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Singer, Voice Actress Suzuko Mimori Moves to the U.S.

posted on 2024-05-02 04:26 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Mimori intends to continue voice roles, singing career

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[Re:collection] -Hit Song Covers feat. Voice Actors- 2 Releases Nostalgic 2000’s Medley Video

May 2, 2024 7:50 AM CDT
New three-album release debuts on May 29

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Super Nintendo World at Orlando’s Epic Universe Theme Park to Include Donkey Kong Country Area

posted on 2024-05-02 10:29 EDT by Alex Mateo
Videos introduce “Mine-Cart Madness,” “Yoshi’s Adventure” rides

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Voice Actor Momo Asakura Shares 13th Single “LIBRA” Music Video

May 2, 2024 8:49 PM CDT
The CD single will release on May 15

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Japanese Musician Emi Noda Releases New Single ‘butterfly effect’, Out Now

May 2nd 2024

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Gold House Names Hayao Miyazaki, Eiichiro Oda, More as Part of 100 ‘Most Impactful Asians’ List for 2024

posted on 2024-05-03 04:50 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda, Crystalyn Hodgkins
Chan-wook Park, Takashi Yamazaki, Mackenyu, more make list

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Travel to Wonderland at Ouran High School Host Club Inspired Collab Café

May 3, 2024 7:22 AM CDT
Venues will open in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka starting this month

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MAPPA Animates Music Video Collaboration for Eve x Deu (PEOPLE 1)

May 3, 2024 7:23 AM CDT
“Like The Flatwoods Monster” team-up grew out of Chainsaw Man production

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One Piece Gets 1st Official U.S. Café in Las Vegas

posted on 2024-05-03 17:00 EDT by Alex Mateo
Café with One Piece-themed foods opens on May 11

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Baki Series’ Yūjirō Hanma Voice Actor Akio Ōtsuka Shows Off ‘Kawaii’ Side with Filtered Photo Booth Image

posted on 2024-05-03 18:00 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
The man with a voice that can strike fear to many, and a (kawaii) face that can set 3.5 million views

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Japanese Musician VK Blanka Releases Surprise New English-language Song ‘Never Run,’ Music Video also Released

May 5th 2024

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Gundam Singer Hiroko Moriguchi Releases Second Anisong Cover Album in August

May 6, 2024 7:43 PM CDT
Moriguchi will celebrate her debut’s 40th anniversary next year

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Nijisanji and Nijisanji EN Announce ‘Soothing Voice’

May 7th 2024

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Ghibli’s Composer Joe Hisaishi Warns Against Unauthorized Use of His Music

posted on 2024-05-07 18:00 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Hisaishi’s company Wonder City Inc. requests those without permission cease arranging his scores

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Manga Creator Kia Asamiya States Eye Cataract Surgeries Were a Success

posted on 2024-05-09 05:44 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Manga creator will be able to attend Steam Detectives anime screening on Saturday with goggles

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Voice Actor Takayuki Kondo & Daisuke Ono’s Unit TRD Releases Their Last Music Video

May 10, 2024 8:15 PM CDT
Their last album hits stores June 26

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Survive Said the Prophet’s ‘Make / Break Yourself’ N. America Tour Hits 7 Cities in July

posted on 2024-05-13 08:15 EDT by Adriana Hazra
Band performs in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Seattle, Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego from July 3-15

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Pop Star Crystal Kay on Singing Anime Songs and Growing Up Mixed-Race in Japan

by Richard Eisenbeis, May 13th 2024

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MMA Fighter Itsuki ‘Android 18’ Hirata Promotes Upcoming Fight

posted on 2024-05-15 18:00 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Hirata is set to fight on June 7, but she’s not fighting Cell or Vegeta

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Fist of the North Star Illustrator Draws Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Cover for Japanese Movie Magazine

May 15, 2024 7:52 PM CDT
The prequel featuring Furiosa will open in Japan on May 31

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Love Live! Superstar!! VA Nagisa Aoyama Releases Solo Singer Debut Song Music Video

May 15, 2024 8:30 PM CDT
Her debut song “Kaihou” is now available digitally

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Aoi Yuki and Ayana Taketatsu’s Unit petit milady to Release Live Best Album in July

May 15, 2024 9:22 PM CDT
This year marks the 10+1 anniversary of their debut in 2013

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Voice Actor Kenichi Suzumura to Take Break Due to Poor Health

posted on 2024-05-16 04:56 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Suzumura to concentrate on recovering from deteriorating health condition

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Voice Actor Shouta Aoi Cancels His Event Appearances Due to COVID-19 Infection

May 17, 2024 8:20 PM CDT
He has been experiencing a severe sore throat

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Voice Actor Tasuku Hatanaka Releases 9th Single “It’s time to fly!” Music Video

May 17, 2024 9:15 PM CDT
His 30th birthday event is scheduled to be held on August 18

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Comic Girls, I’dol Be Back! Creator Kaori Hanzawa Takes 3-Month Hiatus for Maternity Leave

posted on 2024-05-18 04:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Hanzawa launched I’dol Be Back! in July 2023

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Anibash Returns to Los Angeles this July at the Regent Theater

May 18th 2024
The annual event hosted by ASAHI CREW will feature acts like kors k, DJ WILDPARTY, Maozon, Hyper Potions, James Landino, and more.

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Live-Action Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe Stars Issei Takahashi, Marie Iitoyo Get Married

posted on 2024-05-20 18:00 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Fictional manga author/editor pair tie the knot

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Anisong Duo ClariS Releases New Album’s Lead Track “Love is Mystery” Lyric Video

May 20, 2024 9:26 PM CDT
Their 7th album “Iris” hits Japanese stores May 22

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Live Concert Heads to San Francisco, New York

May 21, 2024 12:00 PM CDT
Event powered by Crunchyroll slated for this September

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Survive Said the Prophet Announces Updated First American Tour Dates, Tickets Now on Sale

May 21, 2024 6:20 PM CDT
Updated MAKE/BREAK YOURSELF America Tour begins in New York on July 3

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Gundam Voice Actor Tōru Furuya Admits to 4-Year Affair With Fan

posted on 2024-05-22 00:31 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Furuya acknowledged threatening to hurt fan in argument, causing her to have abortion

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Yoshiki to Present ‘The World’s Most Luxurious Dinner Show’ in August – Overwhelming Demand for Premiere VIP Packages Sets Record High; Special Tickets Announced for Overseas Fans

May 22nd 2024
Worldwide Streaming of X Japan Music and Spring World Tour for THE LAST ROCKSTARS Announced at International Press Conference in Tokyo

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Black Butler High Tea Pop-Up Opens for Guests on June 7

May 22, 2024 11:00 AM CDT
The Arden Restaurant and Bar in West Hollywood will feature the Black Bulter experience

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EXCLUSIVE: MILLENNIUM PARADE Debuts Music Video for New Song “GOLDENWEEK” on Crunchyroll News

May 23, 2024 7:00 AM CDT
The Tokyo-based creative collective ushers in a new era

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Oscar-Qualifying Animation Festival ‘Hiroshima Animation Season 2024’ The Competitions Lineup Unveiled

May 23rd 2024
“Hiroshima Animation Season 2024” (HAS), a biennial festival accredited by the Oscar-qualifying animation festival, will be held in Hiroshima City for five days from August 14 to 18, 2024.

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Kasagi Labo Secures US$12 Million Investment In Pre-Series A Round Led by Burda Principal Investments

May 23rd 2024

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan - What I Learned at the Tokiwaso Manga Museum

by Lynzee Loveridge, May 24th 2024

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Leeks and Birthday Cake, A Review of the Hatsune Miku Café Collab

May 24, 2024 10:00 AM CDT
From long shot to huge success

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Japanese Metal Band ASTERISM and Manga Artist Acky Bright Team Up for Concept Album Planet of Metal — Now Streaming Worldwide

May 24th 2024

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Take Afternoon Tea with Eevee at New Pokémon-Themed Event

May 25, 2024 7:36 AM CDT
Sweet and savory menu items inspired by Eevee-lutions will be available at nine venues across Japan

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JoJo’s Hirohiko Araki Paints His 1st Public Art Mural for Osaka

posted on 2024-05-26 22:16 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Don’t worry, it doesn’t involve Pillar-men

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Seiyū Animedia Magazine Ends Publication After 20 Years

posted on 2024-05-28 00:08 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Voice acting magazine launched in 2004 as sister magazine of Animedia

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Voice Actress Mai Fuchigami Announces Marriage on Her Birthday

posted on 2024-05-28 05:24 EDT by Ken Iikura-Gross
Voice of Girls & Panzer’s Miho Nishizumi makes announcement in heartfelt message

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MAN WITH A MISSION Announces United Kingdom, Europe 2024 Tour Powered by Crunchyroll

May 28, 2024 4:00 AM CDT
Pre-sale tickets live now, general sale opens May 31

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Voice Actor Yoshino Aoyama appears as Bocchi The Rock’s Bocchilla in Shimokitazawa

posted on2024-05-28 18:00 EDTby Ken Iikura-Gross
Aoyama disguised as monster Bocchilla got likes, handed out flyers

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Sonic Symphony World Tour Escapes to Your City With Newly Announced Summer Dates

May 28th 2024
The official “Sonic The Hedgehog” concert presents the music of the franchise with a rock and classical spin

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