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ANN Interview: JAM Project’s Hironobu Kageyama

by Kim Morrissy, Mar 6th 2019

Sword Art Online Storms the Castle in Fukuoka

posted on 2019-03-06 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Virtual YouTuber Hibiki Ao Enjoys School Life with Real Idol Group in Collaboration Music Video

March 06, 2019 9:10pm CST
The idol character has attracted 39,000 subscribers in one year

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4 Reasons Not to Miss METAL GEAR in CONCERT

by La Fee Sauvage, Mar 8th 2019

Japanese Lawmakers Put Expanded Copyright Bill on Hold Amid Concerns of ‘Internet Atrophy’

posted on 2019-03-08 15:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Zakuro Creator/Penguindrum Designer Lily Hoshino Welcomes 2nd Child

posted on 2019-03-08 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Female Staff in CG Industry Discuss Gender Gap at SIGGRAPH Asia 2018

posted on 2019-03-08 19:45 EST by Kim Morrissy

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MYTH&ROID, Teddyloid Attend Pittsburgh’s Tekko Event

posted on 2019-03-09 02:04 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Event to be held on April 11-14 at David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Watch Voice Actor Tasuku Hatanaka’s Cool Dance Performance in His New MV “Fighting for…”

March 09, 2019 2:10am CST
The voice of Yuma Tsukumo (Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal), Ushio Aotsuki (Ushio and Tora)

Yuko Sanpei, Yūma Uchida Win 13th Annual Seiyū Awards

posted on 2019-03-09 06:01 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Yū Serizawa, Nao Tōyama, Toru Furuya, Kenta Miyake, more honored

Detective Conan’s Tōru Amuro Makes Surprise Appearance in German Music Video

posted on 2019-03-09 16:45 EST by Kim Morrissy

Art Exhibit Takes You into the Grotesque World of Junji Ito

March 09, 2019 7:10pm CST
Span Art Gallery launches a special display of the horror master’s work

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Paru Itagaki’s BEASTARS Get Wild at the Tobu Zoo

posted on 2019-03-10 13:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

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Virtual Singer YuNi Releases Her 3rd Single “Hana wa Maboroshi” MV

March 11, 2019 12:10am CDT
The self-proclaimed world’s first virtual singer has attracted 250,000 subscribers

AKB48 Theater Executive Resigns, Former NGT48 Theater Manager’s Contract Canceled

posted on 2019-03-11 03:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
AKB48 theater manager Hosoi allegedly posted photo on Twitter showing “inappropriate conduct”

Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI to Release Yasutaka Nakata-Produced Song “AIAIAI” on March 22

March 11, 2019 2:30am CDT
Her first full album “hello, world” will be also available on May 15

Anime Director Yutaka Yamamoto Files For Bankruptcy

posted on 2019-03-11 07:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Bankruptcy proceedings will not affect Yamamoto’s upcoming Hakubo film

Watch Digest Clip from Voice Actress Kaori Ishihara’s Latest 1st Live DVD/Blu-ray

March 11, 2019 10:15pm CDT
The voice of Seira Otoshiro (Aikatsu!), Tiese Schtrinen (Sword Art Online)

Toshio Furukawa & Toru Furuya Post Message Videos for “One Piece Cosplay King Grand Prix” Participants

March 11, 2019 11:15pm CDT
20 days until the entry deadline

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Laid-Back Camp Offers 2-Day Camping Event in Yamanashi

posted on 2019-03-12 15:49 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Collaboration Cafe

March 12, 2019 4:07pm CDT
Nicocafe in Tokyo teams up with Rimiru Tempest & company for a limited time with food, drinks, and character goods

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ROOKiEZ IS PUNK’D Band Goes on Indefinite Hiatus

posted on 2019-03-13 00:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Band’s last concert slated for May 31

Denki Groove Band Member/Actor Pierre Taki Arrested for Cocaine Use

posted on 2019-03-13 00:58 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Sega halts Judgment game sales; Disney considers replacing him as Frozen’s Japanese Olaf

Female Singing Unit Kalafina Disbands

posted on 2019-03-13 10:35 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Group founder, two members left in 2018

Man Named By Parents ‘Prince’ Legally Changes Name to Idolm@ster: Cinderella Girls’ Character Name

posted on 2019-03-13 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Diana Garnet: an American Performer in Japan

by Cindy Sibilsky, Mar 13th 2019

AKB48 to Skip Annual General Election For the First Time This Year

posted on 2019-03-13 14:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

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Pierrot Anime Studio Founder Yūji Nunokawa, Manga Creator Kazuo Umezu Receive Government Cultural Award

posted on 2019-03-14 04:15 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Award honors “individuals who have made distinguished accomplishment in artistic, cultural activities”

The Outer Guardians Join the Fight in Sailor Moon Universal Studios Japan Attraction

posted on 2019-03-14 17:47 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

City Removes Manhole Cover Decorated with Denki Groove’s Pierre Taki

posted on 2019-03-14 21:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Anime VA Kenichi Suzumura & Takuma Terashima’s Mysterious Unit Releases Their Debut Single MV

March 14, 2019 9:15pm CDT
The voice of Shinn Asuka (Gundam SEED Destiny) and Ittoki Otoya (Uta no Prince-sama)

Love Live! Sunshine!! Riko VA Rikako Aida to Make Her Solo Singer Debut This Summer

March 14, 2019 11:10pm CDT
She also performs the ED song for the spring 2019 TV anime “Senryu girl”

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Pro Gamer Sneaky to Cosplay Zero Two on Next Stream

March 15, 2019 4:05pm CDT
Zach Scuderi puts his next costume to a Twitter vote

Virtual YouTuber Kaguya Luna Shows Off Her Various Styles in Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. CMs

March 15, 2019 11:10pm CDT
SACRA MUSIC’s virtual YouTuber has attracted 900,000 subscribers in 15 months

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Watch Voice Actor Shouta Aoi’s Dynamic Dance Performance in Newest MV “Tone”

March 16, 2019 1:10am CDT
The voice of Ai Mikaze (Uta no Prince-sama), Licht von Glanzreich (The Royal Tutor)

Brass de Bravo Final Fantasy Kicks Off 2019 Interactive Concert Series

March 16, 2019 3:04pm CDT
“BRA★BRA FINAL FANTASY Minna de Erabou! with Siena Wind Orchestra” lets the audience choose the set list

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Virtual YouTuber Kaguya Luna Livestreams 1st Virtual Commercial Presentation

posted on 2019-03-17 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Shōwa Era Lifestyle Museum Recreates House from In This Corner of the World

posted on 2019-03-17 15:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Showtaro Morikubo Voices Cyborg Guitarist from Virtual Hard Rock Band Ironbunny

posted on 2019-03-17 20:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

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Takashi Murakami Produces Animated Music Video for Billie Eilish Song

posted on 2019-03-18 15:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Soul Eater, Fireworks Singer Kana Nishino Gets Married

posted on 2019-03-18 16:15 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
She put her career on indefinite hiatus last month

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Multimedia Rap Project Hypnosis Mic Drops First Full Album

March 19, 2019 3:06pm CDT
Anime boys rap for your amusement in new multi-disc set

Platinum Games Designs PR Characters for JMSDF’s New Submarine

posted on 2019-03-19 17:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Exhibit Heads to Nagasaki in 2020

posted on 2019-03-19 18:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Chinese Virtual Idol Unit “ReVdol!” to Make Their Debut at AnimeJapan 2019

March 19, 2019 9:15pm CDT
The lyrics of their first Japanese song “Hurry&Hurry” is written by May’n

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Soon You’ll Be Able to Say “Alexa, Play Devil May Cry 5 Music”

March 20, 2019 6:03pm CDT
DMC Jukebox is coming to Amazon Echo as an Alexa Skill

Visitors Vote to Name Taiwan Zoo’s Serval Pair After Kemono Friends

posted on 2019-03-20 19:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Asus Japan Announces Line-up of Computers Suitable for Clip Studio Paint

Mar 20th 2019

Yoshiki’s Final Performance of Anniversary in the Heisei Era

Mar 20th 2019

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New Marriage Registry Gives Your Big Day Some Osomatsu Style

March 21, 2019 6:10pm CDT
Wedding mag Zexy collaborates with Mr. Osomatsu

PreCure Singer Mayumi Gojo Launches Her Debut 20th Anniversary Project

March 21, 2019 9:10pm CDT
Crowdfunding for her new mini album begins today

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Japan Night Event in NYC Hosts Hyde, Wagakki Band

posted on 2019-03-22 00:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Misia, PuffyAmiYumi also perform at May 12 concert

Awesome Artists to Watch Out for in Japan Night at NYC!

by Cool Japan Music, Mar 22nd 2019

Live Photos from AnimeJapan 2019

by Kyle Cardine, Mar 22nd 2019

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Yuri Fair 2019 Caps Off Heisei Era with Largest Artist Representation Yet

posted on 2019-03-23 15:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

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Sanrio Character My Melody Takes Up New Gig as Radio Show Host

posted on 2019-03-24 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

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Lelouch VA Jun Fukuyama Releases His New Music Video “dis-communicate”

March 25, 2019 4:10am CDT
TV anime “Midnight Occult Civil Servants” OP song will be released on April 24

11 Cosplayers Arrested on Alleged Immigration Violations in Malaysia

posted on 2019-03-25 13:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Figure Skater Keiji Tanaka Channels His JoJo Stand on the Ice

posted on 2019-03-25 16:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Tanaka’s World Figure Skating Championship Gala performance used “Diamond is Unbreakable” track

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6th AnimeJapan Event Draws 146,500 Visitors During Public Days

posted on 2019-03-26 01:32 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Convention to return to Tokyo Big Sight on March 21-24, 2020, but in smaller West & South Halls

Inside AnimeJapan 2019: Aniplex, Magia Record, Fate/Grand Order Booths

posted on 2019-03-26 14:41 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Asaka Is ANiUTa’s March Artist of the Month!

March 26, 2019 3:05pm CDT
Check out interviews, videos, and more from the Laid-Back Camp theme performer

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