s plan to establish a sober living facility in the area. Breed’s plans: Mayor Breed announced plans for a pioneering sober living facility in the heart of Chinatown for homeless people…
· Bryan Ke
Brooklyn Nets hold Chinese New Year celebration at Barclays Center during game
The Brooklyn Nets held their annual Chinese New Year celebration during the team’s home game against the Boston Celtics at the Barclays Center Tuesday. How they celebrated: The Nets reportedly put up a spectacle of red and gold decorations bearing Chinese themes and motifs…
· Bryan Ke
Check out Yanjin, the world’s narrowest city
A city in China is courting tourists for its unique geographical feature of being sandwiched between two large mountains along a narrow river. Where it is: Yanjin County, home to some 450,000 people, is located in Yunnan province, southwestern China. Believed to be the world’s…
· Bryan Ke
One of the US’ biggest annual Filipino culture festivals is happening this weekend in Texas
The Houston Filipino Street Festival, one of the biggest annual celebrations of Filipino culture in the United States, is set for launch in Houston on Saturday, with early bird tickets now available for purchase. Mark the date: The event, organized by the Filipino Young…
· Carl Samson
‘Oshikatsu’ explained: Why some Japanese people would rather ‘stan’ than date
In recent years, Japan has aggressively moved to address its aging and dwindling population, going as far as subsidizing marriage, childbirth and education. Unfortunately, it’s only been bad news: numbers fell 800,000 in 2022, the largest drop and the first time all 47…
· Carl Samson
California liquor store clerk fatally shot while confronting alleged thieves
A liquor store clerk was shot to death while trying to stop a robbery in West Covina, California, on Sunday night. What happened: The victim, 34, was working at Big Bob’s Liquors and Market on West Puente Avenue before 9 p.m. when two men entered and began to steal merchandise,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Oakland business owners hold strike to protest rising crime levels, inadequate protection
Businesses in Oakland organized a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest rising crime levels and the city’s inadequate response to public safety concerns. About the strike: Many business owners closed their establishments to demand increased support from local, state and federal…
· Michelle De Pacina
Nippon TV to acquire Studio Ghibli after no successor found for Hayao Miyazaki
Studio Ghibli has secured its long-term future through an acquisition by Japanese network Nippon TV. About the acquisition: On Thursday, the two companies agreed that Nippon TV will become the largest shareholder of Studio Ghibli with a 42.3% stake. The network has committed to…
· Ryan General
Seattle commemorates ‘No-No Boy’ author John Okada on his 100th birthday
His seminal work delves into the life of a young Japanese American during wartime
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Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll connects to Sony, the company behind the anime streaming app, plus the music, merch, and licensing around it.
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One Piece
One Piece connects to Toei Animation and Bandai Namco through episodes, games, licensing, events, and collector products.
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Weverse
Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
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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.