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2015 Chinese New Year’s Parade

February 17, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
2015 Chinese New Year’s Parade

Celebrate the Year of the Ram with the 42nd annual Vancouver Chinatown Spring Festival Parade this Sunday, February 22nd, 2015. Filled with colourful costumes, dancers, musicians, performers, floats and dragons, it’s a fun way to revel in the many cultures …

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The Otaku Culture

Sleeping Chespin plush

February 9, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Sleeping Chespin plush

Earlier this year, Pokémon Center stores in Japan offered a new plush for sale — the three Pokémon X‘s and Y‘s starters – Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie, in an adorable sleeping pose. As Chespin is my favourite starter, I just couldn’t …

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Anime

The Last: Naruto the Movie unlikely to be shown in Canada

January 31, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer 1 Comment
The Last: Naruto the Movie unlikely to be shown in Canada

While American Naruto fans will be able to enjoy the ninja’s latest film, The Last: Naruto the Movie, in theatres, it appears that Canadians will miss out. In an email exchange with Eleven Arts, the film’s North American distributor explained that …

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The Devil is a Part-Timer volume 1

January 27, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
The Devil is a Part-Timer volume 1

In a parallel universe, with the hero Emilia ready to defeat the Devil King, he instead grabs his general, fleeing through a portal that opens into Tokyo, Japan. As their magic powers have been depleted, Satan and Alsael hilariously try …

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Anime, The Otaku Culture

Actors for Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Kabuto named in Naruto musical

January 25, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Actors for Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Kabuto named in Naruto musical

The cast list for the upcoming Live Spectacle Naruto has been updated to include that of Orochimaru, Jiraiya and Kabuto. Yuumi Hiro will play Orochimaru, Yoshiaki Umegaki as Jiraiya and Kimura Tatsunari as Kabuto. Live Spectacle Naruto is a live …

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The Otaku Culture

Attack on Titan and Evangelion attractions at Universal Studios Japan

January 22, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Attack on Titan and Evangelion attractions at Universal Studios Japan

Ever wanted to get your picture taken before being devoured by a titan? Or want to experience an angel attack first hand? Universal Studios Japan in Osaka has unveiled a number of new exhibits as part of Universal Cool Japan based on …

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Trains

CTA bids farewell to the 2400-series rail car

January 20, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
CTA bids farewell to the 2400-series rail car

It’s the end of the line for the 2400-series rail cars as the Chicago Transit Authority upgrades its rail fleet. The CTA is holding one last ride for the 38 year old cars on Wednesday, January 21st, 2015 before they’re …

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Gaming

Club Nintendo to close this year

January 20, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Club Nintendo to close this year

Nintendo is ending their Club Nintendo loyalty program this June after some six years of rewarding fans with game-themed items. Free to join, Club Nintendo let members earn coins based on game or console purchases to be redeemed for downloadable …

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Wyland’s orca mural gone

January 15, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
Wyland’s orca mural gone

Robert Wyland’s beautiful mural of a pod of orcas plying the coastal waters is no longer greeting visitors driving into Vancouver’s downtown core off the Granville Street Bridge. The massive work of art, completed in 1994, covered the entire south-western facing wall, save …

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Gaming

New Majora’s Mask themed Nintendo 3DS XL

January 14, 2015 Frederick Linsmeyer
New Majora’s Mask themed Nintendo 3DS XL

Nintendo is going all out for the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D. In addition to the limited edition Skull Kid collector’s minifigure, Nintendo has also unveiled the new and improved Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held console …

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