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Monthly archives for January 2015

Anime

The Last: Naruto the Movie unlikely to be shown in Canada

January 31, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
The Last: Naruto the Movie unlikely to be shown in Canada

While American Naruto fans will be able to enjoy the ninja’s latest film, The Last: Naruto the Movie, in theatres, it appears that Canadians will miss out. In an email exchange with Eleven Arts, the film’s North American distributor explained that …

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Manga

The Devil is a Part-Timer volume 1

January 27, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Devil is a Part-Timer volume 1

In a parallel universe, with the hero Emilia ready to defeat the Devil King, he instead grabs his general, fleeing through a portal that opens into Tokyo, Japan. As their magic powers have been depleted, Satan and Alsael hilariously try …

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Anime, The Otaku Culture

Actors for Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Kabuto named in Naruto musical

January 25, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Actors for Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Kabuto named in Naruto musical

The cast list for the upcoming Live Spectacle Naruto has been updated to include that of Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Kabuto. Yuumi Hiro will play Orochimaru, Yoshiaki Umegaki as Jiraiya and Kimura Tatsunari as Kabuto. Live Spectacle Naruto is a live …

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The Otaku Culture

Attack on Titan and Evangelion attractions at Universal Studios Japan

January 22, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Attack on Titan and Evangelion attractions at Universal Studios Japan

Ever wanted to get your picture taken before being devoured by a titan? Or want to experience an angel attack first hand? Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has unveiled a number of new exhibits as part of Universal Cool Japan based on …

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Trains

CTA bids farewell to the 2400-series rail car

January 20, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
CTA bids farewell to the 2400-series rail car

It’s the end of the line for the 2400-series rail cars as the Chicago Transit Authority upgrades its rail fleet. The CTA is holding one last ride for the 38 year old cars on Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 before they’re …

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Gaming

Club Nintendo to close this year

January 20, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Club Nintendo to close this year

Nintendo is ending their Club Nintendo loyalty program this June after some six years of rewarding fans with game-themed items. Free to join, Club Nintendo let members earn coins based on game or console purchases to be redeemed for downloadable …

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Local

Wyland’s orca mural gone

January 15, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Wyland’s orca mural gone

Robert Wyland’s beautiful mural of a pod of orcas plying the coastal waters is no longer greeting visitors driving into Vancouver’s downtown core off the Granville Street Bridge. The massive work of art, completed in 1994, covered the entire south-western facing wall, save …

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Gaming

New Majora’s Mask themed Nintendo 3DS XL

January 14, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
New Majora’s Mask themed Nintendo 3DS XL

Nintendo is going all out for the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D. In addition to the limited edition Skull Kid collector’s minifigure, Nintendo has also unveiled the new and improved Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held console …

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Conventions

British Columbia anime conventions for 2015

January 10, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
British Columbia anime conventions for 2015

It’s time to dust your cosplay off, grab your friends and head on out to one of British Columbia’s conventions for 2015. If you love mecha, shoujo, lolita fashion, J-Pop, fan art or figures, you’re sure to find something at one …

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Local

Uniqlo to open shop in Vancouver

January 9, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Uniqlo to open shop in Vancouver

Uniqlo, the Japanese equivalent of clothing giants H&M and the Gap, is supposedly on its way to Vancouver. According to Vancity Buzz, Uniqlo most likely will setup shop inside the new Nordstrom which is the former Eatons/Sears building in the downtown core. …

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