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Monthly archives for May 2021

The Otaku Culture

Good Smile Company reveals Hikaru no Go Nendoroids

May 28, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Hikaru no Go

Wonderful Hobby Life For You!!, shortened to WonHobby, is an event showcasing upcoming product lines from figure makers Good Smile Company and Max Factory. Among the multitude of images shared by the US Twitter account for Good Smile Company are …

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Gaming, Videos

Square Enix reveals Dragon Quest XII in live-stream for series anniversary

May 27, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate

During the roughly 40 minute-long Dragon Quest 35th anniversary live-stream, Square Enix dropped the logo (pictured above) for the newest title in the storied franchise: Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. The reveal begins at 57:45 in the video …

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Local, News

There could be a PNE for 2021

May 27, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
PNE Playland Wooden Roller Coaster

With British Columbia slowly starting to reopen based on the provincial announcement earlier this week, an icon of Vancouver summer is a possibility, albeit on a smaller scale this year. The Pacific National Exhibition could happen later this summer, in …

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Conventions, Videos

English voice actors and Japanese musical guests join Virtual Crunchyroll Expo

May 27, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Virtual Crunchyroll Expo 2021

The second round of guests for the upcoming Virtual Crunchyroll Expo was announced that includes a stellar line-up of English voice actors and Japanese bands attending this free online extravaganza which runs August 5th-7th, 2021. Adding to the first round …

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Gaming, Videos

Nintendo announces three new Pokémon games for Switch

May 26, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Pokémon Legends: Arceus

This morning, Nintendo announced three new Pokémon games coming to the Switch console: Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, and Pokémon Shining Pearl. Pokémon Legends: Arceus Return to the Sinnoh region and explore the land in a different era to …

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Gaming, Videos

Asia to get English version of Demon Slayer game this year

May 24, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles

A new website hosted by Sega revealed the game Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is being launched in Asia this year and will feature voices in English and Japanese. The Sega Asia Blog added that the game …

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Gaming, Videos

New Princess Zelda amiibo to launch next to Skyward Sword remake

May 18, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
amiibo x Zelda and Loftwing

This evening, Nintendo unveiled a new amiibo figure of Zelda and a Loftwing that will join the Nintendo Switch release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on July 16th, 2021. The amiibo, which is sold separately from the …

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Anime

Crunchyroll and Sentai bring more anime to Blu-ray and DVD

May 18, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Haikyu!! To The Top

Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll, together with Sentai, announced they are bringing a number of popular anime series to Blu-ray, DVD and digital in Canada and the United States. Eleven titles are coming to this format, including two Crunchyroll Original shows, …

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Conventions, Videos

First guests for Virtual Crunchyroll Expo 2021 revealed

May 18, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Virtual Crunchyroll Expo 2021

The summer line-up for Virtual Crunchyroll Expo is getting hotter with the first guests and programing being announced. The three-day online event takes place August 5th-7th, 2021. Crunchyroll, which boasts itself as the largest anime streaming, will include a preview …

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The Otaku Culture

Uniqlo to release Jujutsu Kaisen t-shirts in June 2021

May 16, 2021 Frederick Linsmeyer
Uniqlo Manga UT x Jujutsu Kaisen

Japanese fast-fashion retailer Uniqlo is releasing a bunch of Jujutsu Kaisen inspired t-shirts as part of their Manga UT line-up next month. Saving humanity from the Curses has never looked so stylish! Based on the manga by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu …

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