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Goku to return to the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

November 9, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Goku to return to the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

Last year, Dragon Ball‘s Goku made his first appearance in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the distinction of being the first anime character in doing so. In partnership with Toei Animation and Funimation, Goku is presented in his …

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Remembrance Day services in Metro Vancouver for 2019

November 8, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer

On Monday, November 11th, 2019, communities throughout Metro Vancouver will hold ceremonies to honour the men and women who have served (and continue to serve) and have given their lives for Canada for Remembrance Day. The weather is expected to …

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The Otaku Culture

Crunchyroll Hosting Special Anime Holiday Event in Toronto

November 8, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer

Anime fans in Toronto can get into the Christmas spirit this December with the 2nd Annual Crunchyroll Holiday Party – Anime for the Holidays on Friday, December 13th, 2019. This festive party will include live music, and a gift box …

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Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai shows off new fighter Terry Bogard

November 6, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai shows off new fighter Terry Bogard

This morning, Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai dedicated a 48-minute Nintendo Direct video to Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury, who was announced as the newest downloadable character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Accompanying Terry in the download pack, is …

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Konosuba anime film comes to Canadian theatres November 2019

October 30, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Konosuba anime film comes to Canadian theatres November 2019

In it’s first event in Canada, Crunchyroll Movie Night is bringing the film KONOSUBA -God’s blessing on this wonderful world!- Legend of Crimson to select Cineplex locations on Monday, November 18th, 2019. Shown in Japanese with English subtitles, Canadian fans …

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The Otaku Culture

The problem with vintage anime shirts

October 30, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
The problem with vintage anime shirts

Every once in a while, I find myself browsing eBay or Instagram and I find older Naruto shirts being classified as “vintage” despite some of what’s on sale being not even ten years old. Maybe I have a different expectation …

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Food and Drink, Travel

A trip around the world with Coca-Cola

October 26, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
A trip around the world with Coca-Cola

I’ve been a fan of Coca-Cola for the longest time, and during my day trip into Atlanta, Georgia, we stopped at the World of Coca-Cola, an interactive exhibit that is all about the carbonated soft drink. Atlanta is where Dr. …

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Gaming

Nintendo sells 15 million Switch consoles in North America

October 26, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nintendo sells 15 million Switch consoles in North America

Nintendo released statistics earlier this month, revealing that the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite have sold a combined 15 million units since the console’s first release in March 2017. Internal data from Nintendo shows that sales have increased 20% …

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Nephrus design update

October 26, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Nephrus design update

If you haven’t already noticed, the layout of Nephrus has changed and for the better. The previous design was a decade old, inflexible and was cumbersome on mobile devices. This new theme is much sleeker, easier to use and looks …

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Anime

Scare up some anime this Halloween with Crunchyroll

October 23, 2019 Frederick Linsmeyer
Scare up some anime this Halloween with Crunchyroll

With Halloween just over a week away, the team at Crunchyroll has compiled a list of the creepiest and scariest anime to get you in the spirit. Be ready ready for a night full of frights with these spooky series. …

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