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Monthly archives for September 2023

Gaming, Videos

Sony’s September State of Play shows off new PS4, PS5 and PS VR2 titles

September 16, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
PlayStation logo

On Thursday afternoon, Sony held a near half-hour long State of Play video event to showcase upcoming games for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR 2 systems. Baby Steps From Gabe Cuzzillo, Bennett Foddy, and Maxi BochReleases in …

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Anime, Music, Videos

Opening and closing themes for second season of Kizuna no Allele revealed

September 16, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Kizuna no Allele

With only a few weeks before the second season of the anime Kizuna no Allele hits the airwaves on October 4th, 2023, two new trailers and the songs selected for the opening and closing are now available. Season two will …

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Anime, Movies, Music

Jazz anime film Blue Giant to play in Cineplex locations this October

September 15, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Blue Giant

The soothing siren sounds of jazz are coming to the big screen when Blue Giant arrives in Canadian theatres for two nights only on October 8th and 9th, 2023. Canadian cinema chain Cineplex will screen the 130 minute-long flick in …

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Gaming, Videos

September’s Nintendo Direct shows upcoming Switch titles for the next 12 months

September 14, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo Switch (OLED Model)

Nintendo still has a lot planned for its Switch console going into 2024, with plenty of titles from itself and third-party developers as revealed during this morning’s Nintendo Direct video. Hosted by Shinya Takahashi, General Manager of the Entertainment Planning …

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Music, The Otaku Culture

Hatsune Miku to tour North America in 2024

September 12, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Miku Expo 2024 North America

Virtual singing sensation Hatsune Miku is returning to North America to perform live in concert with stops in Canada, the United States and Mexico for Miku Expo 2024, sponsored by Crunchyroll. Following the cancellation of the 2020 tour, the Vocaloids …

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Local, The Otaku Culture

Shop all things cute at KawaiiCon Vancouver

September 12, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
KawaiiCon Vancouver

If chibi characters, pastel colours and Asian treats are your thing, head on over to KawaiiCon Vancouver between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at the Croatian Cultural Centre. Browse more than 70 vendors and local …

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Anime, The Otaku Culture

Maou Sadao appears in McDonald’s commercial

September 11, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Devil is a Part-Timer!

Ever seen a demon king serve up fries? In The Devil is a Part-Timer!, he does just that, but at parody restaurant MgRonald’s. And it’s enough for multinational burger chain McDonald’s to take notice by including Maou in their new …

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The Otaku Culture

Strut Shibuya in style with Uniqlo and Jujutsu Kaisen

September 11, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Jujutsu Kaisen - Hidden Inventory/Premature Death Arc

Japanese fast fashion retailer Uniqlo through their UT line-up have unveiled five new t-shirts designed with artwork from the second season of Jujutsu Kaisen. The tops come with imagery of Satoru Gojo, Seguru Geto, Toji Fushiguro and the promotional art …

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Anime, Videos

Blue Exorcist anime to return in January 2024

September 10, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-

The third season of the Blue Exorcist anime will broadcast in January 2024 as revealed during the Aniplex Online Fest 2023. Titled Blue Exorcist -Shimane Illuminati Saga-, details regarding the cast and crew alongside a teaser poster and promotional video …

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Anime, Movies

Hayao Miyazaki still hard at work despite media reports

September 8, 2023 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Boy and the Heron

Studio Ghibli’s epic The Boy and the Heron opened at the Toronto International Film Festival amid word that it was Miyazaki’s final project. That’s not the case according to a studio executive who is attending the festival and was interviewed …

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