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Monthly archives for July 2019

Anime, Videos

New promotional images and video for Live Spectacle Naruto stage show

July 23, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
New promotional images and video for Live Spectacle Naruto stage show

New promotional images and videos for the upcoming Live Spectacle Naruto ~Song of the Akatsuki~ were released on Monday, July 22nd, 2019. This live-action display performed on stage is based on the popular Naruto manga by Masashi Kishimoto, which started …

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Anime, News

Death toll from Kyoto Animation fire increases to 34

July 19, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Death toll from Kyoto Animation fire increases to 34

The death toll from the tragic arson attack that devastated the Kyoto Animation Company in Kyoto, Japan has climbed to 34. Kyoto police announced that a man admitted to hospital had succumbed to their injuries after Thursday’s fire. Hideaki Hatta …

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Crunchyroll shares top countries from The Rising of the Shield Hero post card promo

July 18, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll shares top countries from The Rising of the Shield Hero post card promo

Back in June, Crunchyroll had partnered with Postable to allow fans of The Rising of the Shield Hero send physical post cards to their friends and family for free. Crunchyroll shared some statistics from this promotion, showing that Canadians sent …

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Fire at Kyoto Animation Company kills 33 people

July 18, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Fire at Kyoto Animation Company kills 33 people

At 10:30 am local time (6:30 pm Pacific Daylight Time), a fire broke out at building that housed the Kyoto Animation Company in Kyoto, Japan. A man in his 40s was suspected of starting the fire which killed 33 people, …

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Gaming, Videos

Nintendo Switch Joy Cons suffer from control stick drift

July 16, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo Switch Joy Cons suffer from control stick drift

We’ve all experienced it in video games at one point in time, you let go of a control stick, yet your character still keeps moving on screen instead of standing still. With the Nintendo Switch, this issue affecting the control …

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Nintendo announces lighter, more portable version of Switch

July 10, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo announces lighter, more portable version of Switch

The long rumored redesign to the Nintendo Switch was announced this morning with the Japanese gaming company unveiling the Nintendo Switch Lite. Designed for portable play, the Switch Lite lacks many of the features of the original console. This includes …

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Anime, Videos

New trailer for Digimon Adventure movie released, has Spring 2020 launch

July 9, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
New trailer for Digimon Adventure movie released, has Spring 2020 launch

A new teaser for the upcoming film Digimon Adventure: Last Adventure Kizuna was unveiled by Toei Animation at a special screening during Anime Expo this past Sunday. This brief trailer has Agumon asking Tai if they will remain together as …

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Photos from Carnaval del Sol 2019

July 8, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Photos from Carnaval del Sol 2019

Even though the only sunshine was liquid, this year’s Carnaval del Sol still shone brightly through the grey west coast weather. With plenty of live music, food, vendors and entertainment, there were still crowds out for the 11th year of …

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New My Hero Academia movie to screen in Japan December 2019

July 7, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
New My Hero Academia movie to screen in Japan December 2019

The title and date of the upcoming My Hero Academia film was unveiled earlier today. My Hero Academia The Movie Heroes: Rising will hit theatres in Japan on Friday, December 20th, 2019. Also included was a new visual with Katsuki …

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Gaming, Videos

Crunchyroll announces Mob Psycho 100: Psychic Battle

July 2, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll announces Mob Psycho 100: Psychic Battle

Crunchyroll Games has a new mobile game coming this fall, based on the popular supernatural comedy anime Mob Psycho 100 titled Mob Psycho 100: Psychic Battle. This original turn-based RPG allows players to become their own espers and build a …

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