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Monthly archives for May 2025

Anime

Solo Leveling wins big during 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

May 27, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll Anime Awards

Following an unprecedented 51 million votes cast for the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, the winners were unveiled during a dazzling, star-studded ceremony on Sunday, May 25th, 2025, live from the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Tokyo, Japan. Joining returning …

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VIZ Media acquires rights to third season of One-Punch Man

May 27, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
One-Punch Man - Saitama

Ahead of the October premiere of One-Punch Man season three, VIZ Media has announced they have acquired the rights to the anime adapted from manga creator ONE and artist Yusuke Murata. San Francisco-based VIZ Media retained the rights related to …

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The Otaku Culture

Converse to launch Naruto Shippuden sneaker collaboration

May 19, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Naruto Shippuden

Step into the world of Naruto Shippuden with Converse. The iconic sneaker brand has given its classic Chuck Taylor All Star High Top a shinobi makeover based on characters from the popular anime and manga series. Of course Converse selected …

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Anime, Videos

First season of Sakamoto Days continues in July

May 17, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Sakamoto Days

Part two of the first season of Sakamoto Days is scheduled to stream on Netflix starting Monday, July 14th, 2025. A new trailer teased some of the upcoming fights as well as a new opening song. Taro Sakamoto and his …

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Gaming

Development progresses on Kingdom Hearts IV, ceases on Missing-Link

May 17, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Kingdom Hearts IV - Sora

It’s been three years after the first trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV was released. Square Enix continues to advance the game’s development, offering a sneak peek at what’s ahead through a collage of newly shared screenshots. Screenshots show protagonist Sora …

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Anime

Crunchyroll offers a regal selection for Victoria Day

May 17, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Black Butler -Emerald Witch Arc-

Ahead of Victoria Day here in Canada, anime streaming giant Crunchyroll has curated a list of royal-themed series fitting for a long weekend filled with entertainment. SHIROHIYO – Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From …

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Anime, Music

Musical line-up for 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards announced

May 13, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Crunchyroll Anime Awards

After a record-breaking 51 million votes were cast during the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Crunchyroll has revealed LiSA, Creepy Nuts and FLOW are set to perform at the awards ceremony on Sunday, May 25th, 2025. Fans will recognize the tunes …

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Anime

Legal warning issued following stealth recording of Demon Slayer trailer

May 11, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Excitement for the first film in the trilogy ending Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is at an all-time high. Building on that hype, a new teaser for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was shown in Japanese theatres, of …

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Local

Canada to shine at this year’s Celebration of Light

May 9, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Honda Celebration of Light - Japan 2017

Vancouver’s annual fireworks festival is hosting an all-Canadian line-up for 2025. Normally, the Honda Celebration of Light organizers extend invitations to international participants for its three-evening explosive extravaganza. Building upon a surge of national pride, organizers have this year selected …

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Anime, Videos

Crunchyroll to stream Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse this July

May 9, 2025 Frederick Linsmeyer
Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse

A new series from david production was picked up by anime streaming giant Crunchyroll and will premiere globally outside of Asia on the platform starting Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse is an original creation from director Hideya …

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