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Monthly archives for July 2016

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Honda Celebration of Light 2016 – Team USA

July 31, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Honda Celebration of Light 2016 – Team USA

With one of the largest crowds ever in attendance for the Honda Celebration of Light, Team USA closed off the three-night fireworks festival with a performance by the Walt Disney Company. Music from Disney films included Aladdin, The Lion King, …

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Manga

English version of Kuroko’s Basketball manga hits shelves August 2016

July 27, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
English version of Kuroko’s Basketball manga hits shelves August 2016

VIZ Media brings Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s popular sports manga Kuroko’s Basketball to English readers in both physical and digital formats this August. Tetsuya Kuroko is a rather unassuming teen; he doesn’t stand out even with his sky blue hair. This takes Taiga Kagami …

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Gaming

Nintendo brings back NES with built-in games

July 14, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo brings back NES with built-in games

If you’ve longed for the days of classic gaming without the fancy graphics or gimmicky accessories, you’re in for a treat. Nintendo is bringing back the NES console, this time in a convenient compact format with 30 classic titles included …

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Photos from Carnaval del Sol 2016

July 9, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Photos from Carnaval del Sol 2016

Even though the dark Vancouver clouds threatened rain, Concord Pacific Plaza was basking in the sun from Carnaval del Sol, an annual celebration of Latin American culture. Performances from many groups including Argentina’s Entangados and the local Nahualli Folklore Society …

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Manga

VIZ Media brings Haikyu!! manga to English fans

July 8, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
VIZ Media brings Haikyu!! manga to English fans

Haruichi Furudate’s popular sports manga Haikyu!! is finally available in English for purchase in both print and digital formats as of Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 thanks to VIZ Media. Shoyo Hinata is fascinated with volleyball, but what he lacks in …

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Anime, Videos

New Blue Exorcist anime to air in 2017

July 4, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
New Blue Exorcist anime to air in 2017

The countdown is over with the official Blue Exorcist web site unveiling a sneak peek for the next incarnation of the anime series: Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Impure King Arc. This animated version of Kazue Kato’s manga is expected to air …

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Manga

Bleach manga series to end this year

July 4, 2016 Frederick Linsmeyer
Bleach manga series to end this year

Tite Kubo’s manga series Bleach is coming to a close. The 73rd volume hit Japanese store shelves today, July 4th, 2016. Highschool student Ichigo Kurosaki unwittingly becomes a part-time soul reaper tasked following his ability to see spirits. Upon rescuing …

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