TOKYO — 25 April 2026 — SHIKA-Q, the high-octane PvP puzzle battle game with music elements, developed and published by AGNI-FLARE CO., LTD., connects with the competitive gaming scene in a newly announced upcoming side event at EVO Japan 2026, taking place on Sunday, 3 May 2026 (JST). Registration for the SHIKA-Q World Link Tournament…
Seven-member Japanese dance and vocal group KID PHENOMENON made their U.S. performance debut at SXSW this past March. Comprising Kensuke, Kota, Soma, Rui, Tsubasa, Shunnosuke, and Kohaku, the group takes pride in crafting a sound they call “TOKYO NEO POP.” This electronic-pop mix takes influence from anime and gaming, which…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are produced by Chris…
TOKYO – February 10, 2025 – KADOKAWA CORPORATION, in partnership with qdopp Inc. and MyAnimeList Co., Ltd., co-hosted the MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2025 – THE ISEKAI presented by KADOKAWA. The English-language isekai fantasy novel contest was held on Honeyfeed, a novel submission platform operated by qdopp, with the…
Los Angeles, CA & London, England (January 27, 2026) – Trafalgar Releasing and CJ 4DPLEX are proud to announce that ENHYPEN [WALK THE LINE SUMMER EDITION] IN CINEMAS will head to big screens worldwide for a limited engagement on Wednesday, March 5, and Saturday, March 7, 2026. This cinematic event offers audiences an immersive look…
MIMARU, Japan’s leading apartment-style hotel brand for families and groups, operated by Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., has announced the renovation and expansion of its beloved Pokémon Rooms,. Featuring 100 Pokémon integrated throughout the space, these updated rooms offer an even more magical and family-friendly immersion into the Pokémon world, delighting…
The multi-talented artist, Maaya Sakamoto, is in the middle of her 30th year in the industry making music, voice acting, writing and more. Today, the top 15 songs that fans voted for during her special anniversary campaign “Maaya’s Best Song” have been released to the public. 30th Anniversary Website https://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/maaya/30th/…
TokyoTreat is a fun and exclusive Japanese snack subscription box filled with limited-edition KitKats, specialty-flavored Japanese chips, seasonal treats, and occasional Japanese sodas that are only available in Japan for a limited time. I was able to get The Summer Matsuri Snackfest Box from TokyoTreat today. I did an unboxing…
TOKYO – April 3, 2025 – In the midst of their arena tour in Japan, Travis Japan is roaring back to the U.S. with two electrifying summer shows! The J-pop idols will light up New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom on July 25 and The Grove in Anaheim, CA on July 27, marking…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 7, 2025 – VIZ Media proudly announced today that Kingdom, one of Japan’s most celebrated manga series, will finally make its long-awaited debut in English, bringing Yasuhisa Hara’s epic historical saga to a brand-new global audience. With over 110 million copies sold worldwide, Kingdom has inspired an anime adaptation, two…