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What You Need to Know: From August 16th to August 18th in Poznan, Poland, one of Europe’s largest fantasy conventions, Pyrkon, hosted the anime and manga-focused “HIKARI Festival.” Among the lineup was STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, which not only performed but also debuted the event’s theme song. September 20th marks the digital release of that theme … Read more

What You Need to Know: SZNO (pronounced: Suzuno) is a multidimensional artist project that operates in both the real and virtual realms, jointly developed by Bandai Namco Music Live Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshitaka Tao) and MusicRay’n (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Ryoichi Sugiura). On September 27, SZNO released their 2nd digital single … Read more

New visual by Shiro Yamada What You Need to Know: Kaede Higuchi, a member of the virtual liver group Nijisanji, has unveiled a new visual and a music video for her upcoming second full album, titled GAME GIRL, which is set to be released on October 9. The album is designed to resemble a video … Read more

What You Need to Know: Samurai Champloo, which aired in 2004, stands as a groundbreaking anime directed by Shinichirō Watanabe. Seamlessly blending historical drama and hip-hop elements, it crafted a unique visual and musical experience that captivated anime enthusiasts and hip-hop fans alike, earning acclaim domestically and internationally. The Samurai Champloo soundtrack, featuring tracks by … Read more

What You Need to Know: Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is bringing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero across the United States with a Road Tour, letting fans get a hands-on experience with some of their favorite characters. Road Tour Information Players can visit one of the following Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Road Show stops for special … Read more

Blue Lock has captivated sports anime fans, injecting new life into football, the world’s most beloved sport. Action and perseverance are just two reasons to watch the Blue Lock -Episode Nagi- movie, but the soundtrack stands out as a favorite. And to discuss the music in this movie, what’s better than going directly to the … Read more

What You Need to Know: QRAUD, Inc. has announced that they have opened a branch of their high-end live crab restaurant Kanijennu in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Kanijennu is a specialty restaurant where you can enjoy crab dishes prepared by a personal chef in a private room. The first branch, Kanijennu Kitashinchi, opened in Osaka in April … Read more

At just 3 years old, Tei Hinoto embarked on a lifelong musical adventure that began with piano lessons and blossomed into a dynamic career as a singer-songwriter and composer. Known for their fresh take on music, Tei first gained attention through captivating social media performances and has since made a notable impact with their debut … Read more

What You Need to Know: Tokyo Dub Agent Company, Ltd. announced the global release of ukiyo-e woodblock prints featuring a Puella Magi Madoka Magica illustration by Shaft. This product will be available on AKIHABARA PREMIUM COLLECTION, an EC platform known for bringing together Akihabara’s otaku culture and the Japanese passion for craftsmanship, from 12:00 (JST) … Read more

What You Need to Know: As part of its yearly partnership with Los Angeles biggest Anime Convention, The Novo opened its doors to host a panel featuring two highly anticipated anime adaptations of beloved Western heroes and villains. WIT Studio kicked off the event with their stunning reimagining of Batman in the animated series Batman … Read more